Federal Express (UEI EM7LMJJCF6B7) Government Contracts
Federal Express Corporation · UEI EM7LMJJCF6B7 · One of 2 Federal Express registrations: see the combined company
Federal Express government contracts totaled $1.6B across 2,247 contract awards from FY2024 to FY2026. FY2026 obligations were down 33.4% vs FY2025. The Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for 65% of Federal Express's total contract obligations over the period.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $387,564,442 across 988 awards with activity that year, a change of -33.4% from $581,895,586 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $1,646,376,624 across 2,247 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $388M
- Awards in FY2026
- 988
- Change vs FY2025
- -33.4%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $1.6B
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 Express federal contracts by year
Federal Express federal contract obligations per fiscal year (October to September). The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $387,564,442 | 988 | -33.4% |
| FY2025 | $581,895,586 | 1,316 | -14% |
| FY2024 | $676,916,596 | 1,389 | n/a |
About Federal Express's federal contracts
Federal Express's federal contract obligations fell 43% from FY2024 ($677M) to FY2026 ($388M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Federal Express works for at least 10 federal agencies. The largest customer is the Department of Defense with 65% of its contract dollars, followed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (31%).
Its main line of government work is couriers and express delivery services (NAICS 492110), 100% of its federal contract dollars.
The states with the most Federal Express contract work are Tennessee, Kansas and Illinois; Tennessee alone accounts for 59%.
Which agencies award Federal Express contracts
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars obligated to Federal Express Corporation. Federal Express DoD contracts account for 65% of its federal contract dollars.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $1,069,377,359 | 65.0% |
| 2 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $517,130,736 | 31.4% |
| 3 | Department of Justice | $35,476,275 | 2.2% |
| 4 | Department of Agriculture | $9,429,556 | 0.6% |
| 5 | Department of Transportation | $5,455,223 | 0.3% |
| 6 | Department of Homeland Security | $3,614,578 | 0.2% |
| 7 | Department of Commerce | $1,914,621 | 0.1% |
| 8 | Department of the Interior | $1,666,181 | 0.1% |
| 9 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $1,133,912 | <0.1% |
| 10 | Department of Housing and Urban Development | $937,929 | <0.1% |
Federal Express contracts by industry (NAICS)
The industry codes on Federal Express's contracts with the government, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Couriers and Express Delivery ServicesNAICS 492110 | $1,643,893,407 | 99.8% |
| 2 | Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air TransportationNAICS 481211 | $3,100,000 | 0.2% |
| 3 | Transportation Equipment and Supplies (except Motor Vehicle) Merchant WholesalersNAICS 423860 | $23,364 | <0.1% |
| 4 | Scheduled Freight Air TransportationNAICS 481112 | $13,156 | <0.1% |
| 5 | Testing Laboratories and ServicesNAICS 541380 | $12,800 | <0.1% |
| 6 | Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)NAICS 621111 | $300 | <0.1% |
Where Federal Express contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tennessee | $965,284,029 | 58.6% |
| 2 | Kansas | $273,458,314 | 16.6% |
| 3 | Illinois | $75,819,717 | 4.6% |
| 4 | Arizona | $43,428,222 | 2.6% |
| 5 | Texas | $42,916,052 | 2.6% |
| 6 | South Carolina | $38,446,802 | 2.3% |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $30,001,548 | 1.8% |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $24,850,009 | 1.5% |
| 9 | Oklahoma | $8,982,677 | 0.5% |
| 10 | Virginia | $5,700,995 | 0.3% |
Companies similar to Federal Express
Other federal contractors whose largest industry is also Couriers and Express Delivery Services (NAICS 492110), ranked by total contract dollars.
| # | Contractor | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Parcel Service Co. | $688,078,256 |
Recent Federal Express contract awards
The latest Federal Express contract awards, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Environmental Protection AgencyDOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | $150,000 | 68HERL26F0246 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Department of JusticeFY27 FEDERAL EXPRESS NATIONAL SHIPPING DOJ/JMD CONTRACT HTC71123DC023/15JPSS26F00000503 | $0 | 15M10426FA4700331 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Department of TransportationNEW TASK ORDER - THE PURPOSE OF THIS REQUISITION IS TO ISSUE A NEW TASK ORDER AGAINST DOD FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION CONTRACT HTC71123DC023 FOR FEDEX SHIPPING SERVICES. | $0 | 693JK426F75037N |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Department of AgricultureFEDEX HAULING COTTON SAMPLES FROM GINS AND WAREHOUSES TO THE USDA CLASSING OFFICE FOR CLASSIFICATION. | $27,750 | 12639526F0969 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Department of AgricultureFEDEX SAMPLE HAULING TO THE VISALIA CLASSING OFFICE 50% | $120,150 | 12639526F0967 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Department of AgricultureFED EX SAMPLE HAULING FOR COTTON SAMPLES | $45,000 | 12639526F0963 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Department of JusticeFEDERAL EXPRESS SHIPPING SERVICES - PRISONER PROPERTY FY27 | $17,500 | 15M40026FA3500031 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Department of JusticeEP/EXPRESSMAIL PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: OCTOBER 1, 2026- SEPTEMBER 30, 2027 15JPSS26A00000503 REF AWARD/BPA: 15JPSS26A00000503 FUND TO DATE: 09/30/2027 FY27 SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS | $0 | 15DDEL26F00000013 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Department of TransportationFEDEX DOMESTIC DELIVERY. | $25,000 | 693JK326F00025N |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Department of AgricultureDELIVERY SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, NATIONAL FINANCE CENTER | $24,000 | 12314426F0497 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Department of the InteriorOLES FED EX MAIL SERVICES | $10,000 | 140L0626F0070 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Department of the InteriorFY27 HEADQUARTERS FEDERAL EXPRESS | $40,000 | 140L0126F0134 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Department of EnergyWESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION (WAPA) PARCEL SHIPPING SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF SIERRA NEVADA REGION'S (SNR) FOLSOM, ELVERTA, AND REDDING FACILITIES. | $27,000 | 89503326FWA400249 |
| Sep 19, 2026 | Department of the InteriorFY27 NTC FEDEX ACCOUNTS | $20,000 | 140L0126F0122 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Department of JusticeFEDEX SERVICES FOR HEALTH SERVICES ACCT 3127-9664-3 FY 2027 EO 14398 | $0 | 15B61926F00000165 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Environmental Protection AgencyR8 NGDS FEDEX CONTRACT HTC71123DC023 FOR FSSB & LSASD | $9,900 | 68HE0826F0044 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Department of JusticeFCC TUCSON FY27 M1/M - FEDEX SERVICES | $0 | 15B61526F00000090 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationAMES SMALL PACKAGE DELIVERY SERVICE | $85,000 | 80ARC026F0030 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Department of JusticeFY26 E1 FEDEX DELIVERY SVCS QTR 4 | $370 | 15B40626F00000240 |
| Sep 13, 2026 | Department of JusticeSTAB VEST DISPOSAL SHIPPING VIA FEDEX FY26 TO BE SUPPLIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT 15JPSS25D00000293. | $400 | 15B61126F00000058 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Securities and Exchange CommissionINTERNATIONAL AND DOMESTIC SMALL PACKAGE DELIVERY SERVICES | $70,000 | 50310226F0137 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Department of JusticeFEDEX SHIPPING FY26 MAY HUMAN RESOURCES SHIPPING FEES IAW T&C: 15JPSS25D00000293 | $10 | 15B40826F00000268 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Department of JusticeFEDEX SHIPPING FEES FY26 JUNE SHIPPING FEES FOR COMPUTERS IAW T&C: 15JPSS25D00000293 | $86 | 15B40826F00000267 |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Department of EnergyEXPRESS AND GROUND DOMESTIC PICKUP AND DELIVERY SERVICES | $19,250 | 89603026F0065 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Department of JusticeDOJ CONTRACT # 15JPSS25D00000293 FEDEX SHIPPING CHARGES EO 14398 | $0 | 15B61926F00000147 |
Subcontracting opportunities with Federal Express
Large prime contractors such as Federal Express buy goods and services from smaller firms for parts of their government contracts. If you work in the same industries or states, Federal Express is a possible teaming partner: read its recent contract awards above, then contact its small business or supplier diversity office with your capability statement.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does Federal Express make from government contracts?
- Federal Express Corporation received $1.6B in federal contract obligations from FY2024 to FY2026, across 2,247 contract awards. In FY2026 alone it received $388M. Figures are federal contract obligations reported on USAspending.gov.
- Which agency spends the most with Federal Express?
- The Department of Defense obligated $1.1B to Federal Express from FY2024 to FY2026, 65% of its federal contract dollars.
- What does Federal Express do for the government?
- By contract dollars, Federal Express's largest federal contract industries are couriers and express delivery services (NAICS 492110), nonscheduled chartered passenger air transportation (NAICS 481211) and transportation equipment and supplies (except motor vehicle) merchant wholesalers (NAICS 423860).
- Where does Federal Express perform its government contracts?
- By place of performance, the most Federal Express contract dollars went to work in Tennessee ($965M), Kansas ($273M) and Illinois ($75.8M).
- Are Federal Express's government contracts growing?
- Federal Express's federal contract obligations fell 43% from FY2024 ($677M) to FY2026 ($388M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- How can a small business subcontract with Federal Express?
- Look at the agencies and industries Federal Express works in on this page, then contact its small business or supplier diversity office with a capability statement. Large prime contractors often have to meet small business subcontracting goals, and you will need a free SAM.gov registration.