CT
Federal Contractors in Connecticut
Connecticut punches far above its size because of General Dynamics Electric Boat (Groton submarines), Pratt & Whitney jet engines, and Sikorsky helicopters — three of the largest single-site defense manufacturing operations in the nation.
Federal spending
$18B+ annual
SBA district office
Hartford, CT
Open opportunities in Connecticut
Updated August 24, 2026282active solicitations
Most active buyers
- Department of Defense126
- Department of Homeland Security71
- Department of Veterans Affairs50
- Department of Justice19
- Department of Commerce8
Most common set-asides
- Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)103
- Unrestricted47
- No Set aside used43
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside34
- Small Business Set Aside - Total33
Most active NAICS codes
- 23822029
- 81131019
- 56173016
- 33641314
- 31199911
Counts reflect active contract opportunities ingested from SAM.gov and refresh daily. Figures move as solicitations are posted, amended, and closed.
Top buying agencies in Connecticut
- Department of Defense (Navy)
- Department of Veterans Affairs
Top industries
- Submarine construction (336611)
- Aircraft engines (336412)
- Rotorcraft manufacturing
Resources for Connecticut small contractors
- Find your APEX Accelerator (formerly PTAC) — free counseling for federal contracting.
- SAM.gov registration walkthrough
- Which federal set-asides you qualify for