Government contracts in North Carolina
Federal contracts with North Carolina 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 North Carolina.
- Open contracts now
- 43
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $5.3 billion
- Share to small businesses
- 43%
Open contracts in North Carolina, due soonest
- Groundskeeping
Due in 2 daysOct 12, 2026
- Groundskeeping
Due in 2 daysOct 12, 2026
- Security Passthrough Window Construction and Installation
Due in 3 daysOct 13, 2026
- USACE Enterprise-Wide Trident Services
✦ The Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District is doing market research (a Sources Sought, not a bid request) for an enterprise-wide contract of emergency management support…
Due in 3 daysOct 13, 2026
- U.S. Department of Agriculture Seeks to Lease Office and Related Space in Whiteville, North Carolina
✦ The USDA Farm Production and Conservation Business Center wants to lease about 4,190 to 4,400 square feet of office space inside the city limits of Whiteville, North Carolina.
Due in 4 daysOct 13, 2026
- Operate Refuse Transfer Station, Collection/Disposal of Refuse and Recycling Contract
✦ NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic is asking small businesses whether they can run the refuse transfer station and collect refuse and recycling at Cherry Point, NC. This Sources Sought will…
Due in 5 daysOct 14, 2026
What agencies are buying in North Carolina
Open notices you can bid on (no sole-source or approved-source limit), by type of work:
- Construction & renovation: 10 open
- Facilities, janitorial & grounds: 7 open
- Medical & healthcare: 5 open
- Real estate & leasing: 4 open
- Engineering, architecture & research: 3 open
- Equipment repair & maintenance: 2 open
- Aircraft, ship & vehicle parts: 2 open
The most open work is in Durham (7), Cherry Point (7), Fort Bragg (4), Wilmington (3) and Asheville (3).
Set-asides on open North Carolina contracts
- No set-aside (full and open): 30
- Total small business set-aside: 7
- Service-disabled veteran-owned set-aside: 6
See which set-asides you may qualify for with the free SBA certification screener.
Federal agencies that spend the most in North Carolina
Contract dollars for work performed in North Carolina over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of the Army | $5.1 billion |
| Department of the Navy | $2.9 billion |
| Federal Acquisition Service | $2.5 billion |
| Defense Logistics Agency | $2.1 billion |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $1.6 billion |
| National Institutes of Health | $863.2 million |
| U.S. Special Operations Command | $712.5 million |
| U.S. Coast Guard | $650.5 million |
Federal contract spending in North Carolina by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $7.2 billion |
| FY2025 | $9.3 billion |
| FY2026 | $5.3 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $135.1 million |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
Industries with the most federal work in North Carolina
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 562119 | Other Waste Collection | $2 billion |
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $1.7 billion |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $1.6 billion |
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services | $1.5 billion |
| 541611 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | $1 billion |
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $910.8 million |
| 541990 | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $703.2 million |
| 561210 | Facilities Support Services | $614.3 million |
Small businesses in North Carolina
7,102 businesses in North Carolina have active SAM.gov registrations and are small under at least one NAICS code or hold an SBA certification. Among them:
- 51 in the SBA 8(a) program
- 101 HUBZone-certified
- 2,042 women-owned small businesses
- 1,356 service-disabled veteran-owned (self-reported)
Small businesses in North Carolina winning federal contracts
Small businesses based in North Carolina with the most federal contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
- SDV Office Systems LLC, Fletcher: $546.2 million
- Corvid Technologies, LLC, Mooresville: $227.9 million
- A.M.S. Network, LLC, Charlotte: $100.7 million
- Peachtree Lumber Company, Inc, Brasstown: $99.6 million
- Vector CSP LLC, Elizabeth City: $95.2 million
- Seventh Dimension, LLC, Mocksville: $93.8 million
- Blue Rock Structures, Inc, Pollocksville: $87.9 million
- Williams Construction & Cabinetry, Inc., Robbinsville: $82.4 million
- Sandhills Utility Services, LLC, Fort Bragg: $80.1 million
- Military & Federal Construction Co., Inc., Jacksonville: $79.2 million
Who wins the most federal contract dollars in North Carolina
Companies with the most contract dollars for work in North Carolina over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Ashbritt Inc | $1.6 billion |
| Research Triangle Institute | $1 billion |
| General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. | $611.3 million |
| Caci NSS, LLC | $529.9 million |
| Booz Allen Hamilton Inc | $512.7 million |
| SDV Office Systems LLC | $466.7 million |
| LC Industries Inc | $456.4 million |
| Sodexo Management Inc. | $357.7 million |
| Family Health International | $320.3 million |
| Bering Straits Global Innovations, LLC | $258.1 million |
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Frequently asked questions
How do I find government contracts in North Carolina?
Federal agencies post their contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site, with the place where the work will be done. 43 open opportunities list North Carolina 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 North Carolina?
Federal agencies obligated about $5.3 billion on contracts performed in North Carolina in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 43% of those dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Which agencies have the most open contracts in North Carolina?
By open notices on SAM.gov right now: Dept of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs and General Services Administration.
How many small businesses in North Carolina are registered for federal contracts?
7,102 businesses in North Carolina have active SAM.gov registrations and are small under at least one NAICS code or hold an SBA certification.
Where can a North Carolina 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.