Government contracts in New Jersey
Federal contracts with New Jersey 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 New Jersey.
- Open contracts now
- 44
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $9.4 billion
- Share to small businesses
- 33%
Open contracts in New Jersey, due soonest
- Joint Base MDL - Kitchen Exhaust Hood Maintenance
✦ The 87th Contracting Squadron at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, wants a contractor to maintain and certify commercial kitchen exhaust hoods, including plenum water…
Due in 3 daysOct 13, 2026
- PERISHABLE TOOLING FOR OUTER WING PANEL (OWP) AILERON HINGE REPLACEMENTS
Due in 4 daysOct 13, 2026
- BRACE, AIRCRAFT GROUND SERVICING
Due in 4 daysOct 13, 2026
- Aircraft Pressurized Cabin Leakage Tester (APCLT)
Due in 4 daysOct 13, 2026
- Inspection & Testing of Electric and Diesel Fire Pumps, Engines, Controllers, and Oil/Water Separator at NWS Earle, BLDG R38
✦ The Navy (NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic) wants a contractor to inspect, test and report on electric and diesel fire pumps, their engines and controllers, and an oil/water separator in a…
Due in 4 daysOct 14, 2026
- 561A4-25-500 Elevator Upgrade & Modernization Repairs at VA NJ HCS Lyons Buildings 6 & 53
✦ The VA New Jersey Healthcare System wants a contractor to modernize four elevators (three passenger, one service) in Buildings 6 and 53 at its Lyons, NJ campus.
Due in 5 daysOct 15, 2026
What agencies are buying in New Jersey
Open notices you can bid on (no sole-source or approved-source limit), by type of work:
- Manufactured parts & equipment: 7 open
- Construction & renovation: 6 open
- Equipment repair & maintenance: 5 open
- Electrical & electronic components: 4 open
- Weapons & ammunition: 4 open
- Security & guard services: 1 open
- Education & training: 1 open
- Engineering, architecture & research: 1 open
The most open work is in Joint Base Mdl (12), Lakehurst (11), Picatinny Arsenal (6), Lyons (3) and Atlantic City (2).
Set-asides on open New Jersey contracts
- No set-aside (full and open): 17
- Total small business set-aside: 8
- Service-disabled veteran-owned set-aside: 4
- 8(a) set-aside: 2
See which set-asides you may qualify for with the free SBA certification screener.
Federal agencies that spend the most in New Jersey
Contract dollars for work performed in New Jersey over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of the Navy | $5.3 billion |
| Defense Logistics Agency | $5.1 billion |
| Missile Defense Agency | $3.9 billion |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $3.5 billion |
| Department of the Army | $3.3 billion |
| Department of the Air Force | $1.6 billion |
| Federal Aviation Administration | $937 million |
| Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response | $826.4 million |
Federal contract spending in New Jersey by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $9.8 billion |
| FY2025 | $9.3 billion |
| FY2026 | $9.4 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $52.6 million |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
Industries with the most federal work in New Jersey
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $4.9 billion |
| 334511 | Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing | $4.3 billion |
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services | $2.4 billion |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $1.3 billion |
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $829 million |
| 325412 | Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing | $812.2 million |
| 562910 | Remediation Services | $758.1 million |
| 237990 | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $700.2 million |
Small businesses in New Jersey
5,183 businesses in New Jersey have active SAM.gov registrations and are small under at least one NAICS code or hold an SBA certification. Among them:
- 67 in the SBA 8(a) program
- 30 HUBZone-certified
- 1,328 women-owned small businesses
- 343 service-disabled veteran-owned (self-reported)
Small businesses in New Jersey winning federal contracts
Small businesses based in New Jersey with the most federal contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
- Asrc Federal Facilities Logistics, LLC, Fairfield: $2 billion
- Netcentric Technology, LLC, Neptune: $397.3 million
- Frank M. Gargiulo & Son, Inc., Hillside: $167.9 million
- Icf Mercantile LLC, Warren: $150 million
- Tabatchnick Fine Foods Inc, Somerset: $142.8 million
- Centurum Information Technology Inc, Marlton: $133.1 million
- Bethel Industries Inc, Jersey City: $116.8 million
- Benaka, Inc., New Brunswick: $111.4 million
- Marotta Controls Inc, Montville: $105.1 million
- Rev-Cap Company, Inc., West Berlin: $104.4 million
Who wins the most federal contract dollars in New Jersey
Companies with the most contract dollars for work in New Jersey over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Lockheed Martin Corporation | $7.8 billion |
| Asrc Federal Facilities Logistics, LLC | $2 billion |
| Booz Allen Hamilton Inc | $1.7 billion |
| The Trustees of Princeton University | $607.3 million |
| Triman Industries Inc | $537 million |
| L3HARRIS Technologies, Inc. | $450 million |
| Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, the | $400 million |
| It Concepts, Inc. | $396.9 million |
| L3 Technologies, Inc. | $396.3 million |
| Sevenson Environmental Services, Inc. | $372.2 million |
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 New Jersey?
Federal agencies post their contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site, with the place where the work will be done. 44 open opportunities list New Jersey 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 New Jersey?
Federal agencies obligated about $9.4 billion on contracts performed in New Jersey in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 33% of those dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Which agencies have the most open contracts in New Jersey?
By open notices on SAM.gov right now: Dept of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Transportation.
How many small businesses in New Jersey are registered for federal contracts?
5,183 businesses in New Jersey have active SAM.gov registrations and are small under at least one NAICS code or hold an SBA certification.
Where can a New Jersey 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.