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Federal IT & Cybersecurity Contracts — May 21, 2026

Federal IT & Cybersecurity Contracts

By Gunpowder Editorial ·

3 total filings analysed

Executive Summary

This digest covers $246.4 million in total obligations across three civilian federal IT contracts, with zero defense-related awards. The dominant theme is healthcare IT modernization and fraud prevention at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), which accounts for $175.7 million (71%) of the total.

The highest-conviction signal is Peraton Inc.'s $95.1 million Fraud Prevention System 2 award, a time-and-materials contract that provides stable, recurring revenue through 2026-2027 in a politically supported area. A key risk is SOFTRAMS LLC's $80.7 million contract expiring in August 2024, creating a potential revenue cliff if not renewed or recompeted.

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Investment Signals (3)

  • Peraton Inc. Secures $95.1M CMS Fraud Prevention Contract (HIGH)

    Peraton's $95.1 million delivery order (with options up to $118.7 million) for CMS's Fraud Prevention System 2 provides a stable, recurring revenue stream through June 2026-2027 in a high-priority, politically supported area of healthcare fraud prevention.

  • General Dynamics IT Wins $1.25B Ceiling GSA Contract with $70.6M Initial Obligation (MEDIUM)

    GDIT's $1.25 billion ceiling EMITS 2 contract from GSA provides a long-term revenue stream through 2033, with the $70.6 million initial obligation reducing near-term execution risk due to cost-plus-award-fee pricing.

  • SOFTRAMS LLC Faces Revenue Cliff as $80.7M CMS Contract Expires August 2024 (HIGH)

    SOFTRAMS LLC's $80.7 million firm-fixed-price contract with CMS ends August 3, 2024, with no options beyond that date, creating a potential revenue cliff if not renewed or recompeted. Only $52.5 million of the $80.7 million has been outlayed to date.

Risk Flags (3)

  • Concentration [MEDIUM RISK]

    71% of total obligations ($175.7M of $246.4M) are concentrated at CMS, creating agency-specific budget risk if healthcare IT funding is cut or redirected.

  • Execution [MEDIUM RISK]

    SOFTRAMS LLC's $80.7 million firm-fixed-price contract shifts cost risk to the contractor, particularly in labor-intensive IT services where wage inflation could compress margins.

  • Budget [LOW RISK]

    Peraton's $95.1 million time-and-materials contract introduces cost risk if CMS funding for fraud prevention is reduced or if the contract is not fully funded through options.

Opportunities (3)

  • Peraton Inc. has a clear path to expand its $95.1 million CMS fraud prevention contract through options worth up to $118.7 million, signaling potential revenue growth in healthcare IT.

  • SOFTRAMS LLC's HUBZone set-aside contract positions it for follow-on work at CMS or other agencies, as policy priorities favor small, minority-owned firms in federal IT.

  • GDIT's $1.25 billion EMITS 2 contract ceiling provides a long-term growth runway through 2033, with option exercises potentially increasing annual revenue from $70.6 million to $168-209 million per year.

Sector Themes (2)

  • Two of three contracts ($175.7M total) are with CMS for fraud prevention and IT operations, indicating sustained federal investment in healthcare IT modernization and program integrity.

  • GDIT's $1.25 billion EMITS 2 contract underscores GSA's role as a major buyer of enterprise IT management support, with cost-plus pricing reducing contractor risk.

Watch List (3)

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    {"entity"=>"SOFTRAMS LLC", "reason"=>"Contract expires August 3, 2024, with $52.5M of $80.7M already outlayed; renewal or recompetition outcome is critical.", "trigger"=>"Contract renewal announcement or recompetition solicitation before August 2024"}

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    {"entity"=>"Peraton Inc.", "reason"=>"$95.1M CMS fraud prevention contract has options up to $118.7M; option exercises signal revenue growth.", "trigger"=>"Option exercise announcements by CMS through June 2027"}

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    {"entity"=>"General Dynamics Information Technology", "reason"=>"$1.25B EMITS 2 ceiling with only $70.6M obligated; incremental funding and option exercises drive revenue.", "trigger"=>"Quarterly funding obligation announcements and option exercise dates"}

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