Government Contracts in Mississippi
Federal contracts with the place of performance in Mississippi
Government contracts in Mississippi totaled $20.5B across 287,055 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were down 21.7% in FY2026 compared with FY2025, and the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for $18.1B (88% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $6,268,393,254 across 89,538 awards with activity that year, a change of -21.7% from $8,002,313,590 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $20,525,301,699 across 287,055 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $6.3B
- Awards in FY2026
- 89,538
- Change vs FY2025
- -21.7%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $20.5B
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 Mississippi by year
Federal contracts in Mississippi 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 | $6,268,393,254 | 89,538 | -21.7% |
| FY2025 | $8,002,313,590 | 109,263 | +27.9% |
| FY2024 | $6,254,594,856 | 102,350 | n/a |
About federal contract spending in Mississippi
Federal contract spending in Mississippi stayed about level from FY2024 to FY2026, 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 Mississippi, with 88% of contract dollars, followed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (4%).
The leading industries for government contracts in Mississippi are ship building and repairing, other support activities for air transportation and facilities support services.
Spending is fairly concentrated: the top 3 federal contractors account for 67% of the total.
Top federal contractors in Mississippi
Companies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in Mississippi. They may be based in any state.
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huntington Ingalls Incorporated | $11,914,280,517 | 58.0% |
| 2 | V2X Aerospace LLC | $1,179,538,741 | 5.7% |
| 3 | Bollinger Mississippi Shipbuilding, LLC | $585,846,941 | 2.9% |
| 4 | Noble Supply & Logistics, LLC | $274,276,554 | 1.3% |
| 5 | Bae Systems Technology Solutions & Services Inc. | $271,139,134 | 1.3% |
| 6 | M1 Support Services, L.P. | $243,057,997 | 1.2% |
| 7 | Olin Winchester, LLC | $196,203,211 | 1.0% |
| 8 | Seemann Composites, LLC | $193,204,300 | 0.9% |
| 9 | Syncom Space Services LLC | $179,750,234 | 0.9% |
| 10 | Taylor Defense Products, LLC | $159,326,572 | 0.8% |
Agencies spending in Mississippi
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in Mississippi.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $18,068,063,751 | 88.0% |
| 2 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $769,064,993 | 3.7% |
| 3 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $481,370,335 | 2.3% |
| 4 | Department of Agriculture | $234,345,665 | 1.1% |
| 5 | Department of Justice | $187,148,859 | 0.9% |
| 6 | Department of Commerce | $154,326,071 | 0.8% |
| 7 | Department of Transportation | $133,804,710 | 0.7% |
| 8 | General Services Administration | $103,666,985 | 0.5% |
| 9 | Department of Labor | $83,449,183 | 0.4% |
| 10 | Environmental Protection Agency | $81,617,962 | 0.4% |
Top industries for Mississippi government contracts
Industry codes (NAICS) on federal contracts in Mississippi, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ship Building and RepairingNAICS 336611 | $12,801,336,624 | 62.4% |
| 2 | Other Support Activities for Air TransportationNAICS 488190 | $1,296,652,786 | 6.3% |
| 3 | Facilities Support ServicesNAICS 561210 | $547,542,819 | 2.7% |
| 4 | Commercial and Institutional Building ConstructionNAICS 236220 | $473,273,815 | 2.3% |
| 5 | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering ConstructionNAICS 237990 | $429,270,730 | 2.1% |
| 6 | Computer Systems Design ServicesNAICS 541512 | $326,770,043 | 1.6% |
| 7 | Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer ManufacturingNAICS 332722 | $266,435,749 | 1.3% |
| 8 | Engineering ServicesNAICS 541330 | $211,038,168 | 1.0% |
| 9 | Small Arms Ammunition ManufacturingNAICS 332992 | $196,661,737 | 1.0% |
| 10 | Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument ManufacturingNAICS 334511 | $182,100,040 | 0.9% |
Recent federal contracts in Mississippi
The latest federal contracts performed in Mississippi, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Rite-Kem, Inc. | General Services AdministrationPADLOCK | $44 | 47QSWA26P1NLM |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Rite-Kem, Inc. | General Services AdministrationBRUSH,SCRUB | $38 | 47QSWA26P1NLK |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Rite-Kem, Inc. | General Services AdministrationPADLOCK | $177 | 47QSWA26P1NL2 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Rite-Kem, Inc. | General Services AdministrationSEAT,WATER CLOSET | $360 | 47QSWA26P1NKZ |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Rite-Kem, Inc. | General Services AdministrationTONGS,FOOD SERVING | $15 | 47QSWA26P1NKX |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Rite-Kem, Inc. | General Services AdministrationPAN,BAKING AND ROAS | $125 | 47QSWA26P1NKS |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Rite-Kem, Inc. | General Services AdministrationLADLE,KITCHEN | $52 | 47QSWA26P1NKM |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Rite-Kem, Inc. | General Services AdministrationBOARD,FOOD CHOPPING | $32 | 47QSWA26P1NKL |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Rite-Kem, Inc. | General Services AdministrationTAPE,FLAGGING | $132 | 47QSWA26P1NKG |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Rite-Kem, Inc. | General Services AdministrationFLASHLIGHT | $113 | 47QSWA26P1NKF |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Rite-Kem, Inc. | General Services AdministrationSTAPLE | $26 | 47QSWA26P1NK6 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Rite-Kem, Inc. | General Services AdministrationPADLOCK | $148 | 47QSWA26P1NK3 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Rite-Kem, Inc. | General Services AdministrationPADLOCK | $87 | 47QSWA26P1NK2 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Rite-Kem, Inc. | General Services AdministrationPADLOCK | $296 | 47QSWA26P1NK1 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Rite-Kem, Inc. | General Services AdministrationDISINFECTING KIT | $27 | 47QSWA26P1NJZ |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Rite-Kem, Inc. | General Services AdministrationTAPE,FLAGGING | $53 | 47QSWA26P1NJK |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Rite-Kem, Inc. | General Services AdministrationTAPE,FLAGGING | $53 | 47QSWA26P1NJ8 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Rite-Kem, Inc. | General Services AdministrationPADLOCK | $296 | 47QSWA26P1NHM |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Rite-Kem, Inc. | General Services AdministrationEGG WHIP | $23 | 47QSWA26P1NHE |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Rite-Kem, Inc. | General Services AdministrationSKIMMER,KITCHEN | $31 | 47QSWA26P1NHD |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Rite-Kem, Inc. | General Services AdministrationSPOON,FOOD SERVICE | $24 | 47QSWA26P1NH6 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Rite-Kem, Inc. | General Services AdministrationPADLOCK | $25 | 47QSWA26P1NGR |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Rite-Kem, Inc. | General Services AdministrationSTAPLE | $26 | 47QSWA26P1NGL |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Rite-Kem, Inc. | General Services AdministrationPADLOCK | $296 | 47QSWA26P1NGH |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Rite-Kem, Inc. | General Services AdministrationBOARD,FOOD CHOPPING | $64 | 47QSWA26P1NFV |
Open government contracts in Mississippi
The newest open notices from SAM.gov. Bidding needs a free SAM.gov registration.
Justice, Department of · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 562998 · MS · Small Business Set Aside - Total
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Dept of Defense · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 541330 · MS · No Set aside used
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 3, 2026
Dept of Defense · Presolicitation · NAICS 237990 · MS · No Set aside used
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 16, 2026
Dept of Defense · Presolicitation · NAICS 237990 · MS
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 16, 2026
Dept of Defense · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 333515 · MS · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 29, 2026 · Responses due Nov 9, 2026
How to win government contracts in Mississippi
Federal agencies buy goods and services in Mississippi every day. Register your business for free on SAM.gov, search open bids with the place of performance in Mississippi, and look at which agencies and federal contractors in Mississippi buy what you sell. Contractors already working in the state often need local subcontractors.
Explore government contracts in Mississippi
- Government ship building and repairing contracts
- Government other support activities for air transportation contracts
- Government facilities maintenance contracts
- Government construction contracts
- Government other heavy and civil engineering construction contracts
- Department of Defense contracts
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration contracts
- Department of Veterans Affairs contracts
- Department of Agriculture contracts
- Department of Justice contracts
- Huntington Ingalls government contracts
- V2X Aerospace government contracts
- Bollinger Mississippi Shipbuilding government contracts
- Noble Supply & Logistics government contracts
- Bae Systems Technology Solutions & Services government contracts
Frequently asked questions
- How much federal contract money goes to Mississippi?
- Federal agencies obligated $20.5B on contracts performed in Mississippi from FY2024 to FY2026, across 287,055 contract awards, including $6.3B 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 Mississippi?
- By contract dollars for work performed in Mississippi from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Huntington Ingalls Incorporated ($11.9B), V2X Aerospace LLC ($1.2B) and Bollinger Mississippi Shipbuilding, LLC ($586M). They may be based in any state.
- Which agency spends the most on contracts in Mississippi?
- The Department of Defense obligated $18.1B on contracts performed in Mississippi, 88% of the total. Next were the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- What industries get the most federal contracts in Mississippi?
- By contract dollars: ship building and repairing (NAICS 336611, $12.8B), other support activities for air transportation (NAICS 488190, $1.3B) and facilities support services (NAICS 561210, $548M).
- Is federal contract spending in Mississippi growing?
- Federal contract obligations for work in Mississippi stayed about level from FY2024 to FY2026, 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 Mississippi?
- Filter open federal bids on SAM.gov (or the open bids page here) by place of performance in Mississippi. For state government contracts, use the Mississippi state procurement portal, and check your city and county websites for local bids.