Government Contracts in Rhode Island
Federal contracts with the place of performance in Rhode Island
Government contracts in Rhode Island totaled $3B across 14,375 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were up 2% in FY2026 compared with FY2025, and the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for 85% of the total.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $924,098,546 across 4,705 awards with activity that year, a change of +2% from $905,552,825 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $3,026,396,874 across 14,375 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $924M
- Awards in FY2026
- 4,705
- Change vs FY2025
- +2%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $3B
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 Rhode Island by year
Federal contracts in Rhode Island 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 | $924,098,546 | 4,705 | +2% |
| FY2025 | $905,552,825 | 5,683 | -24.3% |
| FY2024 | $1,196,745,503 | 6,235 | n/a |
About federal contract spending in Rhode Island
Federal contract spending in Rhode Island fell 23% from FY2024 ($1.2B) to FY2026 ($924M). 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 Rhode Island, with 85% of contract dollars, followed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (4%).
The leading industries for government contracts in Rhode Island are engineering services, research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) and search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing.
Spending is spread widely: the top 3 federal contractors account for 25% of the total.
Top federal contractors in Rhode Island
Companies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in Rhode Island. They may be based in any state.
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seacorp, LLC | $365,511,843 | 12.1% |
| 2 | Rite-Solutions, Inc. | $199,768,592 | 6.6% |
| 3 | Raytheon Company | $179,522,670 | 5.9% |
| 4 | Skanska USA Civil Northeast Inc | $150,640,940 | 5.0% |
| 5 | Edesia, Inc. | $120,218,097 | 4.0% |
| 6 | CACI, Inc. - Federal | $108,838,642 | 3.6% |
| 7 | McLaughlin Research Corporation | $99,501,729 | 3.3% |
| 8 | Science Applications International Corporation | $85,569,497 | 2.8% |
| 9 | Purvis Systems Inc | $84,572,218 | 2.8% |
| 10 | Mikel Inc | $83,903,604 | 2.8% |
Agencies spending in Rhode Island
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in Rhode Island.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $2,577,111,702 | 85.2% |
| 2 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $131,469,408 | 4.3% |
| 3 | Agency for International Development | $120,218,097 | 4.0% |
| 4 | General Services Administration | $78,512,785 | 2.6% |
| 5 | Department of the Treasury | $51,763,507 | 1.7% |
| 6 | Department of Homeland Security | $45,222,865 | 1.5% |
| 7 | Department of Labor | $23,816,427 | 0.8% |
| 8 | Environmental Protection Agency | $23,366,641 | 0.8% |
| 9 | Department of Justice | $20,799,680 | 0.7% |
| 10 | Department of Commerce | $9,412,552 | 0.3% |
Top industries for Rhode Island government contracts
Industry codes (NAICS) on federal contracts in Rhode Island, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Engineering ServicesNAICS 541330 | $1,131,650,099 | 37.4% |
| 2 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)NAICS 541715 | $330,977,426 | 10.9% |
| 3 | Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument ManufacturingNAICS 334511 | $194,471,503 | 6.4% |
| 4 | Commercial and Institutional Building ConstructionNAICS 236220 | $169,386,730 | 5.6% |
| 5 | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering ConstructionNAICS 237990 | $158,313,518 | 5.2% |
| 6 | Nonchocolate Confectionery ManufacturingNAICS 311340 | $120,251,614 | 4.0% |
| 7 | Ammunition (except Small Arms) ManufacturingNAICS 332993 | $101,394,863 | 3.4% |
| 8 | All Other Transportation Equipment ManufacturingNAICS 336999 | $40,152,715 | 1.3% |
| 9 | Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories ManufacturingNAICS 332994 | $38,522,312 | 1.3% |
| 10 | Educational Support ServicesNAICS 611710 | $37,643,159 | 1.2% |
Recent federal contracts in Rhode Island
The latest federal contracts performed in Rhode Island, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | T.W. Evans Cordage Co. Inc. | General Services AdministrationCHAIN ASSEMBLY,SING | $1,822 | 47QSWA26P1NL6 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | T.W. Evans Cordage Co. Inc. | General Services AdministrationCORD,FIBROUS | $977 | 47QSWA26P1NGP |
| Sep 30, 2026 | T.W. Evans Cordage Co. Inc. | General Services AdministrationCHAIN ASSEMBLY,SING | $228 | 47QSWA26P1NET |
| Sep 30, 2026 | T.W. Evans Cordage Co. Inc. | General Services AdministrationCHAIN ASSEMBLY,SING | $1,139 | 47QSWA26P1NCV |
| Sep 30, 2026 | T.W. Evans Cordage Co. Inc. | General Services AdministrationCHAIN ASSEMBLY,SING | $228 | 47QSWA26P1NC1 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | T.W. Evans Cordage Co. Inc. | General Services AdministrationROPE,FIBROUS | $66 | 47QSWA26P1NBU |
| Sep 30, 2026 | National Laminating, Inc | General Services AdministrationPLASTIC SHEET,PRESS | $129 | 47QSWA26F2415 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | National Laminating, Inc | General Services AdministrationPLASTIC SHEET,PRESS | $107 | 47QSWA26F240S |
| Sep 30, 2026 | National Laminating, Inc | General Services AdministrationPLASTIC SHEET,PRESS | $161 | 47QSWA26F240Q |
| Sep 30, 2026 | National Laminating, Inc | General Services AdministrationPLASTIC SHEET | $415 | 47QSWA26F23YZ |
| Sep 30, 2026 | T.W. Evans Cordage Co. Inc. | General Services AdministrationROPE,FIBROUS | $66 | 47QSWA26P1N5J |
| Sep 30, 2026 | T.W. Evans Cordage Co. Inc. | General Services AdministrationROPE,FIBROUS | $66 | 47QSWA26P1N51 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | National Laminating, Inc | General Services AdministrationPLASTIC SHEET | $113 | 47QSWA26F23RK |
| Sep 30, 2026 | National Laminating, Inc | General Services AdministrationPLASTIC SHEET | $138 | 47QSWA26F23RJ |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Domestic Awardees (Undisclosed) | Department of the TreasuryFY26 E-MATERIALS ORDER | $3,845,484 | 2031ZA26F00498 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | T.W. Evans Cordage Co. Inc. | General Services AdministrationCORD,FIBROUS | $140 | 47QSWA26P1N1A |
| Sep 29, 2026 | T.W. Evans Cordage Co. Inc. | General Services AdministrationROPE,FIBROUS | $342 | 47QSWA26P1N0M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | T.W. Evans Cordage Co. Inc. | General Services AdministrationCHAIN ASSEMBLY,SING | $456 | 47QSWA26P1MZV |
| Sep 29, 2026 | T.W. Evans Cordage Co. Inc. | General Services AdministrationCHAIN ASSEMBLY,SING | $456 | 47QSWA26P1MZU |
| Sep 29, 2026 | T.W. Evans Cordage Co. Inc. | General Services AdministrationROPE,FIBROUS | $133 | 47QSWA26P1MYP |
| Sep 29, 2026 | T.W. Evans Cordage Co. Inc. | General Services AdministrationCORD,FIBROUS | $279 | 47QSWA26P1MXW |
| Sep 29, 2026 | T.W. Evans Cordage Co. Inc. | General Services AdministrationCORD,FIBROUS | $140 | 47QSWA26P1MXG |
| Sep 29, 2026 | T.W. Evans Cordage Co. Inc. | General Services AdministrationCORD,FIBROUS | $2,094 | 47QSWA26P1MXF |
| Sep 29, 2026 | T.W. Evans Cordage Co. Inc. | General Services AdministrationCHAIN ASSEMBLY,SING | $911 | 47QSWA26P1MW5 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | T.W. Evans Cordage Co. Inc. | General Services AdministrationROPE,FIBROUS | $66 | 47QSWA26P1MV4 |
Open government contracts in Rhode Island
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How to win government contracts in Rhode Island
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Explore government contracts in Rhode Island
- Government engineering contracts
- Government research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) contracts
- Government search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing contracts
- Government construction contracts
- Government other heavy and civil engineering construction contracts
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of Veterans Affairs contracts
- Agency for International Development contracts
- General Services Administration contracts
- Department of the Treasury contracts
Frequently asked questions
- How much federal contract money goes to Rhode Island?
- Federal agencies obligated $3B on contracts performed in Rhode Island from FY2024 to FY2026, across 14,375 contract awards, including $924M 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 Rhode Island?
- By contract dollars for work performed in Rhode Island from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Seacorp, LLC ($366M), Rite-Solutions, Inc. ($200M) and Raytheon Company ($180M). They may be based in any state.
- Which agency spends the most on contracts in Rhode Island?
- The Department of Defense obligated $2.6B on contracts performed in Rhode Island, 85% of the total. Next were the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Agency for International Development.
- What industries get the most federal contracts in Rhode Island?
- By contract dollars: engineering services (NAICS 541330, $1.1B), research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) (NAICS 541715, $331M) and search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing (NAICS 334511, $194M).
- Is federal contract spending in Rhode Island growing?
- Federal contract obligations for work in Rhode Island fell 23% from FY2024 ($1.2B) to FY2026 ($924M). 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 Rhode Island?
- Filter open federal bids on SAM.gov (or the open bids page here) by place of performance in Rhode Island. For state government contracts, use the Rhode Island state procurement portal, and check your city and county websites for local bids.