McKesson Government Contracts
McKesson Corporation · UEI S1RUKWWRYFL6 · Irving, TX
McKesson government contracts totaled $34.4B across 6,809 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were up 13.4% in FY2026 vs FY2025, and the Department of Veterans Affairs was the largest buyer, accounting for $33.2B (97% of the total). Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing accounted for $34.3B (100% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $13,466,837,183 across 2,400 awards with activity that year, a change of +13.4% from $11,870,730,005 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $34,366,630,958 across 6,809 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $13.5B
- Awards in FY2026
- 2,400
- Change vs FY2025
- +13.4%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $34.4B
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.
McKesson federal contracts by year
McKesson federal contract obligations per fiscal year (October to September). The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $13,466,837,183 | 2,400 | +13.4% |
| FY2025 | $11,870,730,005 | 2,426 | +31.5% |
| FY2024 | $9,029,063,771 | 2,788 | n/a |
About McKesson's federal contracts
McKesson's federal contract obligations rose 49% from FY2024 ($9B) to FY2026 ($13.5B). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Nearly all of McKesson's government contracts come from one customer, the Department of Veterans Affairs (97%).
Its main line of government work is pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing (NAICS 325412), 100% of its federal contract dollars.
The states with the most McKesson contract work are Texas, Oklahoma and Arizona; Texas alone accounts for 99%.
Which agencies award McKesson contracts
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars obligated to McKesson Corporation.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $33,220,771,965 | 96.7% |
| 2 | Department of Justice | $631,342,332 | 1.8% |
| 3 | Department of Health and Human Services | $488,770,158 | 1.4% |
| 4 | Department of Homeland Security | $21,860,935 | <0.1% |
| 5 | Peace Corps | $3,672,703 | <0.1% |
| 6 | Department of Defense | $119,081 | <0.1% |
| 7 | Department of State | $93,784 | <0.1% |
McKesson contracts by industry (NAICS)
The industry codes on McKesson's contracts with the government, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pharmaceutical Preparation ManufacturingNAICS 325412 | $34,321,221,648 | 99.9% |
| 2 | Other Computer Related ServicesNAICS 541519 | $22,219,427 | <0.1% |
| 3 | Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant WholesalersNAICS 424210 | $20,153,675 | <0.1% |
| 4 | Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant WholesalersNAICS 423450 | $2,148,909 | <0.1% |
| 5 | All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation ManufacturingNAICS 325998 | $512,573 | <0.1% |
| 6 | In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance ManufacturingNAICS 325413 | $142,787 | <0.1% |
| 7 | Surgical and Medical Instrument ManufacturingNAICS 339112 | $104,231 | <0.1% |
| 8 | Medicinal and Botanical ManufacturingNAICS 325411 | $59,728 | <0.1% |
| 9 | Major Household Appliance ManufacturingNAICS 335220 | $36,109 | <0.1% |
| 10 | Surgical Appliance and Supplies ManufacturingNAICS 339113 | $28,179 | <0.1% |
Where McKesson contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | $34,059,810,057 | 99.1% |
| 2 | Oklahoma | $159,498,387 | 0.5% |
| 3 | Arizona | $61,083,382 | 0.2% |
| 4 | New Mexico | $37,619,067 | 0.1% |
| 5 | Georgia | $23,198,423 | <0.1% |
| 6 | Virginia | $6,088,896 | <0.1% |
| 7 | Nevada | $3,540,827 | <0.1% |
| 8 | West Virginia | $3,196,020 | <0.1% |
| 9 | Utah | $3,181,915 | <0.1% |
| 10 | California | $2,109,092 | <0.1% |
Recent McKesson contract awards
The latest McKesson contract awards, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Department of JusticeFY26 B1 MCKESSON EMERGENCY MED 30 SEP 26 | $44,548 | 15B0AT26F41000018 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Peace CorpsINV: 7660087901 PR-675-000447 MCKESSON CONNECT FOR PHARMACEUTICALS | $20,021 | 1145PC26F0101 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Department of Veterans AffairsEO 14398 ALTERA NEBULIZER KIT | $1,500 | 36C24926P0546 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Peace CorpsMCKESSON CONNECT-PR-384-0000112- VACCINES COLD CHAIN NON CONTROL | $17,550 | 1145PC26F0102 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Department of Health and Human Services24NAVKHC PHARMACY-OPEN MARKET CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF PHARMACEUTICALS SUPPLIES | $105,051 | 75H71026F26085 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Department of Health and Human ServicesTO PROCURE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES | $64,994 | 75A50226F62026 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Department of Health and Human ServicesTO PROCURE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR NDMS CACHES AND KITS. | $46,149 | 75A50226F62025 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Peace CorpsFUNDING TO BE REFUNDING BY CAVALIER FOR MISHANDLED VACCINE SHIPMENT TO UGANDA INVOICE # 7659446583 | $21,857 | 1145PC26F0096 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Department of Homeland SecurityTHIS AWARD IS TO PURCHASE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT IN SUPPORT OF THE OFFICE OF ASSET AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (OAFM), OPERATIONS SUPPORT DIVISION (OSD). | $68,251 | 70CMSW26P00000059 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Department of JusticeFCI LEWISBURG VARIOUS CONTRACT MEDICATIONS ORDER | $110,704 | 15B20726F00000163 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Department of Justice"EO 143968" FCC TUCSON FY26 MCKESSON OFF CONTRACT PHARMACY- MEDS SEPT. ORDER 20260917-00 | $1,269 | 15B61526F00000095 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Department of JusticeOZEMPIC BULK ORDER. USING MORE PER MONTH. | $21,886 | 15B51926F00000179 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Department of JusticeFOUR POINTS TECHNOLOGY (PYXIS LEASE & MAINTENANCE) | $11,483 | 15B50726F00000079 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Department of JusticeFY27 B6 MCKESSON 24M MEDS OCT 27 | $150,000 | 15B41426F00000334 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Department of JusticeFY27 B1 MCKESSON PSYCH OCT 27 | $0 | 15B41426F00000329 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Department of JusticeMCKESSON OPEN MARKET MEDICATIONS | $1,344 | 15B20726P00000176 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Department of JusticeMCKESSON DRUGS MEDICATIONS CONTRACT # 36W79720D0001CURRENT PERFORMANCE PERIOD 8-10-26 TO 8-9-28 ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN THE SAME UNDER PARENT CONTRACT SAM VERIFIED | $19,302 | 15B20726F00000171 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Department of JusticeFY27 PHARMACEUTICAL DRUGS AND CONTROLLED MEDICATION "EO 14398" | $18,798 | 15B60926F00000066 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Department of JusticeMCKESSON OCT 2026 - FY27 | $140,000 | 15B61226F00000084 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Department of JusticeFCC LOMPOC FY27 MCKESSON MAT PROGRAM MEDICATION "EO 14398" | $0 | 15B61726F00000151 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Department of JusticeFCC LOMPOC FY27 B1 MCKESSON - OPEN MARKET "EO 14398" | $20,000 | 15B61726F00000150 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Department of Health and Human ServicesTO PROCURE MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT. | $49,007 | 75A50226F62024 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Department of JusticeMCKESSON - MAT MEDICATIONS CONTRACT # 36W79720D0001CURRENT PERFORMANCE PERIOD 8-10-26 TO 8-9-28 ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN THE SAME UNDER PARENT CONTRACT SAM VERIFIED | $1,476 | 15B20726F00000160 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Department of JusticeMCKESSON - MAT CONTROL MEDICATIONS CONTRACT # 36W79720D0001 CURRENT PERFORMANCE PERIOD 8-10-26 TO 8-9-28 ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN THE SAME UNDER PARENT CONTRACT SAM VERIFIED | $679 | 15B20726F00000159 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Department of JusticeCONTRACT MEDICATIONS MEDICATIONS CONTRACT # 36W79720D0001 CURRENT PERFORMANCE PERIOD 8-10-26 TO 8-9-28 ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN THE SAME UNDER PARENT CONTRACT SAM VERIFIED | $28,565 | 15B20726F00000158 |
Subcontracting opportunities with McKesson
Large prime contractors such as McKesson buy goods and services from smaller firms for parts of their government contracts. If you work in the same industries or states, McKesson 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 McKesson make from government contracts?
- McKesson Corporation received $34.4B in federal contract obligations from FY2024 to FY2026, across 6,809 contract awards. In FY2026 alone it received $13.5B. Figures are federal contract obligations reported on USAspending.gov.
- Which agency spends the most with McKesson?
- The Department of Veterans Affairs obligated $33.2B to McKesson from FY2024 to FY2026, 97% of its federal contract dollars.
- What does McKesson do for the government?
- By contract dollars, McKesson's largest federal contract industries are pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing (NAICS 325412), other computer related services (NAICS 541519) and drugs and druggists' sundries merchant wholesalers (NAICS 424210).
- Where does McKesson perform its government contracts?
- By place of performance, the most McKesson contract dollars went to work in Texas ($34.1B), Oklahoma ($159M) and Arizona ($61.1M).
- Are McKesson's government contracts growing?
- McKesson's federal contract obligations rose 49% from FY2024 ($9B) to FY2026 ($13.5B). 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 McKesson?
- Look at the agencies and industries McKesson 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.