Government Contracting in Kentucky
Explore the federal contracting landscape in Kentucky. Discover active contractors, trending industries, and key government agencies awarding contracts in the state.
Small Business
70%
806 of 1,155
Top Industries in Kentucky
Most common NAICS codes among Kentucky contractors
No NAICS data available.
Browse all NAICS codesTop Buying Agencies in Kentucky
Federal agencies with the most contract activity in KY (FY2025)
- 1Department of Defense364 awards
- 2General Services Administration21 awards
- 3Department of Veterans Affairs20 awards
- 4Department of Justice18 awards
- 5Department of Energy17 awards
- 6Department of the Treasury16 awards
- 7Department of Homeland Security13 awards
- 8Department of Labor11 awards
- 9Department of Health and Human Services4 awards
- 10Department of Transportation3 awards
Top Federal Contractors in Kentucky
Highest-volume contractors headquartered in Kentucky by total obligations
| Company | City | Size | Total Obligations | Transactions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUMANA GOVERNMENT BUSINESS INC | LOUISVILLE | Large | $23.2B | 376 |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | LEXINGTON | Large | $2.7B | 3,424 |
| BECHTEL PARSONS BLUE GRASS, A JOINT VENTURE | RICHMOND | Large | $1.1B | 65 |
| UNITED PARCEL SERVICE CO. DBA: UPS | LOUISVILLE | Large | $863.8M | 6,971 |
| WIELAND ROLLED PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | LOUISVILLE | Large | $733.7M | 198 |
| BOEING SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT SUPPORT, LLC | FORT CAMPBELL | Large | $534.8M | 200 |
| CONCO, INC. | LOUISVILLE | Small | $440.2M | 59 |
| EDUCATION & TRAINING RESOURCES LLC | BOWLING GREEN | Small | $377.4M | 481 |
| ARBOR E & T LLC | LOUISVILLE | Large | $312.3M | 230 |
| DISMAS CHARITIES INC | LOUISVILLE | Large | $306.2M | 1,371 |
Contractor Certifications in Kentucky
Recent Contract Awards in Kentucky
15B61926P00000014
Department of Justice
NAICS: 339112 | Dec 4, 2025
$5K
36C24225N0164
Department of Veterans Affairs
NAICS: 339115 | Dec 4, 2025
$-109K
15B11826F00000007
Department of Justice
NAICS: 221122 | Dec 4, 2025
$202K
15BFTD26P00000039
Department of Justice
NAICS: 339999 | Dec 4, 2025
$10K
36C24926N0215
Department of Veterans Affairs
NAICS: 811310 | Dec 4, 2025
$12K
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