Government contracts in Pennsylvania
Federal contracts with Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.
- Open contracts now
- 110
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $24.4 billion
- Share to small businesses
- 11%
Open contracts in Pennsylvania, due soonest
- Loleta Water System Upgrades
✦ The U.S. Forest Service is asking for quotes to upgrade the water system at the Loleta Recreation Area in Marienville, PA: new water pipe, spigots, valves, concrete work, a well…
Due in 2 daysOct 12, 2026
- Security Gates and Turnstiles
Due in 2 daysOct 12, 2026
- LOUNGE SEATING
Due in 2 daysOct 12, 2026
- Custodial Services - Ashley, PA (PA004)
Due in 3 daysOct 13, 2026
- RFI for 13 Microsoft Power Platform Virtual Courses
Due in 3 daysOct 13, 2026
- Cylinder and Valve RFI
✦ DLA Troop Support is looking for possible suppliers of one part, a Cylinder and Valve (NSN 4240-001066850), a critical part for the US Air Force.
Due in 3 daysOct 13, 2026
What agencies are buying in Pennsylvania
Open notices you can bid on (no sole-source or approved-source limit), by type of work:
- Manufactured parts & equipment: 16 open
- Electrical & electronic components: 14 open
- Clothing & textiles: 8 open
- Construction & renovation: 8 open
- Aircraft, ship & vehicle parts: 6 open
- Engineering, architecture & research: 4 open
- Food & food service: 4 open
The most open work is in Philadelphia (49), New Cumberland (11), Mechanicsburg (9), Tobyhanna (6) and Chambersburg (4).
Set-asides on open Pennsylvania contracts
- No set-aside (full and open): 71
- Total small business set-aside: 19
See which set-asides you may qualify for with the free SBA certification screener.
Federal agencies that spend the most in Pennsylvania
Contract dollars for work performed in Pennsylvania over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Defense Logistics Agency | $23 billion |
| Department of the Navy | $20 billion |
| Department of the Army | $13.7 billion |
| Department of Energy | $5.7 billion |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $2.6 billion |
| Department of the Air Force | $2.6 billion |
| Defense Health Agency | $1.7 billion |
| U.S. Special Operations Command | $1.4 billion |
Federal contract spending in Pennsylvania by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $26.6 billion |
| FY2025 | $26.9 billion |
| FY2026 | $24.4 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $65.8 million |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
Industries with the most federal work in Pennsylvania
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $13.4 billion |
| 325411 | Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing | $13.2 billion |
| 424210 | Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers | $6.6 billion |
| 332410 | Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing | $6.5 billion |
| 336992 | Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing | $6.4 billion |
| 336411 | Aircraft Manufacturing | $3.3 billion |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $2.6 billion |
| 524114 | Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers | $2.3 billion |
Small businesses in Pennsylvania
6,879 businesses in Pennsylvania have active SAM.gov registrations and are small under at least one NAICS code or hold an SBA certification. Among them:
- 68 in the SBA 8(a) program
- 71 HUBZone-certified
- 1,688 women-owned small businesses
- 600 service-disabled veteran-owned (self-reported)
Small businesses in Pennsylvania winning federal contracts
Small businesses based in Pennsylvania with the most federal contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
- Delphinus Engineering, Inc., Newtown Square: $246.8 million
- KVG LLC, Gettysburg: $236.7 million
- Reliability & Performance Technologies, LLC, Dublin: $186 million
- Action Manufacturing Company, Bristol: $183.9 million
- Ansible Government Solutions LLC, Malvern: $163 million
- Titan-Auxo, LLC, Malvern: $158.6 million
- Serviam Construction LLC, Altoona: $133.7 million
- Astrobotic Technology Inc, Pittsburgh: $113.1 million
- FDCD Ii Joint Venture, LLC, Bridgeport: $101 million
- Senate Builders & Construction Managers, Inc., East Norriton: $100.7 million
Who wins the most federal contract dollars in Pennsylvania
Companies with the most contract dollars for work in Pennsylvania over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Amerisourcebergen Drug Corp | $19.8 billion |
| Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC | $11.3 billion |
| Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. | $6.5 billion |
| Bae Systems Land & Armaments L.P. | $5.5 billion |
| The Boeing Company | $4.7 billion |
| General Dynamics Ots (Wilkes Barre), LLC | $1.7 billion |
| Bae Systems Land and Armaments L.P. | $1.5 billion |
| United Concordia Companies, Inc. | $1.2 billion |
| The Pennsylvania State University | $1.1 billion |
| Trumbull Corporation and Brayman Construction Corporation, a Joint Venture | $932.9 million |
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Frequently asked questions
How do I find government contracts in Pennsylvania?
Federal agencies post their contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site, with the place where the work will be done. 110 open opportunities list Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
Federal agencies obligated about $24.4 billion on contracts performed in Pennsylvania in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 11% of those dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Which agencies have the most open contracts in Pennsylvania?
By open notices on SAM.gov right now: Dept of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Agriculture.
How many small businesses in Pennsylvania are registered for federal contracts?
6,879 businesses in Pennsylvania have active SAM.gov registrations and are small under at least one NAICS code or hold an SBA certification.
Where can a Pennsylvania 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.