Government Contracts in Nebraska
Federal contracts with the place of performance in Nebraska
Government contracts in Nebraska totaled $3.9B across 45,742 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. In FY2026, obligations were up 4% from FY2025, and the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, with $1.7B (43% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $1,316,295,250 across 16,483 awards with activity that year, a change of +4% from $1,266,208,803 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $3,874,339,941 across 45,742 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $1.3B
- Awards in FY2026
- 16,483
- Change vs FY2025
- +4%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $3.9B
Note: FY2026 ended on Sep 30, 2026. The Department of Defense publishes contract data with a 90-day delay, so FY2026 totals may still rise as late reports arrive.
Federal contract spending in Nebraska by year
Federal contracts in Nebraska per fiscal year (October to September), counted where the work is performed. These are federal contracts only; state and local government contracts are not included.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,316,295,250 | 16,483 | +4% |
| FY2025 | $1,266,208,803 | 19,162 | -2% |
| FY2024 | $1,291,835,888 | 13,257 | n/a |
About federal contract spending in Nebraska
Federal contract spending in Nebraska rose 2% from FY2024 ($1.3B) to FY2026 ($1.3B). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
The Department of Defense is the biggest federal buyer in Nebraska, with 43% of contract dollars, followed by the Department of Education (17%).
The leading industries for government contracts in Nebraska are computer systems design services, other activities related to credit intermediation and other computer related services.
Spending is spread widely: the top 3 federal contractors account for 35% of the total.
Top federal contractors in Nebraska
Companies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in Nebraska. They may be based in any state.
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nelnet Servicing LLC | $663,935,826 | 17.1% |
| 2 | Metgreen Solutions Inc | $444,376,096 | 11.5% |
| 3 | General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. | $240,551,577 | 6.2% |
| 4 | Peraton Enterprise Solutions LLC | $184,490,870 | 4.8% |
| 5 | All Native Synergies Company | $106,402,014 | 2.7% |
| 6 | Science Applications International Corporation | $95,269,847 | 2.5% |
| 7 | Hci Management Services Company | $83,324,238 | 2.2% |
| 8 | Apogee Engineering, LLC | $75,187,028 | 1.9% |
| 9 | Peraton Inc. | $74,019,949 | 1.9% |
| 10 | Spiral Solutions & Technologies, Inc | $60,833,819 | 1.6% |
Agencies spending in Nebraska
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in Nebraska.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $1,653,440,172 | 42.7% |
| 2 | Department of Education | $664,482,603 | 17.2% |
| 3 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $653,716,815 | 16.9% |
| 4 | General Services Administration | $279,952,836 | 7.2% |
| 5 | Department of State | $187,298,255 | 4.8% |
| 6 | Department of Agriculture | $169,271,227 | 4.4% |
| 7 | Department of the Interior | $71,717,477 | 1.9% |
| 8 | Department of Justice | $69,127,203 | 1.8% |
| 9 | Department of Homeland Security | $46,609,596 | 1.2% |
| 10 | Department of the Treasury | $19,410,500 | 0.5% |
Top industries for Nebraska government contracts
Industry codes (NAICS) on federal contracts in Nebraska, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Systems Design ServicesNAICS 541512 | $679,459,327 | 17.5% |
| 2 | Other Activities Related to Credit IntermediationNAICS 522390 | $663,935,826 | 17.1% |
| 3 | Other Computer Related ServicesNAICS 541519 | $479,300,244 | 12.4% |
| 4 | Engineering ServicesNAICS 541330 | $300,834,138 | 7.8% |
| 5 | Commercial and Institutional Building ConstructionNAICS 236220 | $193,945,266 | 5.0% |
| 6 | Facilities Support ServicesNAICS 561210 | $121,648,738 | 3.1% |
| 7 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting ServicesNAICS 541611 | $110,969,836 | 2.9% |
| 8 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)NAICS 541715 | $89,442,057 | 2.3% |
| 9 | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical ServicesNAICS 541990 | $84,311,441 | 2.2% |
| 10 | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering ConstructionNAICS 237990 | $76,646,036 | 2.0% |
Recent federal contracts in Nebraska
The latest federal contracts performed in Nebraska, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Hornady Manufacturing Company | Department of Homeland SecurityAMMUNITION 223 | $290,841 | 70LCHS26FPFB00124 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Mjag Construction Services, LLC | General Services AdministrationINSTALL ELECTRICAL, REPAIR CARPET AND CABINETRY, AND MODIFY THE HVAC IN THE EOC FOR THE USACE AT THE EDWARD ZORINSKY FEDERAL BUILDING AT 1616 CAPITOL AVE, OMAHA NE.(GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION). | $11,172 | 47PD5126F0375 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Hornady Manufacturing Company | Department of JusticeAMMUNITION | $7,497 | 15F06726F0001959 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | All Energy Management, Inc | Department of AgricultureYEARLY MAINTENANCE FOR THE CENTER WIND TURBINE | $7,000 | 1282A726C0027 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Kidwell Inc | Department of AgricultureSECURITY CAMERA REFRESH AND MODERNIZATION | $288,345 | 12760426P0040 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | University of Nebraska | Department of Homeland SecurityCOUNTERING NIHILISTIC VIOLENT EXTREMIST (NVE) THREATS - UNO NCITE | $1,838,383 | 70RSAT26FR0000072 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Hornady Manufacturing Company | Department of Homeland SecurityAMMUNITION 9MM | $998,212 | 70LCHS26FPFB00121 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | McCray Group Ventures LLC | Department of Veterans AffairsAUTOMATIC DOOR MAINTENANCE - NWI | $101,158 | 36C26326P0765 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Alesia Architecture PC | Department of Veterans AffairsBUILDING B650 SEISMIC EVALUATION AND MITIGATION CONCEPT DESIGN OPTIONS, PROJECT NUMBER 612A4-25-500 | $772,777 | 36C10F26N0071 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Flatwater Professional Services Company | Department of the TreasuryOFFICE FURNITURE FOR THE HEADQUARTERS OFFICE LOCATED AT 1310 G STREET, WASHINGTON, DC 20005. | $240,213 | 2099CH26P00014 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Panhandle Pest Control LLC | Department of AgricultureNEBRASKA NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS. PRAIRIE DOG CONTROL TREATMENT: PRE-BAIT AND BAITING ON DESIGNATED PRAIRIE DOG COLONIES ON THE PINE RIDGE RANGER DISTRICT. | $22,500 | 1284LL26F0117 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Todd'S Feed Supply & Trailer Sales, Inc. | Department of AgricultureALFALFA HAY | $522,875 | 1232SA26P0899 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Clean Harbors Environmental Services Inc | Department of AgricultureHAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL | $30,622 | 1232SA26F0720 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Unmc Physicians | Department of Veterans AffairsNWI-UNMC RESEARCH. | $54,000 | 36C26326C0053 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | Pace Collaborative, PLLC | Department of the InteriorLIBO DESIGN QMIS 0002 SPRINKLER SYSTEM | $46,848 | 140PS126F0082 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Pen-Link, LTD | Department of Homeland SecurityTHIS AWARD PROVIDES ICE INTEL WITH PENLINK'S TANGLES AND WEBLOC LICENSES FOR OPEN-SOURCE INTELLIGENCE | $1,870,641 | 70CMSD26FR0000187 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Pen-Link, LTD | Department of Homeland SecurityTHIS AWARD PROVIDES ICE HOMELAND SECURITY TASK FORCE WITH PENLINK'S TANGELS AND WEBLOC LICENSES FOR OPEN-SOURCE INTELLIGENCE PLATFORM. | $1,630,800 | 70CMSD26FR0000185 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | L1 Enterprises Incorporated | Department of Veterans AffairsSURGICAL LIGHTS AND BOOMS - OPERATING ROOM RENOVATION. | $703,318 | 36C26326P0772 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Novocure Inc | Department of Veterans AffairsOPTUNE TRANSDUCER | $49,749 | 36C26326N0736 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Logistics365 Inc | Department of Homeland SecurityPERSONAL WATERCRAFT AND TRAILER | $36,459 | 70B03C26P00000499 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Metgreen Solutions Inc | Department of Veterans AffairsNUVOLO OT SUBSCRIPTIONS | $4,799,895 | 36C10B26F0434 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Metgreen Solutions Inc | Department of Veterans AffairsBRAND NAME SNAPCOMMS DESKTOP-BROADCAST AND ALERTING SOFTWARE | $27,995 | 36C10B26F0414 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Metropolitan Security Services, Inc. | Department of JusticeCIRCUIT 8 D47 - FY 2027 CSO PROGRAM FUNDING | $398,838 | 15M10526FD4727CSO |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Haythorn Ranch Co | Department of the InteriorHAYTHORN RANCH - OFF RANGE PASTURE (ORP) TASK ORDER (TO) | $1,312,379 | 140L0126F0136 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Nebraska Bean, Inc. | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011488/4100035049/BEANS DRY GARBANZO PKG-12/2 LB,BEANS DRY SPLIT PEA GREEN PKG-12/2LB,BEANS PINTO DRY PKG-12/2 LB,BEANS BLACK TURTLE DRY PKG-12/2 LB,LENTILS DRY | $6,060,530 | 123J1426C1989 |
Open government contracts in Nebraska
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Agriculture, Department of · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 621330 · NE · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 6, 2026
How to win government contracts in Nebraska
Federal agencies buy goods and services in Nebraska every day. Register your business for free on SAM.gov, search open bids with the place of performance in Nebraska, and look at which agencies and federal contractors in Nebraska buy what you sell. Contractors already working in the state often need local subcontractors.
Explore government contracts in Nebraska
- Government IT contracts
- Government other activities related to credit intermediation contracts
- Government computer services contracts
- Government engineering contracts
- Government construction contracts
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of Education contracts
- Department of Veterans Affairs contracts
- General Services Administration contracts
- Department of State contracts
- Nelnet Servicing government contracts
- Metgreen Solutions government contracts
- General Dynamics Information Technology government contracts
- Peraton Enterprise Solutions government contracts
Frequently asked questions
- How much federal contract money goes to Nebraska?
- Federal agencies obligated $3.9B on contracts performed in Nebraska from FY2024 to FY2026, across 45,742 contract awards, including $1.3B in FY2026. This counts federal contracts only, by place of performance; state and local government contracts are not included.
- Who are the largest federal contractors in Nebraska?
- By contract dollars for work performed in Nebraska from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Nelnet Servicing LLC ($664M), Metgreen Solutions Inc ($444M) and General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. ($241M). They may be based in any state.
- Which agency spends the most on contracts in Nebraska?
- The Department of Defense obligated $1.7B on contracts performed in Nebraska, 43% of the total. Next were the Department of Education and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- What industries get the most federal contracts in Nebraska?
- By contract dollars: computer systems design services (NAICS 541512, $679M), other activities related to credit intermediation (NAICS 522390, $664M) and other computer related services (NAICS 541519, $479M).
- Is federal contract spending in Nebraska growing?
- Federal contract obligations for work in Nebraska rose 2% from FY2024 ($1.3B) to FY2026 ($1.3B). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- How do I find government contracts in Nebraska?
- Filter open federal bids on SAM.gov (or the open bids page here) by place of performance in Nebraska. For state government contracts, use the Nebraska state procurement portal, and check your city and county websites for local bids.