Government Contracts in Washington
Federal contracts with the place of performance in Washington
Government contracts in Washington totaled $50.6B across 300,480 contract awards from FY2024 to FY2026. In FY2026, obligations were up 22.8% from FY2025, and the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for $30.4B, or 60% of the total, for work performed in Washington.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $19,430,674,956 across 101,215 awards with activity that year, a change of +22.8% from $15,816,709,815 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $50,602,522,331 across 300,480 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $19.4B
- Awards in FY2026
- 101,215
- Change vs FY2025
- +22.8%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $50.6B
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 Washington by year
Federal contracts in Washington 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 | $19,430,674,956 | 101,215 | +22.8% |
| FY2025 | $15,816,709,815 | 100,013 | +3% |
| FY2024 | $15,355,137,560 | 112,979 | n/a |
About federal contract spending in Washington
Federal contract spending in Washington rose 27% from FY2024 ($15.4B) to FY2026 ($19.4B). 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 Washington, with 60% of contract dollars, followed by the Department of Energy (25%).
The leading industries for government contracts in Washington are aircraft manufacturing, research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences and hazardous waste treatment and disposal.
Spending is fairly concentrated: the top 3 federal contractors account for 52% of the total.
Top federal contractors in Washington
Companies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in Washington. They may be based in any state.
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Boeing Company | $18,495,066,266 | 36.5% |
| 2 | Battelle Memorial Institute | $4,894,012,790 | 9.7% |
| 3 | Bechtel National, Inc. | $3,122,230,139 | 6.2% |
| 4 | Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure, LLC | $1,775,835,334 | 3.5% |
| 5 | Central Plateau Cleanup Company, LLC | $1,641,378,969 | 3.2% |
| 6 | Blue Origin Washington, LLC | $1,277,414,600 | 2.5% |
| 7 | Washington River Protection Solutions LLC | $869,872,309 | 1.7% |
| 8 | The Boeing Company | $616,347,422 | 1.2% |
| 9 | Pacmed Clinics | $547,994,641 | 1.1% |
| 10 | Kiewit-Alberici Siop Macc Ajv | $520,966,409 | 1.0% |
Agencies spending in Washington
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in Washington.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $30,416,359,737 | 60.1% |
| 2 | Department of Energy | $12,873,596,010 | 25.4% |
| 3 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $1,358,025,135 | 2.7% |
| 4 | Department of Agriculture | $1,324,582,896 | 2.6% |
| 5 | Department of Homeland Security | $1,188,752,860 | 2.3% |
| 6 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $1,058,454,010 | 2.1% |
| 7 | General Services Administration | $472,603,263 | 0.9% |
| 8 | Department of the Interior | $470,773,577 | 0.9% |
| 9 | Department of Health and Human Services | $334,595,705 | 0.7% |
| 10 | Department of Commerce | $273,800,278 | 0.5% |
Top industries for Washington government contracts
Industry codes (NAICS) on federal contracts in Washington, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aircraft ManufacturingNAICS 336411 | $18,602,817,638 | 36.8% |
| 2 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life SciencesNAICS 541710 | $4,894,012,790 | 9.7% |
| 3 | Hazardous Waste Treatment and DisposalNAICS 562211 | $2,665,016,640 | 5.3% |
| 4 | Commercial and Institutional Building ConstructionNAICS 236220 | $2,557,870,893 | 5.1% |
| 5 | Remediation ServicesNAICS 562910 | $2,262,733,888 | 4.5% |
| 6 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)NAICS 541715 | $1,812,512,353 | 3.6% |
| 7 | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering ConstructionNAICS 237990 | $1,686,013,960 | 3.3% |
| 8 | Ship Building and RepairingNAICS 336611 | $1,300,646,291 | 2.6% |
| 9 | Engineering ServicesNAICS 541330 | $1,097,118,675 | 2.2% |
Recent federal contracts in Washington
The latest federal contracts performed in Washington, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Rate, Inc. | Department of AgricultureSLIDE IN WATER TANK FOR DUMP TRUCK | $87,517 | 1240BD26P0054 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Federal Contracts LLC | General Services AdministrationSHORT TERM RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT | $292,000 | 47QMCE26FM799 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Amazon Web Services, Inc. | Department of JusticeAWS CLOUD SERVICES JSTARS | $66,000 | 15JPSS26F00001860 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Amazon Web Services, Inc. | Department of JusticeAWS CLOUD SERVICES FOR DOJ JMD CSS | $112,869 | 15JPSS26F00001831 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Gryt Contracting, LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityCONSTRUCTION OF WAREHOUSE AND UPGRADE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AT SPOKANE, WA | $1,934,962 | 70B01C26C00000097 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | National Industries for the Blind | General Services AdministrationBOARD,MARKER | $300 | 47QSSC26FEZ06 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | National Industries for the Blind | General Services AdministrationBOARD,MARKER | $119 | 47QSSC26FEYXP |
| Sep 30, 2026 | National Industries for the Blind | General Services AdministrationBOARD,MARKER | $79 | 47QSSC26FEYTS |
| Sep 30, 2026 | National Industries for the Blind | General Services AdministrationBOARD,MARKER | $465 | 47QSSC26FEYSA |
| Sep 30, 2026 | National Industries for the Blind | General Services AdministrationBOARD,MARKER | $1,223 | 47QSSC26FEYQ3 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | National Industries for the Blind | General Services AdministrationBOARD,MARKER | $54 | 47QSSC26FEYNC |
| Sep 30, 2026 | National Industries for the Blind | General Services AdministrationBOARD,MARKER | $86 | 47QSSC26FEYN6 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | National Industries for the Blind | General Services AdministrationBULLETIN BOARD | $154 | 47QSSC26FEYM6 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | JL Darling, LLC | General Services AdministrationBOOK,FIELD ALL WEAT | $309 | 47QSSC26FEYJ9 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | JL Darling, LLC | General Services AdministrationPLANNER,FIELD COMPL | $863 | 47QSSC26FEYHP |
| Sep 30, 2026 | National Industries for the Blind | General Services AdministrationBOARD,MARKER | $43 | 47QSSC26FEYFB |
| Sep 30, 2026 | JL Darling, LLC | General Services AdministrationPAD,ALL WEATHER NOT | $480 | 47QSSC26FEYEY |
| Sep 30, 2026 | JL Darling, LLC | General Services AdministrationPAD,ALL WEATHER NOT | $32 | 47QSSC26FEYEB |
| Sep 30, 2026 | JL Darling, LLC | General Services AdministrationALL WEATHER,SPIRAL | $4,857 | 47QSSC26FEYE2 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | JL Darling, LLC | General Services AdministrationPEN,ALL WEATHER | $68 | 47QSSC26FEYDT |
| Sep 30, 2026 | JL Darling, LLC | General Services AdministrationPLANNER,FIELD COMPL | $863 | 47QSSC26FEYDS |
| Sep 30, 2026 | JL Darling, LLC | General Services AdministrationPLANNER,FIELD COMPL | $2,286 | 47QSSC26FEYD5 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | National Industries for the Blind | General Services AdministrationBOARD,MARKER | $384 | 47QSSC26FEYCE |
| Sep 30, 2026 | National Industries for the Blind | General Services AdministrationBOARD,MARKER | $103 | 47QSSC26FEYB0 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | National Industries for the Blind | General Services AdministrationBOARD,MARKER | $109 | 47QSSC26FEY9B |
Open government contracts in Washington
The newest open notices from SAM.gov. Bidding needs a free SAM.gov registration.
Dept of Defense · Presolicitation · NAICS 336411 · WA · No Set aside used
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 16, 2026
Dept of Defense · Presolicitation · NAICS 238210 · WA · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 13, 2026
- FME TAPE, PRESSURE SENSITIVEClosing soon
Dept of Defense · Solicitation · NAICS 339940 · WA · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 2, 2026
- NR SEAL OVERHAUL KITClosing soon
Dept of Defense · Solicitation · NAICS 339991 · WA · No Set aside used
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 3, 2026
- WSTF Tank Pipe InsulationClosing soon
Dept of Defense · Solicitation · NAICS 238290 · WA · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 3, 2026
How to win government contracts in Washington
Federal agencies buy goods and services in Washington every day. Register your business for free on SAM.gov, search open bids with the place of performance in Washington, and look at which agencies and federal contractors in Washington buy what you sell. Contractors already working in the state often need local subcontractors.
Explore government contracts in Washington
- Government aircraft manufacturing contracts
- Government research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences contracts
- Government hazardous waste treatment and disposal contracts
- Government construction contracts
- Government remediation services contracts
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of Energy contracts
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration contracts
- Department of Agriculture contracts
- Department of Homeland Security contracts
- Boeing government contracts
- Battelle Memorial Institute government contracts
- Bechtel National government contracts
- Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure government contracts
- Central Plateau Cleanup government contracts
Frequently asked questions
- How much federal contract money goes to Washington?
- Federal agencies obligated $50.6B on contracts performed in Washington from FY2024 to FY2026, across 300,480 contract awards, including $19.4B 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 Washington?
- By contract dollars for work performed in Washington from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were The Boeing Company ($18.5B), Battelle Memorial Institute ($4.9B) and Bechtel National, Inc. ($3.1B). They may be based in any state.
- Which agency spends the most on contracts in Washington?
- The Department of Defense obligated $30.4B on contracts performed in Washington, 60% of the total. Next were the Department of Energy and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
- What industries get the most federal contracts in Washington?
- By contract dollars: aircraft manufacturing (NAICS 336411, $18.6B), research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (NAICS 541710, $4.9B) and hazardous waste treatment and disposal (NAICS 562211, $2.7B).
- Is federal contract spending in Washington growing?
- Federal contract obligations for work in Washington rose 27% from FY2024 ($15.4B) to FY2026 ($19.4B). 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 Washington?
- Filter open federal bids on SAM.gov (or the open bids page here) by place of performance in Washington. For state government contracts, use the Washington state procurement portal, and check your city and county websites for local bids.