Government contracts in Ohio
Federal contracts with Ohio 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 Ohio.
- Open contracts now
- 72
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $7.8 billion
- Share to small businesses
- 40%
Open contracts in Ohio, due soonest
- Manufacturing of Explosive Shape Charges for F-16 Spin Chute Recovery System
✦ The Air Force F-16 Program Office is doing market research for a company to manufacture small explosive shape charges used in the F-16 Spin Chute Recovery System.
Due in 3 daysOct 12, 2026
- FA8601 - Industrial Water Treatment at Wright-Patterson AFB
Due in 3 daysOct 13, 2026
- Lock in Amplifier
Due in 4 daysOct 14, 2026
- WallHound-Pro Detection and SentryHound-Pro Folding Detection
✦ The Air Force (AFLCMC at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio) plans to buy 3 wireless detection and alert systems and 1 ferrous (metal) detection portal for secure-facility use, and it…
Due in 4 daysOct 14, 2026
- MIRA Camera
Due in 4 daysOct 14, 2026
- 179th CW Lodging Services.
Due in 5 daysOct 15, 2026
What agencies are buying in Ohio
Open notices you can bid on (no sole-source or approved-source limit), by type of work:
- Engineering, architecture & research: 17 open
- Electrical & electronic components: 10 open
- Construction & renovation: 6 open
- Real estate & leasing: 5 open
- IT, software & telecom: 5 open
- Transportation, logistics & vehicles: 4 open
- Aircraft, ship & vehicle parts: 3 open
The most open work is in Wright Patterson Afb (31), Dayton (8), Columbus (7), Cincinnati (4) and Cleveland (3).
Set-asides on open Ohio contracts
- No set-aside (full and open): 50
- Total small business set-aside: 12
- 8(a) set-aside: 1
- Service-disabled veteran-owned set-aside: 1
See which set-asides you may qualify for with the free SBA certification screener.
Federal agencies that spend the most in Ohio
Contract dollars for work performed in Ohio over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of the Air Force | $9 billion |
| Defense Logistics Agency | $4.9 billion |
| Department of the Army | $2.4 billion |
| Department of Energy | $2.1 billion |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $1.7 billion |
| Federal Acquisition Service | $1.7 billion |
| Department of the Navy | $1.1 billion |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $713.8 million |
Federal contract spending in Ohio by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $9 billion |
| FY2025 | $9.8 billion |
| FY2026 | $7.8 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $29.1 million |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
Industries with the most federal work in Ohio
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $4.7 billion |
| 336412 | Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing | $2.3 billion |
| 562910 | Remediation Services | $1.7 billion |
| 324110 | Petroleum Refineries | $1.7 billion |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | $1.2 billion |
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $1 billion |
| 336413 | Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $839.5 million |
| 332993 | Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing | $766 million |
Small businesses in Ohio
5,513 businesses in Ohio have active SAM.gov registrations and are small under at least one NAICS code or hold an SBA certification. Among them:
- 53 in the SBA 8(a) program
- 63 HUBZone-certified
- 1,322 women-owned small businesses
- 553 service-disabled veteran-owned (self-reported)
Small businesses in Ohio winning federal contracts
Small businesses based in Ohio with the most federal contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
- Applied Research Solutions, Inc., Beavercreek: $673.8 million
- Integrated Procurement Technologies, Vandalia: $357.9 million
- Air Transport International Inc, Wilmington: $321.3 million
- Frontier Technology Inc, Beavercreek: $235.3 million
- Butt Construction Company, Incorporated, Dayton: $183.2 million
- Four Seasons Environmental Inc, Monroe: $162.4 million
- Environmental Quality Management, Inc, Cincinnati: $157.2 million
- Miceli Dairy Products Co, Cleveland: $127.6 million
- Parliament LLC, Beachwood: $125.2 million
- Sierra Lobo Inc, Fremont: $116.4 million
Who wins the most federal contract dollars in Ohio
Companies with the most contract dollars for work in Ohio over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| General Electric Company | $2.5 billion |
| Marathon Petroleum Company LP | $1.4 billion |
| Battelle Memorial Institute | $977.6 million |
| Fluor-BWXT Portsmouth LLC | $937 million |
| University of Dayton | $594 million |
| L3HARRIS Fuzing and Ordnance Systems, Inc. | $558 million |
| Concordance Healthcare Solutions LLC | $509.2 million |
| Baxters North America, Inc. | $473.7 million |
| Southern Ohio Cleanup Company LLC | $405.6 million |
| Applied Research Solutions, Inc. | $373.2 million |
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Frequently asked questions
How do I find government contracts in Ohio?
Federal agencies post their contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site, with the place where the work will be done. 72 open opportunities list Ohio 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 Ohio?
Federal agencies obligated about $7.8 billion on contracts performed in Ohio in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 40% of those dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Which agencies have the most open contracts in Ohio?
By open notices on SAM.gov right now: Dept of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs and General Services Administration.
How many small businesses in Ohio are registered for federal contracts?
5,513 businesses in Ohio have active SAM.gov registrations and are small under at least one NAICS code or hold an SBA certification.
Where can a Ohio 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.