Government contracts in Vermont
Federal contracts with Vermont 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 Vermont.
- Open contracts now
- 5
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $446 million
- Share to small businesses
- 31%
Open contracts in Vermont, due soonest
- Green Mountain National Forest Storage tank cleaning and inspection at Hapgood Pond
✦ The U.S. Forest Service (Green Mountain National Forest) wants a small business to clean out and inspect a 10,000-gallon concrete drinking-water storage tank at Hapgood Pond…
Due in 9 daysOct 20, 2026
- Green Mountain Finger Lakes Invasive Species Map and Control
✦ The U.S. Forest Service, for the Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests, wants a contractor to survey, map and treat non-native invasive plants in timber units before…
Due in 16 daysOct 27, 2026
- CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMB
✦ The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma is asking for quotes on 4 circuit card assemblies (a spare electronic part, NSN 5998-01-071-1203) to be made new and…
Due in 30 daysNov 10, 2026
- CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMB
✦ The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma is asking for quotes on 2 circuit card assemblies (a spare electronic part, NSN 5998-01-071-2346) to be made new and…
Due in 30 daysNov 10, 2026
What agencies are buying in Vermont
Open notices you can bid on (no sole-source or approved-source limit), by type of work:
- Aircraft, ship & vehicle parts: 2 open
- Construction & renovation: 1 open
- Environmental & natural resources: 1 open
- Equipment repair & maintenance: 1 open
The most open work is in Vergennes (2), Peru (1), Rutland (1) and White River Junction (1).
Set-asides on open Vermont contracts
- No set-aside (full and open): 3
- Total small business set-aside: 2
See which set-asides you may qualify for with the free SBA certification screener.
Federal agencies that spend the most in Vermont
Contract dollars for work performed in Vermont over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Defense Logistics Agency | $676 million |
| Department of the Navy | $437.4 million |
| Defense Microelectronics Activity | $293.8 million |
| U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services | $157.7 million |
| Department of the Army | $146.2 million |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $130.9 million |
| Department of the Air Force | $109.7 million |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | $94.3 million |
Federal contract spending in Vermont by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $920.2 million |
| FY2025 | $877.2 million |
| FY2026 | $446 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $1.1 million |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
Industries with the most federal work in Vermont
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 336419 | Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $578.9 million |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $281.3 million |
| 334413 | Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing | $267.2 million |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | $239.9 million |
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $122 million |
| 336413 | Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $98.5 million |
| 611519 | Other Technical and Trade Schools | $60.5 million |
| 334511 | Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing | $59.6 million |
Small businesses in Vermont
443 businesses in Vermont have active SAM.gov registrations and are small under at least one NAICS code or hold an SBA certification. Among them:
- 1 in the SBA 8(a) program
- 9 HUBZone-certified
- 87 women-owned small businesses
- 29 service-disabled veteran-owned (self-reported)
Small businesses in Vermont winning federal contracts
Small businesses based in Vermont with the most federal contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
- Mind Computing, Inc., Norwich: $50.5 million
- New England Woodcraft, Inc., Brandon: $29.7 million
- MVP Robotics, Inc., Bradford: $29.6 million
- Data Innovations LLC, Colchester: $23.5 million
- Greensea Systems, Inc., Richmond: $18.4 million
- Omni Defense Technologies Corp, Colchester: $8 million
- Clark Group, LLC, the, Montpelier: $7.1 million
- Vermont Aerospace Industries, LLC, Saint Johnsbury: $4.8 million
- Preci-Manufacturing, Incorporated, Winooski: $4.7 million
- Verda Medical Systems, LLC, Saint Johnsbury: $2 million
Who wins the most federal contract dollars in Vermont
Companies with the most contract dollars for work in Vermont over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| General Dynamics-Ots, Inc. | $700.4 million |
| Science Applications International Corporation | $283.1 million |
| Globalfoundries U.S. 2 LLC | $263 million |
| Lantana Consulting Group, Inc | $123 million |
| Simmonds Precision Products Inc | $90.9 million |
| Govplace, LLC | $58.9 million |
| Mind Computing, Inc. | $48.9 million |
| Education & Training Resources LLC | $31.9 million |
| International Business Machines Corporation | $30 million |
| MVP Robotics, Inc. | $28.7 million |
Large primes subcontract part of their work to small businesses. See how to become a government subcontractor.
Free government contracting help in Vermont
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 Vermont:
- Vermont APEX Accelerator, run by Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development. Serves: Statewide.
From the official APEX Accelerators directory, checked Oct 10, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find government contracts in Vermont?
Federal agencies post their contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site, with the place where the work will be done. 5 open opportunities list Vermont 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 Vermont?
Federal agencies obligated about $446 million on contracts performed in Vermont in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 31% of those dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Which agencies have the most open contracts in Vermont?
By open notices on SAM.gov right now: Department of Agriculture, Dept of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs.
How many small businesses in Vermont are registered for federal contracts?
443 businesses in Vermont have active SAM.gov registrations and are small under at least one NAICS code or hold an SBA certification.
Where can a Vermont business get free help with government contracting?
APEX Accelerators offer counseling on registering, finding and bidding on government contracts, usually at no cost. In Vermont, that's Vermont APEX Accelerator. The APEX Accelerators website has a locator for the nearest office.