Government Contracts in Tennessee
Federal contracts with the place of performance in Tennessee
Government contracts in Tennessee totaled $34B across 78,046 contract awards from FY2024 to FY2026. For work performed in the state, obligations in FY2026 were up 12.2% from FY2025, and the Department of Energy was the largest buyer, accounting for $21.8B (64% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $12,285,047,022 across 23,238 awards with activity that year, a change of +12.2% from $10,952,678,092 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $34,009,038,440 across 78,046 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $12.3B
- Awards in FY2026
- 23,238
- Change vs FY2025
- +12.2%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $34B
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 Tennessee by year
Federal contracts in Tennessee 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 | $12,285,047,022 | 23,238 | +12.2% |
| FY2025 | $10,952,678,092 | 29,773 | +1.7% |
| FY2024 | $10,771,313,326 | 31,931 | n/a |
About federal contract spending in Tennessee
Federal contract spending in Tennessee rose 14% from FY2024 ($10.8B) to FY2026 ($12.3B). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
The Department of Energy is the biggest federal buyer in Tennessee, with 64% of contract dollars, followed by the Department of Defense (20%).
The leading industries for government contracts in Tennessee are facilities support services, remediation services and engineering services.
Spending is fairly concentrated: the top 3 federal contractors account for 57% of the total.
Top federal contractors in Tennessee
Companies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in Tennessee. They may be based in any state.
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC | $9,523,044,978 | 28.0% |
| 2 | Ut-Battelle LLC | $8,217,574,971 | 24.2% |
| 3 | United Cleanup Oak Ridge LLC | $1,792,129,361 | 5.3% |
| 4 | Federal Express Corporation | $965,284,029 | 2.8% |
| 5 | Oak Ridge Associated Universities, Incorporated | $939,591,659 | 2.8% |
| 6 | Beyond New Horizons, LLC | $898,161,038 | 2.6% |
| 7 | Edfinancial Services LLC | $717,344,764 | 2.1% |
| 8 | Metropolitan Security Services, Inc. | $609,817,578 | 1.8% |
| 9 | Bae Systems Ordnance Systems Inc. | $439,448,169 | 1.3% |
| 10 | Workwear Outfitters, LLC | $406,461,278 | 1.2% |
Agencies spending in Tennessee
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in Tennessee.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Energy | $21,763,174,116 | 64.0% |
| 2 | Department of Defense | $6,902,316,895 | 20.3% |
| 3 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $1,653,340,848 | 4.9% |
| 4 | Department of Justice | $1,046,507,136 | 3.1% |
| 5 | Department of Education | $719,006,167 | 2.1% |
| 6 | Department of Homeland Security | $694,671,124 | 2.0% |
| 7 | Department of Agriculture | $307,428,635 | 0.9% |
| 8 | Department of the Treasury | $221,145,643 | 0.7% |
| 9 | General Services Administration | $195,238,007 | 0.6% |
| 10 | Environmental Protection Agency | $110,024,956 | 0.3% |
Top industries for Tennessee government contracts
Industry codes (NAICS) on federal contracts in Tennessee, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Facilities Support ServicesNAICS 561210 | $18,137,605,242 | 53.3% |
| 2 | Remediation ServicesNAICS 562910 | $2,314,270,857 | 6.8% |
| 3 | Engineering ServicesNAICS 541330 | $1,913,070,280 | 5.6% |
| 4 | Couriers and Express Delivery ServicesNAICS 492110 | $970,542,836 | 2.9% |
| 5 | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical ServicesNAICS 541990 | $883,682,011 | 2.6% |
| 6 | Security Guards and Patrol ServicesNAICS 561612 | $822,107,058 | 2.4% |
| 7 | Commercial and Institutional Building ConstructionNAICS 236220 | $778,589,296 | 2.3% |
| 8 | Other Activities Related to Credit IntermediationNAICS 522390 | $601,598,810 | 1.8% |
| 9 | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering ConstructionNAICS 237990 | $461,535,718 | 1.4% |
| 10 | Explosives ManufacturingNAICS 325920 | $439,173,646 | 1.3% |
Recent federal contracts in Tennessee
The latest federal contracts performed in Tennessee, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Matran, Inc. | General Services AdministrationSHORT TERM RENTAL OF MOTOR VEHICLES | $58,122 | 47QMCE26FB656 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Permobil Inc | Department of Veterans AffairsPOWER WHEELCHAIR | $17,063 | 36C26226N1039 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Advantek Machinery, LLC | Department of JusticeBELT SANDER | $343,380 | 15UF0R26P00000817 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Accord Federal Services, LLC | Department of EnergyTASK ORDER FOR ROAD REPAIRS (PERIMETER ROAD AND BULL BLUFF ROAD) | $457,975 | 89243126FSC400927 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Sdvo Solutions, LLC | Department of EnergyZSCALER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - SC LABS | $81,716 | 89243126FSC400926 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Feddata Technology Solutions, LLC | Department of EnergySUPERMICRO GPU SERVER FOR OSTI FACILITY | $88,002 | 89243126FSC400922 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Software Information Resource Corp. | Department of EnergyDUAL PORT 32 GBE FIBRE CHANNELS FOR OSTI FACILITY | $25,004 | 89243126FSC400921 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Feddata Technology Solutions, LLC | Department of EnergySERVER MEMORY HARDWARE FOR OSTI FACILITY | $53,844 | 89243126FSC400920 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | SPX Aids to Navigation, LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityPURCHASE AND DELIVER 124 SELF-CONTAINED LED LANTERNS TO PORTSMOUTH, VA | $77,252 | 70Z08426FDL950200 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Federal Express Corporation | Environmental Protection AgencyDOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | $150,000 | 68HERL26F0246 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Titan-Acepex JV LLC | General Services AdministrationTHE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO INSTALLATION OF ONE 208V CIRCUIT AND A UPS TO SUPPLY POWER TO THE 3RD FL SERVER ROOM AT JOEL W SOLOMON FBCH. | $3,209 | 47PE5526F0858 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | J'S Associates, LLC | General Services AdministrationTHE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO REPAIR THE CHILLER AT ESTES KEFAUVER FEDERAL BUILDING, | $7,035 | 47PE5526F0857 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Teamgov, Inc. | General Services AdministrationODELL HORTON FEDERAL BUILDING, MEMPHIS, TN - 11TH FLOOR USMC WEST HALLWAY- VAV BOX & CEILING REPLACEMENT | $47,666 | 47PE5526F0847 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Censis Technologies, Inc. | Department of Veterans AffairsCENSIS INSTRUMENT TRACKING SCANNERS AND LABEL PRINTERS | $22,554 | 36C24826P1409 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | National Seating & Mobility, Inc. | Department of Veterans AffairsCUSTOM CURVED STAIRLIFT | $15,477 | 36C24126P0831 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Nemarc Professional Services, Inc | Department of AgricultureSTAFFING SERVICES FOR TEMP EMPLOYMENT 50 % ENTRY | $36,724 | 12639526F0976 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Karcher North America Inc | Department of AgricultureCHEROKEE NATIONAL FOREST, TELLICO RANGER DISTRICT, TRAILER AND INDUSTRIAL PRESSURE WASHER COMBO | $19,625 | 12444026F0111 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Domestic Awardees (Undisclosed) | Department of StateRIO-GSO-EOYGRATUITIES: EXEC ADVERTISING CO | $17,642 | 19BR8226K0712 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | MPC Industries, Inc. | General Services AdministrationSAND,CONSTRUCTION | $2,020 | 47QSWA26P1LYA |
| Sep 29, 2026 | MPC Industries, Inc. | General Services AdministrationSAND,CONSTRUCTION | $3,704 | 47QSWA26P1L0V |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Accord Federal Services, LLC | Department of EnergyTASK ORDER FOR ROOF REPAIR AND REPLACEMENTS | $481,678 | 89243126FSC400925 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Accord Federal Services, LLC | Department of EnergyTASK ORDER FOR WEST BEAR CREEK CULVERT REPLACEMENT. | $0 | 89243126FSC400924 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | SPX Aids to Navigation, LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityPROVIDE AND DELIVER LED SELF-CONTAINED LANTERNS TO THE CGC HENRY BLAKE. | $16,124 | 70Z08426FDL950198 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Avmedical LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityAUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS FOR CBP FACILITIES FOR THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER. | $592,011 | 70B06C26F00001303 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Five Stones Intelligence, Inc. | Securities and Exchange CommissionLIEN PROCESSING SUPPORT AND SERVICES | $458,000 | 50310226F0153 |
Open government contracts in Tennessee
The newest open notices from SAM.gov. Bidding needs a free SAM.gov registration.
Energy, Department of · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 335314 · TN
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 6, 2026
Dept of Defense · Sources Sought · NAICS 333517 · TN · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 6, 2027
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Energy, Department of · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 333912 · TN
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 6, 2026
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Energy, Department of · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 33399 · TN
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 6, 2026
Dept of Defense · Presolicitation · NAICS 332994 · TN
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 6, 2026
How to win government contracts in Tennessee
Federal agencies buy goods and services in Tennessee every day. Register your business for free on SAM.gov, search open bids with the place of performance in Tennessee, and look at which agencies and federal contractors in Tennessee buy what you sell. Contractors already working in the state often need local subcontractors.
Explore government contracts in Tennessee
- Government facilities maintenance contracts
- Government remediation services contracts
- Government engineering contracts
- Government courier and delivery contracts
- Government all other professional, scientific, and technical services contracts
- Department of Energy contracts
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of Veterans Affairs contracts
- Department of Justice contracts
- Department of Education contracts
- Consolidated Nuclear Security government contracts
- Ut-Battelle government contracts
- United Cleanup Oak Ridge government contracts
- Federal Express government contracts
- Oak Ridge Associated Universities government contracts
Frequently asked questions
- How much federal contract money goes to Tennessee?
- Federal agencies obligated $34B on contracts performed in Tennessee from FY2024 to FY2026, across 78,046 contract awards, including $12.3B 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 Tennessee?
- By contract dollars for work performed in Tennessee from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC ($9.5B), Ut-Battelle LLC ($8.2B) and United Cleanup Oak Ridge LLC ($1.8B). They may be based in any state.
- Which agency spends the most on contracts in Tennessee?
- The Department of Energy obligated $21.8B on contracts performed in Tennessee, 64% of the total. Next were the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- What industries get the most federal contracts in Tennessee?
- By contract dollars: facilities support services (NAICS 561210, $18.1B), remediation services (NAICS 562910, $2.3B) and engineering services (NAICS 541330, $1.9B).
- Is federal contract spending in Tennessee growing?
- Federal contract obligations for work in Tennessee rose 14% from FY2024 ($10.8B) to FY2026 ($12.3B). 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 Tennessee?
- Filter open federal bids on SAM.gov (or the open bids page here) by place of performance in Tennessee. For state government contracts, use the Tennessee state procurement portal, and check your city and county websites for local bids.