Top 100 Contractors in PSC R701: Advertising Services, FY2022

Full ranking

Rank	Contractor	Net obligations	Share	Trend
1	Omnicom Group Inc. 5 awardees, including DDB Chicago Inc., Gsd&M LLC and Matthews Media Group, Inc. Top agencies Army (Department of the Army) USAF (Department of the Air Force)	$479,609,831	27.2%	Rank history: #1 in FY2021, #1 in FY2023, #1 in FY2024 and #6 in FY2025; unchanged since FY2021.
2	Fors Marsh Group LLC Top agencies HHS (Department of Health and Human Services) Army (Department of the Army) CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau)	$414,377,023	23.5%	Rank history: #2 in FY2021, #6 in FY2023, #5 in FY2024 and #24 in FY2025; unchanged since FY2021.
3	Young & Rubicam Inc. 4 awardees, including Wunderman Thompson LLC Top agencies Navy (Department of the Navy)	$247,877,913	14.0%	Rank history: #3 in FY2021, #4 in FY2023, #8 in FY2024 and not on the FY2025 list; unchanged since FY2021.
4	HP Enterprise Services LLC Through Peraton Inc. Top agencies USAF (Department of the Air Force) NGA (Department of Defense National Geospatial Intelligence Agency) Navy (Department of the Navy)	$110,060,318	6.2%	Rank history: #4 in FY2021, #2 in FY2023, #14 in FY2024 and not on the FY2025 list; unchanged since FY2021.
5	Stratacomm, LLC Top agencies DOT (Department of Transportation)	$59,558,534	3.4%	Rank history: #5 in FY2021, #5 in FY2023, #7 in FY2024 and #8 in FY2025; unchanged since FY2021.
6	Crosby Marketing Communications Inc. Top agencies SSA (Social Security Administration) Peace Corps USDA (Department of Agriculture)	$55,630,185	3.2%	Rank history: #9 in FY2021, #10 in FY2023, #12 in FY2024 and #22 in FY2025; up 3 since FY2021.
7	The Interpublic Group of Companies Inc 2 awardees, including Mullenlowe US Inc. Top agencies DHRA (Defense Human Resources Activity)	$36,989,040	2.1%	Rank history: #7 in FY2021, #7 in FY2023 and not on the FY2024–FY2025 lists; unchanged since FY2021.
8	Ecu Communications LLC Top agencies SBA (Small Business Administration)	$34,324,709	1.9%	Rank history: #63 in FY2021 and not on the FY2023–FY2025 lists; up 55 since FY2021.
9	Yes& Holdings LLC Through Yes& Federal, LLC Top agencies DHS (Department of Homeland Security) Treasury (Department of the Treasury)	$29,704,477	1.7%	Rank history: #10 in FY2021, #15 in FY2023, #13 in FY2024 and not on the FY2025 list; up 1 since FY2021.
10	Aptive Resources LLC 2 awardees Top agencies OPM (Office of Personnel Management) VA (Department of Veterans Affairs)	$25,444,366	1.4%	Rank history: #8 in FY2021, #8 in FY2023, #9 in FY2024 and #31 in FY2025; down 2 since FY2021.
11	Capital Consulting Corp Top agencies VA (Department of Veterans Affairs)	$20,894,112	1.2%	Rank history: #34 in FY2021 and not on the FY2023–FY2025 lists; up 23 since FY2021.
12	Altarum Institute Through Palladian Partners, Inc. Top agencies HHS (Department of Health and Human Services)	$20,181,121	1.1%	Rank history: #13 in FY2021, #11 in FY2023, #15 in FY2024 and #68 in FY2025; up 1 since FY2021.
13	DDB Chicago Inc. Top agencies Army (Department of the Army)	$18,881,244	1.1%	Rank history: not on the FY2021 list, not on the FY2023 list, #2 in FY2024 and #1 in FY2025; new.
14	The District Communications Group LLC Top agencies DHS (Department of Homeland Security)	$15,586,970	0.9%	Rank history: #16 in FY2021, #14 in FY2023, #37 in FY2024 and #30 in FY2025; up 2 since FY2021.
15	IQ Solutions, Inc. Top agencies HHS (Department of Health and Human Services)	$14,925,318	0.8%	Rank history: #6 in FY2021, #9 in FY2023, #25 in FY2024 and #27 in FY2025; down 9 since FY2021.
16	LMD Agency, Inc. Top agencies Army (Department of the Army) DHS (Department of Homeland Security)	$12,862,366	0.7%	Rank history: #12 in FY2021, #12 in FY2023, #21 in FY2024 and #12 in FY2025; down 4 since FY2021.
17	The Advertising Council Inc. Top agencies DOT (Department of Transportation) VA (Department of Veterans Affairs) EOP (Executive Office of the President)	$11,644,512	0.7%	Rank history: #19 in FY2021, #18 in FY2023, #18 in FY2024 and #16 in FY2025; up 2 since FY2021.
18	Elevation, Ltd. Top agencies DHS (Department of Homeland Security)	$10,302,668	0.6%	Rank history: #18 in FY2021, #16 in FY2023, #16 in FY2024 and #19 in FY2025; unchanged since FY2021.
19	Peraton Inc. Top agencies OSD (Office of the Secretary of Defense)	$9,804,877	0.6%	Rank history: not on the FY2021 list, not on the FY2023 list, #4 in FY2024 and #2 in FY2025; new.
20	Interim Homes, Inc. Top agencies DOS (Department of State)	$8,400,000	0.5%	Rank history: #23 in FY2021 and not on the FY2023–FY2025 lists; up 3 since FY2021.
21	Industries for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Inc. Top agencies USAF (Department of the Air Force) Army (Department of the Army)	$6,921,058	0.4%	Rank history: #32 in FY2021, #19 in FY2023, #29 in FY2024 and #18 in FY2025; up 11 since FY2021.
22	Trilogy Federal, LLC Top agencies VA (Department of Veterans Affairs)	$6,183,731	0.4%	Rank history: not on the FY2021 list, #46 in FY2023 and not on the FY2024–FY2025 lists; new.
23	Daniel J. Edelman Inc. Top agencies DOE (Department of Energy)	$5,470,568	0.3%	Rank history: #30 in FY2021, #42 in FY2023 and not on the FY2024–FY2025 lists; up 7 since FY2021.
24	Creative Marketing Resources Inc Top agencies DOL (Department of Labor)	$5,465,500	0.3%	Rank history: not on the FY2021 list, #24 in FY2023, #41 in FY2024 and #28 in FY2025; new.
25	Scientific Consulting Group Inc. Top agencies HHS (Department of Health and Human Services)	$4,631,188	0.3%	Rank history: #24 in FY2021, #22 in FY2023, #33 in FY2024 and #36 in FY2025; down 1 since FY2021.
26	Deloitte LLP Through Deloitte Consulting LLP Top agencies DHA (Defense Health Agency)	$4,578,674	0.3%	Rank history: #64 in FY2021, #36 in FY2023 and not on the FY2024–FY2025 lists; up 38 since FY2021.
27	Cherokee Nation Mission Solutions, L.L.C. Top agencies DOS (Department of State)	$4,502,859	0.3%	Rank history: #28 in FY2021, #26 in FY2023, #31 in FY2024 and not on the FY2025 list; up 1 since FY2021.
28	The Hatcher Group Inc. 2 awardees Top agencies DOJ (Department of Justice)	$4,319,452	0.2%	Rank history: #27 in FY2021, #13 in FY2023, #17 in FY2024 and #13 in FY2025; down 1 since FY2021.
29	Accenture Federal Services LLC Top agencies DOJ (Department of Justice)	$3,997,380	0.2%	Rank history: not on the FY2021 list and not on the FY2023–FY2025 lists; new.
30	Lumina Corps Inc. Top agencies HHS (Department of Health and Human Services)	$3,527,356	0.2%	Rank history: #31 in FY2021, #25 in FY2023, #73 in FY2024 and #37 in FY2025; up 1 since FY2021.
31	Advanced Business Software Consulting, LLC Top agencies DHS (Department of Homeland Security)	$2,868,067	0.2%	Rank history: #35 in FY2021, #23 in FY2023, #32 in FY2024 and #14 in FY2025; up 4 since FY2021.
32	ICF International, Inc. Through ICF Incorporated, L.L.C. Top agencies DHS (Department of Homeland Security)	$2,558,221	0.1%	Rank history: #20 in FY2021, #61 in FY2023 and not on the FY2024–FY2025 lists; down 12 since FY2021.
33	Ignited LLC Top agencies SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau) HHS (Department of Health and Human Services)	$2,505,283	0.1%	Rank history: #14 in FY2021, not on the FY2023 list, #24 in FY2024 and #15 in FY2025; down 19 since FY2021.
34	EFK Group, Llc. Top agencies NSF (National Science Foundation)	$2,355,611	0.1%	Rank history: #37 in FY2021, #32 in FY2023, #35 in FY2024 and #40 in FY2025; up 3 since FY2021.
35	Red Carrot Inc. Top agencies HUD (Department of Housing and Urban Development) DHS (Department of Homeland Security) Navy (Department of the Navy)	$2,096,974	0.1%	Rank history: #44 in FY2021, #28 in FY2023, #36 in FY2024 and not on the FY2025 list; up 9 since FY2021.
36	Rack-Wildner & Reese, Inc. Top agencies DHS (Department of Homeland Security)	$1,941,928	0.1%	Rank history: #38 in FY2021 and not on the FY2023–FY2025 lists; up 2 since FY2021.
37	National Crime Prevention Council Inc. Top agencies Commerce (Department of Commerce)	$1,892,088	0.1%	Rank history: #45 in FY2021, #33 in FY2023 and not on the FY2024–FY2025 lists; up 8 since FY2021.
38	C.r. & A. Custom Apparel Inc. Top agencies Navy (Department of the Navy)	$1,536,552	0.1%	Rank history: not on the FY2021 list, not on the FY2023 list, #62 in FY2024 and not on the FY2025 list; new.
39	Dynamic Integrated Services LLC 2 awardees Top agencies VA (Department of Veterans Affairs)	$1,451,900	0.1%	Rank history: #40 in FY2021, #47 in FY2023, #59 in FY2024 and not on the FY2025 list; up 1 since FY2021.
40	Tactis, LLC Top agencies GSA (General Services Administration)	$1,382,867	0.1%	Rank history: not on the FY2021 list and not on the FY2023–FY2025 lists; new.
41	Silotech Group Inc. Top agencies USAF (Department of the Air Force)	$1,301,389	0.1%	Rank history: #39 in FY2021, #58 in FY2023 and not on the FY2024–FY2025 lists; down 2 since FY2021.
42	Schatz Publishing Group, LLC Top agencies HUD (Department of Housing and Urban Development) DOT (Department of Transportation) USDA (Department of Agriculture)	$1,130,165	0.1%	Rank history: #72 in FY2021, #40 in FY2023, #22 in FY2024 and #46 in FY2025; up 30 since FY2021.
43	Public Alliance LLC Top agencies DHA (Defense Health Agency)	$1,039,000	0.1%	Rank history: not on the FY2021 list, #43 in FY2023 and not on the FY2024–FY2025 lists; new.
44	Ajanta Consulting LLC Top agencies HUD (Department of Housing and Urban Development)	$1,033,660	0.1%	Rank history: #42 in FY2021, not on the FY2023 list, #42 in FY2024 and #34 in FY2025; down 2 since FY2021.
45	Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation Top agencies USAF (Department of the Air Force)	$1,000,000	0.1%	Rank history: #46 in FY2021, #45 in FY2023, #47 in FY2024 and #38 in FY2025; up 1 since FY2021.
46	Brunet-Garcia Advertising LLC Top agencies HHS (Department of Health and Human Services)	$911,289	0.1%	Rank history: #51 in FY2021, #17 in FY2023, not on the FY2024 list and #65 in FY2025; up 5 since FY2021.
47	CC Media Holdings, Inc. 2 awardees, including Ttwn Media Networks, LLC and Iheartcommunications Inc. Top agencies HHS (Department of Health and Human Services) VA (Department of Veterans Affairs)	$863,481	<0.1%	Rank history: #58 in FY2021, #95 in FY2023 and not on the FY2024–FY2025 lists; up 11 since FY2021.
48	EAB Global Inc. Top agencies Navy (Department of the Navy)	$817,073	<0.1%	Rank history: #53 in FY2021 and not on the FY2023–FY2025 lists; up 5 since FY2021.
49	Perpetual Licensing LLC Top agencies USDA (Department of Agriculture)	$608,000	<0.1%	Rank history: #66 in FY2021, #55 in FY2023, #53 in FY2024 and #48 in FY2025; up 17 since FY2021.
50	Ventana Productions, Inc. Top agencies Commerce (Department of Commerce)	$596,252	<0.1%	Rank history: #50 in FY2021, #49 in FY2023, #48 in FY2024 and not on the FY2025 list; unchanged since FY2021.
51	Modavate Inc. Top agencies DOJ (Department of Justice)	$574,223	<0.1%	Rank history: #62 in FY2021, #35 in FY2023, #49 in FY2024 and #58 in FY2025; up 11 since FY2021.
52	Aptive HTG LLC Top agencies VA (Department of Veterans Affairs)	$559,883	<0.1%	Rank history: #47 in FY2021, #57 in FY2023, #50 in FY2024 and #49 in FY2025; down 5 since FY2021.
53	Learfield Communications Inc. 2 awardees, including Learfield College LLC Top agencies Army (Department of the Army) USAF (Department of the Air Force)	$559,271	<0.1%	Rank history: #67 in FY2021, #51 in FY2023 and not on the FY2024–FY2025 lists; up 14 since FY2021.
54	Francisco Partners Management Through Discovery Education, Inc. Top agencies DOJ (Department of Justice)	$512,000	<0.1%	Rank history: not on the FY2021 list, #59 in FY2023 and not on the FY2024–FY2025 lists; up 54 since FY2021.
55	A. Bright Idea, LLC Top agencies DOJ (Department of Justice)	$455,655	<0.1%	Rank history: #22 in FY2021, #29 in FY2023, #27 in FY2024 and #21 in FY2025; down 33 since FY2021.
56	Ernst & Young LLP Top agencies FCC (Federal Communications Commission)	$372,689	<0.1%	Rank history: not on the FY2021 list and not on the FY2023–FY2025 lists; up 77 since FY2021.
57	Busy Minds LLC Top agencies USDA (Department of Agriculture)	$349,900	<0.1%	Rank history: #76 in FY2021 and not on the FY2023–FY2025 lists; up 19 since FY2021.
58	BLH Technologies Inc. Top agencies HHS (Department of Health and Human Services)	$343,873	<0.1%	Rank history: not on the FY2021 list and not on the FY2023–FY2025 lists; up 84 since FY2021.
59	Diversity Marketing and Communications LLC Top agencies USDA (Department of Agriculture)	$331,674	<0.1%	Rank history: #74 in FY2021 and not on the FY2023–FY2025 lists; up 15 since FY2021.
60	Nextdoor Inc. Top agencies EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)	$300,000	<0.1%	Rank history: not on the FY2021 list, #83 in FY2023 and not on the FY2024–FY2025 lists; new.
61	ABT Global LLC Top agencies HHS (Department of Health and Human Services)	$297,764	<0.1%	Rank history: not on the FY2021 list, #77 in FY2023 and not on the FY2024–FY2025 lists; new.
62	Facebook, Inc. Top agencies USAGM (US Agency for Global Media)	$275,775	<0.1%	Rank history: #81 in FY2021 and not on the FY2023–FY2025 lists; up 19 since FY2021.
63	Outfront Media Inc. Top agencies HHS (Department of Health and Human Services) USAF (Department of the Air Force)	$275,000	<0.1%	Rank history: #48 in FY2021, #70 in FY2023, #65 in FY2024 and #76 in FY2025; down 15 since FY2021.
64	Beasley Media Group, LLC Top agencies VA (Department of Veterans Affairs) HHS (Department of Health and Human Services)	$268,500	<0.1%	Rank history: #70 in FY2021, not on the FY2023 list, #99 in FY2024 and not on the FY2025 list; up 6 since FY2021.
65	Gannett Media Corp. Through Sightline Media Group, LLC Top agencies DECA (Defense Commissary Agency)	$249,750	<0.1%	Rank history: not on the FY2021 list, #85 in FY2023 and not on the FY2024–FY2025 lists; new.
66	The Causeway Agency LLC Top agencies EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)	$246,437	<0.1%	Rank history: not on the FY2021 list, #99 in FY2023, #69 in FY2024 and not on the FY2025 list; new.
67	Links Media L.L.C. Top agencies CNCS (Corporation for National and Community Service)	$240,003	<0.1%	Rank history: #71 in FY2021 and not on the FY2023–FY2025 lists; up 4 since FY2021.
68	Chitra Productions LLC Top agencies Treasury (Department of the Treasury)	$235,788	<0.1%	Rank history: #90 in FY2021 and not on the FY2023–FY2025 lists; up 22 since FY2021.
69	Bloomsburie LLC Top agencies USAF (Department of the Air Force)	$223,972	<0.1%	Rank history: not on the FY2021 list and not on the FY2023–FY2025 lists; new.
70	Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings Inc. Through Clear Channel Outdoor, LLC Top agencies USSOCOM (United States Special Operations Command) USAF (Department of the Air Force) DOJ (Department of Justice)	$223,675	<0.1%	Rank history: #73 in FY2021, #93 in FY2023 and not on the FY2024–FY2025 lists; up 3 since FY2021.
71	Neutron Media Inc. Top agencies HHS (Department of Health and Human Services)	$220,000	<0.1%	Rank history: #78 in FY2021, #92 in FY2023 and not on the FY2024–FY2025 lists; up 7 since FY2021.
72	Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, LLC Top agencies Army (Department of the Army)	$210,000	<0.1%	Rank history: #85 in FY2021, #94 in FY2023, #84 in FY2024 and #60 in FY2025; up 13 since FY2021.
73	Richter 7, Inc. Top agencies VA (Department of Veterans Affairs)	$199,990	<0.1%	Rank history: #82 in FY2021 and not on the FY2023–FY2025 lists; up 9 since FY2021.
74	Apex Government Consulting, LLC Top agencies Army (Department of the Army)	$192,900	<0.1%	Rank history: not on the FY2021 list and not on the FY2023–FY2025 lists; new.
75	Outreach Process Partners LLC Top agencies Army (Department of the Army) DOT (Department of Transportation) GSA (General Services Administration)	$187,609	<0.1%	Rank history: #36 in FY2021, #53 in FY2023, #55 in FY2024 and not on the FY2025 list; down 39 since FY2021.
76	Publicitaria Contacto SRL Top agencies USDA (Department of Agriculture) DOS (Department of State)	$180,699	<0.1%	Rank history: not on the FY2021 list and not on the FY2023–FY2025 lists; new.
77	Intersection Media Holdings Inc Top agencies USSOCOM (United States Special Operations Command) USAF (Department of the Air Force) DOJ (Department of Justice)	$180,238	<0.1%	Rank history: #84 in FY2021, #56 in FY2023, not on the FY2024 list and #94 in FY2025; up 7 since FY2021.
78	Navy Legacy Flight Foundation Top agencies Navy (Department of the Navy)	$172,240	<0.1%	Rank history: #52 in FY2021, #52 in FY2023, #71 in FY2024 and #69 in FY2025; down 26 since FY2021.
79	Information Experts Inc. Top agencies CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau)	$166,168	<0.1%	Rank history: not on the FY2021 list and not on the FY2023–FY2025 lists; new.
80	Fedwriters, Inc. Top agencies USAF (Department of the Air Force)	$163,964	<0.1%	Rank history: not on the FY2021 list, not on the FY2023 list, #93 in FY2024 and not on the FY2025 list; new.
81	Iheartmedia + Entertainment, Inc. Top agencies VA (Department of Veterans Affairs) Smithsonian (Smithsonian Institution)	$162,825	<0.1%	Rank history: #60 in FY2021 and not on the FY2023–FY2025 lists; down 21 since FY2021.
82	Monster Government Solutions, LLC Top agencies VA (Department of Veterans Affairs)	$150,000	<0.1%	Rank history: not on the FY2021 list, not on the FY2023 list, #97 in FY2024 and not on the FY2025 list; new.
83	Minnesota Wild Hockey Club LP Top agencies Army (Department of the Army)	$150,000	<0.1%	Rank history: #87 in FY2021, not on the FY2023 list, #95 in FY2024 and not on the FY2025 list; up 4 since FY2021.
84	Lamar Advertising Company Through Lamar Media Corp. Top agencies USAF (Department of the Air Force) VA (Department of Veterans Affairs) Navy (Department of the Navy)	$134,779	<0.1%	Rank history: #43 in FY2021, #72 in FY2023 and not on the FY2024–FY2025 lists; down 41 since FY2021.
85	Prisma International, Inc. Top agencies Commerce (Department of Commerce)	$128,100	<0.1%	Rank history: not on the FY2021 list and not on the FY2023–FY2025 lists; up 28 since FY2021.
86	Entercom Communications Corp. 2 awardees, including Audacy Operations, LLC Top agencies VA (Department of Veterans Affairs)	$124,930	<0.1%	Rank history: #77 in FY2021, #88 in FY2023 and not on the FY2024–FY2025 lists; down 9 since FY2021.
87	Carahsoft Technology Corp Top agencies Commerce (Department of Commerce)	$122,723	<0.1%	Rank history: #91 in FY2021, not on the FY2023 list, #58 in FY2024 and #100 in FY2025; up 4 since FY2021.
88	Creek Indian Enterprises Through Media Fusion, LLC Top agencies USDA (Department of Agriculture)	$121,741	<0.1%	Rank history: not on the FY2021 list and not on the FY2023–FY2025 lists; new.
89	Campbell & Co Advertising Agency LLC Top agencies USAF (Department of the Air Force) Army (Department of the Army)	$117,798	<0.1%	Rank history: not on the FY2021 list, #79 in FY2023, #60 in FY2024 and #39 in FY2025; up 18 since FY2021.
90	The Les Turner Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Foundation, Ltd. Top agencies HHS (Department of Health and Human Services)	$115,651	<0.1%	Rank history: #95 in FY2021, not on the FY2023–FY2024 lists and #89 in FY2025; up 5 since FY2021.
91	MEC Distribution LLC Top agencies Army (Department of the Army)	$109,882	<0.1%	Rank history: not on the FY2021 list, not on the FY2023–FY2024 lists and #92 in FY2025; new.
92	Trident Technical Solutions, LLC Top agencies Commerce (Department of Commerce)	$106,766	<0.1%	Rank history: #98 in FY2021 and not on the FY2023–FY2025 lists; up 6 since FY2021.
93	Bravura Information Technology Systems Inc. Top agencies Army (Department of the Army)	$105,788	<0.1%	Rank history: not on the FY2021 list and not on the FY2023–FY2025 lists; new.
94	1801 Consulting, LLC Top agencies VA (Department of Veterans Affairs) DOI (Department of the Interior)	$105,401	<0.1%	Rank history: #94 in FY2021 and not on the FY2023–FY2025 lists; unchanged since FY2021.
95	Deloitte Consulting LLP Top agencies Navy (Department of the Navy)	$104,377	<0.1%	Rank history: not on the FY2021 list, #37 in FY2023 and not on the FY2024–FY2025 lists; new.
96	Art Z Graphics Inc. Top agencies Selective Service System	$102,315	<0.1%	Rank history: not on the FY2021 list and not on the FY2023–FY2025 lists; new.
97	Beth Johnson Advertising, LLC Top agencies USAF (Department of the Air Force)	$101,719	<0.1%	Rank history: not on the FY2021 list and not on the FY2023–FY2025 lists; new.
98	New England Sports Enterprises LLC Through New England Sports Network, Limited Partnership Top agencies VA (Department of Veterans Affairs)	$100,000	<0.1%	Rank history: #100 in FY2021 and not on the FY2023–FY2025 lists; up 2 since FY2021.
99	Michigan High School Athletic Association Inc. Top agencies Army (Department of the Army)	$100,000	<0.1%	Rank history: not on the FY2021 list and not on the FY2023–FY2025 lists; up 2 since FY2021.
100	FJ Management Inc. Through Maverik, Inc. Top agencies DOI (Department of the Interior)	$100,000	<0.1%	Rank history: not on the FY2021 list and not on the FY2023–FY2025 lists; up 2 since FY2021.

How this ranking works

• Source: every contract action FPDS records (as published on SAM.gov) in the period, as GovTribe received it.
• Amounts are net obligations: what was obligated, less what was deobligated. Shares are of $1.76 billion obligated before deobligations, so they never pass 100%.
• Parent companies: each action counts under the ultimate parent its award record names, or under the awardee when it names none, so no dollar counts twice. Parents of the same name (Inc., LLC and the like aside) count as one company, since FPDS records a company's parent under more than one UEI over time. GovTribe corrects a few parents and names by hand; see the corrections.
• Fiscal year 2022 ran Oct 1, 2021 – Sep 30, 2022. The Department of Defense reports its contract actions to FPDS about 90 days late, so a fiscal year is ranked once they're in, in February, and the list doesn't change after.
• Rank changes compare with FY2021. "New" marks a company outside that period's top 500, and "Returned" one of those that was on an earlier fiscal year's list.
• Rank lines show each company's rank on every fiscal year's list since FY2021, #1 at the top, on a scale that gives the top of the list more room. A dashed stretch spans years it wasn't on the list. The step from FY2021 takes the color of the rank change beside it.
• Placeholder recipients FPDS uses when it names no company ("Miscellaneous Foreign Contractors" and the like) aren't ranked.

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