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FY2026 Federal Spending: USDA Obligates $121.3B, Lockheed Martin Lands $7.4B Contract
Early FY2026 data shows USDA obligating $121.3B, leading federal agency spending. Lockheed Martin secured a $7.4B contract. Get insights on federal procurement.
Lockheed Martin's $2.87B NASA Contract Leads FY2026's Largest Federal Awards
Lockheed Martin secures the largest federal contract for FY2026, a $2.87B NASA deal, highlighting trends in top government awards and procurement.
Central Research Inc.'s $61.5M Student Loan Contract Leads FY2026's Largest Awards
Central Research Inc.'s $61.5M student loan servicing contract leads FY2026's largest federal awards. Discover the biggest government contracts of 2026.
Northern Illinois University Leads FY2026 Federal Dollars with $83.6M
Discover the top federal money recipients in FY2026, led by Northern Illinois University's $83.6M. See major contracts like Lockheed Martin's $2.87B NASA award, sourced from USAspending.gov (FY2026 obligations).
OPTUM PUBLIC SECTOR SOLUTIONS Leads FY2026 Federal Contractors with $4.6B in Obligations
Discover the top federal contractors in FY2026, with OPTUM PUBLIC SECTOR SOLUTIONS leading at $4.6B in obligations. See Iowa's top federal vendors like DATA LINK SOLUTIONS LLC in the current fiscal year.
California Leads FY2026 Federal Obligations with $300.6B; Virginia's Top Industries
California leads federal spending in FY2026 with $300.6B. Discover the top states receiving federal money and Virginia's key federal contract industries.
Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Leads FY2026 Federal Assistance at $103.4B
Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage leads FY2026 federal assistance at $103.4B. Discover top federal spending by NAICS code, including engineering services.
FY2026 Federal Spending: CMS Leads Sub-Agencies with $1.3T, Homeland Security Obligates $38B
CMS leads FY2026 federal sub-agency spending at $1.31T, with Homeland Security obligating $38B. Discover top federal sub-agencies and contract performance details.
Security Services & Clean Water Fund Lead FY2026 Federal Spending
Discover the unexpected leaders in FY2026 federal spending: security services and clean water infrastructure. Get insights into top NAICS federal obligations.
FY2026's Largest Federal Contracts: Leidos Biomedical Research Obligated $432M
Discover the largest federal contracts awarded in FY2026, including Leidos Biomedical Research Inc.'s $432M obligation. Explore top recipients, awarding agencies, and key industries driving current-FY federal spending. Data sourced from USAspending.gov (FY2026 obligations).
FY2026's Top Federal Contracts: OptumServe Health Services Leads with $1.85B
Discover the largest federal contracts and top contractors for FY2026, with OptumServe Health Services leading with $1.85B, according to USAspending.gov data.
FY2026's Top Federal Contracts: Lockheed Martin's $2.87B NASA Award Leads Major Obligations
Lockheed Martin's $2.87B NASA contract leads FY2026's largest federal contracts. Explore top government spending in space, border security, healthcare, and energy.
Lockheed Martin's $2.87B NASA Contract Leads FY2026's Largest Awards
Discover the largest federal contracts of FY2026, including Lockheed Martin's $2.87B NASA award. Explore top contractors and agencies like NASA and DHS.
FY2026's Largest Federal Contracts: Barnard Construction's $1.58B DHS Award Leads Top Obligations
Explore FY2026's largest federal contracts, including Barnard Construction's $1.58B DHS award, leading the biggest government procurement obligations.
FY2026's Largest Federal Contracts: Whiting-Turner's $400M DHS Award Leads Top Obligations
Explore FY2026's largest federal contracts, led by Whiting-Turner's $400M DHS award. Discover top federal procurement trends and industries for 2026.
FY2026 Federal Obligations: Social Security Survivors Insurance Leads with $68.5B
Discover the largest federal assistance programs and contracts in FY2026. Social Security Survivors Insurance leads with $68.5B, while major contracts include DHS construction and NASA's $2.87B award to Lockheed Martin. Data from USAspending.gov (FY2026 obligations).
FY2026's Top Federal Contractors: Barnard Construction Leads with $4.54B in Obligations
Barnard Construction leads FY2026 federal contractors with $4.54B in obligations. Discover the top government procurement leaders and largest contracts.
FY2026's Top Federal Contracts: AMI Metals' $1.45B DHS Award Leads Major Obligations
Discover the largest federal contracts awarded in FY2026, led by AMI Metals' $1.45B DHS contract. Explore key agencies, recipients, and top sub-agency spending from USAspending.gov (FY2026 obligations).
Treasury Leads FY2026 Federal Agencies with $7.6B Obligated; NJ Industries Revealed
Explore early FY2026 federal spending data: Treasury leads with $7.6B obligated, and discover top federal contract industries in New Jersey.
US FOODS INC Leads Illinois Federal Contractors with $132.8M in FY2026 Obligations
US FOODS INC leads Illinois federal contractors in FY2026 with $132.8M in obligations. Discover top federal spending trends, industries, and NAICS codes in Illinois.
VMD Systems Integrators Leads FY2026 Recipients with $17.7M in Federal Obligations
Discover the top federal money recipients for fiscal year 2026, including VMD Systems Integrators, and analyze major contracts with work performed in different states, sourced from USAspending.gov (FY2026 obligations).
FY2026 Federal Contracts: Spencer Construction's $1.1B Award Leads Top Obligations
Spencer Construction secured a $1.1B contract, leading the largest federal obligations for FY2026. Discover the top government contracts and key procurement areas.
McKesson Corporation Leads FY2026 Federal Contractors with $8.48B in Obligations
McKesson Corporation leads FY2026 federal contractors with $8.48B in obligations. Discover the biggest government contractors and states receiving federal money.
FY2026 Federal Spending: Veterans Compensation Leads Assistance, Kiewit Infrastructure Tops Contracts
Discover the largest federal assistance programs and contracts in FY2026. Veterans Compensation leads with $94.97B, while Kiewit Infrastructure South Co secured a $240.58M contract.
Minnesota's Top Federal Contractors in FY2026: McGough Construction Leads with $106M
Discover Minnesota's leading federal contractors in FY2026, with McGough Construction Co., LLC securing $106.1M. Explore top industries and key businesses receiving federal obligations in the current fiscal year. Data sourced from USAspending.gov (FY2026 obligations).
FY2026's Top Federal Contractors: Loyal Source Government Services Leads with $1.78B
Loyal Source Government Services leads FY2026 federal contractors with $1.78B in obligations, outpacing major firms in early procurement.
FY2026's Top Federal Contracts: TriWest Healthcare Alliance Leads with $6.1B
TriWest Healthcare Alliance leads FY2026's largest federal contracts with $6.1B from the VA. Discover the top government contractors and biggest awards for 2026.
FY2026 Federal Contracts: Lockheed Martin's $2.87B NASA Award Leads Top Obligations
Lockheed Martin's $2.87B NASA contract for space shuttle external tanks leads FY2026's largest federal obligations. Discover top government procurements.
UCOR LLC's $3.9B Contract Leads FY2026's Largest Federal Awards
Discover the largest federal contracts and top contractors for fiscal year 2026, led by UCOR LLC's $3.9B award. Explore key obligations from USAspending.gov data.
FISHER SAND & GRAVEL Leads FY2026 Federal Contractors with $7.9B in Obligations
FISHER SAND & GRAVEL leads FY2026 federal contractors with $7.9B in obligations. Discover the biggest government vendors and procurement trends.
FY2026's Largest Federal Contracts: Johns Hopkins APL Obligated $222M for NASA
Discover FY2026's largest federal contracts, including Johns Hopkins APL's $222M NASA obligation, driving space exploration and IT modernization.
FY2026 Federal Contracts: Spectrum Healthcare Resources Inc. Leads with $217M Obligation
Discover the largest federal contracts awarded in Fiscal Year 2026, including Spectrum Healthcare Resources' $217M, and top industries like Engineering Services with $2.4B, based on current-FY federal procurement data.
New Mexico's FY2026 Federal Contracts: Highway Construction Leads with $30.3M
Highway construction leads New Mexico's FY2026 federal contracts with $30.3M. Discover top industries and largest federal procurement in NM for 2026.
FY2026 Federal Contracts: OptumServe Health Services Leads with $1.4B in Top Awards
OptumServe Health Services leads FY2026 federal contracts with $1.4B in awards. Discover the largest government contracts and top contractors for 2026.
FY2026 Federal Contracts: $5.5B Obligated Where Work Happens Out-of-State
Discover how $5.5B in FY2026 federal contracts are obligated to companies in one state for work performed in another. See top recipients and agencies.
FY2026 Federal Obligations: Top States and Key Assistance Programs Revealed
Explore the top states receiving federal obligations in FY2026, with California leading at $222.7B. Discover the largest federal assistance programs like Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage ($85.2B) and WIC ($7.0B) in the current fiscal year, sourced from USAspending.gov.
FY2026 Federal Spending: CMS Leads Sub-Agencies with $1.0T, SSA Obligates $847B
CMS obligated over $1.0T and SSA $847.1B in FY2026, leading federal sub-agency spending. Discover top federal money recipients for 2026.
Engineering Services Leads FY2026 Federal Obligations with $1.86B
Discover which industries and organizations are receiving the most federal obligations in Fiscal Year 2026, with Engineering Services leading at $1.86B. Get insights into top recipients like the Texas Division of Emergency Management from USAspending.gov data.
Wisconsin's Top Federal Contractors in FY2026: OPTUM PUBLIC SECTOR Solutions Leads with $4.6B
OPTUM PUBLIC SECTOR SOLUTIONS leads Wisconsin federal contractors in FY2026 with $4.6B in obligations. Discover top industries and key players.
Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services Leads FY2026 Federal Grants with $3.9B for Medicaid
Nebraska DHHS secured the largest FY2026 federal grant at $3.9B for Medicaid. Discover top federal grant recipients and federal assistance programs.
SLS Federal Services Leads FY2026 Contractors with $1.06B in Obligations
SLS Federal Services leads FY2026 contractors with $1.06B in obligations. Discover top federal contractors and largest government contracts for 2026.
Federal Spending FY2026: USDA Leads Agencies with $99.06B Obligated
USDA leads federal agency spending in FY2026 with $99.06B obligated. Discover top federal departments and major recipients of government funds.
Virginia Leads States with $68.1B in FY2026 Federal Obligations
Virginia leads states with $68.1B in FY2026 federal obligations. Discover top federal contracts by state, FY2026 federal spending, and procurement trends.
FY2026 Federal Contracts: Washington TRU Solutions LLC Leads with $2.0B Obligation
Explore the largest federal contracts awarded in fiscal year 2026, including Washington TRU Solutions LLC's $2.0B obligation and key awards from DHS and VA. Discover top industries and recipients for current-FY federal procurement.
FY2026 Top Federal Sub-Agencies: CMS and Social Security Lead $1.8 Trillion in Obligations
Discover the top federal sub-agencies by FY2026 obligations, including CMS and Social Security. Explore major contracts where work locations differ from recipient HQs.
Kansas Federal Contracts FY2026: Indra Air Traffic Leads with $490.9M in Obligations
Indra Air Traffic Inc leads Kansas federal contractors in FY2026 with $490.9M in obligations. Discover top KS federal spending & key industries.
VBA Leads FY2026 Sub-Agency Spending with $111.3B; Medicare Dominates Programs
VBA leads FY2026 sub-agency spending at $111.3B, with Medicare Hospital Insurance dominating programs. See top federal assistance and transit spending.
California Leads States with $222.2B in FY2026 Federal Obligations
Discover which states and industries received the most federal obligations in fiscal year 2026. California leads with $222.2B, followed by Virginia and Tennessee, according to USAspending.gov (FY2026 obligations).
FY2026 Federal Grants: Delaware Receives $20M for Child Care, Renewable Energy & More
Delaware secures $20M in FY2026 federal grants for child care, renewable energy, and more. Learn about top federal grant recipients and major awards.
FY2026 Federal Contracts: Barnard Construction Leads with $2.95B in Obligations
Barnard Construction leads FY2026 federal contracts with $2.95B. Discover the top federal contractors and biggest government spending industries for 2026.
FY2026 Federal Spending: New Bedford Housing Authority Leads Recipients with $10.8M
New Bedford Housing Authority receives $10.8M in FY2026 federal funds. HHS leads agency spending with $1.06T. Discover top federal grants and recipients.
FY2026 Federal Spending: Titan-Auxo, LLC and Social Security Administration Lead Obligations
Explore top federal spending in FY2026: Titan-Auxo, LLC and Social Security Administration lead obligations. Discover key recipients of contracts and grants.
Top Defense Contractors: Who Gets the Most Federal Military Spending?
Discover which companies receive the largest share of the DOD's $414 billion contract budget. Uncover the top defense contractors and where federal military spending goes.
Where Does My Tax Money Go? A Deep Dive into Federal Spending by State
Ever wondered "where does my tax money go?" Explore a deep dive into federal spending by state, analyzing government spending, federal budget breakdown, and government grants by state.