Federal IT & Cybersecurity Contracts — May 23, 2026

Booz Allen Hamilton secured a $137.8M initial obligation under the IMAX program, with a $679.9M ceiling if all options are exercised. The cost-plus award fee structure lowers execution risk but limits margin expansion, while the negative outlayed amount of -$60,452 is an anomaly requiring monitoring.

The negative outlayed amount of -$60,452 on Booz Allen Hamilton's $137.8M GSA contract is unusual and may signal prior accounting adjustments, credits, or offsetting entries that could distort reported revenue or cash flow.

This single contract represents 100% of the digest's total obligation, with zero defense diversification. Booz Allen Hamilton's reliance on civilian GSA FEDSIM awards exposes it to civilian budget volatility and Continuing Resolution risks.

The $679.9M ceiling inclusive of options provides a multi-year revenue runway for Booz Allen Hamilton. If all options are exercised, annual revenue could reach $45.9M based on the base period, with potential for scope expansion under the IMAX MIT program.

GSA FEDSIM's continued investment in IT professional services signals stable demand for systems integration and sustainment work, benefiting Booz Allen Hamilton and peers like Science Applications International Corp (SAIC) and Leidos Holdings.

The GSA FEDSIM award to Booz Allen Hamilton demonstrates continued civilian agency spending on IT professional services, even as defense contracts face CR-related delays. The cost-plus structure suggests agencies prioritize risk transfer over cost savings.

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