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Significant Contract Modifications ($10M+) — December 22, 2025

Significant Contract Modifications ($10M+)

5 total filings analysed

Executive Summary

Five significant contract modifications totaling $977M signal robust federal commitment to long-term IT, data infrastructure, construction, and facilities support through 2026-2029, with 50-80% already outlayed indicating strong execution. Bullish across all records, concentrated in IT services (60% of value) amid modernization push, benefiting diverse contractors from small disadvantaged businesses to large firms like Deloitte and Jacobs. Investors gain visibility into steady revenue streams, though firm-fixed-price structures warrant cost overrun monitoring.

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Investment Signals(3)

  • Federal IT services surge with $573M obligated(HIGH)

    Three contracts (Eagle Harbor, Planet Tech, Deloitte) total $573M for IT/data centers, telecom, and advisory, with 40-87% outlayed and extensions to 2029 possible.

  • Long-term revenue locked for Jacobs/PAE in Iraq sustainment(HIGH)

    $192M cost-plus-fixed-fee order (to $197M options) with only 20% outlayed provides low-risk stream through 2026 amid State Dept needs.

  • Construction momentum in federal buildings(MEDIUM)

    Brasfield & Gorrie’s $210M GSA office build nears 60% outlay, competitive win underscores non-SB strength in commercial/institutional projects.

Risk Flags(3)

  • Execution[HIGH RISK]

    Firm-fixed-price exposure in 4/5 contracts risks cost overruns on $786M, with $300M+ remaining to outlay through 2026-2029.

  • Market[MEDIUM RISK]

    Geopolitical exposure in Iraq facilities ($192M) and long durations amplify delay risks amid budget scrutiny.

  • Regulatory[LOW RISK]

    Time/materials audits and small-business set-aside scrutiny on Planet Tech despite non-SB status.

Opportunities(2)

  • $250M+ in unobligated options across Planet ($103M) and Deloitte ($152M) for IT expansion.

  • Remaining $410M outlays (42% of total) signal steady cash flow in data/IT amid federal modernization.

Sector Themes(2)

  • 60% of value in IT/data contracts with 5+ year terms and high outlays reflects sustained DoI/DoS/DoJ investment.

  • State Dept’s $378M across PAE/Deloitte underscores multi-year base ops despite drawdowns.

Watch List(3)

  • 👁

    {"entity"=>"Jacobs Engineering (PAE)", "reason"=>"$192M Iraq exposure with low 20% outlay offers upside but high geo-risk.", "trigger"=>"Option exercise to $197M or subaward changes"}

  • 👁

    {"entity"=>"Planet Technologies", "reason"=>"$103M options and set-aside anomaly on $189M IT deal to 2029.", "trigger"=>"SBA recertification or Interior funding boost"}

  • 👁

    {"entity"=>"Deloitte Consulting", "reason"=>"Largest ceiling ($339M) with time/materials flexibility in State IT.", "trigger"=>"Outlay acceleration beyond $65M current"}

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