State Contracting Guide
Government Contracts in Wyoming
Wyoming's federal economy is small but concentrated around F.E. Warren AFB ICBM operations, Yellowstone NPS contracting, and BLM energy-lease infrastructure.
Federal contracting in Wyoming at a glance
- Annual federal obligations
- ~$0.9B
- Capital
- Cheyenne
- Procurement hubs
- Cheyenne • Casper • Jackson
Wyoming-specific guidance
F.E. Warren AFB hosts a Minuteman III ICBM wing transitioning to Sentinel — multi-decade MILCON, security, and lifecycle-extension contracts are entering the pipeline now.
Step-by-step: winning federal work in Wyoming
- Register on SAM.gov and select NAICS codes aligned with the buyers most active in Wyoming — see the SAM.gov registration guide.
- Schedule a free consultation with the Wyoming APEX Accelerator for capability statement review and local opportunity matching.
- Set saved searches on SAM.gov filtered to place-of-performance = WY for each of your NAICS codes.
- Attend small-business outreach events at Cheyenne-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 Wyoming
- Defense Services
Defense services span everything from logistics and base operations support to PEO-level program management.
- Agriculture
USDA, FSA, and APHIS obligate billions on rural development, conservation, and ag-research grants and contracts.
Top federal buyers in Wyoming
- Department of the Air Force (Air Force)~$220B annual federal spend
- Department of the Interior (DOI)~$18B annual federal spend
- Department of Agriculture (USDA)~$18B annual federal spend
Most active NAICS codes in Wyoming
- NAICS 541330 — Engineering Services
- NAICS 237310 — Highway, Street & Bridge Construction
FAQs about government contracts in Wyoming
- How much does the federal government spend on contracts in Wyoming?
- Federal contract obligations in Wyoming total approximately $0.9 billion annually, concentrated in defense and energy.
- Who are the largest federal buyers in Wyoming?
- The top federal buyers in Wyoming are typically tied to installations and federal facilities around Cheyenne and Casper, including programs run by agencies like Air Force, DOI, USDA.
- What is the Wyoming APEX Accelerator?
- Wyoming APEX Accelerator is the federally funded APEX Accelerator that provides free counseling for Wyoming 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 Wyoming?
- The most active NAICS codes in Wyoming include 541330 (Engineering Services), 237310 (Highway, Street & Bridge Construction), 115310 ().
- Do I need to be located in Wyoming 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.