Government contracts in Alabama
Federal contracts with Alabama as the place of performance: the ones open on SAM.gov right now, the agencies buying, the small businesses winning the work, and how much federal money goes to contracts in Alabama.
- Open contracts now
- 57
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $16.4 billion
- Share to small businesses
- 32%
Open contracts in Alabama, due soonest
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- FY27 OTS Modular Facility Campus Services - Request For Information (OFFICIAL)
Due in 4 daysOct 13, 2026
- Redstone Tesst Center- MOSAIC Vessel Lease Transportation Services
Due in 5 daysOct 15, 2026
- Facilities & Furniture Support Services
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What agencies are buying in Alabama
Open notices you can bid on (no sole-source or approved-source limit), by type of work:
- Aircraft, ship & vehicle parts: 11 open
- Manufactured parts & equipment: 5 open
- Engineering, architecture & research: 5 open
- Construction & renovation: 4 open
- Electrical & electronic components: 4 open
- IT, software & telecom: 2 open
- Real estate & leasing: 2 open
The most open work is in Redstone Arsenal (23), Huntsville (10), Anniston (8), Montgomery (4) and Fort Benning (1).
Set-asides on open Alabama contracts
- No set-aside (full and open): 48
- Service-disabled veteran-owned set-aside: 3
- Total small business set-aside: 1
See which set-asides you may qualify for with the free SBA certification screener.
Federal agencies that spend the most in Alabama
Contract dollars for work performed in Alabama over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of the Army | $17.9 billion |
| Missile Defense Agency | $9.5 billion |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $6.5 billion |
| Department of the Air Force | $5.8 billion |
| Department of the Navy | $2.9 billion |
| U.S. Coast Guard | $1.6 billion |
| Defense Logistics Agency | $1.4 billion |
| Federal Acquisition Service | $1.3 billion |
Federal contract spending in Alabama by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $17.3 billion |
| FY2025 | $18.1 billion |
| FY2026 | $16.4 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $33.6 million |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
Industries with the most federal work in Alabama
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $12.8 billion |
| 336414 | Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing | $6.3 billion |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $3.9 billion |
| 336611 | Ship Building and Repairing | $3.7 billion |
| 541712 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (Except Biotechnology) | $3.2 billion |
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $2.7 billion |
| 336413 | Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $2.4 billion |
| 488190 | Other Support Activities for Air Transportation | $1.9 billion |
Small businesses in Alabama
3,799 businesses in Alabama have active SAM.gov registrations and are small under at least one NAICS code or hold an SBA certification. Among them:
- 89 in the SBA 8(a) program
- 73 HUBZone-certified
- 1,055 women-owned small businesses
- 675 service-disabled veteran-owned (self-reported)
Small businesses in Alabama winning federal contracts
Small businesses based in Alabama with the most federal contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
- Agile Decision Sciences, LLC, Huntsville: $682.9 million
- Radiance Technologies Inc, Huntsville: $512.6 million
- Medical Place Inc, Montgomery: $462.6 million
- Sigmatech Inc, Huntsville: $288.2 million
- Science and Engineering Services, LLC, Huntsville: $284.8 million
- Yulista Solutions, LLC, Huntsville: $243.2 million
- Rsi-Quantitech JV LLC, Huntsville: $218.6 million
- Pinnacle Solutions, LLC, Huntsville: $199.1 million
- Tyonek Technical Services, LLC, Madison: $198.7 million
- Spectrum Solutions Inc, Madison: $191.4 million
Who wins the most federal contract dollars in Alabama
Companies with the most contract dollars for work in Alabama over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Lockheed Martin Corporation | $4.4 billion |
| The Boeing Company | $4.3 billion |
| Austal USA, LLC | $2.4 billion |
| Dynetics, Inc. | $1.9 billion |
| Science Applications International Corporation | $1.8 billion |
| Defense Systems and Solutions | $1.7 billion |
| M1 Support Services, L.P. | $1.6 billion |
| Torch Technologies Inc | $1.6 billion |
| Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $1.4 billion |
| Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $1.4 billion |
Large primes subcontract part of their work to small businesses. See how to become a government subcontractor.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find government contracts in Alabama?
Federal agencies post their contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site, with the place where the work will be done. 57 open opportunities list Alabama as the place of performance right now. You can search them here by NAICS code, set-aside and agency, and get new ones by email for free.
How much does the federal government spend on contracts in Alabama?
Federal agencies obligated about $16.4 billion on contracts performed in Alabama in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 32% of those dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Which agencies have the most open contracts in Alabama?
By open notices on SAM.gov right now: Dept of Defense, National Aeronautics and Space Administration and Department of Veterans Affairs.
How many small businesses in Alabama are registered for federal contracts?
3,799 businesses in Alabama have active SAM.gov registrations and are small under at least one NAICS code or hold an SBA certification.
Where can a Alabama business get free help with government contracting?
APEX Accelerators offer counseling on registering, finding and bidding on government contracts, usually at no cost. There are more than 300 APEX offices nationwide, and the APEX Accelerators website has a locator for the nearest one.