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Mega Contracts Monitor ($100M+) β€” January 01, 2026

Mega Contracts Monitor ($100M+)

13 total filings analysed

Executive Summary

13 mega contracts totaling $8.67B awarded/ongoing signal robust federal spending on IT services (8/13 contracts), engineering, remediation, and facilities support through 2026+, with Fluor dominating at $4.46B DOE D&D obligation. All bullish for parents including Fluor, Peraton (2 wins), HII, Amentum, IBM, Verizon, Broadcom, providing $5B+ outlays to date and $3B+ options upside. Cross-cutting themes include high subawards (10/13 >$50M), long tenors (11 to 2026+), and cost-plus/FFP structures favoring incumbents amid steady civilian/defense demand.

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Investment Signals(3)

  • $8.67B Federal IT/Engineering Revenue Locked In(HIGH)
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    8 contracts >$165M each for IT, telecom, software maintenance to SSA, HHS, DOL, Education, DHS total $2.6B obligated with 60%+ outlays in most, signaling multi-year backlog growth.

  • Fluor DOE Remediation Megadeal Anchors Portfolio(HIGH)
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    $4.46B obligation (50%+ of period total) with $2.26B outlayed through 2025 provides unmatched revenue visibility in environmental services.

  • Space/Defense Facilities & Mission Support Expansion(HIGH)
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    HII ($598M GSA engineering), Amentum ($581M NASA facilities), CACI ($216M DCGS) deliver $1.4B combined to 2029 potential, tapping NSIN/threat countering priorities.

Risk Flags(3)

  • Execution[HIGH RISK]
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    High subawards in 10/13 contracts (avg $150M+, up to $547M HII) create subcontractor dependency risks on performance and margins.

  • Execution[MEDIUM RISK]
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    $3B+ unexercised options across 12/13 contracts vulnerable to non-exercise amid budget scrutiny; FFP in 6/13 risks cost overruns.

  • Market[MEDIUM RISK]
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    Extended tenors to 2026-2032 (11/13) expose to fed reprogramming or delays, esp. low outlay pace in Peraton-ED ($69M/$475M).

Opportunities(3)

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    $3B+ options upside (e.g., Verizon $1.47B, CACI $422M) plus extensions to 2027-2032 in 8 contracts for revenue acceleration.

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    Recurring IT modernization wins (SSA software renewals IBM/Broadcom $1B combined) signal follow-on potential in civilian agencies.

  • β—†

    Veteran-owned Maximus subsidiary's $177M VA medical exams with $23M remaining outlay aligns with VA priorities for repeat awards.

Sector Themes(3)

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    10/13 contracts ($3.5B obligated) in NAICS 541512/541330/D399 for data centers, EIS, BI, ops/maintenance underscore federal digital transformation spend.

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    Avg end-date 2026+ with 50%+ outlays in 9/13 favors established players via full/open competition renewals.

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    Fluor DOE ($4.46B), Amentum NASA ($581M) highlight sustained infra/D&D needs amid mission continuity.

Watch List(5)

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    {"entity"=>"Fluor", "reason"=>"50%+ of period value; $1.3B options + 2025 endgame critical for backlog.", "trigger"=>"Options exercise or DOE funding shift"}

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    {"entity"=>"Verizon", "reason"=>"$1.87B ceiling HHS EIS with $1.47B upside to 2032.", "trigger"=>"Option funding or extension mod"}

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    {"entity"=>"Peraton", "reason"=>"Dual $745M wins (ED/DOL IT) with $340M options; subaward-heavy execution.", "trigger"=>"Outlay acceleration or 2027 extensions"}

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    {"entity"=>"CACI", "reason"=>"$638M DCGS potential (recent award); $422M options early-stage.", "trigger"=>"Initial outlays or FY2026 funding"}

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    {"entity"=>"HII Mission Technologies", "reason"=>"$814M ceiling GSA engineering; highest subawards ($547M) risk/opportunity.", "trigger"=>"Subcontractor performance reports"}

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