Federal Big Data Market, 2026-2028

Effective stewardship of federal data has long been a strategic priority across government agencies. In the current landscape, the importance of data collection, accessibility, visibility, and interoperability has intensified, particularly with the accelerated adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). The second Trump Administration has placed a renewed emphasis on expanding federal AI capabilities and enhancing data transparency to curb inefficiencies in government spending. These priorities underscore the critical role of robust data governance and management frameworks in ensuring impactful use of federal data assets.

Federal agencies are increasingly investing in diverse data solutions to strengthen evidence-based decision-making. Despite this momentum, many continue to face persistent challenges in advancing data maturity, including information silos, legacy systems, and cultural resistance to change. While artificial intelligence remains a key driver of data innovation, technology areas such as edge computing, quantum information science, 5G, and the Internet of Things are also shaping the future of data optimization. Additionally, a growing emphasis on open-source data is fueling federal investment and collaboration across agencies.

Deltek forecasts that federal spending on big data-related products and services will grow from $10.8B in FY 2026 to $12.5B in FY 2028, an increase of 16% in the next three years.

Key Findings

• Related Trump 2.0 Administration Policies. Future big data investments and initiatives will be influenced by Trump Administration policies, such as a focus on breaking down information silos to curb wasteful spending per Executive Order 14243, as well as efforts to ensure data readiness for artificial intelligence (AI) growth as outlined in the AI Action Plan.
• FY 2027 R&D Budget Priorities. Agency R&D priorities for the FY 2027 budget are centered on advancing AI, quantum, and computing technologies, driving the production of data that is discoverable, accessible, and usable to support emerging research domains.
• Chief Data Officers. Federal Chief Data Officers (CDOs) increasingly feel accomplished in data governance and maturity yet continue to face challenges stemming from limited resources and ambiguity in defined responsibilities.
• Technology Influencers. Advancements in the Internet of Things, edge computing, and AI will continue to drive strengthened metadata practices across agencies, while cloud and 5G technologies are supporting the scaling, integration, and acceleration of data.
• FY 2022-2024 Market Expansion. Federal big data spending totaled $22B from FY 2022 to 2024, reflecting a 30% growth and signaling heightened agency commitment to improving data quality and utilization.
• Big Data Solution Area Growth. Historical spending trends from FY 2022-2024 revealed increased investments across all eight key big data solution areas, including high performance commuting and storage/servers, areas that notably experienced volatile trends in the past.

Critical Insight for Vendors

Deltek's Federal Big Data Market, 2026-2028 report examines the trends and drivers influencing the federal big data acquisition landscape.  

The report provides:

• Understanding of the policies and legislation impacting federal big data acquisition.
• Analysis of technology areas converging with data to drive investment. 
• Assessment of historical contract spending trends.
• Contractor-addressable market forecasts across the federal sector, key big data solution types and top agencies for the next three years.
• Overview of data and analytics initiatives and strategies at federal agencies.
• Recommendations to support contractors in the evaluation and alignment of their business development strategies.

Deltek's Federal Big Data Market, 2026-2028 report is delivered in PowerPoint® format, including a PowerPoint® Executive Briefing, and an Excel® data workbook.