General Federal Contracts — March 30, 2026

Plowshare Group, Publicis subsidiary, has $275M outlaid of $374M obligated under a multi-year Time & Materials deal, providing predictable cash flow through 2026.

Time & Materials structure exposes to government audits on hours and rates.

Only 74% ($275M) outlaid of $374M obligated; remaining $99M spend uncertain with 2026 end date.

$124M unexercised options could expand contract value to $498M.

Potential follow-on contracts in CDC tobacco campaigns post-2026.

Full-and-open competition award highlights ongoing federal priority on tobacco education via agencies.

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{"entity"=>"CDC Tobacco Campaign Funding", "reason"=>"Determines remaining $99M obligation and $124M options.", "trigger"=>"HHS budget releases or contract modifications"}