Analysis

This page summarizes FPDS Query results for Follow-On to Competed Action Federal Contracts. It shows how much federal contract value falls into this procurement pattern, how many awards match the filter, and which agencies and vendors account for the largest share of obligations in the current result set.

The available trend series runs from FY 1983 to FY 2026. This makes it possible to evaluate whether the pattern is stable across time, expanding, declining, or concentrated in specific fiscal periods.

Reference

Extent Competed Code

E

Extent Competed Label

FOLLOW ON TO COMPETED ACTION

Summary Query Logic

The headline metrics on this page come from dedicated KPI and share-of-total query blocks. These precomputed queries define the numeric baseline for the rest of the analysis.

Query Used — Summary Metrics

SELECT
     sum(content__award__dollarValues__obligatedAmount) AS total_obligated,
    count() AS award_count,
    sum(content__award__dollarValues__obligatedAmount) / nullIf(count(),
    0) AS avg_award_size 
FROM
     fpds.data 
WHERE
     contract_type = 1
    AND content__award__competition__extentCompeted = 'E'
    AND content__award__relevantContractDates__signedDate != ''

Explanation

This query aggregates federal contract awards identified as follow-on actions to previously competed contracts, filtering for contracts classified as firm-fixed-price and fully competed. The output table presents three key metrics: the total obligated amount, the count of awards meeting these criteria, and the average award size calculated by dividing total obligations by the number of awards. Each result set reflects the overall scale and frequency of follow-on awards in the federal marketplace, providing a snapshot of contracting activity where competition was initially established. Analysts should interpret these summary metrics as indicators of market dynamics, contract continuity, and potential vendor reliance on prior competitive wins. This section supports decisions related to assessing competition effectiveness, identifying trends in contract renewals, and evaluating opportunities for new entrants versus incumbent vendors. Follow-up analysis might explore agency-specific patterns, vendor concentration, or temporal shifts in follow-on contracting behavior.

Query Used — Share of Total Spending

SELECT
     sumIf(content__award__dollarValues__obligatedAmount,
    content__award__competition__extentCompeted = 'E') AS filtered_obligated,
    sum(content__award__dollarValues__obligatedAmount) AS total_obligated,
    filtered_obligated / total_obligated * 100 AS share_percent 
FROM
     fpds.data 
WHERE
     contract_type = 1
    AND content__award__relevantContractDates__signedDate != ''

Explanation

This query aggregates total obligated amounts for federal contracts classified as follow-on to previously competed actions, specifically focusing on contracts with a competed extent labeled 'E'. It calculates the sum of obligated dollars for these follow-on competed contracts and compares it to the overall obligated amount for all relevant contract types within the dataset. Each result row represents the total dollars obligated to follow-on competed contracts, the total dollars obligated across all contracts, and the percentage share that follow-on competed contracts represent of the total spending. Analysts should interpret this section as a measure of how much federal spending is directed toward follow-on contracts that originated from a competitive process, providing insight into competition dynamics and contract award patterns. This information supports decisions related to market competitiveness, vendor engagement strategies, and policy evaluation on follow-on contracting practices. It also prompts follow-up questions about the distribution of follow-on contracts across agencies, vendors, and time periods to better understand trends and potential areas for increased competition.

Trend Over Time

This section tracks how obligations and award counts move across fiscal years for the current competition or reason-not-competed filter.

Query Used

SELECT
     if(toUInt8(substring(content__award__relevantContractDates__signedDate,
    6,
    2)) >= 10,
    toUInt16(substring(content__award__relevantContractDates__signedDate,
    1,
    4)) + 1,
    toUInt16(substring(content__award__relevantContractDates__signedDate,
    1,
    4))) AS fiscal_year,
    sum(content__award__dollarValues__obligatedAmount) AS total_obligated,
    count() AS award_count 
FROM
     fpds.data 
WHERE
     contract_type = 1
    AND content__award__competition__extentCompeted = 'E'
    AND content__award__relevantContractDates__signedDate != '' 
GROUP BY
     fiscal_year 
ORDER BY
     fiscal_year ASC

Explanation

This query aggregates federal contract awards identified as follow-on to previously competed actions by fiscal year, summing total obligated amounts and counting the number of awards. Each row in the output represents the total dollar value obligated and the number of awards made in a given fiscal year for contracts awarded under full and open competition. Analysts can interpret these trends over time to assess how follow-on competed contracts contribute to overall federal spending and market activity. The data supports evaluating shifts in procurement strategy, identifying periods of increased or decreased follow-on contracting, and benchmarking agency reliance on competed follow-on awards. This section informs decisions on market entry timing, competitive intensity, and potential vendor opportunities, while prompting further analysis into agency-specific patterns or contract types driving these trends.

Fiscal Year	Total Obligated	Award Count
1983	$10.00M	16
1984	$16.10M	17
1985	$16.86M	19
1986	$19.17M	26
1987	$4.08M	13
1988	$87.06K	1
1996	$118.00K	1
1997	$4.13B	3,293
1998	$3.24B	2,482
1999	$3.58B	2,174
2000	$3.51B	2,128
2001	$3.00B	2,049
2002	$2.99B	2,621
2003	$7.44B	3,217
2004	$3.50B	5,869
2005	$3.41B	12,865
2006	$4.17B	13,187
2007	$3.38B	12,376
2008	$3.29B	13,097
2009	$3.01B	12,874
2010	$2.23B	5,988
2011	$1.25B	2,775
2012	$655.02M	1,455
2013	$72.74M	1,084
2014	$60.29M	610
2015	$83.57M	419
2016	$47.86M	339
2017	$55.09M	698
2018	$67.85M	232
2019	$-141.71M	172
2020	$43.25M	89
2021	$60.43M	60
2022	$39.82M	58
2023	$26.03M	28
2024	$21.06M	57
2025	$21.79M	52
2026	$8.66M	5

Top Agencies

This section ranks federal agencies by total obligations under the current page filter.

Query Used

SELECT
     content__award__purchaserInformation__contractingOfficeAgencyID AS agency_id,
    anyHeavy(content__award__purchaserInformation__contractingOfficeAgencyID__name) AS agency_name,
    sum(content__award__dollarValues__obligatedAmount) AS total_obligated,
    count() AS award_count 
FROM
     fpds.data 
WHERE
     contract_type = 1
    AND content__award__competition__extentCompeted = 'E'
    AND content__award__relevantContractDates__signedDate != '' 
GROUP BY
     agency_id 
ORDER BY
     total_obligated DESC 
LIMIT  10

Explanation

This query aggregates federal contract awards classified as follow-on to previously competed actions, filtering specifically for contracts with a competed extent indicator and valid signed dates. Each row in the output represents a federal agency identified by its contracting office agency ID and name, along with the total obligated dollar amount and the count of such awards attributed to that agency. Analysts should interpret this table as a ranking of agencies by the volume of follow-on obligations, highlighting which agencies are the largest spenders in this contract category. This section supports procurement market research by revealing agency concentration in follow-on contracting, enabling analysts to identify key government buyers, assess competition dynamics, and prioritize agencies for business development or further competitive analysis. Follow-up questions might include examining award sizes by agency, trends over time, or vendor participation within these follow-on contracts.

#	Agency ID	Agency Name	Total Obligated	Award Count
1	5700	DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE	$18.29B	9,066
2	2100	DEPT OF THE ARMY	$10.11B	8,998
3	8000	NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION	$9.06B	1,435
4	1700	DEPT OF THE NAVY	$6.74B	7,728
5	7008	U.S. COAST GUARD	$729.58M	2,406
6	97AS	DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY	$642.01M	5,625
7	7012	U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT	$622.83M	1,751
8	3600	VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF	$579.85M	4,293
9	1900	STATE, DEPARTMENT OF	$484.35M	3,563
10	9760	TRICARE MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY (TMA)	$407.57M	13

Top Vendors

This section ranks contractors by total obligations under the current page filter.

Query Used

SELECT
     content__award__vendor__vendorHeader__vendorName AS vendor_name,
    sum(content__award__dollarValues__obligatedAmount) AS total_obligated,
    count() AS award_count 
FROM
     fpds.data 
WHERE
     contract_type = 1
    AND content__award__competition__extentCompeted = 'E'
    AND content__award__relevantContractDates__signedDate != ''
    AND content__award__vendor__vendorHeader__vendorName IS NOT NULL
    AND content__award__vendor__vendorHeader__vendorName != '' 
GROUP BY
     vendor_name 
ORDER BY
     total_obligated DESC 
LIMIT  10

Explanation

This query identifies the top vendors receiving federal contract obligations classified as follow-on awards to previously competed actions, filtering for contracts with a competed extent and valid signed dates. Each row in the output represents a single vendor, showing the total obligated amount awarded and the count of contracts they received under these criteria. Analysts can interpret the table as a ranking of vendors by the volume of follow-on contract obligations, reflecting which companies are most frequently awarded extensions or continuations of competitively won contracts. This section supports market research by highlighting dominant suppliers in follow-on contracting, enabling users to assess vendor concentration and dependency. It also informs acquisition strategy decisions, such as identifying potential prime contractors for future competitions or evaluating the competitive landscape for contract renewals. Follow-up analysis might explore vendor performance, contract types, or agency-specific awarding patterns within these follow-on actions.

#	Vendor Name	Total Obligated	Award Count
1	LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION	$10.98B	1,440
2	UNITED SPACE ALLIANCE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY	$8.52B	411
3	BOEING SIKORSKY COMANCHE TEAM	$2.87B	81
4	MCDONNELL DOUGLAS CORPORATION	$2.60B	286
5	STEWART & STEVENSON TACTICAL V	$1.73B	119
6	NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION	$1.31B	613
7	LOCKHEED MISSILES & SPACE COMP	$874.81M	43
8	UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP	$825.83M	94
9	UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIO	$807.85M	179
10	GRUMMAN AEROSPACE CORPORATION	$783.75M	95

Raw KPI Values

Raw Total Obligated

$53,310,840,052.71

Raw Award Count

102,446

Raw Avg Award Size

$520,379.90

Raw Share Percent

0.00%

Overall Conclusion

Follow-on to competed action federal contracts represent a substantial segment of federal procurement, with total obligations exceeding $53 billion across more than 102,000 awards. The average award size of approximately $520,000 indicates a moderate contract scale, reflecting a mix of both sizable and smaller follow-on engagements. Spending is concentrated among a few key agencies, notably the Department of the Air Force and the Department of the Army, which together account for a significant portion of the total obligated funds, followed by NASA and the Department of the Navy. This agency concentration suggests that follow-on contracts are particularly prevalent in defense and aerospace sectors. Vendor concentration is also notable, with Lockheed Martin and United Space Alliance commanding multi-billion-dollar shares, highlighting the dominance of large, specialized contractors in this market segment. Temporal data shows variability in obligations over time, with a marked increase in the late 1990s, indicating evolving procurement strategies or programmatic expansions. For analysts, contractors, and procurement researchers, these patterns underscore the importance of understanding agency priorities and incumbent vendor relationships when assessing competition dynamics in follow-on contract awards. The data suggests that follow-on contracts are a critical mechanism for sustaining ongoing federal programs, often favoring established vendors and agencies with recurring needs.

Method Notes

This page is generated from a stored FPDS Query payload. The values shown here come from precomputed query blocks for KPI, share, yearly trend, top agencies, and top vendors.

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