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All HHS Contracts — May 14, 2026

All HHS Contracts

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1 total filings analysed

Executive Summary

HHS awarded a single contract totaling $68,359,692 in obligations to Pfizer Inc through BARDA for biotechnology R&D, comprising 100% civilian spending with zero defense-related activity during the May 14, 2026 period. The dominant agency theme is HHS/BARDA's long-term health preparedness investments via a 2015 cost-no-fee contract performing through September 30, 2025. The highest-conviction signal is neutral (strength 3/10), reflecting a sustained but low-burn commitment with only $18,678,022 outlayed against $68M obligated over nearly 10 years. A key risk is the nearing contract end date and unexercised $25M options, warranting monitoring of cumulative outlays versus obligations.

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Investment Signals (2)

  • Pfizer Inc $25M Options on HHS/BARDA $68M Biotech R&D Contract (LOW)

    Pfizer's definitive cost-no-fee contract (base + $25M options totaling $93M ceiling) for biotechnology R&D (NAICS 541711) could see option exercises, though only $18.7M has been outlayed since 2015.

  • Pfizer Inc Slow Outlay on $68M HHS/BARDA Contract ($18.7M of $68M) (MEDIUM)

    Just 27% ($18,678,022) outlayed over ~10 years on the $68M obligation signals low execution pace ahead of the September 30, 2025 performance end.

Risk Flags (2)

  • Execution [MEDIUM RISK]

    Pfizer Inc's HHS/BARDA contract nears end (Sep 30, 2025) with only $18.7M outlayed of $68M obligated and $25M options unexercised, risking lapse without renewal.

  • Budget [LOW RISK]

    Cost-no-fee structure on Pfizer's $68M HHS contract reimburses costs without fee, exposing to budget scrutiny given ~$1.87M annual outlay average.

Opportunities (1)

  • Pfizer Inc holds $25M unexercised options on existing HHS/BARDA $68M biotech R&D contract (PSC AN13) under full and open competition.

Sector Themes (1)

  • Pfizer Inc's $68M obligation (only $18.7M outlayed since 2015) exemplifies BARDA's long-duration (10-year) health R&D commitments under full and open competition.

Watch List (2)

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    {"entity"=>"Pfizer Inc", "reason"=>"$68M HHS/BARDA contract with $18.7M outlayed to date and $25M options pending amid 2025 end date.", "trigger"=>"Option exercise; outlay acceleration; contract completion Sep 30, 2025"}

  • 👁

    {"entity"=>"Biotechnology sector", "reason"=>"HHS/BARDA's neutral signal (3/10 strength) on Pfizer's $68M R&D award highlights slow-paced civilian biotech funding.", "trigger"=>"HHS budget announcements for BARDA priorities"}

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