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Federal IT & Cybersecurity Contracts — September 02, 2026

Federal IT & Cybersecurity Contracts

By Gunpowder Editorial ·

2 total filings analysed

Executive Summary

The two contracts analyzed total $509,049,971 in obligations, both from civilian agencies (GSA and VA), with zero defense-related awards.

The dominant theme is federal IT modernization, with Booz Allen Hamilton's $365.4M GSA delivery order for IT systems design representing the highest materiality and a stable revenue stream through April 2024, though execution risk is elevated by heavy subaward reliance and a negative outlayed amount. Oracle Health's $143.6M VA data migration task order, awarded non-competitively, signals a sole-source relationship but is likely completed, limiting current investment relevance. The highest-conviction signal is Booz Allen's cost-plus pricing structure, which reduces profit volatility but caps upside, while the key risk is the unresolved negative outlayed amount that may indicate de-obligation trends. Investors should monitor Booz Allen's contract modifications and recompetition announcements as the contract nears expiration, and track VA's future health IT procurements for Oracle's competitive positioning.

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Investment Signals (3)

  • Booz Allen Hamilton Secures $365.4M GSA IT Systems Design Contract (MEDIUM)

    Booz Allen Hamilton's $365.4M cost-plus award fee delivery order from GSA provides a significant revenue stream through April 2024, with potential value of $395.6M including options. The cost-plus structure reduces profit volatility and aligns with federal IT modernization priorities.

  • Booz Allen's Negative Outlayed Amount and Subaward Reliance (MEDIUM)

    The contract shows a negative outlayed amount of -$16,658 and $113.6M in subawards across 167 awards, indicating potential de-obligation and margin dilution. This could signal execution coordination risk and lower profitability.

  • Oracle Health's Sole-Source VA Data Migration Contract (LOW)

    Oracle Health Government Services' $143.6M firm-fixed-price delivery order from the VA, awarded non-competitively, suggests a strong sole-source relationship. The fixed-price structure provides margin certainty, though the contract is likely completed.

Risk Flags (3)

  • Booz Allen's Subcontractor Reliance and Negative Outlay [MEDIUM RISK]

    Booz Allen's $365.4M GSA contract has 167 subawards totaling $113.6M, indicating heavy subcontractor reliance that could dilute margins and introduce coordination risk. The negative outlayed amount of -$16,658 may signal de-obligation trends.

  • Oracle Health's Non-Competitive Award May Face Recompete Risk [MEDIUM RISK]

    Oracle Health's VA task order was awarded without competition, suggesting a sole-source relationship. However, the contract's performance period ended in November 2021, and future recompetes could introduce competitive pressure.

  • Civilian Agency Spending May Be Subject to CR Uncertainty [LOW RISK]

    Both contracts are from civilian agencies (GSA and VA), which may face budget uncertainty under continuing resolutions. However, these contracts were awarded outside the October-December CR window, reducing immediate risk.

Opportunities (2)

  • Federal IT Modernization Spending Continues

    Both contracts support federal IT modernization, with Booz Allen's IT systems design and Oracle's data migration services. This indicates stable or growing budgets for civilian IT services, presenting growth opportunities for IT service providers.

  • Oracle Health's Sole-Source Relationship with VA

    Oracle Health's non-competitive award suggests a strong relationship with the VA, which could lead to future sole-source task orders for EHR modernization and data migration.

Sector Themes (2)

  • Both contracts reflect ongoing federal investment in IT systems design and data migration, with GSA and VA as key civilian agencies. This theme is supported by Booz Allen's $365.4M GSA contract and Oracle's $143.6M VA task order.

  • Oracle Health's non-competitive VA award highlights the importance of entrenched relationships in health IT, where switching costs are high and sole-source awards can provide recurring revenue.

Watch List (3)

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    {"entity" => "Booz Allen Hamilton", "reason" => "The $365.4M GSA contract is nearing its April 2024 end date, and the negative outlayed amount warrants monitoring.", "trigger" => "Recompetition announcement for the GSA IT systems design requirement or contract modification resolving the negative outlay"}

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    {"entity" => "Oracle Health Government Services", "reason" => "The VA data migration contract is likely completed, but the sole-source relationship could lead to future task orders.", "trigger" => "VA recompete or new task order for EHR modernization or data migration"}

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    {"entity" => "Federal IT Services Sector", "reason" => "Both contracts indicate stable civilian IT spending, but budget uncertainty under CRs could affect future awards.", "trigger" => "FY2027 budget resolution or CR passage"}

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