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Government contracts in Tennessee

Federal contracts with Tennessee 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 Tennessee.

Open contracts now
22
Contract spending, FY2026
$12.2 billion
Share to small businesses
13%
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What agencies are buying in Tennessee

Open notices you can bid on (no sole-source or approved-source limit), by type of work:

The most open work is in Oak Ridge (5), Arnold Afb (5), Knoxville (3), Johnson City (2) and Nashville (1).

Set-asides on open Tennessee contracts

  • No set-aside (full and open): 19
  • Total small business set-aside: 3

See which set-asides you may qualify for with the free SBA certification screener.

Federal agencies that spend the most in Tennessee

Contract dollars for work performed in Tennessee over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:

AgencyObligated
Department of Energy$21.8 billion
Department of the Army$2 billion
Department of the Air Force$2 billion
Department of Veterans Affairs$1.8 billion
Ustranscom$921.8 million
Defense Logistics Agency$899.3 million
Department of Education$719 million
Department of the Navy$610.7 million

Federal contract spending in Tennessee by year

Fiscal yearContract obligations
FY2024$10.8 billion
FY2025$11 billion
FY2026$12.2 billion
FY2027 (so far)$114.8 million

The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.

Industries with the most federal work in Tennessee

NAICSIndustryObligated
561210Facilities Support Services$18.1 billion
562910Remediation Services$2.3 billion
541330Engineering Services$1.9 billion
492110Couriers and Express Delivery Services$956.8 million
541990All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$883.3 million
561612Security Guards and Patrol Services$823.9 million
236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction$778.5 million
522390Other Activities Related to Credit Intermediation$601.6 million

Small businesses in Tennessee

4,013 businesses in Tennessee 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
  • 71 HUBZone-certified
  • 1,047 women-owned small businesses
  • 613 service-disabled veteran-owned (self-reported)

Small businesses in Tennessee winning federal contracts

Small businesses based in Tennessee with the most federal contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:

  1. BWXT Enrichment Operations, LLC, Oak Ridge: $266.7 million
  2. Simmons & Golden Security LLC, Maryville: $133.4 million
  3. Eci Defense Group, Inc., Lyles: $125.8 million
  4. Tactica Solutions LLC, Fayetteville: $108.6 million
  5. Ses Construction and Fuel Services LLC, Knoxville: $105 million
  6. Vanquish Worldwide L.L.C., Kingsport: $102.1 million
  7. Management Solutions LLC, Knoxville: $97.8 million
  8. Arcus Group, LLC, Nashville: $83.9 million
  9. Ses Electrical LLC, Knoxville: $76.2 million
  10. Newbegin Enterprises,Inc., Piney Flats: $64.9 million

Who wins the most federal contract dollars in Tennessee

Companies with the most contract dollars for work in Tennessee over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:

CompanyObligated
Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC$9.5 billion
Ut-Battelle LLC$8.2 billion
United Cleanup Oak Ridge LLC$1.8 billion
Federal Express Corporation$947.6 million
Oak Ridge Associated Universities, Incorporated$939.6 million
Beyond New Horizons, LLC$898.2 million
Edfinancial Services LLC$717.3 million
Metropolitan Security Services, Inc.$609.8 million
Bae Systems Ordnance Systems Inc.$439.3 million
Workwear Outfitters, LLC$406.5 million

Large primes subcontract part of their work to small businesses. See how to become a government subcontractor.

Free government contracting help in Tennessee

APEX Accelerators help businesses win government contracts, usually for free: SAM.gov registration, finding bids, and reviewing proposals. The Department of War (the Department of Defense) pays part of their cost. This program serves Tennessee:

From the official APEX Accelerators directory, checked Oct 10, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How do I find government contracts in Tennessee?

Federal agencies post their contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site, with the place where the work will be done. 22 open opportunities list Tennessee 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 Tennessee?

Federal agencies obligated about $12.2 billion on contracts performed in Tennessee in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 13% of those dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.

Which agencies have the most open contracts in Tennessee?

By open notices on SAM.gov right now: Dept of Defense, Department of Energy and General Services Administration.

How many small businesses in Tennessee are registered for federal contracts?

4,013 businesses in Tennessee have active SAM.gov registrations and are small under at least one NAICS code or hold an SBA certification.

Where can a Tennessee business get free help with government contracting?

APEX Accelerators offer counseling on registering, finding and bidding on government contracts, usually at no cost. In Tennessee, that's Tennessee APEX Accelerator. The APEX Accelerators website has a locator for the nearest office.

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