Government Contracts in Colorado
Federal contracts with the place of performance in Colorado
Government contracts in Colorado totaled $45.5B across 104,368 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. In FY2026, obligations were down 10.5% from FY2025, and the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for 59% of the total. The state figures reflect work performed in Colorado.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $14,418,849,066 across 23,040 awards with activity that year, a change of -10.5% from $16,104,670,147 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $45,521,158,000 across 104,368 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $14.4B
- Awards in FY2026
- 23,040
- Change vs FY2025
- -10.5%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $45.5B
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 Colorado by year
Federal contracts in Colorado 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 | $14,418,849,066 | 23,040 | -10.5% |
| FY2025 | $16,104,670,147 | 47,796 | +7.4% |
| FY2024 | $14,997,638,787 | 47,613 | n/a |
About federal contract spending in Colorado
Federal contract spending in Colorado fell 4% from FY2024 ($15B) to FY2026 ($14.4B), 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 Colorado, with 59% of contract dollars, followed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (10%).
The leading industries for government contracts in Colorado are research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology), aircraft manufacturing and engineering services.
Spending is spread widely: the top 3 federal contractors account for 36% of the total.
Top federal contractors in Colorado
Companies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in Colorado. They may be based in any state.
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lockheed Martin Corp | $7,736,164,707 | 17.0% |
| 2 | Sierra Nevada Company, LLC | $5,367,560,804 | 11.8% |
| 3 | Alliance for Energy Innovation, LLC | $3,071,594,977 | 6.7% |
| 4 | United Launch Services, LLC | $2,133,339,658 | 4.7% |
| 5 | V3gate, LLC | $1,737,435,187 | 3.8% |
| 6 | Amentum Technology, Inc. | $984,920,702 | 2.2% |
| 7 | Optumrx Administrative Services, LLC | $930,089,124 | 2.0% |
| 8 | Davita Inc. | $712,886,161 | 1.6% |
| 9 | Bae Systems Space & Mission Systems Inc. | $680,415,361 | 1.5% |
| 10 | V2X Systems LLC | $674,719,955 | 1.5% |
Agencies spending in Colorado
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in Colorado.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $26,754,274,775 | 58.8% |
| 2 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $4,586,134,527 | 10.1% |
| 3 | Department of Energy | $3,442,200,153 | 7.6% |
| 4 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $2,806,097,207 | 6.2% |
| 5 | General Services Administration | $1,664,625,717 | 3.7% |
| 6 | Department of the Interior | $1,476,364,098 | 3.2% |
| 7 | Department of Agriculture | $1,436,450,367 | 3.2% |
| 8 | Department of Homeland Security | $1,021,961,002 | 2.2% |
| 9 | Department of Justice | $574,601,975 | 1.3% |
| 10 | Department of the Treasury | $414,471,355 | 0.9% |
Top industries for Colorado government contracts
Industry codes (NAICS) on federal contracts in Colorado, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)NAICS 541715 | $5,467,165,896 | 12.0% |
| 2 | Aircraft ManufacturingNAICS 336411 | $3,628,772,016 | 8.0% |
| 3 | Engineering ServicesNAICS 541330 | $3,603,752,146 | 7.9% |
| 4 | Guided Missile and Space Vehicle ManufacturingNAICS 336414 | $3,236,890,828 | 7.1% |
| 5 | Research and Development in BiotechnologyNAICS 541711 | $3,071,515,514 | 6.7% |
| 6 | Other Computer Related ServicesNAICS 541519 | $2,855,065,036 | 6.3% |
| 7 | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical ServicesNAICS 541990 | $2,181,167,512 | 4.8% |
| 8 | Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air TransportationNAICS 481212 | $2,151,852,630 | 4.7% |
| 9 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)NAICS 541712 | $1,823,413,064 | 4.0% |
| 10 | Facilities Support ServicesNAICS 561210 | $1,396,670,806 | 3.1% |
Recent federal contracts in Colorado
The latest federal contracts performed in Colorado, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Cognosante MVH LLC | Department of Veterans AffairsEXPRESS REPORT MARCH THRU SEPTEMBER 2026 (FY26) | $22,995,554 | 36C79126K0134 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Vantor Inc. | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationCSDA PROGRAM - EVALUATION TASK ORDER - MOSAICS | $4,084,382 | 80HQTR26FA079 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Stantec Consulting Services Inc. | Department of Health and Human ServicesOFAAM78 C 6409 - ENVIRONMENTAL FOR CONSTRUCTION EARMARKS | $2,255,815 | 75R60226F34015 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Countertrade Products, Inc. | Department of Health and Human ServicesDELL HARDWARE FOR SCIENTIFIC COMPUTER CENTER | $5,981,781 | 7571TE26F00402 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | United Parcel Service Co. | Department of Homeland SecurityUPS SHIPPING FOR SOUTH DAKOTA DISASTERS DR-4938-SD | $500 | 70FBR826F00000044 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | V3gate, LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityREGION 8 A/V PROJECT - LONGS PEAK CONFERENCE ROOM | $1,615,548 | 70FBR826F00000042 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | V3gate, LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityNGDA EQUIPMENT | $17,349,550 | 70B06C26F00001165 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | V3gate, LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityCONVEYANCE IDENTIFICATION CAPABILITY (CIC) PROGRAM CAMERAS SENSORS EQUIPMENT AND LICENSES | $12,768,033 | 70B02C26F00001254 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | V3gate, LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityCIC PTZ POLE CAMERAS | $134,734 | 70B02C26F00000992 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Moi, Inc. | Department of Homeland SecurityOFFICE FURNITURE | $151,907 | 70B01C26F00001296 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Agilent Technologies Inc | Environmental Protection AgencyAGILENT TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENT FOR GOVERNMENT-OWNED LABORATORY EQUIPMENT. | $24,396 | 68HERL26F0187 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Venture Business Strategies Corp. | Environmental Protection AgencyTHE PURPOSE OF THIS TASK ORDER IS FOR THE EPA REGION 8 FULL-SERVICE VIDEO PRODUCTION | $52,500 | 68HE0826F0074 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Inc. | Environmental Protection AgencyTOC ANALYZER | $74,175 | 68HE0826F0073 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Alta Science & Engineering Inc | Environmental Protection Agency(REGION 8)RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA) ENFORCEMENT, PERMITTING AND ASSISTANCE (REPA) 7 | $40,000 | 68HE0826F0071 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Toeroek Associates, Inc. | Environmental Protection AgencyRCRA ENFORCEMENT, PERMITTING AND ASSISTANCE (REPA) | $538,313 | 68HE0526F0182 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Kingstonville, LLC | General Services AdministrationSBIC EXAMINATIONS AND RELATED SERVICE BASE YEAR BPA CALL 1 | $1,891,577 | 47QACA26F0528 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Electronic Metrology Laboratory, LLC | General Services AdministrationEQUITABLE ADJUSTMENT FOR SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLY EXPENSES FOR TEAM WEST FULL FACILITIES SERVICES AT THE DENVER FEDERAL CENTER, LAKEWOOD, CO. | $32,393 | 47PG5126F0026 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Pegasus Support Services LLC | General Services AdministrationB53 CORRIDOR REFRESH | $49,811 | 47PD5126F0380 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Electronic Metrology Laboratory, LLC | General Services AdministrationAWARDED: CATASTROPHIC STRUCTURAL FAILURE: REPAIR CONDUITS FALLING FROM THE CEILING, AND TEST WIRE INTEGRITY LOCATED AT ONE DENVER FEDERAL CENTER, 6TH AND KIPLING, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80225. | $49,977 | 47PD5126F0379 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Electronic Metrology Laboratory, LLC | General Services Administration1244 SPEER BLVD #903, DENVER, CO 80204 THIS AWARD IS TO REPAIR THE GARAGE DOOR AT CESAR CHAVEZ | $21,448 | 47PD5126F0378 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Electronic Metrology Laboratory, LLC | General Services AdministrationAWARD: BOR HIGH HEAD PUMP ELECTRICAL REPLACEMENT LOCATED AT THE ONE DENVER FEDERAL CENTER, DENVER, COLORADO 80225. | $16,559 | 47PD5126F0376 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Professionals Hir LLC | General Services AdministrationLOCATION:DFC, BUILDING 20 A LEAK WAS DETECTED IN THE FDA PORTION OF BUILDING 20. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DRAIN PAN OF MULTI-ZONE UNIT 7 HAS RUSTED THROUGH AND WATER IS EFFECTING THE CONCRETE BELOW | $9,996 | 47PD5126F0374 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Olgoonik Specialty Contractors, LLC | General Services AdministrationLOCATION:1244 SPEER BLVD,DENVER, CO 80204 THIS AWARD IS FOR THE MODERNIZATION OF BUILDING 85A FOR THE DERPARTMENT OF INTERIOR'S SOLICITORS. | $3,665,790 | 47PD5126F0366 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Aviate Roofing, Flooring & Construction Materials, Inc. | Department of Veterans AffairsCRITICAL WATER TESTING | $61,103 | 36C25926P0800 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Freedom Consulting Services Company | Department of Veterans AffairsMOVING AND RELOCATION SERVICES IDIQ WITH TIME-AND-MATERIAL TASK ORDERS | $35,000 | 36C25926N0505 |
Open government contracts in Colorado
The newest open notices from SAM.gov. Bidding needs a free SAM.gov registration.
Justice, Department of · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 562991 · CO · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 9, 2026
Dept of Defense · Presolicitation · NAICS 517111 · CO · No Set aside used
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 13, 2026
Veterans Affairs, Department of · Solicitation · NAICS 334510 · CO · No Set aside used
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 2, 2026
Energy, Department of · Solicitation · NAICS 238990 · CO · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 12, 2026
Energy, Department of · Solicitation · NAICS 541715 · CO · No Set aside used
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 17, 2026
How to win government contracts in Colorado
Federal agencies buy goods and services in Colorado every day. Register your business for free on SAM.gov, search open bids with the place of performance in Colorado, and look at which agencies and federal contractors in Colorado buy what you sell. Contractors already working in the state often need local subcontractors.
Explore government contracts in Colorado
- Government research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) contracts
- Government aircraft manufacturing contracts
- Government engineering contracts
- Government guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing contracts
- Government research and development in biotechnology contracts
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of Veterans Affairs contracts
- Department of Energy contracts
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration contracts
- General Services Administration contracts
- Lockheed Martin government contracts
- Sierra Nevada government contracts
- Alliance for Energy Innovation government contracts
- United Launch Services government contracts
- V3gate government contracts
Frequently asked questions
- How much federal contract money goes to Colorado?
- Federal agencies obligated $45.5B on contracts performed in Colorado from FY2024 to FY2026, across 104,368 contract awards, including $14.4B 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 Colorado?
- By contract dollars for work performed in Colorado from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Lockheed Martin Corp ($7.7B), Sierra Nevada Company, LLC ($5.4B) and Alliance for Energy Innovation, LLC ($3.1B). They may be based in any state.
- Which agency spends the most on contracts in Colorado?
- The Department of Defense obligated $26.8B on contracts performed in Colorado, 59% of the total. Next were the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Energy.
- What industries get the most federal contracts in Colorado?
- By contract dollars: research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) (NAICS 541715, $5.5B), aircraft manufacturing (NAICS 336411, $3.6B) and engineering services (NAICS 541330, $3.6B).
- Is federal contract spending in Colorado growing?
- Federal contract obligations for work in Colorado fell 4% from FY2024 ($15B) to FY2026 ($14.4B), 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 Colorado?
- Filter open federal bids on SAM.gov (or the open bids page here) by place of performance in Colorado. For state government contracts, use the Colorado state procurement portal, and check your city and county websites for local bids.