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Federal IT & Cybersecurity Contracts — March 18, 2026

Federal IT & Cybersecurity Contracts

7 total filings analysed

Executive Summary

Federal IT & Cybersecurity obligations totaled $1.66B across 7 contracts, with Leidos capturing 64% ($1.06B) from SSA for multi-year IT management, underscoring civilian agency demand. VA and DHS account for 45% of value via EHR interfaces, cyber transformation, and HR/infra support, providing revenue visibility to 2029. All signals bullish with $1.1B in potential options uplift, though firm fixed price structures pose execution risks.

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Investment Signals(3)

  • Leidos dominates civilian IT with $1.06B SSA award(HIGH)

    64% of period value in firm fixed price delivery order through 2028, $869M outlayed signals steady cash flow.

  • VA health/cyber IT spend accelerates(HIGH)

    $243M obligated to Oracle and Deloitte, with ceilings to $969M, non-competitive and full competition wins highlight entrenched positions.

  • DHS IT services multi-year stability(MEDIUM)

    $143M across CBP and USCIS to Steampunk and GD IT, small biz win and T&M structures extend to 2029 potential.

Risk Flags(2)

  • Execution[HIGH RISK]

    Firm fixed price in 6/7 contracts exposes contractors to cost overruns without reimbursement, prevalent in Leidos, Oracle, Salient, Deloitte.

  • Execution[MEDIUM RISK]

    Subaward dependencies average 25% of outlays (e.g., $145M Leidos, $31M GD IT), risking margins and delays.

Opportunities(2)

  • $1.1B unexercised options across all contracts, e.g., $608M Oracle VA EHR ceiling.

  • Extensions to 2029 in 5/7 contracts post-current ends (2025-2026), follow-ons in ED data center transition.

Sector Themes(2)

  • SSA, VA, ED, HUD drive 74% of value for management, EHR, eligibility systems.

  • $390M+ in cyber transformation, EHR, HR support with long tails to 2029.

Watch List(3)

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    {"entity"=>"Leidos", "reason"=>"Dominates 64% of value; $141M options + 2028 extension key to revenue multiple expansion.", "trigger"=>"SSA outlays exceed $1B or options exercised"}

  • 👁

    {"entity"=>"Oracle Health", "reason"=>"$608M VA options upside in non-competitive EHR space.", "trigger"=>"Funding delays resolved, outlays commence from $0"}

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    {"entity"=>"Steampunk", "reason"=>"Small biz $75M DHS win signals breakout potential to $125M ceiling.", "trigger"=>"Options exercised or follow-on CBP awards"}

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