Government Contracts in New Jersey
Federal contracts with the place of performance in New Jersey
Government contracts in New Jersey totaled $28.7B across 1,467,123 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations in the state were up 1.9% in FY2026 vs FY2025, and the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for $20B (70% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $9,516,483,855 across 426,260 awards with activity that year, a change of +1.9% from $9,336,446,926 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $28,665,643,174 across 1,467,123 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $9.5B
- Awards in FY2026
- 426,260
- Change vs FY2025
- +1.9%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $28.7B
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 Jersey by year
Federal contracts in New Jersey 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 | $9,516,483,855 | 426,260 | +1.9% |
| FY2025 | $9,336,446,926 | 526,423 | -4.9% |
| FY2024 | $9,812,712,393 | 531,914 | n/a |
About federal contract spending in New Jersey
Federal contract spending in New Jersey fell 3% from FY2024 ($9.8B) to FY2026 ($9.5B). 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 Jersey, with 70% of contract dollars, followed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (12%).
The leading industries for government contracts in New Jersey are research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology), search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing and computer systems design services.
Spending is fairly concentrated: the top 3 federal contractors account for 40% of the total.
Top federal contractors in New Jersey
Companies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in New Jersey. They may be based in any state.
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $7,774,171,700 | 27.1% |
| 2 | Asrc Federal Facilities Logistics, LLC | $1,982,798,647 | 6.9% |
| 3 | Booz Allen Hamilton Inc | $1,674,817,635 | 5.8% |
| 4 | The Trustees of Princeton University | $607,330,918 | 2.1% |
| 5 | Triman Industries Inc | $541,038,700 | 1.9% |
| 6 | L3harris Technologies, Inc. | $449,656,584 | 1.6% |
| 7 | Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, the | $400,034,517 | 1.4% |
| 8 | L3 Technologies, Inc. | $399,604,529 | 1.4% |
| 9 | IT Concepts, Inc. | $396,890,308 | 1.4% |
| 10 | Sevenson Environmental Services, Inc. | $372,849,003 | 1.3% |
Agencies spending in New Jersey
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in New Jersey.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $20,043,458,690 | 69.9% |
| 2 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $3,497,063,533 | 12.2% |
| 3 | Department of Health and Human Services | $1,225,495,030 | 4.3% |
| 4 | Department of Transportation | $951,561,301 | 3.3% |
| 5 | Department of Homeland Security | $933,181,197 | 3.3% |
| 6 | Department of Energy | $564,869,582 | 2.0% |
| 7 | Department of Justice | $293,714,460 | 1.0% |
| 8 | General Services Administration | $260,677,237 | 0.9% |
| 9 | Department of Agriculture | $245,274,655 | 0.9% |
| 10 | Department of Commerce | $115,229,256 | 0.4% |
Top industries for New Jersey government contracts
Industry codes (NAICS) on federal contracts in New Jersey, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)NAICS 541715 | $4,902,584,959 | 17.1% |
| 2 | Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument ManufacturingNAICS 334511 | $4,297,554,367 | 15.0% |
| 3 | Computer Systems Design ServicesNAICS 541512 | $2,403,734,020 | 8.4% |
| 4 | Engineering ServicesNAICS 541330 | $1,323,449,993 | 4.6% |
| 5 | Commercial and Institutional Building ConstructionNAICS 236220 | $831,347,693 | 2.9% |
| 6 | Pharmaceutical Preparation ManufacturingNAICS 325412 | $805,860,393 | 2.8% |
| 7 | Remediation ServicesNAICS 562910 | $759,135,162 | 2.6% |
| 8 | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering ConstructionNAICS 237990 | $705,958,906 | 2.5% |
| 9 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional SchoolsNAICS 611310 | $568,887,385 | 2.0% |
| 10 | Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease ManufacturingNAICS 324191 | $518,968,055 | 1.8% |
Recent federal contracts in New Jersey
The latest federal contracts performed in New Jersey, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Ibuy Distribution LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityCAMERA EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES | $125,767 | 70T05026F5500N008 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Solvix Solutions LLC | General Services AdministrationWORK SURFACE,ADJUST | $2,273 | 47QSSC26FEYZ9 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Solvix Solutions LLC | General Services AdministrationWORK SURFACE,ADJUST | $896 | 47QSSC26FEYPR |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Solvix Solutions LLC | General Services AdministrationWORK SURFACE,ADJUST | $4,546 | 47QSSC26FEYKF |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Solvix Solutions LLC | General Services AdministrationWORK SURFACE,ADJUST | $23,654 | 47QSSC26FEYFQ |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Solvix Solutions LLC | General Services AdministrationWORK SURFACE,ADJUST | $932 | 47QSSC26FEY9X |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Solvix Solutions LLC | General Services AdministrationWORK SURFACE,ADJUST | $1,515 | 47QSSC26FEY8Y |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Solvix Solutions LLC | General Services AdministrationWORK SURFACE,ADJUST | $5,592 | 47QSSC26FEY2D |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Solvix Solutions LLC | General Services AdministrationWORK SURFACE,ADJUST | $1,515 | 47QSSC26FEXRC |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Solvix Solutions LLC | General Services AdministrationWORK SURFACE,ADJUST | $1,398 | 47QSSC26FEXQ2 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Solvix Solutions LLC | General Services AdministrationWORK SURFACE,ADJUST | $5,378 | 47QSSC26FEWUP |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Solvix Solutions LLC | General Services AdministrationWORK SURFACE,ADJUST | $1,209 | 47QSSC26FEW85 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Glatt Air Techniques Inc | Department of Health and Human ServicesRETROFIT ONE (1) GLATT GCG-70 INLINE CONTINUOUS SCREW BLENDER-MIXER | $81,864 | 75F40126P00249 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Pentax of America, Inc. | Department of Health and Human ServicesENDOSCOPY SYSTEM | $93,166 | 75F40126P00242 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Mathematica Inc. | Department of Health and Human ServicesHS FACES HEAD START FAMILY AND CHILD EXPERIENCES STUDY ASSESSING THE ONGOING QUALITY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF HEAD START PROGRAMS AWARD OF A BASE PLUS OPTIONAL TASKS AWARD | $9,999,879 | 7571MN26F80148 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | George J. Petronis Enterprises, Inc. | Department of Homeland SecuritySIMUNIITON PROTECTIVE GEAR | $65,981 | 70T05026P7670N002 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Regency Consulting Inc | Department of Homeland SecurityFIRM FIXED PRICE (FFP) DELIVERY ORDER 70RSAT26FR0000071 AGAINST NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA) SOLUTIONS FOR ENTERPRISE-WIDE PROCUREMENT (SEWP) V CONTACT NNG15SD61B FOR DELL NETW | $3,253,654 | 70RSAT26FR0000071 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Sofitc3, LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityNRMC AI MODERNIZATION FOR RISK ANALYTICS | $4,585,415 | 70RCSJ26FC0000038 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Sofitc3, LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityAI DIGITAL SOLUTION DEVELOPMENT, AUTOMATION, AND INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT SERVICES | $5,483,119 | 70RCSJ26FC0000036 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Delta T, LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityTHE PURPOSE OF THIS REQUIREMENT IS TO PURCHASE (20) INDUSTRIAL FLOOR FANS FOR THE FEMA REGION 2 WAREHOUSE, LOCATED AT NAVAL WEAPONS STATION EARLE IN COLTS NECK, NEW JERSEY. THE FANS WILL SUPPORT AIR C | $87,102 | 70FBR226P00000025 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | TBG Preventive Maintenance, LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityTHE PURPOSE OF THIS PURCHASE ORDER IS TO PROCURE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR FOUR (4) MECHANICAL FORKLIFTS, AND FOUR (4) ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS WHICH CONSIST OF TWO (2) BATTERIES AND (2) BATTER | $8,000 | 70FBR226P00000024 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Instrata Communications, LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityTHE PURPOSE OF THIS PURCHASE ORDER IS TO PROCURE SERVICES TO FURNISH AND INSTALL OUTDOOR FIBER OPTIC CABLING IN SUPPORT OF REGIONAL OPERATIONS, DISASTER EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS AND THE REGIONAL RESPO | $40,443 | 70FBR226P00000023 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Blue Tech Inc. | Department of Homeland SecurityTHE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDER IS TO PROCURE A VIDEO WALL FOR TRAINING ROOM AT THE NAVAL WEAPONS STATION EARLE. | $150,309 | 70FBR226F00000052 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Government Acquisitions LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityFEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, REGION 2 MISSION SUPPORT DIVISION ANNUAL FISCAL YEAR PURCHASE OF VARIOUS COMPUTER HARDWARE COMPONENTS IN SUPPORT LIFECYCLE REPLACEMENTS, COVERED BY ACTIVE WARRANTI | $219,309 | 70FBR226F00000051 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Integration Technologies Group, Inc. | Department of Homeland SecurityTHE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDER IS TO PROCURE AUDIO/VISUAL EQUIPMENT FOR THE REGIONAL OFFICE (R2) AT THE WORLD TRADE CENTER-EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM AND NAVAL WEAPONS STATION EARLE CR1/CR2/JFO1. | $340,858 | 70FBR226F00000050 |
Open government contracts in New Jersey
The newest open notices from SAM.gov. Bidding needs a free SAM.gov registration.
Transportation, Department of · Sources Sought · NAICS 333992 · NJ · No Set aside used
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 20, 2026
Energy, Department of · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 238160 · NJ · No Set aside used
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Dec 10, 2026
Dept of Defense · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 811310 · NJ · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 30, 2026
Veterans Affairs, Department of · Solicitation · NAICS 236220 · NJ · Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
Posted Oct 29, 2026 · Responses due Nov 30, 2026
Dept of Defense · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 238210 · NJ · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 29, 2026 · Responses due Nov 30, 2026
How to win government contracts in New Jersey
Federal agencies buy goods and services in New Jersey every day. Register your business for free on SAM.gov, search open bids with the place of performance in New Jersey, and look at which agencies and federal contractors in New Jersey buy what you sell. Contractors already working in the state often need local subcontractors.
Explore government contracts in New Jersey
- Government research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) contracts
- Government search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing contracts
- Government IT contracts
- Government engineering contracts
- Government construction contracts
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of Veterans Affairs contracts
- Department of Health and Human Services contracts
- Department of Transportation contracts
- Department of Homeland Security contracts
- Lockheed Martin government contracts
- Asrc Federal Facilities Logistics government contracts
- Booz Allen Hamilton government contracts
- The Trustees of Princeton University government contracts
- Triman Industries government contracts
Frequently asked questions
- How much federal contract money goes to New Jersey?
- Federal agencies obligated $28.7B on contracts performed in New Jersey from FY2024 to FY2026, across 1,467,123 contract awards, including $9.5B 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 Jersey?
- By contract dollars for work performed in New Jersey from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Lockheed Martin Corporation ($7.8B), Asrc Federal Facilities Logistics, LLC ($2B) and Booz Allen Hamilton Inc ($1.7B). They may be based in any state.
- Which agency spends the most on contracts in New Jersey?
- The Department of Defense obligated $20B on contracts performed in New Jersey, 70% of the total. Next were the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Health and Human Services.
- What industries get the most federal contracts in New Jersey?
- By contract dollars: research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) (NAICS 541715, $4.9B), search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing (NAICS 334511, $4.3B) and computer systems design services (NAICS 541512, $2.4B).
- Is federal contract spending in New Jersey growing?
- Federal contract obligations for work in New Jersey fell 3% from FY2024 ($9.8B) to FY2026 ($9.5B). 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 Jersey?
- Filter open federal bids on SAM.gov (or the open bids page here) by place of performance in New Jersey. For state government contracts, use the New Jersey state procurement portal, and check your city and county websites for local bids.