Government Contracts in Kentucky
Federal contracts with the place of performance in Kentucky
Government contracts in Kentucky totaled $31.9B across 192,666 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were down 12.1% in FY2026 compared with FY2025, and the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, with $29.4B, or 92% of the total. The figures reflect work performed in Kentucky.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $9,175,417,716 across 84,747 awards with activity that year, a change of -12.1% from $10,440,776,056 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $31,923,238,766 across 192,666 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $9.2B
- Awards in FY2026
- 84,747
- Change vs FY2025
- -12.1%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $31.9B
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 Kentucky by year
Federal contracts in Kentucky 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 | $9,175,417,716 | 84,747 | -12.1% |
| FY2025 | $10,440,776,056 | 65,076 | -15.2% |
| FY2024 | $12,307,044,994 | 49,293 | n/a |
About federal contract spending in Kentucky
Federal contract spending in Kentucky fell 25% from FY2024 ($12.3B) to FY2026 ($9.2B). 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 Kentucky, with 92% of contract dollars, followed by the Department of the Treasury (2%).
The leading industries for government contracts in Kentucky are direct health and medical insurance carriers, all other support services and hazardous waste treatment and disposal.
Spending is fairly concentrated: the top 3 federal contractors account for 73% of the total.
Top federal contractors in Kentucky
Companies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in Kentucky. They may be based in any state.
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Humana Government Business Inc | $20,175,882,997 | 63.2% |
| 2 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $2,300,862,893 | 7.2% |
| 3 | Bechtel Parsons Blue Grass, a Joint Venture | $775,167,821 | 2.4% |
| 4 | CFM International Inc | $490,319,190 | 1.5% |
| 5 | United Parcel Service Co. | $453,509,303 | 1.4% |
| 6 | Wieland Rolled Products North America, LLC | $433,109,295 | 1.4% |
| 7 | Bae Systems Land & Armaments L.P. | $412,393,668 | 1.3% |
| 8 | Thalle - Bauer LLC | $378,960,250 | 1.2% |
| 9 | Fibrotex USA Inc | $229,906,921 | 0.7% |
| 10 | Conco, Inc. | $229,775,140 | 0.7% |
Agencies spending in Kentucky
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in Kentucky.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $29,352,433,329 | 91.9% |
| 2 | Department of the Treasury | $490,369,987 | 1.5% |
| 3 | Department of Justice | $444,051,728 | 1.4% |
| 4 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $436,499,002 | 1.4% |
| 5 | General Services Administration | $231,955,828 | 0.7% |
| 6 | Department of Labor | $192,305,386 | 0.6% |
| 7 | Department of Homeland Security | $175,133,306 | 0.5% |
| 8 | Department of Energy | $149,160,452 | 0.5% |
| 9 | Department of Agriculture | $119,346,483 | 0.4% |
| 10 | Department of Transportation | $104,239,512 | 0.3% |
Top industries for Kentucky government contracts
Industry codes (NAICS) on federal contracts in Kentucky, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Direct Health and Medical Insurance CarriersNAICS 524114 | $20,175,882,997 | 63.2% |
| 2 | All Other Support ServicesNAICS 561990 | $2,323,693,339 | 7.3% |
| 3 | Hazardous Waste Treatment and DisposalNAICS 562211 | $778,497,457 | 2.4% |
| 4 | Commercial and Institutional Building ConstructionNAICS 236220 | $571,399,897 | 1.8% |
| 5 | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering ConstructionNAICS 237990 | $508,348,040 | 1.6% |
| 6 | Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts ManufacturingNAICS 336412 | $490,393,337 | 1.5% |
| 7 | Couriers and Express Delivery ServicesNAICS 492110 | $453,287,125 | 1.4% |
| 8 | Other Computer Related ServicesNAICS 541519 | $435,103,687 | 1.4% |
| 9 | Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and AlloyingNAICS 331420 | $433,111,636 | 1.4% |
| 10 | Facilities Support ServicesNAICS 561210 | $360,879,805 | 1.1% |
Recent federal contracts in Kentucky
The latest federal contracts performed in Kentucky, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | A&H Security Cabinets, Inc | General Services AdministrationFILING CABINET | $4,825 | 47QSSC26FEZ0G |
| Sep 30, 2026 | A&H Security Cabinets, Inc | General Services AdministrationFILING CABINET | $3,700 | 47QSSC26FEXX9 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | A&H Security Cabinets, Inc | General Services AdministrationFILING CABINET | $9,910 | 47QSSC26FEXUQ |
| Sep 30, 2026 | A&H Security Cabinets, Inc | General Services AdministrationFILING CABINET | $20,875 | 47QSSC26FEXUP |
| Sep 30, 2026 | A&H Security Cabinets, Inc | General Services AdministrationFILING CABINET | $8,676 | 47QSSC26FEXUN |
| Sep 30, 2026 | A&H Security Cabinets, Inc | General Services AdministrationFILING CABINET | $8,350 | 47QSSC26FEXUM |
| Sep 30, 2026 | A&H Security Cabinets, Inc | General Services AdministrationFILING CABINET | $70,975 | 47QSSC26FEXUL |
| Sep 30, 2026 | A&H Security Cabinets, Inc | General Services AdministrationFILING CABINET | $2,892 | 47QSSC26FEXUK |
| Sep 30, 2026 | A&H Security Cabinets, Inc | General Services AdministrationFILING CABINET | $4,175 | 47QSSC26FEXUJ |
| Sep 30, 2026 | A&H Security Cabinets, Inc | General Services AdministrationFILING CABINET | $4,310 | 47QSSC26FEXUH |
| Sep 30, 2026 | A&H Security Cabinets, Inc | General Services AdministrationFILING CABINET | $29,600 | 47QSSC26FEXUG |
| Sep 30, 2026 | A&H Security Cabinets, Inc | General Services AdministrationFILING CABINET | $12,525 | 47QSSC26FEXUF |
| Sep 30, 2026 | A&H Security Cabinets, Inc | General Services AdministrationFILING CABINET | $8,676 | 47QSSC26FEXUE |
| Sep 30, 2026 | A&H Security Cabinets, Inc | General Services AdministrationFILING CABINET | $4,175 | 47QSSC26FEXUD |
| Sep 30, 2026 | A&H Security Cabinets, Inc | General Services AdministrationFILING CABINET | $3,625 | 47QSSC26FEXUC |
| Sep 30, 2026 | A&H Security Cabinets, Inc | General Services AdministrationFILING CABINET | $45,925 | 47QSSC26FEXUB |
| Sep 30, 2026 | A&H Security Cabinets, Inc | General Services AdministrationFILING CABINET | $3,625 | 47QSSC26FEXUA |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Universal Spartan LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityTHE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR CBP SECURITY SYSTEMS TO ENSURE CONTINUED OPERATIONAL READINESS, RELIABILITY, AND COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDATION | $519,473 | 70B01C26P00000347 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Galls, LLC | Department of TransportationTHIS CALL ORDER FOR FY26 UNIFORM AND EQUIPMENT PURCHASES FOR OFFICE OF SAFETY PERSONNEL. POP: 9/30/2026 - 9/29/2027 SPEND PLAN ID: FY26-S-016 | $250,000 | 693JJ426F00063N |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Lockmasters Inc | General Services AdministrationCOMBINATION LOCK | $3,213 | 47QSWA26F23NM |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Lockmasters Inc | General Services AdministrationCOMBINATION LOCK | $4,284 | 47QSWA26F23N3 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Lockmasters Inc | General Services AdministrationCOMBINATION LOCK | $2,142 | 47QSWA26F23MQ |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | General Services AdministrationBAG,ORDNANCE WEAPON | $115 | 47QSSC26P34W4 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | General Services AdministrationBAG,ORDNANCE WEAPON | $99 | 47QSSC26P34W0 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | A&H Security Cabinets, Inc | General Services AdministrationFILING CABINET | $2,892 | 47QSSC26FEW3M |
Open government contracts in Kentucky
No open Kentucky government bids right now. Check the open bids page, which is updated daily from SAM.gov.
How to win government contracts in Kentucky
Federal agencies buy goods and services in Kentucky every day. Register your business for free on SAM.gov, search open bids with the place of performance in Kentucky, and look at which agencies and federal contractors in Kentucky buy what you sell. Contractors already working in the state often need local subcontractors.
Explore government contracts in Kentucky
- Government direct health and medical insurance carriers contracts
- Government all other support services contracts
- Government hazardous waste treatment and disposal contracts
- Government construction contracts
- Government other heavy and civil engineering construction contracts
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of the Treasury contracts
- Department of Justice contracts
- Department of Veterans Affairs contracts
- General Services Administration contracts
- Humana Government Business government contracts
- Lockheed Martin government contracts
- Bechtel Parsons Blue Grass, a Joint Venture government contracts
- CFM International government contracts
- United Parcel Service government contracts
Frequently asked questions
- How much federal contract money goes to Kentucky?
- Federal agencies obligated $31.9B on contracts performed in Kentucky from FY2024 to FY2026, across 192,666 contract awards, including $9.2B 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 Kentucky?
- By contract dollars for work performed in Kentucky from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Humana Government Business Inc ($20.2B), Lockheed Martin Corporation ($2.3B) and Bechtel Parsons Blue Grass, a Joint Venture ($775M). They may be based in any state.
- Which agency spends the most on contracts in Kentucky?
- The Department of Defense obligated $29.4B on contracts performed in Kentucky, 92% of the total. Next were the Department of the Treasury and the Department of Justice.
- What industries get the most federal contracts in Kentucky?
- By contract dollars: direct health and medical insurance carriers (NAICS 524114, $20.2B), all other support services (NAICS 561990, $2.3B) and hazardous waste treatment and disposal (NAICS 562211, $778M).
- Is federal contract spending in Kentucky growing?
- Federal contract obligations for work in Kentucky fell 25% from FY2024 ($12.3B) to FY2026 ($9.2B). 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 Kentucky?
- Filter open federal bids on SAM.gov (or the open bids page here) by place of performance in Kentucky. For state government contracts, use the Kentucky state procurement portal, and check your city and county websites for local bids.