Government Contracts in Utah
Federal contracts with the place of performance in Utah
Government contracts in Utah totaled $19.4B across 33,044 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. In FY2026, obligated spending was up 34.5% from FY2025. The Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for $15B, or 77% of the total.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $7,025,272,004 across 10,588 awards with activity that year, a change of +34.5% from $5,224,545,541 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $19,408,490,276 across 33,044 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $7B
- Awards in FY2026
- 10,588
- Change vs FY2025
- +34.5%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $19.4B
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 Utah by year
Federal contracts in Utah 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 | $7,025,272,004 | 10,588 | +34.5% |
| FY2025 | $5,224,545,541 | 14,255 | -27% |
| FY2024 | $7,158,672,731 | 14,474 | n/a |
About federal contract spending in Utah
Federal contract spending in Utah fell 2% from FY2024 ($7.2B) to FY2026 ($7B). 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 Utah, with 77% of contract dollars, followed by the Department of the Treasury (8%).
The leading industries for government contracts in Utah are guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing, engineering services and nonferrous metal (except copper and aluminum) rolling, drawing, and extruding.
Spending is fairly concentrated: the top 3 federal contractors account for 56% of the total.
Top federal contractors in Utah
Companies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in Utah. They may be based in any state.
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corp | $8,279,573,769 | 42.7% |
| 2 | L3 Technologies, Inc. | $1,333,275,317 | 6.9% |
| 3 | Asahi Refining USA Inc | $1,275,744,666 | 6.6% |
| 4 | Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory | $561,124,505 | 2.9% |
| 5 | Advantaged Solutions, LLC | $457,046,475 | 2.4% |
| 6 | The Boeing Company | $331,104,061 | 1.7% |
| 7 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $255,172,052 | 1.3% |
| 8 | Management & Training Corporation | $213,164,828 | 1.1% |
| 9 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $204,746,060 | 1.1% |
| 10 | Hsgs-Ameresco, LLC | $201,691,986 | 1.0% |
Agencies spending in Utah
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in Utah.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $14,955,999,217 | 77.1% |
| 2 | Department of the Treasury | $1,462,999,646 | 7.5% |
| 3 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $638,886,016 | 3.3% |
| 4 | Department of Agriculture | $457,919,078 | 2.4% |
| 5 | Department of the Interior | $420,336,610 | 2.2% |
| 6 | General Services Administration | $298,508,609 | 1.5% |
| 7 | Department of Transportation | $262,722,490 | 1.4% |
| 8 | Department of Homeland Security | $225,206,934 | 1.2% |
| 9 | Department of Energy | $203,498,991 | 1.0% |
| 10 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $154,060,665 | 0.8% |
Top industries for Utah government contracts
Industry codes (NAICS) on federal contracts in Utah, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guided Missile and Space Vehicle ManufacturingNAICS 336414 | $8,276,976,195 | 42.6% |
| 2 | Engineering ServicesNAICS 541330 | $1,286,624,507 | 6.6% |
| 3 | Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Rolling, Drawing, and ExtrudingNAICS 331491 | $1,276,510,816 | 6.6% |
| 4 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)NAICS 541715 | $765,962,332 | 3.9% |
| 5 | Commercial and Institutional Building ConstructionNAICS 236220 | $700,497,783 | 3.6% |
| 6 | Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related ServicesNAICS 518210 | $409,475,693 | 2.1% |
| 7 | Other Communications Equipment ManufacturingNAICS 334290 | $381,939,373 | 2.0% |
| 8 | Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment ManufacturingNAICS 336413 | $365,238,543 | 1.9% |
| 9 | Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment ManufacturingNAICS 334220 | $365,131,217 | 1.9% |
| 10 | Other Computer Related ServicesNAICS 541519 | $324,106,510 | 1.7% |
Recent federal contracts in Utah
The latest federal contracts performed in Utah, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Advanced Instruments LLC | Department of LaborPROCURE ONE (1) ARTEL PCS-512 PIPETTE CALIBRATION SYSTEM UPGRADE PACKAGE, INCLUDING THE INSTRUMENT, SOFTWARE. INSTALLATION, TRAINING, ADVANCECARE SUPPORT, AND THE TRADE-INOF THE EXISTING GOVERNMENT-OW | $27,354 | 1605C126P00024 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Trident Sensing, Inc. | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationSBIR PHASE II - COMPACT UAS SENSOR FOR DISTRIBUTED MAPPING OF WILDFIRE PLUMES | $1,274,950 | 80NSSC26C0175 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Global Consulting International, Incorporated | Department of Homeland SecurityTHIS TASK ORDER PROVIDES NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NIMS) IMPLEMENTATION, RESOURCE TYPING, NATIONAL QUALIFICATION SYSTEM (NQS) DEVELOPMENT & ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES (NIMS SUPPORT SER | $567,851 | 70FA2026F00000074 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Water & Energy Systems Technology, Inc | Department of Veterans AffairsWATER SYSTEM CHEMICAL TREATMENT SERVICES - BASE YEAR | $146,380 | 36C25926P0801 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Krueger International, Inc. | Department of JusticeOFFICE FURNITURE INSTALLATION | $29,386 | 15UC0C26F00002572 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Krueger International, Inc. | Department of JusticeOFFICE FURNITURE INSTALLATION | $28,035 | 15UC0C26F00002570 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Krueger International, Inc. | Department of JusticeOFFICE FURNITURE INSTALLATION | $38,164 | 15UC0C26F00002562 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Fireco, Inc | Department of AgriculturePRESCRIBED FIRE SUPPORT-UWCNF (HEBER/KAMAS AND EVANSTON/MOUNTAIN VIEW RANGER DISTRICTS) | $165,140 | 1284LL26F0120 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Dana Safety Supply, Inc. | Department of AgricultureVEHICLE UPFITTING REDLIGHTS AND SIREN PACKAGES FOR SIX VEHICLES | $60,474 | 1282A726F0104 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Advanced Computer Concepts, Inc. | Department of AgricultureAVENZA CARTOGRAPHY SOFTWARE | $17,735 | 12760426F0103 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Ibex Preclinical Research Inc | Department of Veterans AffairsBIOBONE DEFINITIVE (GLP) ANIMAL STUDY | $1,120,737 | 36C10X26C0032 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Intermountain Accessibility LLC | Department of Veterans AffairsPROS STAIR PORCH | $18,087 | 36C25926P0798 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Amish Furniture by David LLC | Department of Veterans AffairsSEVEN (7) TELERADIOLOGY STATIONS | $54,033 | 36C25926P0764 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Psychology Software Tools Inc | Department of Veterans AffairsMRI MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT | $699,210 | 36C24E26N0266 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Prolific Enterprise L.l.c. | Department of AgricultureHDPE BIRD NETTING PER THE STATEMENT OF WORK | $30,500 | 12639526P0294 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Rdo Equipment Co | Department of AgricultureFIXED WING UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE (UAV) AND SENSOR PACKAGE FOR THE FORAGE AND RANGE RESEARCH OF THE USDA AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE | $131,280 | 12444026P0208 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Ajc Architects, P.C. | Department of AgricultureRENOVATION:ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION/SAFETY UPGRADE A&E FOR ELEVATOR | $51,459 | 1240LQ26F0034 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Waste and Water Logistics, LLC | Department of AgricultureTHIS TASK ORDER AWARDS THE MINIMUM GUARANTEE FOR MANTI LASAL TOILET PUMPING. THE MINIMUM GUARANTEE IS FOR WORK TO COMMENCE ON OR BE ASSIGNED AFTER OCTOBER 01, 2026 THROUGH THE REST OF FISCAL YEAR 2027 | $17,500 | 1240LN26F0014 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Mib Enterprises, Inc. | Department of AgricultureTHIS CONTRACT INVOLVES REPLACING A PORTION OF THE EXISTING ROOF AND ROOF EDGE DAMAGED DUE TO A TREE FALL AT THE DUCK CREEK BUNKHOUSE | $21,230 | 1240LT26P0043 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Kaiva Tech, LLC | Department of EducationACQUISITION SUPPORT SERVICES. | $2,085,579 | 91003126F0072 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Conexus Inc | Department of Health and Human ServicesRTLS WIRELESS SECURITAS TAGS | $74,938 | 75N98026P01883 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Watanabe Enterprises LLC | Department of Veterans AffairsGROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES - FT DOUGLAS NATIONAL CEMETERY | $9,220 | 36C78626N50985 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Sensidyne, LP | Department of LaborSENSIDYNE REPAIR PARTS TO SUPPORT TSEC | $237,500 | 1605C126P00023 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Netdocuments Software, Inc | Department of JusticeFY27 OPENTEXT EDOCS CM RENEWAL -- 650 OPENTEXT EDOCS CONTENT MANAGEMENT, STANDARD NAMED USER MAINTENANCE (S-DMOOO934101E_M) PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 10/1/26 - 9/30/27 FY27 TOTAL VALUE OF THE ORDER/AWARD | $0 | 15JPSS26P00000624 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Utah State University | Department of AgricultureMACROINVERTEBRATE SAMPLE PROCESSING FOR PIBO MONITORING PROGRAM | $14,305 | 1240LS26F0060 |
Open government contracts in Utah
The newest open notices from SAM.gov. Bidding needs a free SAM.gov registration.
Dept of Defense · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 238220 · UT · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 11, 2026
Agriculture, Department of · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 115310 · UT · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 9, 2026
Agriculture, Department of · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 238220 · UT · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 29, 2026 · Responses due Nov 13, 2026
Veterans Affairs, Department of · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 513210 · UT · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 29, 2026 · Responses due Nov 9, 2026
How to win government contracts in Utah
Federal agencies buy goods and services in Utah every day. Register your business for free on SAM.gov, search open bids with the place of performance in Utah, and look at which agencies and federal contractors in Utah buy what you sell. Contractors already working in the state often need local subcontractors.
Explore government contracts in Utah
- Government guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing contracts
- Government engineering contracts
- Government nonferrous metal (except copper and aluminum) rolling, drawing, and extruding contracts
- Government research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) contracts
- Government construction contracts
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of the Treasury contracts
- Department of Veterans Affairs contracts
- Department of Agriculture contracts
- Department of the Interior contracts
- Northrop Grumman Systems government contracts
- L3 Technologies government contracts
- Asahi Refining USA government contracts
- Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory government contracts
- Advantaged Solutions government contracts
Frequently asked questions
- How much federal contract money goes to Utah?
- Federal agencies obligated $19.4B on contracts performed in Utah from FY2024 to FY2026, across 33,044 contract awards, including $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 Utah?
- By contract dollars for work performed in Utah from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Northrop Grumman Systems Corp ($8.3B), L3 Technologies, Inc. ($1.3B) and Asahi Refining USA Inc ($1.3B). They may be based in any state.
- Which agency spends the most on contracts in Utah?
- The Department of Defense obligated $15B on contracts performed in Utah, 77% of the total. Next were the Department of the Treasury and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- What industries get the most federal contracts in Utah?
- By contract dollars: guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing (NAICS 336414, $8.3B), engineering services (NAICS 541330, $1.3B) and nonferrous metal (except copper and aluminum) rolling, drawing, and extruding (NAICS 331491, $1.3B).
- Is federal contract spending in Utah growing?
- Federal contract obligations for work in Utah fell 2% from FY2024 ($7.2B) to FY2026 ($7B). 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 Utah?
- Filter open federal bids on SAM.gov (or the open bids page here) by place of performance in Utah. For state government contracts, use the Utah state procurement portal, and check your city and county websites for local bids.