Here are the top 10 federal contract awards from August 2026, selected from 179,923 award transactions.
Based on GovChime analysis of 179,923 federal contract award records. Data pulled September 18, 2026.
Figures reflect SAM.gov Contract Awards data as published; DoD contract actions are withheld from public release for 90 days after signing, so recent DoD totals shown here will rise in later reports.
Highlights
1. EXPRESS REPORT: JUNE 2026 ($983.9M)
Department of Veterans Affairs
VIRGINIA
Awardee: TRIWEST HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE CORP.
What This Means For You
- Obligated in August 2026: $983.9M.
2. EXPRESS REPORT: JULY 2026 ($798.7M)
Department of Veterans Affairs
VIRGINIA
Awardee: TRIWEST HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE CORP.
What This Means For You
- Obligated in August 2026: $798.7M.
3. PROVIDE DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, INTEGRATION, LAUNCH, AND ON ORBIT, CONTINUOUS COMMUNICATIONS IN SUPPORT OF A MARS SAMPLE RETURN (MSR) MISSION AND FUTURE MARS SURFACE, ORBITAL, AND HUMAN EXPLORATION MISSIONS. ($660.0M)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
ALABAMA
Awardee: BLUE ORIGIN, LLC
What This Means For You
- Obligated in August 2026: $660.0M.
4. MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF SANDIA NATIONAL LABORATORIES. ($424.4M)
Department of Energy
NEW MEXICO
Awardee: NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS OF SANDIA, LLC
What This Means For You
- Obligated in August 2026: $424.4M · contract value to date: $43.2B.
5. DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES FOR THE RAUL HECTOR CASTRO LAND PORT OF ENTRY IN DOUGLAS, AZ ($374.9M)
General Services Administration
ARIZONA
Awardee: HENSEL PHELPS CONSTRUCTION CO.
What This Means For You
- Obligated in August 2026: $374.9M.
6. EO 14398 ($327.8M)
Department of Health and Human Services
Awardee: MERCK SHARP & DOHME LLC
What This Means For You
- Obligated in August 2026: $327.8M · contract value to date: $1.8B.
7. THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO ADD/EXERCISE THE VISN 20 DEPLOYMENTS: PORTLAND VAMC, PORTLAND - VANCOUVER VAMC, BOISE VAMC, AMERICAN LAKE VAMC, SEATTLE VAMC (VA-26-00061315) ($255.9M)
Department of Veterans Affairs
KANSAS
Awardee: CERNER GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INC.
What This Means For You
- Obligated in August 2026: $255.9M · contract value to date: $1.7B.
8. MANAGEMENT AND OPERATING CONTRACT FOR Y-12 NATIONAL SECURITY COMPLEX, PANTEX PLANT, WITH AN OPTION FOR SAVANNAH RIVER TRITIUM OPERATIONS ($249.6M)
Department of Energy
TENNESSEE
Awardee: CONSOLIDATED NUCLEAR SECURITY LLC
What This Means For You
- Obligated in August 2026: $249.6M · contract value to date: $34.7B.
9. THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO UPDATE TASK ORDER 6 SECTION B-2 TYPE OF CONTRACT. ($219.7M)
Department of Energy
SOUTH CAROLINA
Awardee: SAVANNAH RIVER MISSION COMPLETION, LLC
What This Means For You
- Obligated in August 2026: $219.7M · contract value to date: $2.6B.
10. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED AIRCRAFT (GFA) OPERATIONAL SUPPORT FOR AIRCRAFT AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES (OSAMS) ($215.5M)
Department of Homeland Security
MISSOURI
Awardee: EASTERN AIR EXPRESS LLC
What This Means For You
- Obligated in August 2026: $215.5M.
Market Analysis
National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC
National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC won $424.4M for facilities support services from the Department of Energy. 561210, facilities support services, is a key NAICS code for federal contractors. The Department of Energy is a major spender
TriWest Healthcare Alliance Corp.
TriWest Healthcare Alliance Corp. received $983.9M and $798.7M in August for direct health and medical insurance services from the Department of Veterans Affairs. NAICS code 524114 is essential for contractors. The awards were concentrated at the VA's office in Virginia.
Blue Origin, LLC
Blue Origin, LLC secured $660.0M for guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing from NASA. NAICS code 336414 is a critical area for federal contractors. The award highlights NASA's investment in aerospace manufacturing.
Consolidated Nuclear Security LLC
Consolidated Nuclear Security LLC won $249.6M for facilities support services from the Department of Energy. NAICS code 561210 is crucial. The Department of Energy continues to invest heavily in facilities support and maintenance.
Trends & Opportunities
- Spending disparity: The largest award was $983.9M and the smallest was $158.3M, showing a wide spending range. Contractors should be prepared for both large and small opportunities.
What to Watch
- Department of Energy: Monitor the Department of Energy for ongoing facilities support and management opportunities.
- NAICS 524114: Prepare for direct health and medical insurance services contracts at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Department of Homeland Security: Target the Department of Homeland Security for aviation and maintenance services opportunities.
Strategic Takeaways
- Department of Veterans Affairs leads with 3 listings.
- Combined value of featured contract awards: $4.5B.
Data sourced from SAM.gov via GovChime. Updated September 18, 2026.
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