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Mega Contracts Monitor ($100M+) — May 09, 2026

Mega Contracts Monitor ($100M+)

By Gunpowder Editorial ·

3 total filings analysed

Executive Summary

Three mega contracts totaling $62,905,941,411 in obligations, all civilian (0/3 defense-related), are dominated by Department of Energy awards to REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, THE ($35.3B) and LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL SECURITY LLC ($27.4B), underscoring DOE's massive national laboratory management spending.

These highest-materiality awards (8/10 each) deliver bullish signals with 7/10 strength for long-term revenue stability despite limited details on competition or pricing. General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. secured a smaller $187.5M HHS/CMS delivery order (bullish 6/10 strength, 5/10 materiality), providing ~$62M annual revenue visibility for parent General Dynamics Corp through 2027-2029 but with heavy subawards. Highest-conviction signals favor DOE lab operators; key watch item is progress on GD IT's option exercises to reach $305.8M ceiling and outlay pacing beyond $108.2M.

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Investment Signals (3)

  • REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, THE Secures $35.3B DOE Contract (MEDIUM)

    REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, THE was awarded a $35,295,689,219 contract from Department of Energy, signaling strong revenue durability with 8/10 materiality and 7/10 strength.

  • LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL SECURITY LLC Wins $27.4B DOE Contract (MEDIUM)

    LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL SECURITY LLC received a $27,422,768,630 defense-related contract from Department of Energy, matching high 8/10 materiality and 7/10 strength for lab operations.

  • General Dynamics IT Awarded $187.5M HHS Delivery Order (HIGH)

    General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. secured a $187,483,561 cost-plus-fixed-fee delivery order (up to $305.8M with options) from HHS/CMS for engineering services, with $108.2M outlayed to date and ~$62M annual revenue est. over 3-year base period.

Risk Flags (2)

  • Execution [MEDIUM RISK]

    General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. faces revenue leakage from $124.4M in subawards on $187.5M HHS/CMS order, potentially reducing prime retention below obligated value.

  • Competition [MEDIUM RISK]

    Unknown competition signals for REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, THE $35.3B and LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL SECURITY LLC $27.4B DOE contracts heighten re-compete vulnerability despite long durations (1978 and 2005 starts).

Opportunities (2)

  • General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. has upside to $305.8M ceiling via option exercises on HHS/CMS $187.5M base order for BCRC engineering services.

  • DOE's pattern of mega lab management awards to REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, THE ($35.3B) and LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL SECURITY LLC ($27.4B) signals potential follow-on stability.

Sector Themes (2)

  • DOE dominates with $62.7B (99.7% of total) in awards to REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, THE ($35.3B) and LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL SECURITY LLC ($27.4B), reflecting entrenched lab operations funding.

  • HHS/CMS awarded $187.5M cost-plus-fixed-fee delivery order to General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. for engineering (NAICS 541330), with full competition and low pricing risk.

Watch List (3)

  • 👁

    {"entity"=>"General Dynamics Corp (GD)", "reason"=>"$187.5M HHS/CMS order with $124.4M subawards and $108.2M outlayed; ~$62M annual revenue est. at risk from subcontracting.", "trigger"=>"option exercises to $305.8M, outlay pacing updates"}

  • 👁

    {"entity"=>"REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, THE", "reason"=>"$35.3B DOE contract lacks competition/pricing details, limiting visibility.", "trigger"=>"re-compete or modification announcements"}

  • 👁

    {"entity"=>"LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL SECURITY LLC", "reason"=>"$27.4B DOE contract with unknown competition signal despite high materiality.", "trigger"=>"re-compete or budget cycle updates"}

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