Federal agencies obligated $969.2B across 5,830,979 contract awards in June 2025 – May 2026. Department of Defense leads the agencies with $612.8B (63% of the total). The 20 agencies ranked below account for $965.3B (100%).
Based on GovChime analysis of 5,830,979 FPDS/SAM.gov contract awards with obligations in June 2025 – May 2026. Report generated September 18, 2026.
Methodology: Ranks the top 20 agencies by contract obligations signed in June 2025 – May 2026, summed from FPDS/SAM.gov transactions via GovChime as of September 18, 2026. Share is each entry's portion of all obligations in the period.
Key Findings
- Department of Defense leads all agencies with $612.8B — 63.2% of all federal contract obligations in June 2025 – May 2026.
- The top 5 agencies account for $844.7B (87.2% of all federal contract obligations in June 2025 – May 2026), showing significant concentration in award spending.
- Across 20 agencies, there were 5,817,714 individual contract awards with an average obligated value of $166K.
- The gap between #1 (Department of Defense) and #20 (Department of Housing and Urban Development) is 624x — $612.8B vs. $981.3M.
Agencies Rankings
| # | Name | Total Value | Share | Awards | Avg Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $612.8B | 63.2% | 4,159,184 | $147K |
| 2 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $81.8B | 8.4% | 84,040 | $973K |
| 3 | Department of Homeland Security | $61.2B | 6.3% | 32,718 | $1.9M |
| 4 | Department of Energy | $57.7B | 5.9% | 5,718 | $10.1M |
| 5 | Department of Health and Human Services | $31.2B | 3.2% | 31,847 | $980K |
| 6 | General Services Administration | $25.9B | 2.7% | 1,285,066 | $20K |
| 7 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $23.3B | 2.4% | 8,990 | $2.6M |
| 8 | Department of Transportation | $13.1B | 1.4% | 16,212 | $811K |
| 9 | Department of Agriculture | $10.0B | 1.0% | 46,793 | $214K |
| 10 | Department of Justice | $9.8B | 1.0% | 51,779 | $189K |
| 11 | Department of State | $9.1B | 0.9% | 32,931 | $276K |
| 12 | Department of the Treasury | $6.6B | 0.7% | 9,674 | $686K |
| 13 | Department of the Interior | $6.5B | 0.7% | 29,013 | $223K |
| 14 | Department of Commerce | $4.9B | 0.5% | 9,627 | $506K |
| 15 | Department of Education | $3.0B | 0.3% | 1,139 | $2.6M |
| 16 | Agency for International Development | $2.2B | 0.2% | 1,181 | $1.9M |
| 17 | Department of Labor | $2.0B | 0.2% | 1,742 | $1.2M |
| 18 | Social Security Administration | $1.9B | 0.2% | 3,538 | $534K |
| 19 | Environmental Protection Agency | $1.3B | 0.1% | 5,749 | $228K |
| 20 | Department of Housing and Urban Development | $981.3M | 0.1% | 773 | $1.3M |
Market Analysis
Department of Defense
The Department of Defense awarded $612.8B across 4,159,184 contracts, representing 63.5% of the top 20 agencies. The DOD bought across NAICS codes 336411 and 541715, with notable presence of full-and-open and small-business set-asides. Contractors targeting the DOD should prepare for a competitive landscape with a high volume of awards.
Department of Veterans Affairs
The Department of Veterans Affairs spent $81.8B on 84,040 contracts, making up 8.5% of the top 20. The VA's awards included NAICS 622 and 621, with a mix of full-and-open and small-business set-asides. Contractors should focus on healthcare and social assistance services to engage with the VA.
Department of Homeland Security
The Department of Homeland Security obligated $61.2B across 32,718 contracts, accounting for 6.3% of the top 20. DHS awards spanned NAICS 236220 and 334516, with a presence of small-business set-asides. Contractors should explore construction and electronic equipment opportunities with DHS.
Department of Energy
The Department of Energy awarded $57.7B on 5,718 contracts, comprising 6.0% of the top 20. The DOE's spending included NAICS 221113 and 221116, with a mix of full-and-open and small-business set-asides. Contractors should focus on utilities and energy-related services to capture DOE opportunities.
Trends & Opportunities
- Concentration: 63.5% of the top 20 awards went to the Department of Defense, highlighting the need for contractors to prioritize defense-related opportunities.
- Spread: The largest obligator, the Department of Defense with $612.8B, outspent the smallest, the Department of Housing and Urban Development with $981.3M, by a wide margin.
- Set-asides: Full-and-open and small-business set-asides are prevalent among the top agencies, offering targeted contracting opportunities for eligible firms.
What to Watch
- Department of Defense: Monitor defense-related NAICS codes such as 336411 to capitalize on the high volume of awards.
- Department of Health and Human Services: Target NAICS 621, 622 healthcare and social assistance services to engage with this agency.
- General Services Administration: Prepare for full-and-open and small-business set-asides to capture a share of the GSA's $25.9B in awards.
What This Means for Contractors
- High concentration risk: The top 3 agencies control 78% of award value. Contractors focused on diversification should consider the remaining agencies for less competitive opportunities.
- Watch the mid-tier: Department of Health and Human Services, General Services Administration, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (ranked 5–10) represent growth areas that may be less saturated than the top positions.
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