Government Contracts in Delaware
Federal contracts with the place of performance in Delaware
Government contracts in Delaware totaled $1B across 18,443 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were down 15% in FY2026 vs FY2025. The Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for $536M, or 53% of the total; figures are by place of performance.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $312,837,914 across 3,636 awards with activity that year, a change of -15% from $368,122,026 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $1,018,396,393 across 18,443 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $313M
- Awards in FY2026
- 3,636
- Change vs FY2025
- -15%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $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 Delaware by year
Federal contracts in Delaware 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 | $312,837,914 | 3,636 | -15% |
| FY2025 | $368,122,026 | 5,215 | +9.1% |
| FY2024 | $337,436,453 | 10,946 | n/a |
About federal contract spending in Delaware
Federal contract spending in Delaware fell 7% from FY2024 ($337M) to FY2026 ($313M), 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 Delaware, with 53% of contract dollars, followed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (13%).
The leading industries for government contracts in Delaware are commercial and institutional building construction, other heavy and civil engineering construction and research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology).
Spending is spread widely: the top 3 federal contractors account for 17% of the total.
Top federal contractors in Delaware
Companies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in Delaware. They may be based in any state.
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roshel LLC | $61,175,465 | 6.0% |
| 2 | Agate Construction Company, Inc. | $56,333,341 | 5.5% |
| 3 | Agilent Technologies Inc | $55,157,062 | 5.4% |
| 4 | Stonewin International, LLC | $44,609,695 | 4.4% |
| 5 | Caesar Rodney School District | $38,501,743 | 3.8% |
| 6 | Sna International LLC | $37,999,977 | 3.7% |
| 7 | Phase Sensitive Innovations Inc | $36,260,131 | 3.6% |
| 8 | Helicopter Transport Services, LLC | $33,757,449 | 3.3% |
| 9 | Corbalt, LLC | $29,429,308 | 2.9% |
| 10 | Aquia Nava II LLC | $29,405,419 | 2.9% |
Agencies spending in Delaware
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in Delaware.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $536,012,063 | 52.6% |
| 2 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $137,081,470 | 13.5% |
| 3 | Department of Health and Human Services | $61,804,570 | 6.1% |
| 4 | Department of State | $57,913,442 | 5.7% |
| 5 | Department of Agriculture | $46,269,077 | 4.5% |
| 6 | Department of Homeland Security | $41,873,773 | 4.1% |
| 7 | Department of Justice | $33,131,153 | 3.3% |
| 8 | General Services Administration | $22,278,532 | 2.2% |
| 9 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $20,319,186 | 2.0% |
| 10 | Environmental Protection Agency | $19,497,135 | 1.9% |
Top industries for Delaware government contracts
Industry codes (NAICS) on federal contracts in Delaware, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Commercial and Institutional Building ConstructionNAICS 236220 | $115,942,719 | 11.4% |
| 2 | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering ConstructionNAICS 237990 | $84,913,495 | 8.3% |
| 3 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)NAICS 541715 | $81,442,350 | 8.0% |
| 4 | Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component ManufacturingNAICS 336992 | $61,178,234 | 6.0% |
| 5 | Analytical Laboratory Instrument ManufacturingNAICS 334516 | $52,297,370 | 5.1% |
| 6 | Other Computer Related ServicesNAICS 541519 | $49,350,064 | 4.8% |
| 7 | Petroleum RefineriesNAICS 324110 | $44,814,633 | 4.4% |
| 8 | Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air TransportationNAICS 481212 | $42,653,337 | 4.2% |
| 9 | Custom Computer Programming ServicesNAICS 541511 | $39,042,984 | 3.8% |
| 10 | Elementary and Secondary SchoolsNAICS 611110 | $38,501,743 | 3.8% |
Recent federal contracts in Delaware
The latest federal contracts performed in Delaware, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Independent Metal Strap Co Inc | General Services AdministrationSTRAPPING AND SEALI | $3,710 | 47QSWA26P1N7W |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Independent Metal Strap Co Inc | General Services AdministrationSTRAPPING | $733 | 47QSSC26P35NQ |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Independent Metal Strap Co Inc | General Services AdministrationSTRAPPING | $515 | 47QSSC26P34WU |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Independent Metal Strap Co Inc | General Services AdministrationSTRAPPING | $515 | 47QSSC26P34WT |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Apollodyne LLC | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationSBIR PHASE I ALTERNATIVE HEATING DEVICE FOR PRE-HEAT OPTIMIZATION | $223,724 | 80NSSC26C0205 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Independent Metal Strap Co Inc | General Services AdministrationSTRAPPING AND SEALI | $2,226 | 47QSWA26P1N6F |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Independent Metal Strap Co Inc | General Services AdministrationSTRAPPING AND SEALI | $742 | 47QSWA26P1N2C |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Independent Metal Strap Co Inc | General Services AdministrationSTRAPPING AND SEALI | $742 | 47QSWA26P1N26 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Independent Metal Strap Co Inc | General Services AdministrationSTRAPPING | $948 | 47QSSC26P34VV |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Independent Metal Strap Co Inc | General Services AdministrationSEAL,STRAPPING | $170 | 47QSSC26P34VU |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Independent Metal Strap Co Inc | General Services AdministrationSEAL,STRAPPING | $173 | 47QSSC26P34VT |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Independent Metal Strap Co Inc | General Services AdministrationSEAL,STRAPPING | $535 | 47QSSC26P34RA |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Independent Metal Strap Co Inc | General Services AdministrationSTRAPPING | $1,084 | 47QSSC26P34R9 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Independent Metal Strap Co Inc | General Services AdministrationSTRAPPING | $118 | 47QSSC26P34R5 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Raven Services Corp | General Services Administration47PC5426F0528 - DE0016ZZ, BOGGS BUILDING BALANCING, WILMINGTON - PROJECT TO BALANCE BUILDING HVAC SYSTEMS. POP - 120 DAYS. LOCATION: BOGGS BUILDING - 844 N KING STREET, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-3519. | $192,492 | 47PC5426F0528 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | SDV Office Systems LLC | Department of Veterans AffairsFURNISH, DELIVER, AND INSTALL ACOUSTICAL FURNITURE, ACOUSTIC PANELS, PRIVACY SCREENS, SOUND MASKING SYSTEMS, AND RELATED PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR WILMINGTON VA MEDICAL CENTER. | $243,959 | 36C24426N1132 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Agilent Technologies Inc | Department of AgricultureA SIZE-EXCLUSION CHROMATOGRAPHY WITH MULTI-ANGLE LIGHT SCATTERING (SEC-MALS) DEVICE IS REQUIRED FOR RESEARCH IN THE COMMODITY UTILIZATION RESEARCH UNIT AT SRRC. | $174,573 | 123A9426P0068 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Independent Metal Strap Co Inc | General Services AdministrationSTRAPPING AND SEALI | $3,710 | 47QSWA26P1KZH |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Independent Metal Strap Co Inc | General Services AdministrationSTRAPPING AND SEALI | $3,710 | 47QSWA26P1KZF |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Independent Metal Strap Co Inc | General Services AdministrationSTRAPPING AND SEALI | $742 | 47QSWA26P1KZC |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Independent Metal Strap Co Inc | General Services AdministrationSTRAPPING AND SEALI | $2,968 | 47QSWA26P1KZB |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Independent Metal Strap Co Inc | General Services AdministrationSTRAPPING AND SEALI | $742 | 47QSWA26P1KZ9 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Independent Metal Strap Co Inc | General Services AdministrationSTRAPPING AND SEALI | $742 | 47QSWA26P1KZ8 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Independent Metal Strap Co Inc | General Services AdministrationSTRAPPING AND SEALI | $1,484 | 47QSWA26P1KXN |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Independent Metal Strap Co Inc | General Services AdministrationSTRAPPING AND SEALI | $2,226 | 47QSWA26P1KW2 |
Open government contracts in Delaware
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How to win government contracts in Delaware
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Explore government contracts in Delaware
- Government construction contracts
- Government other heavy and civil engineering construction contracts
- Government research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) contracts
- Government military armored vehicle, tank, and tank component manufacturing contracts
- Government analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing contracts
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of Veterans Affairs contracts
- Department of Health and Human Services contracts
- Department of State contracts
- Department of Agriculture contracts
Frequently asked questions
- How much federal contract money goes to Delaware?
- Federal agencies obligated $1B on contracts performed in Delaware from FY2024 to FY2026, across 18,443 contract awards, including $313M 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 Delaware?
- By contract dollars for work performed in Delaware from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Roshel LLC ($61.2M), Agate Construction Company, Inc. ($56.3M) and Agilent Technologies Inc ($55.2M). They may be based in any state.
- Which agency spends the most on contracts in Delaware?
- The Department of Defense obligated $536M on contracts performed in Delaware, 53% of the total. Next were the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Health and Human Services.
- What industries get the most federal contracts in Delaware?
- By contract dollars: commercial and institutional building construction (NAICS 236220, $116M), other heavy and civil engineering construction (NAICS 237990, $84.9M) and research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) (NAICS 541715, $81.4M).
- Is federal contract spending in Delaware growing?
- Federal contract obligations for work in Delaware fell 7% from FY2024 ($337M) to FY2026 ($313M), 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 Delaware?
- Filter open federal bids on SAM.gov (or the open bids page here) by place of performance in Delaware. For state government contracts, use the Delaware state procurement portal, and check your city and county websites for local bids.