Monthly Highlights
June 2026 saw $31.6B in federal contract obligations, marking month 9 of FY2026. This represents a +33% change from May's $23.8B.
Key Statistics: - Total Contract Obligations: $31.6B - Top Agency: Department of Homeland Security ($9.9B - 31.3% of total) - Leading Industry: Commercial and Institutional Building Construction ($6.1B) - Small Business Set-Asides: $2.5B combined
Notable Trends: - DHS led spending with major program investments - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction saw strong contract activity - 8(a) Business Development program led small business awards at $1.3B
Spending Overview
Federal contract spending in June 2026 totaled $31.6B. This is +33% compared to May's $23.8B.
FY2026 Month 9 Analysis: - May 2026 (Month 8): $23.8B - June 2026 (Month 9): $31.6B - Change: +33% increase
Spending Velocity: Contract obligations increased this month, reflecting typical federal spending patterns for FY month 9. Mid-fiscal-year spending patterns reflect ongoing program execution.
Agency Breakdown
Department of Homeland Security led all agencies in June 2026.
Top 15 Agencies by Spending: 1. Department of Homeland Security (DHS): $9.9B - 31.3% 2. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA): $6.7B - 21.2% 3. Department of Energy (DOE): $2.6B - 8.2% 4. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): $2.3B - 7.2% 5. General Services Administration (GSA): $2.2B - 7.0% 6. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA): $1.5B - 4.8% 7. Department of Agriculture (USDA): $1.0B - 3.2% 8. Department of Transportation (DOT): $1.0B - 3.2% 9. Department of State (DOS): $767M - 2.4% 10. Department of Commerce (DOC): $743M - 2.3% 11. Department of Justice (DOJ): $739M - 2.3% 12. Department of the Treasury (TREAS): $610M - 1.9% 13. Department of the Interior (DOI): $546M - 1.7% 14. Social Security Administration (SSA): $160M - 0.5% 15. Department of Labor (DOL): $138M - 0.4%
Agency Insights: - Department of Homeland Security spending reflects major program investments and ongoing operations - Department of Veterans Affairs maintained strong contract activity - Civilian agencies showed robust spending this month
Industry Trends
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction led June contracting activity.
Top 10 Industries (by NAICS): 1. Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220): $6.1B 2. Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers (524114): $3.8B 3. Computer Systems Design Services (541512): $2.9B 4. Other Computer Related Services (541519): $1.9B 5. Facilities Support Services (561210): $1.7B 6. Ship Building and Repairing (336611): $1.3B 7. Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715): $1.2B 8. Engineering Services (541330): $1.1B 9. Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611): $719M 10. All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990): $708M
Industry Analysis: - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction led with $6.1B in contract obligations - Professional services and IT continue to see strong federal demand - Healthcare services maintained steady investment levels
Small Business Set-Asides
Small business set-aside programs recorded $2.5B in June 2026 obligations.
Set-Aside Performance: - 8(a) Business Development Program: $1.3B - Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVOSB): $1.0B - HUBZone: $54M - Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB): $61M
Analysis: The 8(a) Business Development program continues to lead small business contracting, with Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVOSB) showing strong performance.
Set-Aside as Percentage of Total: At 7.8% of total June spending, set-asides are below the 23% annual goal. This is typical for individual months—small business percentages are measured annually and often increase in Q3/Q4 as agencies push to meet goals.
July Outlook
July 2026 outlook and upcoming opportunities.
Expected Trends: - End-of-fiscal-year spending surge expected - IT modernization and cybersecurity contracts continue strong - Professional services demand remains robust across agencies
Opportunities to Watch: - Major agency IT modernization initiatives - Healthcare services contracts (VA, HHS) - Defense program task orders - Infrastructure and facilities management
Key Dates: - End of Q3 FY2026
Contractor Recommendations: 1. Monitor SAM.gov for new solicitations in your target agencies 2. Track agency forecast and procurement schedules 3. Prepare for upcoming recompetes and new requirements 4. Engage with small business offices for set-aside opportunities
Data sources & methodology
Analysis based on prime contract awards only; sub-contract spending excluded. Federal spending figures sourced directly from USASpending.gov (U.S. Department of the Treasury). Typical 30–90 day publication lag from award date. Methodology and figures may be updated as additional data becomes available.
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