Government Contracts in New Hampshire
Federal contracts with the place of performance in New Hampshire
Government contracts in New Hampshire totaled $7.8B across 12,197 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were down 32.3% in FY2026 versus FY2025, and the Department of Defense accounted for $6.8B, or 87% of the total, for work performed in the state.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $1,972,945,351 across 4,502 awards with activity that year, a change of -32.3% from $2,914,449,271 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $7,764,444,105 across 12,197 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $2B
- Awards in FY2026
- 4,502
- Change vs FY2025
- -32.3%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $7.8B
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 New Hampshire by year
Federal contracts in New Hampshire 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 | $1,972,945,351 | 4,502 | -32.3% |
| FY2025 | $2,914,449,271 | 4,257 | +1.3% |
| FY2024 | $2,877,049,483 | 6,009 | n/a |
About federal contract spending in New Hampshire
Federal contract spending in New Hampshire fell 31% from FY2024 ($2.9B) to FY2026 ($2B), 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 New Hampshire, with 87% of contract dollars, followed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (3%).
The leading industries for government contracts in New Hampshire are other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing, small arms, ordnance, and ordnance accessories manufacturing and guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing.
Spending is fairly concentrated: the top 3 federal contractors account for 55% of the total.
Top federal contractors in New Hampshire
Companies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in New Hampshire. They may be based in any state.
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. | $2,583,843,303 | 33.3% |
| 2 | Sig Sauer Inc. | $933,642,813 | 12.0% |
| 3 | Bae Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration Inc | $756,278,400 | 9.7% |
| 4 | L3 Technologies, Inc. | $688,815,198 | 8.9% |
| 5 | Bae Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration Inc | $217,945,907 | 2.8% |
| 6 | Red River Technology LLC | $178,121,806 | 2.3% |
| 7 | Avon Protection Ceradyne LLC | $154,743,731 | 2.0% |
| 8 | Envision Technology, LLC | $141,063,335 | 1.8% |
| 9 | Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. | $100,267,690 | 1.3% |
| 10 | Iron Mountain Information Management LLC | $93,583,245 | 1.2% |
Agencies spending in New Hampshire
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in New Hampshire.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $6,765,090,806 | 87.1% |
| 2 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $211,832,150 | 2.7% |
| 3 | Department of the Treasury | $150,477,437 | 1.9% |
| 4 | Department of Transportation | $113,781,427 | 1.5% |
| 5 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $100,815,104 | 1.3% |
| 6 | Department of Justice | $75,863,676 | 1.0% |
| 7 | Department of Health and Human Services | $74,487,640 | 1.0% |
| 8 | Department of Homeland Security | $53,349,546 | 0.7% |
| 9 | Department of Agriculture | $52,066,014 | 0.7% |
| 10 | General Services Administration | $48,904,366 | 0.6% |
Top industries for New Hampshire government contracts
Industry codes (NAICS) on federal contracts in New Hampshire, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment ManufacturingNAICS 336413 | $1,243,479,027 | 16.0% |
| 2 | Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories ManufacturingNAICS 332994 | $904,404,110 | 11.6% |
| 3 | Guided Missile and Space Vehicle ManufacturingNAICS 336414 | $768,855,190 | 9.9% |
| 4 | Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument ManufacturingNAICS 334511 | $738,397,812 | 9.5% |
| 5 | Commercial and Service Industry Machinery ManufacturingNAICS 333310 | $667,635,825 | 8.6% |
| 6 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)NAICS 541715 | $509,778,900 | 6.6% |
| 7 | Other Electronic Component ManufacturingNAICS 334419 | $334,133,849 | 4.3% |
| 8 | Engineering ServicesNAICS 541330 | $187,650,252 | 2.4% |
| 9 | Other Computer Related ServicesNAICS 541519 | $157,780,746 | 2.0% |
| 10 | Aircraft ManufacturingNAICS 336411 | $149,709,959 | 1.9% |
Recent federal contracts in New Hampshire
The latest federal contracts performed in New Hampshire, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Dahle North America Inc | General Services AdministrationSHREDDING MACHINE, PAPER: - SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENT FOR DETAIL. | $2,597 | 47QSSC26FEVYJ |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Dahle North America Inc | General Services AdministrationSHREDDING MACHINE,P | $9,200 | 47QSSC26FEVYG |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Apex Integrated Distribution Inc. | Department of Veterans AffairsARIENS MAMMOTH SNOW MOVER WITH PLOW | $23,065 | 36C24126P0832 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Lyme Computer Systems, Inc. | Department of AgricultureMATHWORKS MATLAB | $36,895 | 12760426F0107 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Iron Mountain Information Management LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityNEW BPA CALL ORDER FOR OFFSITE STORAGE AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION. | $107,121 | 70T04026F7600N001 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | White Birch Ammo LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityAMMUNITION CCI STANDARD VELOCITY, 22 LR, 40 GRAIN, LEAD ROUND NOSE, 50 ROUND BOXES / 500 ROUND BRICKS /5000 ROUND CASES (MPN: 35), 36,400 ROUNDS - 706 B9XES | $3,643 | 70LGLY26PGLB00318 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Novocure Inc | Department of Veterans AffairsOPTUNE PLUS TRANSDUCERS | $49,749 | 36C25026F0781 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Chappell Tractor Sales, LLC | Department of Veterans AffairsCHAPPELL TRACTOR SALES | $20,322 | 36C24126P0826 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Bike-On. Com, Inc. | Department of Veterans AffairsADAPTIVE BIKES | $23,355 | 36C24126P0824 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Environment of Care Solutions LLC | Department of Veterans AffairsPACIFIC CARE FLOOR SCRUBBERS | $32,175 | 36C24126P0776 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Stericycle Inc | Department of Veterans AffairsMEDICAL WASTE DISPOSAL BPA TASK ORDER FOR MANCHESTER | $29,641 | 36C24126N0999 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Akumina Inc. | National Gallery of ArtSUBSCRIPTION + PROFESSIONAL IT SERVICES | $226,500 | 33301126PFP0129 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Wilbur Technical Services LLC | Department of StateGLOBAL AIR QUALITY MONITOR | $2,138,167 | 19AQMM26F1593 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | Department of LaborFURNITURE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION IN OSHA, CONCORD | $0 | 1605C526P00019 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Iron Mountain Information Management LLC | Department of JusticeFY26 ENRD OFF-SITE PHYSICAL FEDERAL RECORDS STORAGE AND RELATED RECORDS MANAGEMENT SERVICES. | $89,113 | 15JPSS26F00001838 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | VHG Labs Inc | Department of JusticeSYNTHESIS OF DRUG SUBSTANCES | $74,813 | 15DDHQ26P00001054 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Creare LLC | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationSBIR PHASE II | $1,274,858 | 80NSSC26C0184 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Lyme Computer Systems, Inc. | Department of Homeland SecurityPURCHASE OF BIOMETRIC EQUIPMENT | $1,245,046 | 70B03C26F00001196 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Lyme Computer Systems, Inc. | Department of Veterans AffairsCOMPUTER SOFTWARE LICENSES PORTLAND VAME | $35,000 | 36C26026P0811 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Mass Tank Inspection Services LLC | Department of Veterans AffairsWATER TOWER INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE | $40,925 | 36C24126P0795 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Bwhit Infrastructure Solutions LLC | Department of Veterans AffairsINTERIOR WAYFINDING SERVICE | $121,110 | 36C24126P0791 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | White Birch Ammo LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityAMMUNITION FEDERAL AE5728A AMERICAN EAGLE 5.7X28MM 40 GRAIN FULL METAL JACKET (FMJ), 24,000 ROUNDS (48 CASES) | $12,000 | 70LGLY26PGLB00314 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | Novocure Inc | Department of Veterans AffairsDEVICE | $49,749 | 36C25226F0466 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | Metropolitan Security Services, Inc. | Department of JusticeCIRCUIT 1 D49 - FY 2027 CSO PROGRAM FUNDING | $424,916 | 15M10526FD4927CSO |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Lyme Computer Systems, Inc. | Department of JusticeWORKSTATIONS | $274,773 | 15F06726F0001936 |
Open government contracts in New Hampshire
The newest open notices from SAM.gov. Bidding needs a free SAM.gov registration.
Dept of Defense · Solicitation · NAICS 811310 · NH · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 12, 2026
How to win government contracts in New Hampshire
Federal agencies buy goods and services in New Hampshire every day. Register your business for free on SAM.gov, search open bids with the place of performance in New Hampshire, and look at which agencies and federal contractors in New Hampshire buy what you sell. Contractors already working in the state often need local subcontractors.
Explore government contracts in New Hampshire
- Government other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing contracts
- Government small arms, ordnance, and ordnance accessories manufacturing contracts
- Government guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing contracts
- Government search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing contracts
- Government commercial and service industry machinery manufacturing contracts
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of Veterans Affairs contracts
- Department of the Treasury contracts
- Department of Transportation contracts
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration contracts
- Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration government contracts
- Sig Sauer government contracts
- Bae Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration government contracts
- L3 Technologies government contracts
Frequently asked questions
- How much federal contract money goes to New Hampshire?
- Federal agencies obligated $7.8B on contracts performed in New Hampshire from FY2024 to FY2026, across 12,197 contract awards, including $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 New Hampshire?
- By contract dollars for work performed in New Hampshire from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. ($2.6B), Sig Sauer Inc. ($934M) and Bae Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration Inc ($756M). They may be based in any state.
- Which agency spends the most on contracts in New Hampshire?
- The Department of Defense obligated $6.8B on contracts performed in New Hampshire, 87% of the total. Next were the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of the Treasury.
- What industries get the most federal contracts in New Hampshire?
- By contract dollars: other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336413, $1.2B), small arms, ordnance, and ordnance accessories manufacturing (NAICS 332994, $904M) and guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing (NAICS 336414, $769M).
- Is federal contract spending in New Hampshire growing?
- Federal contract obligations for work in New Hampshire fell 31% from FY2024 ($2.9B) to FY2026 ($2B), 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 New Hampshire?
- Filter open federal bids on SAM.gov (or the open bids page here) by place of performance in New Hampshire. For state government contracts, use the New Hampshire state procurement portal, and check your city and county websites for local bids.