Government Contracts in North Dakota
Federal contracts with the place of performance in North Dakota
Government contracts in North Dakota totaled $2.6B across 8,898 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were up 1% in FY2026 vs FY2025, and the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, with $960M, or 36% of the total. The figures reflect work performed in the state.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $829,795,723 across 2,709 awards with activity that year, a change of +1% from $821,280,541 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $2,630,634,761 across 8,898 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $830M
- Awards in FY2026
- 2,709
- Change vs FY2025
- +1%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $2.6B
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 North Dakota by year
Federal contracts in North Dakota 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 | $829,795,723 | 2,709 | +1% |
| FY2025 | $821,280,541 | 3,628 | -16.2% |
| FY2024 | $979,558,497 | 4,494 | n/a |
About federal contract spending in North Dakota
Federal contract spending in North Dakota fell 15% from FY2024 ($980M) to FY2026 ($830M). 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 North Dakota, with 36% of contract dollars, followed by the Department of Health and Human Services (35%).
The leading industries for government contracts in North Dakota are direct health and medical insurance carriers, commercial and institutional building construction and other heavy and civil engineering construction.
Spending is spread widely: the top 3 federal contractors account for 38% of the total.
Top federal contractors in North Dakota
Companies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in North Dakota. They may be based in any state.
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC | $822,781,703 | 31.3% |
| 2 | McGough Construction Co., LLC | $92,551,844 | 3.5% |
| 3 | Greenstone Construction, Inc. | $91,113,221 | 3.5% |
| 4 | Korte Construction Company | $81,582,800 | 3.1% |
| 5 | Walsh Federal LLC | $74,426,000 | 2.8% |
| 6 | Barnard Construction Company, Incorporated | $65,854,765 | 2.5% |
| 7 | R. J. Zavoral & Sons, Inc. | $58,816,274 | 2.2% |
| 8 | Packet Digital LLC | $54,899,927 | 2.1% |
| 9 | HSG Park Joint Venture 2, LLC | $43,110,486 | 1.6% |
| 10 | Base Utilities Inc | $42,199,692 | 1.6% |
Agencies spending in North Dakota
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in North Dakota.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $960,115,150 | 36.5% |
| 2 | Department of Health and Human Services | $926,351,319 | 35.2% |
| 3 | Department of Agriculture | $175,056,589 | 6.7% |
| 4 | General Services Administration | $172,223,040 | 6.5% |
| 5 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $149,968,330 | 5.7% |
| 6 | Department of Transportation | $97,845,975 | 3.7% |
| 7 | Department of the Interior | $70,213,103 | 2.7% |
| 8 | Department of Labor | $25,739,992 | 1.0% |
| 9 | Department of Justice | $20,367,472 | 0.8% |
| 10 | Department of Homeland Security | $15,112,200 | 0.6% |
Top industries for North Dakota government contracts
Industry codes (NAICS) on federal contracts in North Dakota, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Direct Health and Medical Insurance CarriersNAICS 524114 | $730,497,007 | 27.8% |
| 2 | Commercial and Institutional Building ConstructionNAICS 236220 | $506,886,786 | 19.3% |
| 3 | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering ConstructionNAICS 237990 | $225,110,293 | 8.6% |
| 4 | All Other Miscellaneous Food ManufacturingNAICS 311999 | $102,911,781 | 3.9% |
| 5 | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical ServicesNAICS 541990 | $92,950,000 | 3.5% |
| 6 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)NAICS 541715 | $84,287,450 | 3.2% |
| 7 | Engineering ServicesNAICS 541330 | $64,667,484 | 2.5% |
| 8 | Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)NAICS 623110 | $48,878,725 | 1.9% |
| 9 | Water Supply and Irrigation SystemsNAICS 221310 | $42,427,981 | 1.6% |
| 10 | All Other TelecommunicationsNAICS 517810 | $40,055,468 | 1.5% |
Recent federal contracts in North Dakota
The latest federal contracts performed in North Dakota, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | R Lazy B Enterprises LLC | Department of Agriculture2026 ROAD SIGNAGE ELKHORN AND BUFFALO GAP BURN AREA | $40,302 | 1240LU26C0053 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Universal Spartan LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityTHIS REQUIREMENT IS FOR REPLACEMENT OF CURRENT WINDOWS ON THE LOWER LEVEL WITH BRONZE ALUM FRAMED UNITS WITH SOLAR COOL TINTED GLASS AT THE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT FACILITIES(OSF) GRAND FORKS NASOC HANGAR | $533,028 | 70B01C26C00000039 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Atmosphere Commercial Interiors, LLC. | General Services AdministrationNRCS FURNITURE, WILLIAM GUY FEDERAL BUILDING, 220 E ROSSER AVE, BISMARCK, ND 58501. THIS AWARD IS FOR FURNITURE FOR NRCS. | $616,306 | 47PD5326F0377 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Package Cues Inc | Department of AgricultureI FIELD PROJECT | $113,614 | 127EAX26P0033 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Greenstone Construction, Inc. | Department of AgricultureTHIS PROJECT WILL ADD A SECOND FUME HOOD IN NEWLY RENOVATED LAB 230 TO ACCOMMODATE NEW RESEARCH. | $88,167 | 1240LN26F0018 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Pinson Denise | Department of AgricultureREMOVE OLD BARBED WIRE-WIRE FENCE AND POSTS AND REPLACE WITH NEW BARBED-WIRE FENCE AND POSTS. | $290,525 | 1240LN26C0004 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | A & B Business, Inc. | Department of AgricultureLATEX PRINTER/CUTTER MACHINE, 64" LARGE FORMAT WITH WHITE LATEX CAPABILITY | $22,503 | 1232SA26P0910 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | FSR Consulting LLC | Department of AgricultureTHE LABORATORY RELIES ON A VERY OLD PK CROSS FLOW FLOUR BLENDER THAT HAS BEEN IN SERVICE FOR MANY YEARS. THE UNITS INVENTORY NUMBER IS CROSSED OUT, INDICATING IT WAS REMOVED FROM ACCOUNTABLE INVENTORY | $30,199 | 1232SA26P0847 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Morgan Ingland LLC | Department of AgricultureGREENHOUSE LIGHT FIXTURES, LED, 100-277V WITH 10 FOOT CORD AND 5-15P PLUG (58 + OPTIONAL 58 EACH)-BNJ PTB8850LS41 PHOTOBIO CX 2125 850W (100-277V) WITH 10 CORD W/ 5-15P PLUG | $91,880 | 1232SA26P0357 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Border States Industries Inc | Department of StateRESIDENTIAL FURNITURE/FURNISHINGS | $18,309 | 19AQMM26P0867 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Government Scientific Source Inc | Department of AgricultureAGILENT 4150 TAPESTATION SYSTEM | $41,279 | 12444326F0035 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Kat Construction LLC | Department of Agriculture1A- BRIDGE CONFERENCE ROOF REPAIR | $51,950 | 1240LU26P0007 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Cmip LLC | Department of AgricultureCONCRETE WORK AROUND BUILDINGS #11 AND #28 | $57,000 | 1240LT26P0045 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Tri-County Implement, Inc. | Department of AgricultureCOMPACT WHEEL LOADER - SIDNEY MT | $57,000 | 1232SA26P0906 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Procon International LLC | Department of AgricultureRANGE F AND G HAVE OBSOLETE COOLING SYSTEMS, DETERIORATING HEATING INFRASTRUCTURE, AND DISCONTINUED LIGHTING FIXTURES, LIMITING THE ABILITY TO MAINTAIN SCIENTIFICALLY CALIBRATED GROWING CONDITIONS. TH | $6,293,613 | 1232SA26P0704 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Pacarctic, LLC | General Services AdministrationCONCRETE REPAIR, ND0531AN, ST JOHN BORDER STATION, ST JOHN, ND | $42,367 | 47PD5326F0385 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Elementar Americas, Inc. | Department of AgricultureELEMENTAL ANALYZER FOR ARS | $123,448 | 123A9426P0066 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | American Radiolabeled Chemicals, Inc. | Department of Agriculture14C-STYRENE AND 14-C CATECHOL FOR RADIOCHEMICAL SYNTHESIS | $40,330 | 1232SA26P0855 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Deere & Company | Department of AgricultureTRACTOR | $206,074 | 1232SA26F0734 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Mill Creek Firelake JV LLC | Department of AgriculturePHASE 1 - BASEMENT REPAIR - BIOSCIENCE RESEARCH LABORATORY | $145,911 | 1232SA26F0731 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | Mdu Resources Group, Inc. | Department of Homeland SecurityELECTRICITY SERVICE FOR TSA AT BIS. | $12,000 | 70T01026P7668N008 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | North Dakota Department of Agriculture | Department of Health and Human ServicesANIMAL FOOD NORTH DAKOTA INSPECTIONS 2026 | $37,157 | 75F40126C00118 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Avi Systems Inc | Department of Veterans AffairsOVERHEAD PAGING SYSTEM FOR FARGO VA HCS. | $214,997 | 36C26326P0755 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | W.W. Wheeler & Associates, Inc. | Department of the InteriorEO14398 ND LAMBS LAKE NWR AE TO DESIGN DAM | $69,721 | 140FGA26C0057 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Motor Coach Industries, Inc | General Services Administration49 ADULT, HEAVY-DUTY, INTERCITY, COMMUTER COACH | $0 | 47QMCA26F1REH |
Open government contracts in North Dakota
The newest open notices from SAM.gov. Bidding needs a free SAM.gov registration.
Transportation, Department of · Solicitation · NAICS 237310 · ND · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Dec 2, 2026
Health and Human Services, Department of · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 561320 · ND · Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise
Posted Oct 29, 2026 · Responses due Nov 30, 2026
Agriculture, Department of · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 541620 · ND · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 29, 2026 · Responses due Nov 5, 2026
- ND NP THRO 204(1) Buck Hill RoadClosing soon
Transportation, Department of · Solicitation · NAICS 237310 · ND · No Set aside used
Posted Oct 29, 2026 · Responses due Nov 3, 2026
Veterans Affairs, Department of · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 811310 · ND · Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
Posted Oct 29, 2026 · Responses due Nov 19, 2026
How to win government contracts in North Dakota
Federal agencies buy goods and services in North Dakota every day. Register your business for free on SAM.gov, search open bids with the place of performance in North Dakota, and look at which agencies and federal contractors in North Dakota buy what you sell. Contractors already working in the state often need local subcontractors.
Explore government contracts in North Dakota
- Government direct health and medical insurance carriers contracts
- Government construction contracts
- Government other heavy and civil engineering construction contracts
- Government all other miscellaneous food manufacturing contracts
- Government all other professional, scientific, and technical services contracts
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of Health and Human Services contracts
- Department of Agriculture contracts
- General Services Administration contracts
- Department of Veterans Affairs contracts
- Noridian Healthcare Solutions government contracts
- Walsh Federal government contracts
Frequently asked questions
- How much federal contract money goes to North Dakota?
- Federal agencies obligated $2.6B on contracts performed in North Dakota from FY2024 to FY2026, across 8,898 contract awards, including $830M 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 North Dakota?
- By contract dollars for work performed in North Dakota from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC ($823M), McGough Construction Co., LLC ($92.6M) and Greenstone Construction, Inc. ($91.1M). They may be based in any state.
- Which agency spends the most on contracts in North Dakota?
- The Department of Defense obligated $960M on contracts performed in North Dakota, 36% of the total. Next were the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture.
- What industries get the most federal contracts in North Dakota?
- By contract dollars: direct health and medical insurance carriers (NAICS 524114, $730M), commercial and institutional building construction (NAICS 236220, $507M) and other heavy and civil engineering construction (NAICS 237990, $225M).
- Is federal contract spending in North Dakota growing?
- Federal contract obligations for work in North Dakota fell 15% from FY2024 ($980M) to FY2026 ($830M). 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 North Dakota?
- Filter open federal bids on SAM.gov (or the open bids page here) by place of performance in North Dakota. For state government contracts, use the North Dakota state procurement portal, and check your city and county websites for local bids.