Government contracts in Massachusetts
Federal contracts with Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.
- Open contracts now
- 31
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $17.4 billion
- Share to small businesses
- 20%
Open contracts in Massachusetts, due soonest
- Notice of Intent to Lease Space Using Other Than Full and Open Competition: TSA Hyannis, MA Project 5MA0205
Due in 3 daysOct 12, 2026
- 761-27-1-014-0001 -Chelmsford CMOP MED/SURGE -(VA-27-00005024)
Due in 3 daysOct 13, 2026
- Demolition and Construction of Radio Tower at Mount Wachusett, Princeton, MA
✦ The Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, is running a sources sought (market research) for demolishing two radio towers and building a new 90-ft tower at Mt.
Due in 3 daysOct 13, 2026
- Snow Removal and Salting Services, East Brimfield Lake, Fiskdale, MA
✦ The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New England District is looking for a small business to plow, shovel, salt and remove snow at the East Brimfield Lake and Dam project in…
Due in 3 daysOct 13, 2026
- United States Government Seeks To Lease Office Space In Taunton, MA
✦ The General Services Administration (GSA) is looking for 6,575 square feet of office space to lease in Taunton, Massachusetts, with 65 surface parking spaces.
Due in 4 daysOct 13, 2026
- DRAFT RFP - Global Unified Airbase Readiness and Defense (GUARD) IDIQ - Force Protection Division
✦ The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (Force Protection Division, Hanscom AFB, MA) posted a draft RFP as a request for information on the planned GUARD IDIQ, a…
Due in 4 daysOct 14, 2026
What agencies are buying in Massachusetts
Open notices you can bid on (no sole-source or approved-source limit), by type of work:
- Construction & renovation: 4 open
- Real estate & leasing: 4 open
- Electrical & electronic components: 4 open
- Engineering, architecture & research: 4 open
- Facilities, janitorial & grounds: 3 open
- IT, software & telecom: 2 open
- Energy, fuel & utilities: 2 open
The most open work is in Hanscom Afb (9), Natick (4), Concord (2), Beverly (1) and Chelmsford (1).
Set-asides on open Massachusetts contracts
- No set-aside (full and open): 23
- Total small business set-aside: 6
- Partial 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 Massachusetts
Contract dollars for work performed in Massachusetts over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of the Navy | $12.3 billion |
| Department of the Air Force | $11.6 billion |
| Department of the Army | $10.6 billion |
| Defense Logistics Agency | $6.2 billion |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $2.6 billion |
| Missile Defense Agency | $1.8 billion |
| Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response | $1.3 billion |
| Federal Aviation Administration | $1 billion |
Federal contract spending in Massachusetts by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $17.8 billion |
| FY2025 | $19.3 billion |
| FY2026 | $17.4 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $81.8 million |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
Industries with the most federal work in Massachusetts
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 334511 | Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing | $10.6 billion |
| 541712 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (Except Biotechnology) | $5.8 billion |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $4.7 billion |
| 336412 | Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing | $4.4 billion |
| 336414 | Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing | $3 billion |
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $2.6 billion |
| 541990 | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $1.9 billion |
| 336419 | Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $1.7 billion |
Small businesses in Massachusetts
3,947 businesses in Massachusetts have active SAM.gov registrations and are small under at least one NAICS code or hold an SBA certification. Among them:
- 35 in the SBA 8(a) program
- 21 HUBZone-certified
- 757 women-owned small businesses
- 262 service-disabled veteran-owned (self-reported)
Small businesses in Massachusetts winning federal contracts
Small businesses based in Massachusetts with the most federal contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
- Noble Supply & Logistics, LLC, Boston: $2.5 billion
- Coins 'N Things, Inc., Bridgewater: $512.5 million
- Integrated Quality Solutions, LLC, Wilmington: $242.6 million
- P & S Construction Inc., Westford: $144.5 million
- Channel Fish Processing Co., Inc., Braintree: $124.5 million
- Federal Resources Supply Company, LLC, Boston: $122.2 million
- Gemini Industries Inc., Burlington: $113 million
- Partner Therapeutics, Inc., Lexington: $111.6 million
- Akumen, Inc., Boston: $105 million
- Aptima Inc, Woburn: $98.4 million
Who wins the most federal contract dollars in Massachusetts
Companies with the most contract dollars for work in Massachusetts over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Raytheon Company | $9 billion |
| Raytheon Company | $4.9 billion |
| General Electric Company | $4.7 billion |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $4.2 billion |
| Noble Supply & Logistics, LLC | $2.2 billion |
| Raytheon Company | $2 billion |
| The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. | $1.9 billion |
| Raytheon Company | $1.8 billion |
| The Mitre Corporation | $1.4 billion |
| General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. | $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 Massachusetts?
Federal agencies post their contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site, with the place where the work will be done. 31 open opportunities list Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?
Federal agencies obligated about $17.4 billion on contracts performed in Massachusetts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 20% of those dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Which agencies have the most open contracts in Massachusetts?
By open notices on SAM.gov right now: Dept of Defense, General Services Administration and Department of Transportation.
How many small businesses in Massachusetts are registered for federal contracts?
3,947 businesses in Massachusetts have active SAM.gov registrations and are small under at least one NAICS code or hold an SBA certification.
Where can a Massachusetts 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.