Defense Dominance and State Monopoly: The Hidden Structure of Federal Food & Accommodation Contracting
WinAContract · Oct 01, 2026
DoD controls 93% of $155M in awards, but a single state entity captures 48% of all contract value, creating a market where newcomers face structural barriers despite 54 small business set-asides.
16
Open right now
92
Awards on record
$155,458,064
Total awarded
76
Distinct winners
The federal accommodation and food services market appears fragmented across 92 awards and 76 winners, but the aggregate data reveals extreme concentration. The State of New Jersey alone holds $75.3M of the $155.5M total, while the top five winners control $100.8M. With 15 new opportunities posted in the last week and 16 currently open, the timing may favor entrants willing to compete in overlooked niches.
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