Small Business Contract Spending Surges in FY2025 — But It’s Concentrated in Just a Few States
The latest FY2025 year-to-date (YTD) small-business contracting data is in, and the numbers are eye-popping. Small-business prime contract obligations have already reached roughly $430.49 billion, with certain states raking in the lion’s share. Virginia alone accounts for $72.53B—nearly 17% of the national total—followed by Texas, California, Connecticut, and Maryland. The District of Columbia, while not a state, is a powerhouse in its own right with $20.38B in awards.
Top 10 Agencies in FY2025 Small-Business Contracting — and What It Means for You
The federal government is once again on track to blow past its small-business contracting goals in FY2025, with year-to-date spending already pointing toward a record high. The latest analysis of FPDS and USAspending data through August 11, 2025, reveals the ten agencies driving most of this momentum. If you’re in the government contracting business — or want to be — this list should guide your capture strategy for the rest of the year and into FY2026.