Government Contracts in Wisconsin
Federal contracts with the place of performance in Wisconsin
Government contracts in Wisconsin totaled $19.1B across 219,794 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were down 36.4% in FY2026 vs FY2025, and the Department of Veterans Affairs was the largest buyer, accounting for $9.1B (48% of the total); figures are by place of performance.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $3,984,598,015 across 62,507 awards with activity that year, a change of -36.4% from $6,265,239,938 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $19,108,397,072 across 219,794 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $4B
- Awards in FY2026
- 62,507
- Change vs FY2025
- -36.4%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $19.1B
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 Wisconsin by year
Federal contracts in Wisconsin 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 | $3,984,598,015 | 62,507 | -36.4% |
| FY2025 | $6,265,239,938 | 79,639 | -29.3% |
| FY2024 | $8,858,559,119 | 85,522 | n/a |
About federal contract spending in Wisconsin
Federal contract spending in Wisconsin fell 55% from FY2024 ($8.9B) to FY2026 ($4B). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is the biggest federal buyer in Wisconsin, with 48% of contract dollars, followed by the Department of Defense (42%).
The leading industries for government contracts in Wisconsin are offices of physicians (except mental health specialists), truck trailer manufacturing and direct health and medical insurance carriers.
Spending is fairly concentrated: the top 3 federal contractors account for 61% of the total.
Top federal contractors in Wisconsin
Companies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in Wisconsin. They may be based in any state.
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Optumserve Health Services, Inc. | $6,024,714,806 | 31.5% |
| 2 | Oshkosh Defense LLC | $3,547,788,086 | 18.6% |
| 3 | Optum Public Sector Solutions, Inc. | $2,015,522,880 | 10.5% |
| 4 | Amtec Corporation | $1,161,272,289 | 6.1% |
| 5 | Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corp. | $456,008,404 | 2.4% |
| 6 | Ge Precision Healthcare LLC | $435,079,949 | 2.3% |
| 7 | Marinette Marine Corporation | $420,958,657 | 2.2% |
| 8 | Pierce Manufacturing Inc | $254,250,867 | 1.3% |
| 9 | Loyal Source Government Services LLC | $249,056,607 | 1.3% |
| 10 | Konecranes Nuclear Equipment & Services, LLC | $178,525,661 | 0.9% |
Agencies spending in Wisconsin
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in Wisconsin.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $9,097,922,090 | 47.6% |
| 2 | Department of Defense | $8,000,156,131 | 41.9% |
| 3 | Department of Agriculture | $643,196,454 | 3.4% |
| 4 | Department of Health and Human Services | $484,362,151 | 2.5% |
| 5 | Department of Justice | $226,068,417 | 1.2% |
| 6 | Department of Homeland Security | $149,329,035 | 0.8% |
| 7 | General Services Administration | $140,546,691 | 0.7% |
| 8 | Department of the Interior | $130,009,734 | 0.7% |
| 9 | Environmental Protection Agency | $56,161,604 | 0.3% |
| 10 | Department of Transportation | $52,827,951 | 0.3% |
Top industries for Wisconsin government contracts
Industry codes (NAICS) on federal contracts in Wisconsin, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)NAICS 621111 | $6,228,237,584 | 32.6% |
| 2 | Truck Trailer ManufacturingNAICS 336212 | $2,348,649,862 | 12.3% |
| 3 | Direct Health and Medical Insurance CarriersNAICS 524114 | $2,344,736,382 | 12.3% |
| 4 | Ammunition (except Small Arms) ManufacturingNAICS 332993 | $1,233,035,193 | 6.5% |
| 5 | Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component ManufacturingNAICS 336992 | $550,857,235 | 2.9% |
| 6 | Ship Building and RepairingNAICS 336611 | $449,829,466 | 2.4% |
| 7 | Irradiation Apparatus ManufacturingNAICS 334517 | $416,544,105 | 2.2% |
| 8 | Heavy Duty Truck ManufacturingNAICS 336120 | $412,860,800 | 2.2% |
| 9 | Commercial and Institutional Building ConstructionNAICS 236220 | $390,580,638 | 2.0% |
| 10 | Construction Machinery ManufacturingNAICS 333120 | $244,228,432 | 1.3% |
Recent federal contracts in Wisconsin
The latest federal contracts performed in Wisconsin, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Homestead Independence, Inc. | Department of Veterans AffairsVPL | $33,491 | 36C25226P0469 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Traffic & Parking Control Co., LLC | General Services AdministrationTAPE,REFLECTIVE | $200 | 47QSWA26P1NDK |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Traffic & Parking Control Co., LLC | General Services AdministrationTAPE,REFLECTIVE | $600 | 47QSWA26P1NDH |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Traffic & Parking Control Co., LLC | General Services AdministrationSIGN FACE,ADHESIVE | $82 | 47QSWA26P1ND1 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Traffic & Parking Control Co., LLC | General Services AdministrationSIGN | $212 | 47QSWA26P1NB5 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Master Lock Company LLC | General Services AdministrationPADLOCK | $70 | 47QSWA26F241G |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Master Lock Company LLC | General Services AdministrationPADLOCK | $563 | 47QSWA26F241D |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Master Lock Company LLC | General Services AdministrationPADLOCK | $249 | 47QSWA26F241C |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Master Lock Company LLC | General Services AdministrationPADLOCK | $1,338 | 47QSWA26F2417 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Master Lock Company LLC | General Services AdministrationPADLOCK | $445 | 47QSWA26F2414 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Master Lock Company LLC | General Services AdministrationPADLOCK SET | $149 | 47QSWA26F2412 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Master Lock Company LLC | General Services AdministrationPADLOCK SET | $3,581 | 47QSWA26F240Z |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Master Lock Company LLC | General Services AdministrationPADLOCK SET | $597 | 47QSWA26F240Y |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Master Lock Company LLC | General Services AdministrationPADLOCK SET | $1,194 | 47QSWA26F240W |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Master Lock Company LLC | General Services AdministrationPADLOCK | $338 | 47QSWA26F240U |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Master Lock Company LLC | General Services AdministrationPADLOCK | $704 | 47QSWA26F240T |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Master Lock Company LLC | General Services AdministrationPADLOCK | $141 | 47QSWA26F240P |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Master Lock Company LLC | General Services AdministrationPADLOCK SET | $1,492 | 47QSWA26F240G |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Master Lock Company LLC | General Services AdministrationPADLOCK SET | $448 | 47QSWA26F240D |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Master Lock Company LLC | General Services AdministrationPADLOCK SET | $1,492 | 47QSWA26F240B |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Master Lock Company LLC | General Services AdministrationPADLOCK SET | $448 | 47QSWA26F240A |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Master Lock Company LLC | General Services AdministrationPADLOCK SET | $2,984 | 47QSWA26F2409 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Master Lock Company LLC | General Services AdministrationPADLOCK | $422 | 47QSWA26F2408 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Master Lock Company LLC | General Services AdministrationPADLOCK SET | $597 | 47QSWA26F2406 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Master Lock Company LLC | General Services AdministrationPADLOCK | $149 | 47QSWA26F2403 |
Open government contracts in Wisconsin
The newest open notices from SAM.gov. Bidding needs a free SAM.gov registration.
Veterans Affairs, Department of · Solicitation · NAICS 238210 · WI · Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Dec 1, 2026
How to win government contracts in Wisconsin
Federal agencies buy goods and services in Wisconsin every day. Register your business for free on SAM.gov, search open bids with the place of performance in Wisconsin, and look at which agencies and federal contractors in Wisconsin buy what you sell. Contractors already working in the state often need local subcontractors.
Explore government contracts in Wisconsin
- Government offices of physicians (except mental health specialists) contracts
- Government truck trailer manufacturing contracts
- Government direct health and medical insurance carriers contracts
- Government ammunition (except small arms) manufacturing contracts
- Government military armored vehicle, tank, and tank component manufacturing contracts
- Department of Veterans Affairs contracts
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of Agriculture contracts
- Department of Health and Human Services contracts
- Department of Justice contracts
- Optumserve Health Services government contracts
- Oshkosh Defense government contracts
- Optum Public Sector Solutions government contracts
- Amtec government contracts
Frequently asked questions
- How much federal contract money goes to Wisconsin?
- Federal agencies obligated $19.1B on contracts performed in Wisconsin from FY2024 to FY2026, across 219,794 contract awards, including $4B 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 Wisconsin?
- By contract dollars for work performed in Wisconsin from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Optumserve Health Services, Inc. ($6B), Oshkosh Defense LLC ($3.5B) and Optum Public Sector Solutions, Inc. ($2B). They may be based in any state.
- Which agency spends the most on contracts in Wisconsin?
- The Department of Veterans Affairs obligated $9.1B on contracts performed in Wisconsin, 48% of the total. Next were the Department of Defense and the Department of Agriculture.
- What industries get the most federal contracts in Wisconsin?
- By contract dollars: offices of physicians (except mental health specialists) (NAICS 621111, $6.2B), truck trailer manufacturing (NAICS 336212, $2.3B) and direct health and medical insurance carriers (NAICS 524114, $2.3B).
- Is federal contract spending in Wisconsin growing?
- Federal contract obligations for work in Wisconsin fell 55% from FY2024 ($8.9B) to FY2026 ($4B). 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 Wisconsin?
- Filter open federal bids on SAM.gov (or the open bids page here) by place of performance in Wisconsin. For state government contracts, use the Wisconsin state procurement portal, and check your city and county websites for local bids.