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Federal Professional Services Contracts — July 17, 2026

Federal Professional Services Contracts

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1 total filings analysed

Executive Summary

The single contract analyzed, a $42.3 million firm-fixed-price delivery order awarded to Leidos, Inc. by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), represents a purely civilian, non-defense award. The contract provides a modest but steady revenue stream for Leidos through 2027, with $24.3 million already outlaid, signaling strong execution and cash flow.

The highest-conviction signal is a bullish one for Leidos, as it won under full and open competition, demonstrating competitive strength in the homeland security logistics market. A key watch item is the pace of the remaining outlays and any potential modifications that could increase the contract's value, though the overall materiality to Leidos' broader portfolio is low.

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Investment Signals (1)

  • Leidos Wins $42.3M TSA Checkpoint Services Contract Under Full Competition (HIGH)

    Leidos secured a $42.3 million firm-fixed-price delivery order from TSA for checkpoint ad-hoc deployment services, winning under full and open competition. With $24.3 million already outlaid and a performance period through May 2027, this provides multi-year revenue visibility and demonstrates Leidos' competitive edge in DHS logistics support.

Risk Flags (2)

  • Concentration [LOW RISK]

    Leidos' reliance on DHS/TSA for this specific contract is low, but the contract is a single delivery order within a broader IDIQ. Any budget cuts or shifts in TSA's checkpoint security priorities could affect future task orders under this vehicle.

  • Execution [LOW RISK]

    While $24.3 million has been outlaid, the remaining $18 million is subject to performance risk over the next several years. Any operational issues or contract disputes could slow outlay pace or lead to reduced scope.

Opportunities (1)

  • Leidos can leverage this TSA win to expand its footprint within DHS, particularly in other logistics and security support contracts. The full-and-open competition win signals strong capabilities that could translate to additional task orders under the same IDIQ or new vehicles.

Sector Themes (1)

  • The TSA's investment in checkpoint ad-hoc deployment services reflects a broader trend of civilian agencies modernizing their security and logistics operations. This contract, while modest, underscores steady demand for operational support services at DHS.

Watch List (2)

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    {"entity"=>"Leidos, Inc.", "reason"=>"This contract provides a modest but steady revenue stream through 2027. Future TSA and DHS contract wins will indicate market share growth in the civilian logistics support market.", "trigger"=>"Option exercise announcements or new task order awards under the TSA IDIQ"}

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    {"entity"=>"Transportation Security Administration (TSA)", "reason"=>"TSA's continued investment in checkpoint security and logistics support is evidenced by this multi-year contract. Any budget changes or policy shifts could impact future awards.", "trigger"=>"DHS budget proposal or appropriations bill affecting TSA"}

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