$5946.5B in federal contract awards across 56,977,406 records. Department of Defense leads with $3487.8B (59% of total). The top 5 agencies account for 83% of all ranked spending. For context, the full dataset covers 56,977,406 individual contract award records across all federal agencies.
Based on GovChime analysis of 56,977,406 FPDS/SAM.gov contract award records. Report generated April 7, 2026.
Methodology: Ranks the top 20 agencies by total obligated contract value for April 2026. Data sourced from FPDS/SAM.gov via GovChime, covering 56,977,406 award records as of April 7, 2026. Rankings are sorted by total dollars obligated (descending). Share column reflects each entity's portion of the total ranked value.
Key Findings
- Department of Defense leads all agencies with $3487.8B — representing 58.7% of the total ranked value.
- The top 5 agencies account for $4922.0B (82.8% of all ranked agencies), showing significant concentration in award spending.
- Across 20 agencies, there were 56,673,869 individual awards with an average award size of $105K.
- The gap between #1 (Department of Defense) and #20 (Environmental Protection Agency) is 336x — $3487.8B vs. $10.4B.
Agencies Rankings
| # | Name | Total Value | Share | Awards | Avg Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $3487.8B | 58.7% | 41,087,669 | $85K |
| 2 | Department of Energy | $489.2B | 8.2% | 43,174 | $11.3M |
| 3 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $435.7B | 7.3% | 1,385,426 | $314K |
| 4 | Department of Health and Human Services | $297.0B | 5.0% | 505,064 | $588K |
| 5 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $212.3B | 3.6% | 106,870 | $2.0M |
| 6 | Department of Homeland Security | $197.6B | 3.3% | 487,785 | $405K |
| 7 | General Services Administration | $159.3B | 2.7% | 10,004,195 | $16K |
| 8 | Department of State | $111.4B | 1.9% | 630,444 | $177K |
| 9 | Department of Agriculture | $91.3B | 1.5% | 558,847 | $163K |
| 10 | Department of the Treasury | $89.3B | 1.5% | 128,118 | $697K |
| 11 | Department of Transportation | $72.9B | 1.2% | 127,613 | $571K |
| 12 | Department of Justice | $71.6B | 1.2% | 877,024 | $82K |
| 13 | Department of the Interior | $57.8B | 1.0% | 366,697 | $158K |
| 14 | Agency for International Development | $43.2B | 0.7% | 42,007 | $1.0M |
| 15 | Department of Commerce | $40.7B | 0.7% | 148,811 | $274K |
| 16 | Department of Labor | $29.6B | 0.5% | 23,956 | $1.2M |
| 17 | Department of Education | $18.8B | 0.3% | 11,520 | $1.6M |
| 18 | DEPT OF DEFENSE | $18.7B | 0.3% | 5,527 | $3.4M |
| 19 | Social Security Administration | $11.9B | 0.2% | 81,807 | $146K |
| 20 | Environmental Protection Agency | $10.4B | 0.2% | 51,315 | $203K |
Market Analysis
Department of Defense
Defense procurement spans weapons systems, IT modernization, and professional services across all combatant commands. With $3.5T across 41M awards, the $84,900 average signals heavy small purchase activity mixed with mega-programs. Primary vehicles include OASIS+ for professional services, SEWP VI for IT hardware, and GSA Schedule for commercial products. The Defense Digital Service and enterprise IT transformation drive significant cloud and cybersecurity spending.
Department of Energy
Energy focuses on national laboratory management, nuclear security, and clean energy research with $489B across 43K awards. The massive $11.3M average award size reflects long-term R&D contracts and facility management agreements. Major spending flows through the National Nuclear Security Administration and Office of Science. EAGLE II IDIQ and specialized laboratory contracts dominate high-value procurements.
Department of Veterans Affairs
VA emphasizes healthcare services, medical equipment, and IT infrastructure supporting 9M veterans. With $436B across 1.4M awards averaging $314,600, procurement balances major medical center contracts with routine supplies. The Veterans Health Administration drives most spending through VISTA electronic health records modernization and medical device acquisitions. GSA Schedule 70 and healthcare-specific IDIQs are primary vehicles.
Department of Health and Human Services
HHS procures biomedical research, healthcare IT, and emergency response capabilities with $297B across 505K awards. The $588,100 average award reflects substantial NIH research grants and CDC public health contracts. CIO-SP4 serves as the primary IT vehicle, while specialized BPAs support FDA regulatory science and CMS healthcare innovation. COVID-19 response contracts significantly boosted recent spending patterns.
Trends & Opportunities
- Market Concentration: Top 4 agencies control 77% of federal contract dollars, creating focused targeting opportunities.
- Award Size Disparity: Energy's $11.3M average versus DOD's $84,900 reveals fundamentally different procurement strategies.
- Small Business Volume: GSA's 10M awards at $15,900 average indicates significant small purchase and Schedule activity.
What to Watch
- Q1 FY2027: DOD — Monitor OASIS+ recompete announcements for next-generation professional services.
- Q2 FY2027: Energy NNSA — Prepare for nuclear modernization contract opportunities before budget authorization.
- Q3 FY2027: VA — Target VISTA EHR sustainment contracts as initial deployment phases complete.
What This Means for Contractors
- High concentration risk: The top 3 agencies control 74% of award value. Contractors focused on diversification should consider the remaining agencies for less competitive opportunities.
- Watch the mid-tier: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Homeland Security, General Services Administration (ranked 5–10) represent growth areas that may be less saturated than the top positions.
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Explore agency award data →Data sourced from FPDS/SAM.gov via GovChime. Report generated April 7, 2026.