IBM
technology, software & services
Tracked direct giving
$0
LDA reported lobbying spend
$400,000
Connections
6
Federal Contracts and Awards
Federal obligations, FY2015–FY2025
$13.10B
Totals are complete for each fiscal year, as reported by USASpending.gov for INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION and its subsidiaries. Window matches the election cycles this tracker holds FEC data for.
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations | Grant obligations | Other obligations | Total obligated | Top awarding agencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025selected | $1.41B | -$564K | $250K | $1.41B | Defense $448.9M · Veterans Affairs $228.2M · General Services Administration $194.4M |
| FY2024 | $1.31B | $101K | $1.0M | $1.31B | Defense $487.1M · Veterans Affairs $221.5M · Treasury $128.2M |
| FY2023 | $1.08B | $1.6M | $2.0M | $1.08B | Defense $424.6M · Veterans Affairs $242.5M · Homeland Security $107.0M |
| FY2022 | $1.06B | $5.1M | $2.0M | $1.07B | Defense $443.2M · Homeland Security $159.7M · Social Security Administration $146.2M |
| FY2021 | $1.20B | $17.6M | $1.9M | $1.22B | Defense $495.0M · Homeland Security $161.0M · General Services Administration $85.2M |
| FY2020 | $1.08B | $5.9M | $0 | $1.09B | Defense $473.5M · Homeland Security $132.2M · Social Security Administration $114.7M |
| FY2019 | $1.12B | $7.0M | $0 | $1.13B | Defense $452.1M · Homeland Security $146.3M · Treasury $97.1M |
| FY2018 | $1.25B | $10.7M | $3.7M | $1.27B | Defense $408.5M · Homeland Security $194.9M · Social Security Administration $147.0M |
| FY2017 | $1.19B | $11.7M | $3.9M | $1.20B | Defense $314.7M · Homeland Security $170.4M · Treasury $133.5M |
| FY2016 | $1.13B | $10.7M | $3.8M | $1.15B | Defense $312.4M · Homeland Security $227.3M · Treasury $138.1M |
| FY2015 | $1.16B | $11.0M | $4.2M | $1.18B | Defense $275.0M · Homeland Security $259.6M · Treasury $114.6M |
Largest contract actions, FY2025
Showing 25 of 128 actions of $250K or more on file here ($1.04B of $1.41B obligated)
| Action date | Obligation | Agency | Award | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 2024 | $120.0M | General Services AdministrationFederal Acquisition Service | 47QMCB25C0001 | E-GOV TRAVEL SERVICE, NEXT GENERATION (ETSNEXT) TRAVEL AND EXPENSE (T&E) TECHNOLOGY MANAGED SERVICE | |
| May 20, 2025 | $115.5M | Veterans Affairs | 36C10D23N0010mod P00025 | CLINS 1006AG, 1006AH, AND 1006AJ ARE IN SUPPORT OF NCA MOD P00017 TO INCORPORATE SUBCLINS FOR NCA TIER 3-5 PRICING. P18 - INCORPORATION OF PMR FOR OY2. P22 - EXERCISE OY2. P23 - ISSUE THE -8. P24-ADMIN MOD. P25 - EXERCISE OF OY2 | |
| Sep 26, 2025 | $77.4M | Social Security Administration | 28321325FDS030162 | ORDER FOR Z17 CLINS OFF THE IBM CONTRACT | |
| Dec 5, 2024 | $69.3M | Veterans Affairs | 36C10B23F0039mod P00013 | EXERCISE OPTION PERIOD 2 AND POP EXTENSION FOR PRIOR SCRUM TEAMS UNDER SLINS 1003AA AND 1003AB | |
| Aug 20, 2025 | $59.2M | Homeland SecurityU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services | 70SBUR24F00000103mod P00011 | THE PURPOSE OF THIS ACTION IS TO EXERCISE OPTION PERIOD 1 FOR FAST AGILE LIFECYCLE FOR CONTINUOUS VERIFICATION, OPERATIONS, AND NEXTGEN (FALCON) AND UPDATE THE PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT. | |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $37.2M | DefenseNavy | N0003921F3007mod P00170 | NAVY ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP) TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES (NETSS). MODIFICATION P00170 BILATERAL AGREEMENT FOR WORK WITHIN SCOPE AND INCREMENTAL FUNDING. | |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $36.0M | Social Security Administration | SS001730048mod P00042 | IBM SOFTWARE AND MAINTENANCE-EXERCISE OPTION YEAR 8, DECREASE THE PRICE OF OY8 TO $36,028,357.35, INCLUDE OPTION YEARS 9, 10, 11, AND $0 CROSS-BRAND ALLOTMENT FOR IBM SECURITY VERIFY ACCESS AND DB2 CONNECT UNLIMITED EDITION. | |
| Sep 5, 2025 | $32.4M | Homeland SecurityFederal Emergency Management Agency | 70FA6023F00000039mod P00011 | THE PURPOSE OF MODIFICATION P00011 TO TASK ORDER 70FA6023F00000039 IS AS FOLLOWS: INCORPORATE 52.217-8 AND EXTEND THE POP THROUGH MARCH 7, 2026 PER S1 APPROVAL 25-22030 ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN UNCHANGED. | |
| Aug 8, 2025 | $27.6M | Homeland SecurityU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services | 70SBUR25F00000032 | AWARD, ARCHITECTURE ENGINEERING SUPPORT (AES) SERVICES, USCIS ENTERPRISE INFRASTRUCTURE DIVISION. EXCLUSION 2(D). CONTRACTOR SUPPORT TO DESIGN AND MAINTAIN THE AGENCY'S NETWORKS, SUPPORTING ITS DATA CENTERS AND CLOUD SYSTEMS, AND ENSURING ALL PL | |
| Mar 13, 2025 | $22.0M | TreasuryInternal Revenue Service | 2032H523F00284mod P00005 | E-A3 (AUTHENTICATION, AUTHORIZATION, ACCESS) ARCHITECT AND DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT | |
| Mar 28, 2025 | $20.1M | TreasuryInternal Revenue Service | 2032H524F00199mod P00010 | MODERNIZED E-FILE (MEF) EXERCISE OPTION 1. POP: 03/30/2025 - 03/29/2026 | |
| Mar 20, 2025 | $18.6M | TreasuryInternal Revenue Service | 2032H524F00181mod P00003 | BMF MODERNIZATION POST-PROCESSING, COMMON SERVICE DEVELOPMENT AND LEGACY INTEGRATION | |
| Jun 11, 2025 | $18.1M | DefenseAir Force | FA701424F0210mod P00013 | A4 AND SAF/IE ENTERPRISE SUPPORT SERVICES (ESS) | |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $17.1M | Veterans Affairs | 36C10D22N0008mod P00012 | THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO TO EXERCISE OPTION THREE (3) PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 52.219-9 EXERCISE OPTION, UNDER THE PENSION OPTIMALIZATION INITIATIVE TASK ORDER 36C10D22N0008. | |
| Mar 21, 2025 | $16.2M | General Services AdministrationFederal Acquisition Service | 47QFEA25F0004 | OCIO FAS IT SYSTEM OM HALLEYS FOLLOWON | |
| Sep 25, 2025 | $16.0M | Homeland SecurityOffice of Procurement Operations | 70RDA125FC0000061 | CAPSIS | |
| Apr 22, 2025 | $13.4M | Social Security Administration | 28321325FDS030049mod P00001 | THIS IS A TASK ORDER ISSUED AGAINST CONTRACT NO. SS00-16-60010. THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO FULLY FUND THE ORDER. | |
| Sep 11, 2025 | $12.1M | DefenseArmy | W15QKN21F0531mod P00030 | THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION P00030 IS TO EXERCISE OPTION PERIOD 4 AND TO PROVIDE INCREMENTAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,079,979.88. | |
| Aug 5, 2025 | $11.4M | DefenseDefense Information Systems Agency | HC108421F0248mod P00007 | IBM SOFTWARE SOLUTION | |
| Oct 28, 2024 | $10.8M | JusticeFederal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons | 15BNAS21FRCA00031mod P00023 | SENTRY MODERNIZATION AND CLOUD MIGRATION | |
| Feb 27, 2025 | $10.4M | DefenseDefense Finance and Accounting Service | HQ042324F0074mod P00005 | DEFENSE RETIRED AND ANNUITANT PAY SYSTEM MODERNIZATION AND CONSOLIDATION | |
| Feb 24, 2025 | $10.3M | DefenseDefense Microelectronics Activity | HQ072724F4002mod P00003 | THE TRUSTED FOUNDRY ACCESS (TFA) CONTRACT ACQUIRED SUPPLIES ASSOCIATED WITH APPLICATION SPECIFIC INTEGRATED CIRCUITS. (ASIC) | |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $10.0M | TreasuryInternal Revenue Service | 2032H525F00037 | THIS IS AN AWARD FOR DATA AT REST ENCRYPTION (DARE) SUPPORT SERVICES. | |
| Apr 10, 2025 | $9.8M | General Services AdministrationFederal Acquisition Service | GS11Q17BJP0005mod PS034 | MIGRATED ID11160048 GINNIE MAE IT INFRASTRUCTURE CONSOLIDATION. MOD P00034 EXERCISE OPTION YEAR 7. | |
| May 13, 2025 | $9.6M | DefenseArmy | W9128Z25FA001mod P00010 | THIS TASK ORDER IS FOR THE BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS (BIES) MODERNIZATION AND MIGRATION TO CLOUD. SEE THE PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT LOCATED AT SECTION J, ATTACHMENT 0001. |
Lobbying Activity Detail
Disclosed lobbying expenditures from LDA filings where this entity is the client. Dollar amounts represent what was reported to the Senate Office of Public Records.
Top Lobbying Issues
Lobbying Firms Retained
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| Type | Connected To | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retained | KAMINS CONSULTING | Hired KAMINS CONSULTING to lobby on Crypto / Digital Assets | Source |
| Contracted with | Department of Homeland Security | IBM received award from Department of Homeland Security | Source |
| Contracted with | Securities and Exchange Commission | IBM received award from Securities and Exchange Commission | Source |
| Contracted with | Department of Agriculture | IBM received award from Department of Agriculture | Source |
| Contracted with | Department of Defense | IBM received award from Department of Defense | Source |
| Retained | CAVAROCCHI RUSCIO DENNIS ASSOCIATES, L.L.C. | Hired CAVAROCCHI RUSCIO DENNIS ASSOCIATES, L.L.C. to lobby (1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2023) | Source |