Government Contracts in West Virginia
Federal contracts with the place of performance in West Virginia
Government contracts in West Virginia totaled $5.6B across 16,275 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations in FY2026 were down 7.2% from FY2025, and the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for $1.5B (27% of the total) for work performed in the state.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $1,743,274,373 across 4,677 awards with activity that year, a change of -7.2% from $1,878,487,920 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $5,615,169,124 across 16,275 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $1.7B
- Awards in FY2026
- 4,677
- Change vs FY2025
- -7.2%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $5.6B
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 West Virginia by year
Federal contracts in West Virginia 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 | $1,743,274,373 | 4,677 | -7.2% |
| FY2025 | $1,878,487,920 | 7,080 | -5.8% |
| FY2024 | $1,993,406,831 | 8,320 | n/a |
About federal contract spending in West Virginia
Federal contract spending in West Virginia fell 13% from FY2024 ($2B) to FY2026 ($1.7B). 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 West Virginia, with 27% of contract dollars, followed by the Department of Energy (20%).
The leading industries for government contracts in West Virginia are research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology), other computer related services and engineering services.
Spending is spread widely: the top 3 federal contractors account for 29% of the total.
Top federal contractors in West Virginia
Companies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in West Virginia. They may be based in any state.
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corp | $893,855,838 | 15.9% |
| 2 | Leidos, Inc. | $479,741,896 | 8.5% |
| 3 | Maveris LLC | $263,267,420 | 4.7% |
| 4 | General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. | $143,210,185 | 2.6% |
| 5 | Keylogic, LLC | $143,070,250 | 2.5% |
| 6 | Science Applications International Corporation | $142,433,840 | 2.5% |
| 7 | Greenbrier Government Solutions Inc | $128,661,943 | 2.3% |
| 8 | KBC Energy Solutions LLC | $125,490,072 | 2.2% |
| 9 | Synergy Business Innovation & Solutions Inc. | $106,119,573 | 1.9% |
| 10 | Action Facilities Management Inc | $103,911,158 | 1.9% |
Agencies spending in West Virginia
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in West Virginia.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $1,535,545,479 | 27.3% |
| 2 | Department of Energy | $1,095,437,622 | 19.5% |
| 3 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $829,205,726 | 14.8% |
| 4 | Department of Justice | $639,218,586 | 11.4% |
| 5 | Department of the Treasury | $411,160,508 | 7.3% |
| 6 | Department of Homeland Security | $398,811,176 | 7.1% |
| 7 | Department of Commerce | $188,545,045 | 3.4% |
| 8 | General Services Administration | $133,579,741 | 2.4% |
| 9 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $95,569,451 | 1.7% |
| 10 | Department of Health and Human Services | $68,245,028 | 1.2% |
Top industries for West Virginia government contracts
Industry codes (NAICS) on federal contracts in West Virginia, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)NAICS 541715 | $606,792,904 | 10.8% |
| 2 | Other Computer Related ServicesNAICS 541519 | $559,145,728 | 10.0% |
| 3 | Engineering ServicesNAICS 541330 | $495,196,803 | 8.8% |
| 4 | Custom Computer Programming ServicesNAICS 541511 | $466,336,369 | 8.3% |
| 5 | Computer Systems Design ServicesNAICS 541512 | $449,479,972 | 8.0% |
| 6 | Commercial and Institutional Building ConstructionNAICS 236220 | $437,751,952 | 7.8% |
| 7 | Ammunition (except Small Arms) ManufacturingNAICS 332993 | $406,139,327 | 7.2% |
| 8 | Facilities Support ServicesNAICS 561210 | $370,244,994 | 6.6% |
| 9 | Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories ManufacturingNAICS 332994 | $366,615,191 | 6.5% |
| 10 | Industrial Building ConstructionNAICS 236210 | $112,731,658 | 2.0% |
Recent federal contracts in West Virginia
The latest federal contracts performed in West Virginia, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | General Services AdministrationTARPAULIN | $122 | 47QSWA26F242K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | General Services AdministrationTARPAULIN | $734 | 47QSWA26F2426 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | General Services AdministrationTARPAULIN | $734 | 47QSWA26F23SF |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Comcast Business Communications, LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityINTERNET SERVICES | $22,740 | 70B02C26F00001299 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | General Services AdministrationTARPAULIN | $490 | 47QSWA26F23QZ |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | General Services AdministrationTARPAULIN | $734 | 47QSWA26F23QY |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | General Services AdministrationTARPAULIN | $1,469 | 47QSWA26F23LV |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | General Services AdministrationTARPAULIN | $652 | 47QSWA26F23H6 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | General Services AdministrationTARPAULIN | $1,224 | 47QSWA26F23G9 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | General Services AdministrationTARPAULIN | $490 | 47QSWA26F23G7 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | General Services AdministrationTARPAULIN | $109 | 47QSWA26F23FU |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Northern Management Services, Inc. | General Services AdministrationCHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA CONTRACTOR TO LOCATE CARD READER PANELS. ONE ON EACH FLOOR ON GARAGE. ONE ON SECOND FLOOR ELECTRICAL ROOM. CONTRACTOR TO LOCATE CLOSEST FIRE ALARM POWER. . TIE INTO FIRE ALAR | $22,592 | 47PC5126F0513 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | MC Dodd Construction LLC | General Services AdministrationUSAO CARPET & PAINT REPLACEMENT AND WORK TO BE COMMENCED IN BECKLEY WEST VIRGINIA | $109,551 | 47PC5126F0510 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Creative Systems and Consulting L.l.c. | Department of the TreasuryPUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT EXECUTION SERVICES | $3,508,123 | 2099CF26F00034 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Govsmart, Inc. | Department of the TreasuryUNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS UPGRADES | $125,600 | 2099CA26F00007 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | H2 Construction Inc | Department of the TreasuryDESIGN/BUILD BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM (BAS) UPGRADE AND MIGRATION FOR THE ENTERPRISE COMPUTING CENTER IN MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA. | $428,710 | 2032H826F00108 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | H2 Construction Inc | Department of the TreasuryMEDIUM VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR UPGRADE AT ENTERPRISE COMPUTING CENTER IN MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA. | $7,150,053 | 2032H826F00107 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Richard Grubb and Associates, Inc. | Department of AgricultureTHE PROJECT IS A CULTURAL RESOURCE SURVEY ON THE MONONGAHELA NATIONAL FOREST. THE OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT SHALL BE: (1) TO LOCATE AND IDENTIFY ALL CULTURAL RESOURCES JUDGED TO BE AT LEAST 50 YEARS O | $237,048 | 12444726F0087 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Richard Grubb and Associates, Inc. | Department of AgricultureTHE PROJECT IS A CULTURAL RESOURCE SURVEY ON THE MONONGAHELA NATIONAL FOREST. THE PROJECT MAY BE LOCATED IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING TEN COUNTY AREA IN WEST VIRGINIA. THE OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT SHALL B | $358,019 | 12444726F0053 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | General Services AdministrationTARPAULIN | $6,119 | 47QSWA26F231L |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | General Services AdministrationTARPAULIN | $109 | 47QSWA26F230X |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | General Services AdministrationTARPAULIN | $109 | 47QSWA26F22RD |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | General Services AdministrationTARPAULIN | $109 | 47QSWA26F22M8 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | General Services AdministrationTARPAULIN | $1,224 | 47QSWA26F22KH |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Lexicon Consulting, Inc. | Department of Homeland SecurityROLE PLAYERS FOR SCENARIO BASED TRAINING FOR CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION | $73,901 | 70B06C26F00000904 |
Open government contracts in West Virginia
The newest open notices from SAM.gov. Bidding needs a free SAM.gov registration.
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Veterans Affairs, Department of · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 541690 · WV · No Set aside used
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 5, 2026
Justice, Department of · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 561720 · WV · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 29, 2026 · Responses due Nov 24, 2026
How to win government contracts in West Virginia
Federal agencies buy goods and services in West Virginia every day. Register your business for free on SAM.gov, search open bids with the place of performance in West Virginia, and look at which agencies and federal contractors in West Virginia buy what you sell. Contractors already working in the state often need local subcontractors.
Explore government contracts in West Virginia
- Government research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) contracts
- Government computer services contracts
- Government engineering contracts
- Government software development contracts
- Government IT contracts
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of Energy contracts
- Department of Veterans Affairs contracts
- Department of Justice contracts
- Department of the Treasury contracts
- Northrop Grumman Systems government contracts
- Leidos government contracts
- General Dynamics Information Technology government contracts
Frequently asked questions
- How much federal contract money goes to West Virginia?
- Federal agencies obligated $5.6B on contracts performed in West Virginia from FY2024 to FY2026, across 16,275 contract awards, including $1.7B 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 West Virginia?
- By contract dollars for work performed in West Virginia from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Northrop Grumman Systems Corp ($894M), Leidos, Inc. ($480M) and Maveris LLC ($263M). They may be based in any state.
- Which agency spends the most on contracts in West Virginia?
- The Department of Defense obligated $1.5B on contracts performed in West Virginia, 27% of the total. Next were the Department of Energy and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- What industries get the most federal contracts in West Virginia?
- By contract dollars: research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) (NAICS 541715, $607M), other computer related services (NAICS 541519, $559M) and engineering services (NAICS 541330, $495M).
- Is federal contract spending in West Virginia growing?
- Federal contract obligations for work in West Virginia fell 13% from FY2024 ($2B) to FY2026 ($1.7B). 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 West Virginia?
- Filter open federal bids on SAM.gov (or the open bids page here) by place of performance in West Virginia. For state government contracts, use the West Virginia state procurement portal, and check your city and county websites for local bids.