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Contract Option Exercises — June 04, 2026

Contract Option Exercises

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4 total filings analysed

Executive Summary

The digest covers $3.08B in total obligations across four civilian-agency contract actions on June 4, 2026, with zero defense-related awards.

The dominant signal is a massive $2.59B Department of Homeland Security award to FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO, which accounts for 84% of total value and carries a bullish 7/10 signal strength, though the company is private and lacks public revenue data. A $234.9M Leidos IT services contract with CMS shows stable civilian IT demand but is near completion. The aggregate is heavily skewed by one outsized award, creating concentration risk, and the absence of defense contracts limits sector-wide implications for defense-focused portfolios. Key watch items include Leidos' CMS contract renewal and DOE budget allocations for SURATECH LLC's TJNAF facility.

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Investment Signals (3)

  • FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO Wins $2.59B DHS Contract – Dominates Digest (MEDIUM)

    FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO secured a $2.59B contract from DHS, representing 84% of total digest value. The bullish signal (7/10 strength, 8/10 materiality) suggests strong demand for construction or logistics services at DHS, but the company is private, limiting direct public equity exposure.

  • Leidos' $234.9M CMS IT Contract Nears Completion – Renewal Risk in Play (HIGH)

    Leidos, Inc. holds a $234.9M firm-fixed-price IT services contract with CMS (2018-2023), with $112M outlayed. As the contract nears completion, a re-compete or renewal decision could be a catalyst for Leidos' civilian IT revenue stream.

  • SURATECH LLC's $113.3M DOE Contract – Private Entity, No Public Equity Leverage (HIGH)

    SURATECH LLC, a private nonprofit, won a $113.3M cost-plus-award-fee contract to manage the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility. While the contract is stable and mission-critical, the lack of public ownership means no direct investment vehicle.

Risk Flags (3)

  • Concentration [HIGH RISK]

    FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO's $2.59B award represents 84% of total digest value, creating extreme single-contract concentration. Any protest, execution failure, or budget rescission would materially impact the digest's aggregate.

  • Execution [MEDIUM RISK]

    Leidos' $234.9M CMS contract is firm-fixed-price, transferring cost overrun risk to Leidos. With $112M outlayed and the contract near completion, any unresolved performance issues could affect future CMS awards.

  • Budget [LOW RISK]

    SURATECH LLC's $113.3M DOE contract is cost-plus-award-fee, which reduces profit risk but ties revenue to DOE budget allocations for nuclear physics. Any CR or budget cuts to DOE R&D could delay outlays.

Opportunities (2)

  • Leidos' $234.9M CMS IT contract demonstrates sustained demand for end-user IT support at HHS/CMS. A renewal or follow-on award could provide $47M/year in stable revenue, reinforcing Leidos' civilian IT growth thesis.

  • FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO's $2.59B DHS contract signals potential for similar large-scale infrastructure/logistics awards from other civilian agencies. Publicly traded construction or logistics firms could benefit from analogous DHS or DOD contracts.

Sector Themes (2)

  • The $2.59B FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO award to DHS, combined with the $139.3M NW CONSTRUCTION award to DOI, indicates elevated civilian infrastructure procurement. This contrasts with zero defense awards in the digest.

  • SURATECH LLC's $113.3M cost-plus contract for TJNAF management underscores the stable, mission-critical nature of DOE GOCO R&D facilities. These contracts typically see consistent funding and low execution risk.

Watch List (3)

  • 👁

    {"entity"=>"Leidos, Inc.", "reason"=>"Leidos' $234.9M CMS IT contract is near completion; a renewal or loss would materially impact civilian IT revenue.", "trigger"=>"CMS IT services re-compete RFP release or award announcement"}

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    {"entity"=>"FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO", "reason"=>"Private company with $2.59B DHS award; any subcontracting opportunities or protests could affect publicly traded partners.", "trigger"=>"GAO protest filings or DHS task order awards under this contract"}

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    {"entity"=>"Department of Energy (DOE) Budget", "reason"=>"SURATECH LLC's $113.3M contract depends on DOE nuclear physics funding; budget cuts could delay outlays.", "trigger"=>"FY2027 DOE budget request release (expected early 2026)"}

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