Here are the top 10 federal contract awards from September 2026, selected from 199,486 award transactions.
Based on GovChime analysis of 199,486 federal contract award records. Data pulled October 1, 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: AUGUST 2026 ($1.2B)
Department of Veterans Affairs
VIRGINIA
Awardee: TRIWEST HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE CORP.
What This Means For You
- Obligated in September 2026: $1.2B.
2. MODIFICATION TO EXERCISE OPTION PURSUANT TO FAR 52.217-6 FOR 200,000 TONS OF STEEL AND LOGISTICAL SUPPORT SERVICES. ($547.3M)
Department of Homeland Security
TEXAS
Awardee: AMI METALS, INC
What This Means For You
- Obligated in September 2026: $547.3M · contract value to date: $2.0B.
3. THE COMMERCIAL CREW PROGRAM (CCP) COMMERCIAL CREW TRANSPORTATION CAPABILITY (CCTCAP) CONTRACT WILL PROVIDE COMPLETION OF THE DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, EVALUATION, AND CERTIFICATION OF AN INTEGRATED CREW TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM (CTS). ($519.4M)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
FLORIDA
Awardee: SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.
What This Means For You
- Obligated in September 2026: $519.4M · contract value to date: $3.5B.
4. THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO UPDATE SECTION B, SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS AND OBLIGATE INCREMENTAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $507,938,027.16. ($507.9M)
Department of Energy
WASHINGTON
Awardee: BECHTEL NATIONAL, INC
What This Means For You
- Obligated in September 2026: $507.9M · contract value to date: $17.8B.
5. DESIGN BUILD CONSTRUCTION SERVICE FOR US EMBASSY ULAANBAATAR ($484.2M)
Department of State
ALABAMA
Awardee: CADDELL CONSTRUCTION CO. (DE), LLC
What This Means For You
- Obligated in September 2026: $484.2M.
6. UAS OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES ($451.6M)
Department of Homeland Security
CALIFORNIA
Awardee: GENERAL ATOMICS AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
What This Means For You
- Obligated in September 2026: $451.6M · contract value to date: $1.0B.
7. THE PURPOSE OF THIS BILATERAL MODIFICATION IS TO INCORPORATE THE CONSTRUCTION PACKAGES AND CHANGES AS PART OF THE PROGRESSIVE DB CONTRACT ($445.9M)
International Boundary And Water Commission: U.S.-Mexico
CALIFORNIA
Awardee: PCL CONSTRUCTION INC
What This Means For You
- Obligated in September 2026: $445.9M · contract value to date: $552.4M.
8. THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO EXTEND IMAGE MIGRATION FOR OHIO AND MICHIGAN MARKETS AND PROVIDE A HW TRUE-UP FOR VISN 12 ($439.9M)
Department of Veterans Affairs
KANSAS
Awardee: CERNER GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INC.
What This Means For You
- Obligated in September 2026: $439.9M · contract value to date: $2.1B.
9. PROJECT LIFT VCS LETTER CONTRACT FOR MODERNIZATION OF FAA VCS' IN THE NAS WHICH INCLUDES REPLACEMENT OF VCS' DEPENDENT ON TDM TECHNOLOGY TO VCS' THAT ARE IP CAPABLE. ($433.1M)
Department of Transportation
MARYLAND
Awardee: FREQUENTIS USA, INC
What This Means For You
- Obligated in September 2026: $433.1M · contract value to date: $593.6M.
10. THIS TASK ORDER IS FOR A DESIGN BUILD PROJECT IN LAREDO, TX ($332.0M)
Department of Homeland Security
TEXAS
Awardee: CLARK CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC
What This Means For You
- Obligated in September 2026: $332.0M.
Market Analysis
Department of Veterans Affairs
Department of Homeland Security
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Department of Energy
Trends & Opportunities
- Set-asides: No set-asides were specified in the data. Contractors should prepare to compete with a wide range of firms, including large businesses.
What to Watch
- Department of Health and Human Services: Prepare for opportunities in NAICS 541711 and 236220. It obligated $515.6M, indicating significant spending in these areas.
- Department of Energy: Target this agency for opportunities in NAICS 236220. Its obligations included multiple transactions, showing a need for construction services.
Strategic Takeaways
- Department of Homeland Security leads with 3 listings.
- Combined value of featured contract awards: $5.4B.
Data sourced from SAM.gov via GovChime. Updated October 1, 2026.
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