Unmatched Access to the Federal Government
The Washington, D.C. metro region is the epicenter of government contracting activity in the United States. In FY 2022, Northern Virginia companies were awarded nearly $84 billion in federal procurement awards, accounting for almost 16% of all federal procurement dollars. Federal contracts awarded to Arlington-based companies have increased by 9% annually over the past five years.
Companies establish operations here to gain access to federal agencies, policymakers and influencers, to collaborate with research institutions and think tanks, and to serve as primes or subs for contract awards. This region also has a unique ecosystem of firms and professionals specializing in the federal procurement process, with the right connections and experience dedicated to helping companies win federal contracts. At the center of it all is Arlington, home of the Pentagon. For decades, practically every federal agency has awarded contracts to companies in Arlington. It is no coincidence that if companies want to work with the federal government, they locate in Arlington.
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