Each year, Minnesota’s businesses, workers and culture of innovation draw billions of dollars of federal procurement spending to the state. As for most states, U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) procurement accounts for the majority of that federal contract spending. However, this spending in Minnesota is largely unknown and “under the radar.” This is partly due to the many non-traditional products and services that DoD procures from Minnesota companies as well as the diversity of the state’s innovation and technology businesses. This report provides information and context on DoD contracts with Minnesota businesses.
