Government Contracts in Michigan
Federal contracts with the place of performance in Michigan
Government contracts in Michigan totaled $21.8B across 517,614 contract awards from FY2024 to FY2026. In FY2026 vs FY2025, obligations were up 8.2%, and the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, with $13.5B (62% of the total) for work performed in Michigan.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $7,147,455,133 across 185,971 awards with activity that year, a change of +8.2% from $6,607,785,910 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $21,793,100,180 across 517,614 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $7.1B
- Awards in FY2026
- 185,971
- Change vs FY2025
- +8.2%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $21.8B
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 Michigan by year
Federal contracts in Michigan 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 | $7,147,455,133 | 185,971 | +8.2% |
| FY2025 | $6,607,785,910 | 181,297 | -17.8% |
| FY2024 | $8,037,859,138 | 164,535 | n/a |
About federal contract spending in Michigan
Federal contract spending in Michigan fell 11% from FY2024 ($8B) to FY2026 ($7.1B). 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 Michigan, with 62% of contract dollars, followed by the General Services Administration (20%).
The leading industries for government contracts in Michigan are military armored vehicle, tank, and tank component manufacturing, automobile manufacturing and other heavy and civil engineering construction.
Spending is fairly concentrated: the top 3 federal contractors account for 41% of the total.
Top federal contractors in Michigan
Companies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in Michigan. They may be based in any state.
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Dynamics Land Systems Inc. | $5,862,406,303 | 26.9% |
| 2 | Ford Motor Co | $1,846,782,815 | 8.5% |
| 3 | Fca US LLC | $1,129,506,130 | 5.2% |
| 4 | General Motors LLC | $1,125,622,056 | 5.2% |
| 5 | GM Defense LLC | $629,759,651 | 2.9% |
| 6 | Kokosing Alberici Traylor, LLC | $592,005,206 | 2.7% |
| 7 | Renk America LLC | $535,443,263 | 2.5% |
| 8 | American Rheinmetall Vehicles, LLC | $518,114,432 | 2.4% |
| 9 | Kelly Services, Inc. | $383,751,849 | 1.8% |
| 10 | Avfuel Corp | $369,413,758 | 1.7% |
Agencies spending in Michigan
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in Michigan.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $13,461,893,220 | 61.8% |
| 2 | General Services Administration | $4,454,200,896 | 20.4% |
| 3 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $976,057,366 | 4.5% |
| 4 | Department of Agriculture | $631,018,517 | 2.9% |
| 5 | Department of Homeland Security | $561,098,505 | 2.6% |
| 6 | Department of Health and Human Services | $547,038,489 | 2.5% |
| 7 | Environmental Protection Agency | $213,837,207 | 1.0% |
| 8 | Department of Justice | $205,738,475 | 0.9% |
| 9 | Department of State | $139,240,797 | 0.6% |
| 10 | Department of the Interior | $120,173,135 | 0.6% |
Top industries for Michigan government contracts
Industry codes (NAICS) on federal contracts in Michigan, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component ManufacturingNAICS 336992 | $6,437,814,168 | 29.5% |
| 2 | Automobile ManufacturingNAICS 336111 | $4,101,911,001 | 18.8% |
| 3 | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering ConstructionNAICS 237990 | $822,147,227 | 3.8% |
| 4 | Engineering ServicesNAICS 541330 | $641,387,556 | 2.9% |
| 5 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)NAICS 541715 | $594,778,191 | 2.7% |
| 6 | Commercial and Institutional Building ConstructionNAICS 236220 | $550,785,918 | 2.5% |
| 7 | Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts ManufacturingNAICS 336350 | $496,472,571 | 2.3% |
| 8 | Light Truck and Utility Vehicle ManufacturingNAICS 336112 | $478,392,365 | 2.2% |
| 9 | Other Scientific and Technical Consulting ServicesNAICS 541690 | $436,153,240 | 2.0% |
| 10 | Petroleum RefineriesNAICS 324110 | $369,971,240 | 1.7% |
Recent federal contracts in Michigan
The latest federal contracts performed in Michigan, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | American Center for Mobility | Department of TransportationRESEARCH ON CHARACTERIZATION OF SURPRISE IN ADS OPERATIONS | $574,000 | 693JJ926F00121N |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Ricardo LLC | Department of TransportationTHE PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT IS TO OBLIGATE FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $644,230.00 FOR THE NEW TASK ORDER AGAINST RICARDO, INC'S IDIQ 693JJ922D000006 TO PERFORM AND TO ESTABLISH RELIABLE COST, WEIGHT, | $644,230 | 693JJ926F00138N |
| Sep 30, 2026 | J G M Property Group, Inc. | Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentFIELD SERVICE MANAGEMENT AREA1P/4P | $11,501,529 | 86614526F00016 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Lyev, LLC | General Services AdministrationTAPE,DUCT | $172 | 47QSWA26P1NH0 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Lyev, LLC | General Services AdministrationTAPE,MEASURING | $137 | 47QSWA26P1NGV |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Lyev, LLC | General Services AdministrationKNIFE,HUNTING | $442 | 47QSWA26P1NFW |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Lyev, LLC | General Services AdministrationFASTENER TAPE,HOOK | $633 | 47QSWA26P1NFT |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Lyev, LLC | General Services AdministrationHAND TRUCK,STRAPPIN | $1,457 | 47QSWA26P1NFN |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Lyev, LLC | General Services AdministrationBINDER,LOAD | $2,312 | 47QSWA26P1NF2 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Lyev, LLC | General Services AdministrationFASTENER TAPE,HOOK | $317 | 47QSWA26P1NEB |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Lyev, LLC | General Services AdministrationBALL,TENNIS | $1,553 | 47QSWA26P1NEA |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Lyev, LLC | General Services AdministrationHELMET,WELDER'S | $97 | 47QSWA26P1NE7 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Lyev, LLC | General Services AdministrationPAN,DRIP | $451 | 47QSWA26P1NE6 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Lyev, LLC | General Services AdministrationFLATIRON,ELECTRIC | $342 | 47QSWA26P1NDF |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Lyev, LLC | General Services AdministrationTAPE,DUCT | $344 | 47QSWA26P1ND5 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Lyev, LLC | General Services AdministrationHEATER,SPACE,ELECTR | $166 | 47QSWA26P1NCZ |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Lyev, LLC | General Services AdministrationPAN,DRIP | $451 | 47QSWA26P1NCU |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Lyev, LLC | General Services AdministrationHAND TRUCK,STRAPPIN | $1,457 | 47QSWA26P1NCR |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Lyev, LLC | General Services AdministrationFASTENER TAPE,HOOK | $63 | 47QSWA26P1NCC |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Lyev, LLC | General Services AdministrationHAND TRUCK,STRAPPIN | $728 | 47QSWA26P1NC7 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Lyev, LLC | General Services AdministrationSEALER,STEEL STRAPP | $289 | 47QSWA26P1NBL |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Lyev, LLC | General Services AdministrationSEALER,STEEL STRAPP | $595 | 47QSWA26P1NB8 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Lyev, LLC | General Services AdministrationHAND TRUCK,STRAPPIN | $1,457 | 47QSWA26P1NB2 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Lyev, LLC | General Services AdministrationFASTENER TAPE,HOOK | $65 | 47QSWA26P1NAR |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Lyev, LLC | General Services AdministrationHAND TRUCK,STRAPPIN | $1,331 | 47QSWA26P1NA8 |
Open government contracts in Michigan
The newest open notices from SAM.gov. Bidding needs a free SAM.gov registration.
Dept of Defense · Solicitation · NAICS 336350 · MI · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 16, 2026
Dept of Defense · Sources Sought · NAICS 336350 · MI · No Set aside used
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 23, 2027
Dept of Defense · Presolicitation · NAICS 811210 · MI · No Set aside used
Posted Oct 29, 2026 · Responses due Nov 13, 2026
- Effluent Wastewater Testing - Saginaw VAMCClosing soon
Veterans Affairs, Department of · Solicitation · NAICS 541380 · MI · Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
Posted Oct 29, 2026 · Responses due Nov 6, 2026
How to win government contracts in Michigan
Federal agencies buy goods and services in Michigan every day. Register your business for free on SAM.gov, search open bids with the place of performance in Michigan, and look at which agencies and federal contractors in Michigan buy what you sell. Contractors already working in the state often need local subcontractors.
Explore government contracts in Michigan
- Government military armored vehicle, tank, and tank component manufacturing contracts
- Government automobile manufacturing contracts
- Government other heavy and civil engineering construction contracts
- Government engineering contracts
- Government research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) contracts
- Department of Defense contracts
- General Services Administration contracts
- Department of Veterans Affairs contracts
- Department of Agriculture contracts
- Department of Homeland Security contracts
- General Dynamics Land Systems government contracts
- Ford Motor government contracts
- Fca US government contracts
- General Motors government contracts
- GM Defense government contracts
Frequently asked questions
- How much federal contract money goes to Michigan?
- Federal agencies obligated $21.8B on contracts performed in Michigan from FY2024 to FY2026, across 517,614 contract awards, including $7.1B 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 Michigan?
- By contract dollars for work performed in Michigan from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were General Dynamics Land Systems Inc. ($5.9B), Ford Motor Co ($1.8B) and Fca US LLC ($1.1B). They may be based in any state.
- Which agency spends the most on contracts in Michigan?
- The Department of Defense obligated $13.5B on contracts performed in Michigan, 62% of the total. Next were the General Services Administration and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- What industries get the most federal contracts in Michigan?
- By contract dollars: military armored vehicle, tank, and tank component manufacturing (NAICS 336992, $6.4B), automobile manufacturing (NAICS 336111, $4.1B) and other heavy and civil engineering construction (NAICS 237990, $822M).
- Is federal contract spending in Michigan growing?
- Federal contract obligations for work in Michigan fell 11% from FY2024 ($8B) to FY2026 ($7.1B). 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 Michigan?
- Filter open federal bids on SAM.gov (or the open bids page here) by place of performance in Michigan. For state government contracts, use the Michigan state procurement portal, and check your city and county websites for local bids.