Government Contracts in North Carolina
Federal contracts with the place of performance in North Carolina
Government contracts in North Carolina totaled $22.2B across 541,824 contract awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were down 38.8% in FY2026 vs FY2025. The Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for $12.3B, or 55% of the total.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $5,715,386,068 across 173,836 awards with activity that year, a change of -38.8% from $9,336,521,276 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $22,246,246,556 across 541,824 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $5.7B
- Awards in FY2026
- 173,836
- Change vs FY2025
- -38.8%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $22.2B
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 North Carolina by year
Federal contracts in North Carolina 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 | $5,715,386,068 | 173,836 | -38.8% |
| FY2025 | $9,336,521,276 | 201,822 | +29.8% |
| FY2024 | $7,194,339,212 | 178,998 | n/a |
About federal contract spending in North Carolina
Federal contract spending in North Carolina fell 21% from FY2024 ($7.2B) to FY2026 ($5.7B), 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 North Carolina, with 55% of contract dollars, followed by the General Services Administration (11%).
The leading industries for government contracts in North Carolina are other waste collection, commercial and institutional building construction and engineering services.
Spending is spread widely: the top 3 federal contractors account for 15% of the total.
Top federal contractors in North Carolina
Companies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in North Carolina. They may be based in any state.
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashbritt Inc | $1,644,283,706 | 7.4% |
| 2 | Research Triangle Institute | $1,013,225,221 | 4.6% |
| 3 | General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. | $611,345,198 | 2.7% |
| 4 | CACI NSS, LLC | $529,864,022 | 2.4% |
| 5 | Booz Allen Hamilton Inc | $512,741,049 | 2.3% |
| 6 | SDV Office Systems LLC | $469,410,667 | 2.1% |
| 7 | Walsh Federal LLC | $466,447,069 | 2.1% |
| 8 | LC Industries Inc | $458,281,561 | 2.1% |
| 9 | Sodexo Management Inc. | $357,720,095 | 1.6% |
| 10 | Family Health International | $320,273,631 | 1.4% |
Agencies spending in North Carolina
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in North Carolina.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $12,268,727,868 | 55.1% |
| 2 | General Services Administration | $2,545,938,305 | 11.4% |
| 3 | Department of Health and Human Services | $2,176,207,498 | 9.8% |
| 4 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $1,549,757,959 | 7.0% |
| 5 | Department of Homeland Security | $1,234,938,882 | 5.6% |
| 6 | Department of Agriculture | $505,467,339 | 2.3% |
| 7 | Agency for International Development | $404,727,447 | 1.8% |
| 8 | Department of Justice | $327,412,228 | 1.5% |
| 9 | Environmental Protection Agency | $308,710,166 | 1.4% |
| 10 | Department of Transportation | $255,754,615 | 1.1% |
Top industries for North Carolina government contracts
Industry codes (NAICS) on federal contracts in North Carolina, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other Waste CollectionNAICS 562119 | $2,017,573,198 | 9.1% |
| 2 | Commercial and Institutional Building ConstructionNAICS 236220 | $1,950,101,839 | 8.8% |
| 3 | Engineering ServicesNAICS 541330 | $1,615,403,060 | 7.3% |
| 4 | Computer Systems Design ServicesNAICS 541512 | $1,502,589,751 | 6.8% |
| 5 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting ServicesNAICS 541611 | $1,014,913,058 | 4.6% |
| 6 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)NAICS 541715 | $953,471,551 | 4.3% |
| 7 | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical ServicesNAICS 541990 | $703,176,030 | 3.2% |
| 8 | Facilities Support ServicesNAICS 561210 | $618,500,549 | 2.8% |
| 9 | Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)NAICS 541714 | $500,558,406 | 2.3% |
| 10 | Food Service ContractorsNAICS 722310 | $400,661,549 | 1.8% |
Recent federal contracts in North Carolina
The latest federal contracts performed in North Carolina, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | SDV Office Systems LLC | Department of Veterans AffairsFEATURE WALL FOR DENVER, SAN DIEGO, AND SEATTLE | $24,903 | 36C10M26F50059 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Industrial Supply Solutions Inc | General Services AdministrationPADLOCK | $558 | 47QSWA26P1NFF |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Industrial Supply Solutions Inc | General Services AdministrationPADLOCK | $558 | 47QSWA26P1NEL |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Industrial Supply Solutions Inc | General Services AdministrationPADLOCK | $558 | 47QSWA26P1NC9 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Industrial Supply Solutions Inc | General Services AdministrationPADLOCK | $223 | 47QSWA26P1NC8 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | General Services AdministrationLENS,GOGGLES,INDUST | $97 | 47QSWA26F243X |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | General Services AdministrationGOGGLES,INDUSTRIAL | $10 | 47QSWA26F243U |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | General Services AdministrationGOGGLES,INDUSTRIAL | $4 | 47QSWA26F243T |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | General Services AdministrationFACESHIELD,INDUSTRI | $13 | 47QSWA26F243F |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | General Services AdministrationGOGGLES,INDUSTRIAL | $8 | 47QSWA26F242P |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | General Services AdministrationGOGGLES,INDUSTRIAL | $24 | 47QSWA26F242B |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Macgyver Solutions, Inc. | General Services AdministrationMACGYVER SOLUTIONS-RHSOL-ARTY | $181,639 | 47QSWA26F23ZQ |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | General Services AdministrationGOGGLES,INDUSTRIAL | $12 | 47QSWA26F23ZL |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | General Services AdministrationGOGGLES,INDUSTRIAL | $24 | 47QSWA26F23Z7 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | General Services AdministrationGOGGLES,INDUSTRIAL | $4 | 47QSWA26F23YL |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | General Services AdministrationGOGGLES,INDUSTRIAL | $4 | 47QSWA26F23YJ |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | General Services AdministrationGOGGLES,INDUSTRIAL | $4 | 47QSWA26F23XQ |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | General Services AdministrationGOGGLES,INDUSTRIAL | $4 | 47QSWA26F23XN |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | General Services AdministrationGOGGLES,INDUSTRIAL | $4 | 47QSWA26F23XL |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | General Services AdministrationGOGGLES,INDUSTRIAL | $4 | 47QSWA26F23X6 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | General Services AdministrationGOGGLES,INDUSTRIAL | $8 | 47QSWA26F23X4 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | General Services AdministrationGOGGLES,INDUSTRIAL | $15 | 47QSWA26F23VR |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | General Services AdministrationGOGGLES,INDUSTRIAL | $28 | 47QSWA26F23VB |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | General Services AdministrationGOGGLES,INDUSTRIAL | $4 | 47QSWA26F23V6 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | General Services AdministrationGOGGLES,INDUSTRIAL | $8 | 47QSWA26F23UY |
Open government contracts in North Carolina
The newest open notices from SAM.gov. Bidding needs a free SAM.gov registration.
- 6NC0185 General Services Administration (GSA) seeks to lease 3,500 SQ FT of warehouse space in Raleigh, NCClosing soon
General Services Administration · Presolicitation · NAICS 531120 · NC
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 6, 2026
Dept of Defense · Solicitation · NAICS 513210 · NC · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 4, 2026
Dept of Defense · Solicitation · NAICS 561210 · NC · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 30, 2026
Dept of Defense · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 236220 · NC · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 19, 2026
Dept of Defense · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 517111 · NC · No Set aside used
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 12, 2026
How to win government contracts in North Carolina
Federal agencies buy goods and services in North Carolina every day. Register your business for free on SAM.gov, search open bids with the place of performance in North Carolina, and look at which agencies and federal contractors in North Carolina buy what you sell. Contractors already working in the state often need local subcontractors.
Explore government contracts in North Carolina
- Government other waste collection contracts
- Government construction contracts
- Government engineering contracts
- Government IT contracts
- Government consulting contracts
- Department of Defense contracts
- General Services Administration contracts
- Department of Health and Human Services contracts
- Department of Veterans Affairs contracts
- Department of Homeland Security contracts
- Ashbritt government contracts
- Research Triangle Institute government contracts
- General Dynamics Information Technology government contracts
- CACI NSS government contracts
- Booz Allen Hamilton government contracts
Frequently asked questions
- How much federal contract money goes to North Carolina?
- Federal agencies obligated $22.2B on contracts performed in North Carolina from FY2024 to FY2026, across 541,824 contract awards, including $5.7B 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 North Carolina?
- By contract dollars for work performed in North Carolina from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Ashbritt Inc ($1.6B), Research Triangle Institute ($1B) and General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. ($611M). They may be based in any state.
- Which agency spends the most on contracts in North Carolina?
- The Department of Defense obligated $12.3B on contracts performed in North Carolina, 55% of the total. Next were the General Services Administration and the Department of Health and Human Services.
- What industries get the most federal contracts in North Carolina?
- By contract dollars: other waste collection (NAICS 562119, $2B), commercial and institutional building construction (NAICS 236220, $2B) and engineering services (NAICS 541330, $1.6B).
- Is federal contract spending in North Carolina growing?
- Federal contract obligations for work in North Carolina fell 21% from FY2024 ($7.2B) to FY2026 ($5.7B), 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 North Carolina?
- Filter open federal bids on SAM.gov (or the open bids page here) by place of performance in North Carolina. For state government contracts, use the North Carolina state procurement portal, and check your city and county websites for local bids.