New Jersey Federal Spending — Week of 2026-03-22
Federal Spending in New Jersey: March 22-28, 2026
Federal agencies obligated $2.9 million across two contracts in New Jersey during the week of March 22-28, 2026, with the Department of Health and Human Services dominating activity through a single large award to research firm Mathematica Inc.
The Department of Health and Human Services drove spending with a $2.8 million contract to Mathematica Inc., accounting for roughly 97 percent of all federal obligations in the state for the week. The award underscores continued federal investment in health research and policy analysis. Mathematica, a prominent contractor specializing in program evaluation and health services research, has long held significant federal contracts across multiple agencies.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration rounded out weekly activity with a $140,000 contract to Teledyne Digital Imaging US, Inc., a supplier of advanced imaging technology. The award reflects ongoing federal spending on space-related technology development and procurement within New Jersey's growing aerospace sector.
Just two contractors captured all federal spending during the period. Mathematica Inc. commanded the vast majority of activity at $2.8 million, while Teledyne Digital Imaging US, Inc. secured a comparatively modest $140,000. The concentration of spending among two firms highlights the competitive nature of federal contracting, where large research and technology companies often capture significant award volume.
Spending came exclusively through contract awards rather than grants or other obligation types, suggesting federal agencies prioritized vendor services and product procurement over direct funding mechanisms. The two-agency involvement—HHS and NASA—reflects New Jersey's diverse role in federal priorities spanning health research and aerospace technology.
The week's activity represents modest federal spending by broader standards, though the HHS award to Mathematica reflects substantial commitment to evaluation and analytical work in health policy. The pattern suggests steady, baseline federal activity in the state rather than a concentrated spending surge.