Government Contracts in Texas
Federal contracts with the place of performance in Texas
Government contracts in Texas totaled $248B across 650,637 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. In FY2026, obligations were up 18.1% from FY2025, and the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for 60% of the total. The figures are based on where the contracted work was performed.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $101,979,785,152 across 194,471 awards with activity that year, a change of +18.1% from $86,369,099,132 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $247,613,372,256 across 650,637 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $102B
- Awards in FY2026
- 194,471
- Change vs FY2025
- +18.1%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $248B
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 Texas by year
Federal contracts in Texas 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 | $101,979,785,152 | 194,471 | +18.1% |
| FY2025 | $86,369,099,132 | 256,669 | +45.7% |
| FY2024 | $59,264,487,972 | 239,373 | n/a |
About federal contract spending in Texas
Federal contract spending in Texas rose 72% from FY2024 ($59.3B) to FY2026 ($102B). 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 Texas, with 60% of contract dollars, followed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (19%).
The leading industries for government contracts in Texas are aircraft manufacturing, pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing and guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing.
Spending is fairly concentrated: the top 3 federal contractors account for 49% of the total.
Top federal contractors in Texas
Companies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in Texas. They may be based in any state.
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $53,690,787,408 | 21.7% |
| 2 | McKesson Corporation | $34,060,961,476 | 13.8% |
| 3 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $33,713,911,097 | 13.6% |
| 4 | Veterans Evaluation Services, Inc | $4,833,508,979 | 2.0% |
| 5 | Bell Textron Inc | $4,791,655,691 | 1.9% |
| 6 | Barnard Construction Company, Incorporated | $4,782,913,609 | 1.9% |
| 7 | Fisher Sand & Gravel Co | $4,591,954,440 | 1.9% |
| 8 | L3harris Technologies Integrated Systems L.P. | $4,348,985,660 | 1.8% |
| 9 | Pantexas Deterrence, LLC | $3,584,176,461 | 1.4% |
| 10 | Davie Defense Inc. | $3,500,000,000 | 1.4% |
Agencies spending in Texas
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in Texas.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $148,467,151,328 | 60.0% |
| 2 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $46,813,414,548 | 18.9% |
| 3 | Department of Homeland Security | $35,576,586,288 | 14.4% |
| 4 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $4,803,739,995 | 1.9% |
| 5 | Department of Energy | $3,759,834,770 | 1.5% |
| 6 | Department of Justice | $1,941,337,618 | 0.8% |
| 7 | General Services Administration | $1,888,897,878 | 0.8% |
| 8 | Department of Agriculture | $1,142,041,578 | 0.5% |
| 9 | Department of Health and Human Services | $918,977,970 | 0.4% |
| 10 | Department of the Interior | $874,880,968 | 0.4% |
Top industries for Texas government contracts
Industry codes (NAICS) on federal contracts in Texas, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aircraft ManufacturingNAICS 336411 | $57,203,390,036 | 23.1% |
| 2 | Pharmaceutical Preparation ManufacturingNAICS 325412 | $34,124,188,143 | 13.8% |
| 3 | Guided Missile and Space Vehicle ManufacturingNAICS 336414 | $31,902,460,720 | 12.9% |
| 4 | Commercial and Institutional Building ConstructionNAICS 236220 | $25,059,369,122 | 10.1% |
| 5 | Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment ManufacturingNAICS 336413 | $12,752,161,075 | 5.2% |
| 6 | Petroleum RefineriesNAICS 324110 | $8,360,899,268 | 3.4% |
| 7 | Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)NAICS 621111 | $6,953,446,149 | 2.8% |
| 8 | Facilities Support ServicesNAICS 561210 | $6,079,588,563 | 2.5% |
| 9 | Ship Building and RepairingNAICS 336611 | $5,038,740,758 | 2.0% |
| 10 | Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting ServicesNAICS 541614 | $4,991,166,390 | 2.0% |
Recent federal contracts in Texas
The latest federal contracts performed in Texas, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Att Mobility LLC | Department of JusticeARO/TRACKERS PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: OCTOBER 1, 2026- SEPTEMBER 30, 2027 FY27 SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS REQUESTOR: TANYASUE R FRANCO REF AWARD/BPA: 47QTCA19D00MV POP DATES: 10/01/2026 TO 09/30/2 | $0 | 15DDEL26F00000008 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Ean Holdings, LLC | General Services AdministrationSHORT TERM RENTAL OF MOTOR VEHICLES | $36,480 | 47QMCE26FB652 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Ean Holdings, LLC | General Services AdministrationSHORT TERM RENTAL OF MOTOR VEHICLES | $16,200 | 47QMCE26FB624 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | -FS Water Specialist LLC | Department of AgriculturePERFORM MONTHLY WATER SYSTEM COMPLIANCE MONITORING & REPORTING PER SOW FOR THE LBJ WORK CENTER, NATIONAL FORESTS & GRASSLANDS OF TEXAS | $9,750 | 12444026P0214 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | General Service Contracting, LLC | Department of Veterans AffairsEXPRESS REPORT: SEP 2026 | $2,433 | 36C25726K0279 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Specops Medical Supply, LLC | Department of Veterans AffairsEXPRESS REPORT: NX ORDERS PLACED DURING AUGUST 2026 | $14,550 | 36C10X26K0557 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Nationwide Supplies, L.P. | Department of StateTV STAND | $825 | 19AQMS26P0374 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Nationwide Supplies, L.P. | Department of StateMISCELLANEOUS TOOLS | $744 | 19AQMS26P0368 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Excelsior Defense, Inc | Department of Veterans Affairs"EO 14398" RATIFICATION SECURITY GUARD SERVICES | $41,114 | 36C25726P0652 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Vari Sales Corp | Department of StateSTAND DESKS | $5,409 | 19AQMS26F0168 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Argent World Services LLC | Department of JusticeFIBERGLASS BED COVER WITH TOOL BOXES | $106,710 | 15UV1C26F00000603 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Neutral Posture, Inc | General Services AdministrationWORKSTATION SUB-ASS | $10,078 | 47QSSC26FEYZM |
| Sep 30, 2026 | M-Pak, Inc. | General Services AdministrationENVELOPE,PACKING LI | $94 | 47QSSC26FEYZD |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Neutral Posture, Inc | General Services AdministrationWORKSTATION SUB-ASS | $7,673 | 47QSSC26FEYTD |
| Sep 30, 2026 | M-Pak, Inc. | General Services AdministrationENVELOPE,PACKING LI | $37 | 47QSSC26FEYST |
| Sep 30, 2026 | M-Pak, Inc. | General Services AdministrationENVELOPE,PACKING LI | $21 | 47QSSC26FEYS5 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Neutral Posture, Inc | General Services AdministrationWORKSTATION SUB-ASS | $7,673 | 47QSSC26FEYPL |
| Sep 30, 2026 | M-Pak, Inc. | General Services AdministrationENVELOPE,PACKING LI | $24 | 47QSSC26FEYNZ |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Neutral Posture, Inc | General Services AdministrationWORKSTATION SUB-ASS | $24,398 | 47QSSC26FEYNS |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Red Hill Ventures LLC | General Services AdministrationCARTRIDGE,TONER | $1,651 | 47QSSC26FEYHZ |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Neutral Posture, Inc | General Services AdministrationWORKSTATION SUB-ASS | $195,180 | 47QSSC26FEYFY |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Red Hill Ventures LLC | General Services AdministrationCARTRIDGE,TONER | $790 | 47QSSC26FEYF8 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Red Hill Ventures LLC | General Services AdministrationCARTRIDGE,TONER | $1,094 | 47QSSC26FEYF7 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Red Hill Ventures LLC | General Services AdministrationSHIPPING AND STORAG | $663 | 47QSSC26FEYEX |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Red Hill Ventures LLC | General Services AdministrationCARTRIDGE,TONER | $211 | 47QSSC26FEY96 |
Open government contracts in Texas
The newest open notices from SAM.gov. Bidding needs a free SAM.gov registration.
Veterans Affairs, Department of · Sources Sought · NAICS 561613 · TX
Posted Oct 31, 2026 · Responses due Nov 10, 2026
Justice, Department of · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 333415 · TX · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 16, 2026
Veterans Affairs, Department of · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 311812 · TX · Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 13, 2026
Justice, Department of · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 622110 · TX
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 17, 2026
Veterans Affairs, Department of · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 311812 · TX · Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 13, 2026
How to win government contracts in Texas
Federal agencies buy goods and services in Texas every day. Register your business for free on SAM.gov, search open bids with the place of performance in Texas, and look at which agencies and federal contractors in Texas buy what you sell. Contractors already working in the state often need local subcontractors.
Explore government contracts in Texas
- Government aircraft manufacturing contracts
- Government pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing contracts
- Government guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing contracts
- Government construction contracts
- Government other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing contracts
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of Veterans Affairs contracts
- Department of Homeland Security contracts
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration contracts
- Department of Energy contracts
- Lockheed Martin government contracts
- McKesson government contracts
- Lockheed Martin government contracts
- Veterans Evaluation Services government contracts
- Bell Textron government contracts
Frequently asked questions
- How much federal contract money goes to Texas?
- Federal agencies obligated $248B on contracts performed in Texas from FY2024 to FY2026, across 650,637 contract awards, including $102B 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 Texas?
- By contract dollars for work performed in Texas from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Lockheed Martin Corporation ($53.7B), McKesson Corporation ($34.1B) and Lockheed Martin Corporation ($33.7B). They may be based in any state.
- Which agency spends the most on contracts in Texas?
- The Department of Defense obligated $148B on contracts performed in Texas, 60% of the total. Next were the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Homeland Security.
- What industries get the most federal contracts in Texas?
- By contract dollars: aircraft manufacturing (NAICS 336411, $57.2B), pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing (NAICS 325412, $34.1B) and guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing (NAICS 336414, $31.9B).
- Is federal contract spending in Texas growing?
- Federal contract obligations for work in Texas rose 72% from FY2024 ($59.3B) to FY2026 ($102B). 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 Texas?
- Filter open federal bids on SAM.gov (or the open bids page here) by place of performance in Texas. For state government contracts, use the Texas state procurement portal, and check your city and county websites for local bids.