State Contracting Guide
Government Contracts in New York
New York's federal portfolio spans West Point, AFRL Rome's information warfare research, Watervliet Arsenal gun-tube manufacturing, and a sprawling VA healthcare network.
Federal contracting in New York at a glance
- Annual federal obligations
- ~$11.6B
- Capital
- Albany
- Procurement hubs
- New York City • Watervliet • Rome
New York-specific guidance
AFRL Rome Lab (Information Directorate) is the Air Force's primary cyber R&D center — SBIR awards in Rome convert to OTA production at unusually high rates.
Step-by-step: winning federal work in New York
- Register on SAM.gov and select NAICS codes aligned with the buyers most active in New York — see the SAM.gov registration guide.
- Schedule a free consultation with the New York APEX Accelerator for capability statement review and local opportunity matching.
- Set saved searches on SAM.gov filtered to place-of-performance = NY for each of your NAICS codes.
- Attend small-business outreach events at New York City-area installations and federal facilities.
- Pursue subcontracting with primes already on regional MATOC pools — particularly USACE and NAVFAC vehicles for construction trades.
Top industries receiving contracts in New York
- Defense Services
Defense services span everything from logistics and base operations support to PEO-level program management.
- Healthcare
Federal healthcare obligations span the VA medical network, DHA military hospitals, IHS facilities, and HHS clinical research.
Top federal buyers in New York
- Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)~$36B annual federal spend
- Department of Defense (DoD)~$456B annual federal spend
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS)~$25B annual federal spend
Most active NAICS codes in New York
- NAICS 541330 — Engineering Services
- NAICS 541512 — Computer Systems Design Services
- NAICS 621111 — Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health)
FAQs about government contracts in New York
- How much does the federal government spend on contracts in New York?
- Federal contract obligations in New York total approximately $11.6 billion annually, concentrated in defense and healthcare.
- Who are the largest federal buyers in New York?
- The top federal buyers in New York are typically tied to installations and federal facilities around New York City and Watervliet, including programs run by agencies like VA, DoD, DHS.
- What is the New York APEX Accelerator?
- New York APEX Accelerator is the federally funded APEX Accelerator that provides free counseling for New York businesses pursuing federal, state, and local government contracts — including SAM.gov registration, capability statement reviews, and bid-matching.
- Which NAICS codes are most active in New York?
- The most active NAICS codes in New York include 541330 (Engineering Services), 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), 621111 (Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health)).
- Do I need to be located in New York to win contracts there?
- No — federal contracts are awarded based on the solicitation's place of performance and evaluation criteria, not contractor location. However, in-state presence often reduces travel costs, supports HUBZone eligibility in qualifying areas, and matters for state-funded opportunities.