Federal Contracts in Massachusetts (MA)
Federal contracting in Massachusetts
Massachusetts hosts Hanscom AFB (Air Force Life Cycle Management Center — major C2 / battle-management acquisition), MIT Lincoln Laboratory (FFRDC, Lexington — DoD R&D), Natick Soldier Systems Center (combat feeding, individual protection R&D), Westover Air Reserve Base, Joint Base Cape Cod, and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London CT (which spills into MA). Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Cambridge — DOT R&D), NIH Boston-area subgrants (though most NIH itself is MD-headquartered), NOAA Northeast Fisheries Science Center (Woods Hole), USGS research stations. EPA Region 1 HQ (Boston). VA Boston Healthcare System.
Top Awardees Performing in Massachusetts
| Vendor | Awards | Total Value |
|---|---|---|
| LENTROS ENGINEERING, INC. CAGE 53416 | 2 | $101K |
| BIRD-JOHNSON PROPELLER COMPANY, LLC CAGE 07309 | 1 | $5.2M |
| THE NUTMEG COMPANIES, INC. CAGE 09QN0 | 1 | $15.2M |
| COMARK, LLC CAGE 0EQK6 | 1 | $2.0M |
| ENFIELD ENTERPRISES LLC CAGE 1C6F7 | 1 | $2.8M |
| THE MCLEAN HOSPITAL CORPORATION CAGE 1F6D4 | 1 | $34.9M |
| TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY CAGE 1LVP2 | 1 | $10K |
| FRAUNHOFER USA INC CAGE 1YH08 | 1 | $1.8M |
| HALEY & ALDRICH, INC CAGE 2R148 | 1 | $511K |
| GENERAL DYNAMICS MISSION SYSTEMS, INC. CAGE 3CX85 | 1 | $24.6M |
| TOWN OF NANTUCKET CAGE 3L5E3 | 1 | $461K |
| WHITE RIVER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. CAGE 6TKM7 | 1 | $743K |
| RAYTHEON COMPANY CAGE 7Y193 | 1 | $25.0M |
| LIFTWAVE INC CAGE 8BMH5 | 1 | $3.0M |
| MIP, LLC CAGE 98U41 | 1 | $2.6M |
| GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY CAGE 99207 | 1 | $43.8M |
| DIAMOND ANTENNA & MICROWAVE CORPORATION CAGE 01882 | 1 | $6.2M |
| GAIA AI, INC CAGE 9YCK0 | 1 | $1.5M |
Award Trends in Massachusetts (2024-2026)
| Year | Awards | Total Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 28 | $319.7M |
| 2025 | 11 | $74.7M |
Top Agencies Buying Work in Massachusetts
| Agency | Solicitations |
|---|---|
| DEPT OF DEFENSE | 439 |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 56 |
| INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE | 45 |
| HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF | 32 |
| GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION | 26 |
| JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF | 19 |
| HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | 12 |
| TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF | 11 |
| ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY | 11 |
| COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF | 9 |
Top NAICS Codes in Massachusetts
| NAICS Code | Name | Opportunities |
|---|---|---|
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | 68 |
| 541715 | Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | 29 |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | 25 |
| 334511 | - | 21 |
| 237130 | - | 21 |
| 238210 | Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors | 20 |
| 238220 | Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors | 19 |
| 531120 | - | 18 |
| 238160 | - | 16 |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | 16 |
Top Set-Asides in Massachusetts
| Set-Aside | Opportunities |
|---|---|
| NONE | 124 |
| SBA | 117 |
| SDVOSBC | 34 |
| 8A | 10 |
| 8AN | 7 |
| SBP | 7 |
| ISBEE | 2 |
| HZS | 1 |
| WOSBSS | 1 |
Active Opportunities in Massachusetts
Why bid in Massachusetts
Massachusetts opportunities concentrate around Hanscom AFB acquisition + Lincoln Lab partnerships. The state's deep university-research ecosystem produces strong SBIR / STTR small-business pipelines. Defense-software, C2 systems, sensors, and biotech R&D vendors compete actively but find rich opportunity flow.
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