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High-Value Federal Grants ($5M+) — January 17, 2026

High-Value Federal Grants ($5M+)

3 total filings analysed

Executive Summary

Three bullish high-value federal contracts totaling $1.59B signal robust government spending execution into 2026, dominated by Booz Allen Hamilton's $1.33B VA IT services deal with 66% ($873M) already outlayed. MVM and BIG-D secure $134M DHS transportation and $132M GSA construction wins, respectively, via full/open competition, with 45-66% outlays indicating steady revenue. Cross-cutting upside from $212M+ unexercised options and extensions, offset by firm-fixed price overrun risks.

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Investment Signals(3)

  • Booz Allen dominates VA IT with $1.33B obligation(HIGH)

    66% outlayed on multi-year T4NG delivery order through 2026 supports revenue visibility; full/open win in NAICS 541512.

  • MVM captures DHS-ICE transport services upside(HIGH)

    45% outlayed on $114M obligation with potential $372M via options; T&M structure for immigration services through 2026.

  • BIG-D locked in $130M GSA construction commitment(HIGH)

    66% outlayed on firm-fixed seismic upgrade project matching full base+options; execution through late 2025/early 2026.

Risk Flags(2)

  • Execution[HIGH RISK]

    Firm-fixed price exposes Booz Allen and BIG-D to cost overruns on $436M and $45M unoutlayed balances, respectively.

  • Regulatory[MEDIUM RISK]

    MVM's T&M pricing for DHS-ICE vulnerable to audits/cost ceilings amid immigration funding volatility.

Opportunities(2)

  • Unexercised options add $212M+ potential ($212M Booz, $259M MVM).

  • Performance extensions to mid-2026 across all contracts extend revenue beyond current ends.

Sector Themes(2)

  • Booz Allen's $1.33B VA win (83% of total) underscores demand for NAICS 541512 integration in vet benefits.

  • GSA construction ($132M) and DHS transport ($134M) reflect sustained civilian/security outlays into 2026.

Watch List(3)

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    {"entity"=>"Booz Allen Hamilton", "reason"=>"$1.33B (83% total value) with $437M unoutlayed and $212M options", "trigger"=>"Option exercise or extension beyond Aug 2026"}

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    {"entity"=>"MVM Inc.", "reason"=>"DHS-ICE dependency with $259M options upside on 45% outlay", "trigger"=>"Immigration funding surge or March 2026 extension"}

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    {"entity"=>"BIG-D Construction", "reason"=>"Full $130M obligation on GSA project nearing 2026 potential end", "trigger"=>"Extension past Nov 2025 or cost overrun signals"}

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