Government contracts in Texas
Federal contracts with Texas 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 Texas.
- Open contracts now
- 116
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $97.4 billion
- Share to small businesses
- 12%
Open contracts in Texas, due soonest
- Watson Caring Services
Due in 2 daysOct 11, 2026
- CTX Chapel Window Repair/Replacement | NEED DATE
Due in 2 daysOct 12, 2026
- Army Continuing Medical Education (CME) Reaccreditation
Due in 2 daysOct 12, 2026
- CON | Z1DA | REPLACE OR CHILLERS | 580-23-105 | PRESOLICITATION
✦ The VA Medical Center in Houston, TX plans a construction contract to remove and replace two operating room chillers in Building 100.
Due in 2 daysOct 12, 2026
- NEW - CTX Oil-Free Scroll Air Compressor
Due in 3 daysOct 13, 2026
- CON | Z2DA | REPLACE CHILLER 1 B104 | 580-24-111 | PRESOLICITATION
✦ The VA medical center in Houston, TX plans to replace a failed 1,000-ton chiller (plus transformer, piping, valves and controls) in Building 104.
Due in 3 daysOct 13, 2026
What agencies are buying in Texas
Open notices you can bid on (no sole-source or approved-source limit), by type of work:
- Construction & renovation: 23 open
- Engineering, architecture & research: 14 open
- Medical & healthcare: 10 open
- Transportation, logistics & vehicles: 7 open
- Consulting & professional services: 6 open
- Real estate & leasing: 6 open
- Environmental & natural resources: 5 open
The most open work is in Houston (21), San Antonio (12), Dallas (9), Jbsa Lackland (8) and Corpus Christi (6).
Set-asides on open Texas contracts
- No set-aside (full and open): 62
- Total small business set-aside: 24
- Service-disabled veteran-owned set-aside: 17
See which set-asides you may qualify for with the free SBA certification screener.
Federal agencies that spend the most in Texas
Contract dollars for work performed in Texas over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of the Navy | $50.5 billion |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $47.2 billion |
| Department of the Army | $44.9 billion |
| Department of the Air Force | $28.9 billion |
| U.S. Customs and Border Protection | $26.3 billion |
| Defense Logistics Agency | $13.7 billion |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $4.8 billion |
| U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | $4.4 billion |
Federal contract spending in Texas by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $59.3 billion |
| FY2025 | $86.4 billion |
| FY2026 | $97.4 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $380.4 million |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
Industries with the most federal work in Texas
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 336411 | Aircraft Manufacturing | $55.5 billion |
| 325412 | Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing | $34.1 billion |
| 336414 | Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing | $29.8 billion |
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $25 billion |
| 336413 | Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $12.6 billion |
| 324110 | Petroleum Refineries | $8.3 billion |
| 621111 | Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) | $7 billion |
| 561210 | Facilities Support Services | $6.1 billion |
Small businesses in Texas
21,403 businesses in Texas have active SAM.gov registrations and are small under at least one NAICS code or hold an SBA certification. Among them:
- 235 in the SBA 8(a) program
- 180 HUBZone-certified
- 5,688 women-owned small businesses
- 3,750 service-disabled veteran-owned (self-reported)
Small businesses in Texas winning federal contracts
Small businesses based in Texas with the most federal contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
- Csi Aviation, Inc, Killeen: $2.3 billion
- Vetjet Fuels LLC, Dallas: $598.3 million
- JBW Group LLC, San Antonio: $532.5 million
- Ocean Ships, Inc., Houston: $499.7 million
- Brasada Ford LTD, San Antonio: $431.9 million
- Impres Technology Solutions, Inc, Round Rock: $389.5 million
- Kerberos International, Inc., Temple: $378.9 million
- Lazarus Energy Holdings LLC, Houston: $358.4 million
- KGJJ Engineering Solutions, LLC, Fort Worth: $340.8 million
- Gzo, Inc., San Antonio: $221 million
Who wins the most federal contract dollars in Texas
Companies with the most contract dollars for work in Texas over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Lockheed Martin Corporation | $52 billion |
| Mckesson Corporation | $34.1 billion |
| Lockheed Martin Corporation | $31.5 billion |
| Veterans Evaluation Services, Inc | $4.8 billion |
| Bell Textron Inc | $4.8 billion |
| Barnard Construction Company, Incorporated | $4.8 billion |
| Fisher Sand & Gravel Co | $4.6 billion |
| L3HARRIS Technologies Integrated Systems L.P. | $4.3 billion |
| Pantexas Deterrence, LLC | $3.6 billion |
| Davie Defense Inc. | $3.5 billion |
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 Texas?
Federal agencies post their contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site, with the place where the work will be done. 116 open opportunities list Texas 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 Texas?
Federal agencies obligated about $97.4 billion on contracts performed in Texas in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 12% of those dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Which agencies have the most open contracts in Texas?
By open notices on SAM.gov right now: Dept of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Justice.
How many small businesses in Texas are registered for federal contracts?
21,403 businesses in Texas have active SAM.gov registrations and are small under at least one NAICS code or hold an SBA certification.
Where can a Texas 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.