Monthly award list · Arkansas
New federal awards in Arkansas, February 2026
Prime awards of $1.0M or more with a base obligation date in the month and a primary place of performance in the state.
USAspending caveat. Figures are obligations reported by federal agencies to USAspending.gov, not payments. In USAspending's words: "An outlay occurs when federal money is actually paid out, not just promised to be paid ('obligated')." "Every agency has a Senior Accountable Official who must officially certify that the quarterly financial data submitted by their agency is accurate and complete." "If there are any discrepancies in procurement data, FPDS is the authoritative source." Contract data for the Department of Defense and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is published with a 90-day delay. Data loaded 30 Sep 2026; agencies keep reporting into recent months.
30 new federal awards of $1.0M or more were recorded with a primary place of performance in Arkansas in February 2026, worth $146M in total award value: $24M in contracts, $123M in grants.
That is about the same as the state's median month over the last two years (36 awards) and 0.9% of the 3,212 such awards recorded nationwide that month.
The most active awarding agencies were Department of Transportation (20 awards), Department of the Interior (1 award) and Department of Homeland Security (2 awards).
By recipient
| # | Recipient organisation | Awards | Award value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arkansas Department of Transportation | 19 | $114M |
| 2 | Henrys Aerial Service Inc | 1 | $13M |
| 3 | North American Security, Incorporated | 1 | $3.0M |
| 4 | Department of Education Arkansas | 1 | $2.9M |
| 5 | Eclipse Companies, LLC | 1 | $2.1M |
| 6 | South Dade Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Inc | 1 | $2.1M |
| 7 | Arkansas Tech University | 1 | $2.0M |
| 8 | Pride Industries | 1 | $1.9M |
| 9 | Arkansas Game & Fish Commission | 1 | $1.8M |
| 10 | Arkansas Department of Human Services | 1 | $1.3M |
By awarding agency
| # | Agency | Awards | Award value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Transportation | 20 | $116M |
| 2 | Department of the Interior | 1 | $13M |
| 3 | Department of Homeland Security | 2 | $4.8M |
| 4 | Department of Health and Human Services | 2 | $4.2M |
| 5 | General Services Administration | 1 | $2.1M |
| 6 | National Science Foundation | 1 | $2.0M |
| 7 | Department of Defense | 1 | $1.9M |
| 8 | Department of Justice | 1 | $1.2M |
| 9 | Department of Agriculture | 1 | $1.1M |
Compared with other months awards per month
The awards largest first
| Recipient | Awarding agency | Type | Award value | Begun | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: TRUCKERS DR. - HOWARD NICKELL RD. (FAYETTEVILLE) (S) :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: MAJOR WIDENING INCLUDES A PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL & ROUNDABOUTS AT HOWAR | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $25M | 2 Feb 2026 | USAspending |
| Arkansas Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: CORNING BYPASS (FUTURE I-57) (S) - RAISE :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: CORNING BYPASS - FUTURE NORTHEAST ARKANSAS INTERSTATE CORRIDOR - RAISE (NEW LO | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $25M | 12 Feb 2026 | USAspending |
| Arkansas Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: HWY.22 - GUN CLUB RD. (F) - INTERSTATE 49 (I-49) EXTENSION, INTERMODAL FREIGHT CONNECTION (BUILD/RAISE) :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: INTERSTATE 49 ( | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $25M | 2 Feb 2026 | USAspending |
| Henrys Aerial Service IncMINIMUM GUARANTEE TASK ORDER - SINGLE ENGINE SCOOPER (SES) FLIGHT SERVICES FOR THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT (BLM) | Department of the InteriorDepartmental Offices | ContractDelivery Order | $13M | 25 Feb 2026 | USAspending |
| Arkansas Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: HWY. 62-CLYDE CARNES RD. (HWY. 170) (FARMINGTON) (F) :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: IMPROVEMENTS TO HWY. 170 BETWEEN HWY. 62 AND CLYDE CARNES RD. | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $6.1M | 23 Feb 2026 | USAspending |
| Arkansas Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: I-40 - HWY. 38 (S) :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 2' LEVEL & THIN OVERLAY; 2' SHOULDERS | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $3.6M | 18 Feb 2026 | USAspending |
| North American Security, IncorporatedEXERCISE J&A FAR 6.103-1 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES PSO SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF ARKANSAS | Department of Homeland SecurityOffice of Procurement Operations | ContractDelivery Order | $3.0M | 5 Feb 2026 | USAspending |
| Arkansas Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: HWY. 66 REALIGNMENT (LESLIE) (S) :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: REALIGNMENT | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $3.0M | 18 Feb 2026 | USAspending |
| Arkansas Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: LESLIE - SOUTH SYLAMORE CREEK (S) :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 2' OVERLAY | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $2.9M | 18 Feb 2026 | USAspending |
| Department of Education ArkansasCCDX-2026 - CHILD CARE DISASTER RELIEF FUNDS | Department of Health and Human ServicesAdministration for Children and Families | GrantBlock Grant (a) | $2.9M | 10 Feb 2026 | USAspending |
| Arkansas Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: DEWITT - MONROE CO. LINE (S) :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 2' & 2' OVERLAY | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $2.7M | 18 Feb 2026 | USAspending |
| Arkansas Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: HWY. 333 - S. OF HWY. 74 (S) :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 2' MILL & OVERLAY | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $2.6M | 18 Feb 2026 | USAspending |
| Arkansas Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: COLUMBIA CO. LINE - EAST (S) :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 2' OVERLAY (LM 0-5); THIN OVERLAY (1') (LM 5-11.126) | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $2.4M | 18 Feb 2026 | USAspending |
| Arkansas Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: LOUISIANA STATE LINE - HWY. 79B (S) :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: LEVEL UP & UTBWC (LM 0.0-17.69); 2' MILL & 2' INLAY (LM 17.69-17.99) | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $2.3M | 2 Feb 2026 | USAspending |
| Arkansas Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: JOHNSON CO. LINE - HWY. 326 (S) :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 2' MILL & OVERLAY | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $2.2M | 18 Feb 2026 | USAspending |
| Arkansas Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: HWYS. 93 & 231 (SEL.SECS.) (S) :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 1' LEVEL UP & 2' OVERLAY W/ PATCHING (HWY.93); FDR & 2' OVERLAY (HWY. 231) ;2' SHOULDERS | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $2.2M | 18 Feb 2026 | USAspending |
| Eclipse Companies, LLCPROJECT AR FW BLD 11(1): THE PROJECT CONSISTS OF ROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION AND RESURFACING OF GRANARY SOUTH ROAD (ROUTE 011). THE WORK INCLUDES BANK STABILIZATION, | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | ContractDelivery Order | $2.1M | 26 Feb 2026 | USAspending |
| South Dade Air Conditioning & Refrigeration IncTHE PURPOSE OF THIS CALL ORDER IS TO EXTEND PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE FOR SERVICES TO 2/28/2027 FOR FULL MAINTENANCE SERVICES. 700 WEST CAPITOL, LITTLE ROCK, AR 722 | General Services AdministrationPublic Buildings Service | ContractBpa Call | $2.1M | 19 Feb 2026 | USAspending |
| Arkansas Tech UniversitySOCIAL MOBILITY THROUGH ARKANSAS TECH PROGRAM -THIS PROJECT WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE NATIONAL NEED FOR WELL-EDUCATED SCIENTISTS, MATHEMATICIANS, ENGINEERS, AND TE | National Science Foundation | GrantProject Grant (B) | $2.0M | 23 Feb 2026 | USAspending |
| Arkansas Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: MAGNOLIA - SOUTH (S) :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: LEVEL UP & 2' OVERLAY | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $1.9M | 18 Feb 2026 | USAspending |
| Pride IndustriesTHIS REQUIREMENT IS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF GROUNDS ON AND SURROUNDING LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE ARKANSAS TO INCLUDE ALL PERSONNEL, EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, SUPERVISIO | Department of DefenseDepartment of the Air Force | ContractDelivery Order | $1.9M | 25 Feb 2026 | USAspending |
| Arkansas Game & Fish CommissionTHE PURPOSE OF THE STATE RECREATIONAL BOATING SAFETY PROGRAM IS TO ENCOURAGE GREATER STATE PARTICIPATION AND UNIFORMITY IN BOATING SAFETY EFFORTS, AND PARTICULA | Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Coast Guard | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $1.8M | 9 Feb 2026 | USAspending |
| Arkansas Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: INDEPENDENCE CO. LINE - NEWPORT (S) :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 2' MILL & 2' OVERLAY; SPOT PATCHING | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $1.8M | 18 Feb 2026 | USAspending |
| Arkansas Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: HICKORY RIDGE - HWY. 17 (SEL. SECS.) (S) :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: LEVEL UP & UTBWC | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $1.6M | 18 Feb 2026 | USAspending |
| Arkansas Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: HWYS. 23,64 & 219 IMPVTS. (FRANKLIN CO.) (S) :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 2' MILL & 2' OVERLAY; 2' SHOULDERS (HWY. 219 LM 0.85-1.65) | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $1.5M | 18 Feb 2026 | USAspending |
| Arkansas Department of Human ServicesILP-2026 - CHAFEE (FORMERLY ILP) | Department of Health and Human ServicesAdministration for Children and Families | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $1.3M | 6 Feb 2026 | USAspending |
| Arkansas Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: HWYS. 5 & 70 IMPVTS. (SEL. SECS.) (LITTLE ROCK) (S) :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 2' MILL & 2' OVERLAY | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $1.2M | 18 Feb 2026 | USAspending |
| Arkansas Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: HWY. 64 - PHILPOT RD. (S) :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 2' OVERLAY & SCRUB SEAL; 2' SHOULDERS (LM 0-6.22) | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $1.2M | 18 Feb 2026 | USAspending |
| A & a Fire and Safety Company, LLCTHE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE A DETAILED INSPECTION AND ALL NECESSARY PARTS, MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, AND SHIPPING TO REPLACE TWO FIRE PUMPS AT FCI JESUP LOCATED IN | Department of JusticeFederal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons | ContractDefinitive Contract | $1.2M | 25 Feb 2026 | USAspending |
| Division of Agriculture of the University of ArkansasTHE MCINTIRE-STENNIS COOPERATIVE FORESTRY RESEARCH (MSCFR) PROGRAM ASSISTS ALL STATES IN CARRYING OUT A PROGRAM OF STATE FORESTRY RESEARCH AT STATE FORESTRY SCH | Department of AgricultureNational Institute of Food and Agriculture | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $1.1M | 24 Feb 2026 | USAspending |
Descriptions are USAspending's own award text, truncated; those that appear to name a person are withheld. Recipient names link to the organisation's page where it has one.
Questions and answers
How many federal awards were made in Arkansas in February 2026?
30 new prime awards of $1.0M or more with a primary place of performance in Arkansas carry a base obligation date in February 2026, with a combined award value of $146M. Smaller awards and modifications to older awards are not counted.
Who received them?
Arkansas Department of Transportation (19, $114M); Henrys Aerial Service Inc (1, $13M); North American Security, Incorporated (1, $3.0M); Department of Education Arkansas (1, $2.9M); Eclipse Companies, LLC (1, $2.1M). Individuals are never listed.
Is award value the same as spending?
No. Award value is the amount obligated to the award so far as USAspending reports it; obligations are commitments, and outlays (actual payments) follow later, often over several years.
Provenance
Source: USAspending.gov API v2 award search (new awards only, award types contracts, grants, loans and other assistance, lower bound $1.0M), loaded 30 Sep 2026. Direct-payment records are excluded because they are aggregates. The month is assigned by base obligation date. See methodology.