Government Contracts in Minnesota
Federal contracts with the place of performance in Minnesota
Government contracts in Minnesota totaled $7.6B across 120,624 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were down 14.7% in FY2026 vs FY2025, and the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for $3.7B (48% of the total); state totals reflect where work was performed.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $2,122,453,832 across 32,896 awards with activity that year, a change of -14.7% from $2,488,706,900 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $7,584,356,622 across 120,624 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $2.1B
- Awards in FY2026
- 32,896
- Change vs FY2025
- -14.7%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $7.6B
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 Minnesota by year
Federal contracts in Minnesota 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 | $2,122,453,832 | 32,896 | -14.7% |
| FY2025 | $2,488,706,900 | 44,558 | -16.3% |
| FY2024 | $2,973,195,890 | 48,819 | n/a |
About federal contract spending in Minnesota
Federal contract spending in Minnesota fell 29% from FY2024 ($3B) to FY2026 ($2.1B). 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 Minnesota, with 48% of contract dollars, followed by the Department of Agriculture (14%).
The leading industries for government contracts in Minnesota are ammunition (except small arms) manufacturing, cheese manufacturing and small arms ammunition manufacturing.
Spending is spread widely: the top 3 federal contractors account for 30% of the total.
Top federal contractors in Minnesota
Companies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in Minnesota. They may be based in any state.
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $1,433,915,858 | 18.9% |
| 2 | Bae Systems Land & Armaments L.P. | $525,307,446 | 6.9% |
| 3 | Agiliti Health Inc | $290,226,211 | 3.8% |
| 4 | The Kinetic Group Sales LLC | $216,762,984 | 2.9% |
| 5 | Jennie-O Turkey Store Inc | $204,045,852 | 2.7% |
| 6 | Cummins Power Generation Inc. | $198,068,669 | 2.6% |
| 7 | Associated Milk Producers Inc | $197,269,704 | 2.6% |
| 8 | Alliant Techsystems Operations LLC | $177,327,598 | 2.3% |
| 9 | Starkey Laboratories Inc | $176,475,185 | 2.3% |
| 10 | Optumhealth Care Solutions, LLC | $152,032,235 | 2.0% |
Agencies spending in Minnesota
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in Minnesota.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $3,675,943,390 | 48.5% |
| 2 | Department of Agriculture | $1,096,201,963 | 14.5% |
| 3 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $1,076,910,387 | 14.2% |
| 4 | Department of Health and Human Services | $468,777,271 | 6.2% |
| 5 | General Services Administration | $275,006,001 | 3.6% |
| 6 | Department of Homeland Security | $255,294,936 | 3.4% |
| 7 | Department of Justice | $226,814,797 | 3.0% |
| 8 | Department of the Interior | $106,270,063 | 1.4% |
| 9 | Department of State | $70,050,551 | 0.9% |
| 10 | Environmental Protection Agency | $64,060,974 | 0.8% |
Top industries for Minnesota government contracts
Industry codes (NAICS) on federal contracts in Minnesota, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ammunition (except Small Arms) ManufacturingNAICS 332993 | $1,288,321,385 | 17.0% |
| 2 | Cheese ManufacturingNAICS 311513 | $389,267,270 | 5.1% |
| 3 | Small Arms Ammunition ManufacturingNAICS 332992 | $381,980,944 | 5.0% |
| 4 | Commercial and Institutional Building ConstructionNAICS 236220 | $343,361,202 | 4.5% |
| 5 | Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and MaintenanceNAICS 811210 | $319,978,529 | 4.2% |
| 6 | Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus ManufacturingNAICS 334510 | $299,633,391 | 4.0% |
| 7 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)NAICS 541715 | $293,402,035 | 3.9% |
| 8 | All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product ManufacturingNAICS 332999 | $216,866,548 | 2.9% |
| 9 | Poultry ProcessingNAICS 311615 | $214,387,286 | 2.8% |
| 10 | Engineering ServicesNAICS 541330 | $184,983,881 | 2.4% |
Recent federal contracts in Minnesota
The latest federal contracts performed in Minnesota, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Wecsys LLC | General Services AdministrationCLEANER,VACUUM,ELEC | $244 | 47QSWA26F243Z |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Wecsys LLC | General Services AdministrationWIPES,PDI SANI,SUPER,12 | $403 | 47QSWA26F243C |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Wecsys LLC | General Services AdministrationPACK OF (6) 6" LONG FIBER & PLASTIC... | $42 | 47QSWA26F243B |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Wecsys LLC | General Services AdministrationTISSUE,KLNX FACIAL,90,WHT | $3 | 47QSWA26F2437 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Wecsys LLC | General Services AdministrationLINER, FEM HYGIENE,BN | $71 | 47QSWA26F2436 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Wecsys LLC | General Services AdministrationF8924 FLOOR COATING 6500 NAVY GRAY 1... | $1,064 | 47QSWA26F2433 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Wecsys LLC | General Services AdministrationABSORBENT ROLL UNIVERSAL BLACK 100 FT.L | $531 | 47QSWA26F2432 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Wecsys LLC | General Services AdministrationCLEANER/DEGREASER UNSCENTED 1 GAL JUG | $104 | 47QSWA26F2431 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Wecsys LLC | General Services Administration1 GAL ACTIVATOR | $598 | 47QSWA26F2430 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Wecsys LLC | General Services AdministrationTRASH BAG 55 GAL BLACK PK65 | $59 | 47QSWA26F242Z |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Wecsys LLC | General Services AdministrationCART,CARRY-OUT | $4,070 | 47QSWA26F242N |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Wecsys LLC | General Services AdministrationFUNNEL | $583 | 47QSWA26F242F |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Wecsys LLC | General Services AdministrationCLEANER,VACUUM,ELEC | $1,460 | 47QSWA26F241Z |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Wecsys LLC | General Services AdministrationDISINFECTING WIPES 35 CT CANISTER PK12 | $92 | 47QSWA26F241J |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Wecsys LLC | General Services AdministrationCLEANER,VACUUM,ELEC | $512 | 47QSWA26F23ZK |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Wecsys LLC | General Services AdministrationHANDCART,MAIL | $348 | 47QSWA26F23ZE |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | General Services AdministrationGLOVES,MEN'S AND WO | $552 | 47QSWA26F23Y6 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Wecsys LLC | General Services AdministrationCLEANER,VACUUM,ELEC | $244 | 47QSWA26F23Y3 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Wecsys LLC | General Services AdministrationABSORBENT MATERIAL, | $697 | 47QSWA26F23Y0 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Wecsys LLC | General Services AdministrationCAN,TRASH AND GARBA | $423 | 47QSWA26F23XW |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Wecsys LLC | General Services AdministrationLAUNDRY DETERGENT BOX 9.9 LB PK3 | $438 | 47QSWA26F23XV |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Wecsys LLC | General Services AdministrationWIPES; WIPE TYPE: DISINFECTING ; WIPE... | $187 | 47QSWA26F23XU |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Wecsys LLC | General Services AdministrationWASTE RECEPTACLE | $1,262 | 47QSWA26F23XT |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Wecsys LLC | General Services AdministrationWASTE RECEPTACLE | $842 | 47QSWA26F23XM |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Wecsys LLC | General Services AdministrationWASTE RECEPTACLE | $201 | 47QSWA26F23XJ |
Open government contracts in Minnesota
The newest open notices from SAM.gov. Bidding needs a free SAM.gov registration.
Agriculture, Department of · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 561720 · MN
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 16, 2026
Dept of Defense · Solicitation · NAICS 541330 · MN
Posted Oct 29, 2026 · Responses due Nov 9, 2026
- S209--MVAHCS Fisher House Laundry Sources SoughtClosing soon
Veterans Affairs, Department of · Sources Sought · NAICS 812320 · MN
Posted Oct 29, 2026 · Responses due Nov 6, 2026
Dept of Defense · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 541990 · MN · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 29, 2026 · Responses due Nov 12, 2026
How to win government contracts in Minnesota
Federal agencies buy goods and services in Minnesota every day. Register your business for free on SAM.gov, search open bids with the place of performance in Minnesota, and look at which agencies and federal contractors in Minnesota buy what you sell. Contractors already working in the state often need local subcontractors.
Explore government contracts in Minnesota
- Government ammunition (except small arms) manufacturing contracts
- Government cheese manufacturing contracts
- Government small arms ammunition manufacturing contracts
- Government construction contracts
- Government electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance contracts
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of Agriculture contracts
- Department of Veterans Affairs contracts
- Department of Health and Human Services contracts
- General Services Administration contracts
- Northrop Grumman Systems government contracts
- Bae Systems Land & Armaments L.P. government contracts
Frequently asked questions
- How much federal contract money goes to Minnesota?
- Federal agencies obligated $7.6B on contracts performed in Minnesota from FY2024 to FY2026, across 120,624 contract awards, including $2.1B 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 Minnesota?
- By contract dollars for work performed in Minnesota from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation ($1.4B), Bae Systems Land & Armaments L.P. ($525M) and Agiliti Health Inc ($290M). They may be based in any state.
- Which agency spends the most on contracts in Minnesota?
- The Department of Defense obligated $3.7B on contracts performed in Minnesota, 48% of the total. Next were the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- What industries get the most federal contracts in Minnesota?
- By contract dollars: ammunition (except small arms) manufacturing (NAICS 332993, $1.3B), cheese manufacturing (NAICS 311513, $389M) and small arms ammunition manufacturing (NAICS 332992, $382M).
- Is federal contract spending in Minnesota growing?
- Federal contract obligations for work in Minnesota fell 29% from FY2024 ($3B) to FY2026 ($2.1B). 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 Minnesota?
- Filter open federal bids on SAM.gov (or the open bids page here) by place of performance in Minnesota. For state government contracts, use the Minnesota state procurement portal, and check your city and county websites for local bids.