Executive Summary
This synthesis covers one civilian contract totaling $147,239,431 in obligations from the General Services Administration (GSA) to CGI Federal Inc., with zero defense-related awards in the Federal IT & Cybersecurity stream. The dominant theme is GSA's bridge task order for IT systems design under the CDM Defend Group C, awarded via full and open competition as a cost-plus award fee structure. The highest-conviction bullish signal (7/10 strength, 8/10 materiality) underscores CGI Federal Inc.'s selection for this significant commitment, with base + options ceiling at $289,432,406 and estimated $73.6M annual revenue over the two-year base period. Substantial subcontracting via 53 subawards totaling $87,482,095 dilutes direct revenue capture. A key risk is the bridge structure implying a post-April 2026 re-compete, while a critical watch item is outlay ramp-up from the current $0 disbursed.
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Investment Signals(1)
- CGI Federal Inc. Wins $147M GSA CDM Defend Group C Bridge Task Order(HIGH)▲
GSA awarded CGI Federal Inc. a $147,239,431 total obligation delivery order (base + all options $289,432,406) for NAICS 541512 computer systems design services under PSC DA01 via full and open competition, with performance from May 1, 2024, to April 30, 2026 (potential to 2027). This cost-plus award fee contract signals strong positioning in federal IT support, with 53 subawards at $87,482,095.
Risk Flags(3)
- Execution[MEDIUM RISK]▼
Cost-plus award fee structure on CGI Federal Inc.'s $147M GSA contract ties incremental funding to performance evaluations, with $0 outlayed to date.
- Competition[HIGH RISK]▼
Bridge task order for CDM Defend Group C awarded to CGI Federal Inc. signals temporary extension, vulnerable to re-compete post-April 30, 2026.
- Budget[MEDIUM RISK]▼
$0 outlayed to date on CGI Federal Inc.'s $147,239,431 GSA obligation despite May 2024 start, indicating potential spending delays.
Opportunities(1)
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CGI Federal Inc. has upside to $289,432,406 total value via option exercises on its GSA CDM Defend Group C bridge task order.
Sector Themes(1)
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GSA's $147M cost-plus award fee delivery order to CGI Federal Inc. under CDM Defend Group C (PSC DA01) via full and open competition highlights sustained demand for IT systems design and business application support, with significant subcontracting at $87M across 53 subs.
Watch List(2)
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{"entity"=>"CGI Federal Inc.", "reason"=>"Track progress on option exercises to reach $289M ceiling, outlay ramp-up from $0 on $147M obligation, and performance evaluations for award fees.", "trigger"=>"Option exercise dates; quarterly outlay reports; end-of-base April 30, 2026"}
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{"entity"=>"GSA CDM Defend Program", "reason"=>"Bridge task order to CGI Federal Inc. flags upcoming re-compete risks and potential follow-on awards in federal IT cybersecurity.", "trigger"=>"Re-compete announcement around April 2026"}
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