Government Contracts in Pennsylvania
Federal contracts with the place of performance in Pennsylvania
Government contracts in Pennsylvania totaled $78.7B across 1,863,307 contract awards from FY2024 to FY2026, based on where the work was performed. Obligations in FY2026 were down 6.4% from FY2025, and the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for $64.8B (82% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $25,205,063,133 across 538,823 awards with activity that year, a change of -6.4% from $26,942,804,394 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $78,723,208,941 across 1,863,307 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $25.2B
- Awards in FY2026
- 538,823
- Change vs FY2025
- -6.4%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $78.7B
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 Pennsylvania by year
Federal contracts in Pennsylvania 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 | $25,205,063,133 | 538,823 | -6.4% |
| FY2025 | $26,942,804,394 | 682,119 | +1.4% |
| FY2024 | $26,575,341,414 | 666,284 | n/a |
About federal contract spending in Pennsylvania
Federal contract spending in Pennsylvania fell 5% from FY2024 ($26.6B) to FY2026 ($25.2B), peaking in FY2025. 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 Pennsylvania, with 82% of contract dollars, followed by the Department of Energy (7%).
The leading industries for government contracts in Pennsylvania are medicinal and botanical manufacturing, research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) and drugs and druggists' sundries merchant wholesalers.
Spending is fairly concentrated: the top 3 federal contractors account for 48% of the total.
Top federal contractors in Pennsylvania
Companies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in Pennsylvania. They may be based in any state.
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amerisourcebergen Drug Corp | $20,116,937,597 | 25.6% |
| 2 | Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC | $11,299,135,032 | 14.4% |
| 3 | Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. | $6,492,350,171 | 8.2% |
| 4 | Bae Systems Land & Armaments L.P. | $5,538,176,370 | 7.0% |
| 5 | The Boeing Company | $4,683,624,301 | 5.9% |
| 6 | General Dynamics Ots (Wilkes Barre), LLC | $1,769,282,714 | 2.2% |
| 7 | Bae Systems Land and Armaments L.P. | $1,699,245,509 | 2.2% |
| 8 | United Concordia Companies, Inc. | $1,158,048,563 | 1.5% |
| 9 | The Pennsylvania State University | $1,129,995,766 | 1.4% |
| 10 | Trumbull Corporation and Brayman Construction Corporation, a Joint Venture | $932,937,666 | 1.2% |
Agencies spending in Pennsylvania
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in Pennsylvania.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $64,786,043,935 | 82.3% |
| 2 | Department of Energy | $5,691,066,428 | 7.2% |
| 3 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $2,539,174,555 | 3.2% |
| 4 | Department of Health and Human Services | $1,826,129,378 | 2.3% |
| 5 | Department of Agriculture | $844,718,874 | 1.1% |
| 6 | Department of Commerce | $617,760,708 | 0.8% |
| 7 | General Services Administration | $415,107,589 | 0.5% |
| 8 | Environmental Protection Agency | $334,011,614 | 0.4% |
| 9 | Department of Homeland Security | $327,204,878 | 0.4% |
| 10 | Department of Justice | $292,860,598 | 0.4% |
Top industries for Pennsylvania government contracts
Industry codes (NAICS) on federal contracts in Pennsylvania, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medicinal and Botanical ManufacturingNAICS 325411 | $13,427,172,101 | 17.1% |
| 2 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)NAICS 541715 | $13,372,178,398 | 17.0% |
| 3 | Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant WholesalersNAICS 424210 | $6,695,269,531 | 8.5% |
| 4 | Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component ManufacturingNAICS 336992 | $6,567,332,324 | 8.3% |
| 5 | Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger ManufacturingNAICS 332410 | $6,494,851,963 | 8.3% |
| 6 | Aircraft ManufacturingNAICS 336411 | $3,289,817,009 | 4.2% |
| 7 | Engineering ServicesNAICS 541330 | $2,624,329,277 | 3.3% |
| 8 | Direct Health and Medical Insurance CarriersNAICS 524114 | $2,300,047,098 | 2.9% |
| 9 | Ammunition (except Small Arms) ManufacturingNAICS 332993 | $1,809,943,038 | 2.3% |
| 10 | Commercial and Institutional Building ConstructionNAICS 236220 | $1,512,561,361 | 1.9% |
Recent federal contracts in Pennsylvania
The latest federal contracts performed in Pennsylvania, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Tecniplast USA, Inc. | Department of Health and Human ServicesORS - LARGE CAPACITY NON-HUMAN PRIMATE CAGE AND RACK WASHER WITH ALL COMPONENTS AND INSTALLATION - TECNIPLAST USA INC:1106886 | $381,948 | 75N98026P01955 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Taymo Solutions LLC | Department of AgricultureREMOVE AND REPLACE FAILING FURNACE LOCATED IN THE OFFICE BUILDING WHICH IS PAST THE END OF ITS USEFUL LIFE. INCLUDE OPTIONS FOR THE ADDITION OF THREE (3) SEPARATE SPLIT SYSTEM COOLING UNIT SYSTEMS FOR | $41,719 | 1232SA26P0796 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | I. Miller Precision Optical Instruments, Inc. | National Transportation Safety BoardSTEREOMICROSCOPE | $47,984 | 9531BM26P0046 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Paragon Print Systems Inc | Department of StateDESKTOP DIRECT THERMAL BARCODE PRINTER | $651 | 19AQMS26P0362 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Independent Hardware Inc | General Services AdministrationSEAL,ANTIPILFERAGE | $20 | 47QSWA26P1NM8 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Independent Hardware Inc | General Services AdministrationHOLDER,DOOR | $163 | 47QSWA26P1NM1 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Independent Hardware Inc | General Services AdministrationHOLDER,DOOR | $325 | 47QSWA26P1NLX |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Independent Hardware Inc | General Services AdministrationSEAL,ANTIPILFERAGE | $20 | 47QSWA26P1NLU |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Pro Buy Solutions, LLC | General Services AdministrationPAN,DRIP | $765 | 47QSWA26P1NL5 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Pro Buy Solutions, LLC | General Services AdministrationPAIL,UTILITY | $79 | 47QSWA26P1NJM |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Pro Buy Solutions, LLC | General Services AdministrationSCRAPER,BAKER'S | $224 | 47QSWA26P1NJA |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Pro Buy Solutions, LLC | General Services AdministrationMEASURE,LIQUID | $61 | 47QSWA26P1NG9 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Pro Buy Solutions, LLC | General Services AdministrationEGG WHIP | $417 | 47QSWA26P1NF8 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Pro Buy Solutions, LLC | General Services AdministrationSCRAPER,BAKER'S | $112 | 47QSWA26P1NAS |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Pro Buy Solutions, LLC | General Services AdministrationFLASHLIGHT | $97 | 47QSWA26P1NAH |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Paradise Pillow, Inc. | General Services AdministrationBLANKET,BED | $181 | 47QSWA26P1N86 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Paradise Pillow, Inc. | General Services AdministrationBLANKET,BED | $362 | 47QSWA26P1N85 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Paradise Pillow, Inc. | General Services AdministrationBLANKET,BED | $181 | 47QSWA26P1N83 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Paradise Pillow, Inc. | General Services AdministrationBLANKET,BED | $14,488 | 47QSWA26F240X |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Paradise Pillow, Inc. | General Services AdministrationBLANKET,BED | $12,786 | 47QSWA26F23SP |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Paradise Pillow, Inc. | General Services AdministrationBLANKET,BED | $2,874 | 47QSWA26F23SN |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Creative Logistics LTD | General Services AdministrationCHEST, TOOL KIT: IAW U.S. ARMY TROOP SUPPORT COMMAND MOBILITY EQUIPMENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER DRAWING 13220E8279, REV A. EXCEPTION TO DRAWING 13220E8279: SHEET 1, NOTES: 1, DELETE FIRST SENT | $1,500 | 47QSSC26P35AX |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Creative Logistics LTD | General Services AdministrationCASE, CARRYING GAGE IAW ORDANACE CORP ARMY SPRINGFIELD ARMORY DRAWING # 7319997. | $272 | 47QSSC26P34ZD |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Capp LLC | General Services AdministrationBAG,PAPER | $0 | 47QSSC26FEYKC |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Paradise Pillow, Inc. | General Services AdministrationPILLOWCASE | $380 | 47QSSC26FEYK7 |
Open government contracts in Pennsylvania
The newest open notices from SAM.gov. Bidding needs a free SAM.gov registration.
Commerce, Department of · Presolicitation · NAICS 238320 · PA · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 14, 2026
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Dept of Defense · Solicitation · NAICS 322220 · PA · SBA Certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Set-Aside (FAR 19.15)
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 6, 2026
Dept of Defense · Sources Sought · NAICS 541512 · PA
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 27, 2026
Justice, Department of · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 333415 · PA · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 30, 2026
Justice, Department of · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 562111 · PA · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 18, 2026
How to win government contracts in Pennsylvania
Federal agencies buy goods and services in Pennsylvania every day. Register your business for free on SAM.gov, search open bids with the place of performance in Pennsylvania, and look at which agencies and federal contractors in Pennsylvania buy what you sell. Contractors already working in the state often need local subcontractors.
Explore government contracts in Pennsylvania
- Government medicinal and botanical manufacturing contracts
- Government research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) contracts
- Government drugs and druggists' sundries merchant wholesalers contracts
- Government military armored vehicle, tank, and tank component manufacturing contracts
- Government power boiler and heat exchanger manufacturing contracts
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of Energy contracts
- Department of Veterans Affairs contracts
- Department of Health and Human Services contracts
- Department of Agriculture contracts
- Amerisourcebergen Drug government contracts
- Fluor Marine Propulsion government contracts
- Bechtel Plant Machinery government contracts
- Bae Systems Land & Armaments L.P. government contracts
- Boeing government contracts
Frequently asked questions
- How much federal contract money goes to Pennsylvania?
- Federal agencies obligated $78.7B on contracts performed in Pennsylvania from FY2024 to FY2026, across 1,863,307 contract awards, including $25.2B 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 Pennsylvania?
- By contract dollars for work performed in Pennsylvania from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Amerisourcebergen Drug Corp ($20.1B), Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC ($11.3B) and Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. ($6.5B). They may be based in any state.
- Which agency spends the most on contracts in Pennsylvania?
- The Department of Defense obligated $64.8B on contracts performed in Pennsylvania, 82% of the total. Next were the Department of Energy and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- What industries get the most federal contracts in Pennsylvania?
- By contract dollars: medicinal and botanical manufacturing (NAICS 325411, $13.4B), research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) (NAICS 541715, $13.4B) and drugs and druggists' sundries merchant wholesalers (NAICS 424210, $6.7B).
- Is federal contract spending in Pennsylvania growing?
- Federal contract obligations for work in Pennsylvania fell 5% from FY2024 ($26.6B) to FY2026 ($25.2B), peaking in FY2025. 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 Pennsylvania?
- Filter open federal bids on SAM.gov (or the open bids page here) by place of performance in Pennsylvania. For state government contracts, use the Pennsylvania state procurement portal, and check your city and county websites for local bids.