Government Contracts in Virginia
Federal contracts with the place of performance in Virginia
Government contracts in Virginia totaled $350B across 1,385,001 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. By place of performance, obligations in FY2026 were down 1.3% from FY2025, and the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, with $146B (42% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $119,055,550,599 across 411,127 awards with activity that year, a change of -1.3% from $120,569,244,445 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $349,540,079,809 across 1,385,001 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $119B
- Awards in FY2026
- 411,127
- Change vs FY2025
- -1.3%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $350B
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 Virginia by year
Federal contracts in Virginia 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 | $119,055,550,599 | 411,127 | -1.3% |
| FY2025 | $120,569,244,445 | 503,462 | +9.7% |
| FY2024 | $109,915,284,765 | 555,786 | n/a |
About federal contract spending in Virginia
Federal contract spending in Virginia rose 8% from FY2024 ($110B) to FY2026 ($119B), 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 Virginia, with 42% of contract dollars, followed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (27%).
The leading industries for government contracts in Virginia are direct health and medical insurance carriers, computer systems design services and engineering services.
Spending is spread widely: the top 3 federal contractors account for 28% of the total.
Top federal contractors in Virginia
Companies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in Virginia. They may be based in any state.
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Optum Public Sector Solutions, Inc. | $55,879,980,863 | 16.0% |
| 2 | Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp | $28,174,870,111 | 8.1% |
| 3 | Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. | $15,372,335,411 | 4.4% |
| 4 | Huntington Ingalls Inc | $11,205,429,646 | 3.2% |
| 5 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $8,991,073,347 | 2.6% |
| 6 | Booz Allen Hamilton Inc | $8,188,466,939 | 2.3% |
| 7 | General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. | $6,995,825,496 | 2.0% |
| 8 | Accenture Federal Services LLC | $6,823,516,497 | 2.0% |
| 9 | CACI, Inc. - Federal | $5,434,961,329 | 1.6% |
| 10 | Science Applications International Corporation | $5,181,887,206 | 1.5% |
Agencies spending in Virginia
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in Virginia.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $146,111,845,921 | 41.8% |
| 2 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $95,890,947,003 | 27.4% |
| 3 | Department of Homeland Security | $23,011,578,085 | 6.6% |
| 4 | General Services Administration | $19,249,838,170 | 5.5% |
| 5 | Department of Health and Human Services | $16,189,710,268 | 4.6% |
| 6 | Department of Justice | $9,123,510,154 | 2.6% |
| 7 | Department of State | $6,985,855,239 | 2.0% |
| 8 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $4,675,693,839 | 1.3% |
| 9 | Department of the Treasury | $4,623,597,714 | 1.3% |
| 10 | Department of Transportation | $4,329,361,619 | 1.2% |
Top industries for Virginia government contracts
Industry codes (NAICS) on federal contracts in Virginia, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Direct Health and Medical Insurance CarriersNAICS 524114 | $84,056,300,224 | 24.0% |
| 2 | Computer Systems Design ServicesNAICS 541512 | $41,010,154,410 | 11.7% |
| 3 | Engineering ServicesNAICS 541330 | $26,402,238,110 | 7.6% |
| 4 | Other Computer Related ServicesNAICS 541519 | $26,027,227,690 | 7.4% |
| 5 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)NAICS 541715 | $16,216,152,970 | 4.6% |
| 6 | Ship Building and RepairingNAICS 336611 | $15,850,636,863 | 4.5% |
| 7 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting ServicesNAICS 541611 | $12,008,360,714 | 3.4% |
| 8 | Custom Computer Programming ServicesNAICS 541511 | $11,988,965,323 | 3.4% |
| 9 | Aircraft ManufacturingNAICS 336411 | $9,304,539,584 | 2.7% |
| 10 | Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant WholesalersNAICS 423850 | $8,839,961,283 | 2.5% |
Recent federal contracts in Virginia
The latest federal contracts performed in Virginia, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Thundercat Technology, LLC | Department of StateTSG/TEMPEST-APPROVED SECURE PHONES FOR DIPLOMATIC SECURITY COMMAND CENTER (DSCC) ---------- COMMENTS: APPROVED ON BEHALF OF THE DEPARTMENT CIO EPPSTE FOR MARTINSXNOTE: THIS APPROVAL PERTAINS SOLELY TO | $33,935 | 19AQMM26F1597 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Pae Government Services, Inc. | Department of JusticeSHIFTING WATCHLISTING | $0 | 15JPSS26F00001856 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Ean Holdings, LLC | General Services AdministrationSHORT TERM RENTAL OF MOTOR VEHICLES | $19,631 | 47QMCE26FB659 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University | Department of TransportationTITLE: ON-ROAD DATA CAPTURE AND CHARACTERIZATION OF LKA SUPPRESSION ALGORITHMS [IIJA 24208] THE PURPOSE OF THIS REQUISITION IS TO: 1. AWARD A NEW TASK ORDER UNDER THE VESS IDIQ. 2. FULLY FUND AT THE T | $749,810 | 693JJ926F00130N |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Commonwealth Trading Partners Inc | Department of StateCOMMENTS: THE PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST TO ISSUE TASK ORDER REQUEST PACKAGE FOR LOGISTICS SME SERVICES. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED SOW/TORP, ACQUISITION PLAN AND MEMO TO GA. IT REQUEST STATUS: FALSE | $997,759 | 19AQMM26F1751 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Commonwealth Trading Partners Inc | Department of StateCOMMENTS: THE PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST TO ISSUE TASK ORDER REQUEST PACKAGE FOR LOGISTICS SME SERVICES. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED SOW/TORP, ACQUISITION PLAN AND MEMO TO GA. IT REQUEST STATUS: FALSE | $708,139 | 19AQMM26F1630 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Govsmart, Inc. | Department of State---------- COMMENTS: APPROVED ON BEHALF OF THE DEPARTMENT CIO KINGD FOR MARTINSX NOTE: THIS APPROVAL PERTAINS SOLELY TO IT PORTFOLIO ALIGNMENT AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINANCIAL COMMITMENT OR OBLIGAT | $457,574 | 19AQMM26F0157 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Interim Homes, Inc. | Department of StateBRIDGE CONTRACT FOR CONTINUED TEMPORARY LODGING SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE PCS LODGING PROGRAM, TO ENSURE CONTINUED SERVICES WHILE THE FOLLOW-ON REQUIREMENT IS COMPETED AND AWARDED. | $3,500,000 | 19AQMM26C1390 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Executive Apartments Inc | Department of StateBRIDGE CONTRACT FOR CONTINUED TEMPORARY LODGING SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE PCS LODGING PROGRAM, TO ENSURE CONTINUED SERVICES WHILE THE FOLLOW-ON REQUIREMENT IS COMPETED AND AWARDED. | $1,600,000 | 19AQMM26C0871 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Madison Hospitality Services, LLC | Department of StateBRIDGE CONTRACT FOR CONTINUED TEMPORARY LODGING SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE PCS LODGING PROGRAM, TO ENSURE CONTINUED SERVICES WHILE THE FOLLOW-ON REQUIREMENT IS COMPETED AND AWARDED. | $2,500,000 | 19AQMM26C0708 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Peraton Inc. | Department of JusticeOCIO ISAAS ITSSS-2 SERVICES CALL ORDER- SCOR 43 SECURITY ASSESSMENT & AUTHORIZATION ISSO/ISSE SUPPORT SERVICES | $19,899,765 | 15F06726F0000743 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Dynamis, Inc. | Department of Homeland SecurityINTERMODAL SECURITY TRAINING AND EXERCISE PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES | $862,653 | 70T04026F5900N001 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Pavion Corp. | Department of Homeland SecuritySECURITY SYSTEM UPGRADES FOR U.S. CUSTOMS & BORDER PROTECTION (CBP) AT THE VARICK STREET BUILDING IN NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK. | $27,483 | 70B06C26F00000755 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | DH Technologies, Inc. | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationTHIS IS A DELIVERY ORDER TO PURCHASE HPE SCALE-UP SERVER. | $1,220,326 | 80TECH26FA251 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Surescan Corporation | Department of Homeland SecurityENGINEERING SUPPORT SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF ACCESSIBLE PROPERTY SCREENING (APS) | $1,321,474 | 70T04026F7573N007 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Optum Public Sector Solutions, Inc. | Department of Veterans AffairsEXPRESS REPORT: R3 FY26 4TH QTR JULY | $1,085,804,853 | 36C10G26K0298 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Optum Public Sector Solutions, Inc. | Department of Veterans AffairsEXPRESS REPORT: R2 FY26 4TH QTR JULY | $770,881,595 | 36C10G26K0297 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Optum Public Sector Solutions, Inc. | Department of Veterans AffairsEXPRESS REPORT: R1 FY26 4TH QTR JULY | $729,817,621 | 36C10G26K0296 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Semperserve LLC | Department of StateA-100 DIPLOMATIC RECEPTION TRAINING SUPPORT | $125 | 19FS1A26P0066 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Govsmart, Inc. | Department of StateNFATC CAMPUS PUBLIC DISPLAY SUPPLIES | $205,359 | 19FS1A26F0029 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Cis Secure Computing, Inc. | Department of StateIT AND TELECOM - COMPUTE: SERVERS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) | $29,156 | 19AQMM26P1359 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Hamilton Pacific Chamberlain LLC | Department of StateFASTC BARRIER REPLACEMENT | $114,597 | 19AQMM26P1172 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Hamilton Industries, LLC | Department of StatePALO ALTO PURCHASE | $17,647 | 19AQMM26P1157 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | The Daston Corporation | Department of StateGCP FY27 | $1,317,705 | 19AQMM26F7288 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Thundercat Technology, LLC | Department of StateDATAMINR | $2,666,000 | 19AQMM26F7215 |
Open government contracts in Virginia
The newest open notices from SAM.gov. Bidding needs a free SAM.gov registration.
Dept of Defense · Sources Sought · NAICS 561720 · VA · 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 20, 2026
Treasury, Department of the · Solicitation · NAICS 561621 · VA · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 9, 2026
Dept of Defense · Sources Sought · NAICS 541330 · VA · No Set aside used
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 17, 2026
- HID ID/Access CardsClosing soon
National Aeronautics and Space Administration · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 541519 · VA · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 6, 2026
Veterans Affairs, Department of · Presolicitation · NAICS 236220 · VA · Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Dec 16, 2026
How to win government contracts in Virginia
Federal agencies buy goods and services in Virginia every day. Register your business for free on SAM.gov, search open bids with the place of performance in Virginia, and look at which agencies and federal contractors in Virginia buy what you sell. Contractors already working in the state often need local subcontractors.
Explore government contracts in Virginia
- Government direct health and medical insurance carriers contracts
- Government IT contracts
- Government engineering contracts
- Government computer services contracts
- Government research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) contracts
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of Veterans Affairs contracts
- Department of Homeland Security contracts
- General Services Administration contracts
- Department of Health and Human Services contracts
- Optum Public Sector Solutions government contracts
- Triwest Healthcare Alliance government contracts
- Atlantic Diving Supply government contracts
- Huntington Ingalls government contracts
- Lockheed Martin government contracts
Frequently asked questions
- How much federal contract money goes to Virginia?
- Federal agencies obligated $350B on contracts performed in Virginia from FY2024 to FY2026, across 1,385,001 contract awards, including $119B 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 Virginia?
- By contract dollars for work performed in Virginia from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Optum Public Sector Solutions, Inc. ($55.9B), Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp ($28.2B) and Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. ($15.4B). They may be based in any state.
- Which agency spends the most on contracts in Virginia?
- The Department of Defense obligated $146B on contracts performed in Virginia, 42% of the total. Next were the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Homeland Security.
- What industries get the most federal contracts in Virginia?
- By contract dollars: direct health and medical insurance carriers (NAICS 524114, $84.1B), computer systems design services (NAICS 541512, $41B) and engineering services (NAICS 541330, $26.4B).
- Is federal contract spending in Virginia growing?
- Federal contract obligations for work in Virginia rose 8% from FY2024 ($110B) to FY2026 ($119B), 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 Virginia?
- Filter open federal bids on SAM.gov (or the open bids page here) by place of performance in Virginia. For state government contracts, use the Virginia state procurement portal, and check your city and county websites for local bids.