Mega Contracts Monitor ($100M+) — July 18, 2026

KBR, Inc. secured a $237.8 million time-and-materials delivery order from GSA for NAVAIR cybersecurity services, with $170.1 million already subawarded, indicating active execution and stable defense IT security spending.

AERIE AEROSPACE LLC's $351.4 million cost-plus-award-fee contract ended in 2022, with only $152.9 million outlayed, providing no ongoing revenue and highlighting the risk of relying on past awards.

Astrion Group, LLC won a $162.3 million fixed-price level-of-effort contract for NASA Kennedy Space Center laboratory support, with potential value up to $213.6 million through 2028, offering predictable but capped profit.

H-K CONTRACTORS, INC. received a $120.6 million firm-fixed-price delivery order from FHWA for the Yellowstone River Bridge, with $98 million already outlayed, indicating steady infrastructure execution but fixed-price risk.

H-K CONTRACTORS' firm-fixed-price contract for the Yellowstone River Bridge carries execution risk over 3.8 years, with $22.6 million remaining obligation and 68% subawarded, potentially straining margins.

Two NASA contracts (AERIE AEROSPACE and Astrion Group) account for $513.7 million of the $872.1 million total, creating agency-specific risk if NASA budgets shift or priorities change.

KBR's cybersecurity delivery order runs through March 2025, with $170.1 million already subawarded, leaving limited remaining value and potential for non-renewal or competitive re-compete.

AERIE AEROSPACE's $351.4 million contract was an 8(a) set-aside, meaning it was restricted to small businesses; the company's eligibility for future 8(a) awards may change, affecting revenue sustainability.

KBR's $237.8 million delivery order for NAVAIR cybersecurity services indicates strong demand for defense IT security, with potential for follow-on contracts or extensions as cyber threats evolve.

Astrion Group's $162.3 million fixed-price contract has options that could increase total value to $213.6 million, with performance through 2028, providing a stable revenue stream for a private company.

H-K CONTRACTORS' $120.6 million Yellowstone River Bridge contract aligns with DOT/FHWA infrastructure programs, suggesting potential for similar large-scale bridge replacement projects under federal funding.

Two NASA contracts totaling $513.7 million (AERIE AEROSPACE and Astrion Group) highlight sustained investment in engineering and laboratory support at Marshall and Kennedy Space Centers, though one contract is historical.

KBR's $237.8 million NAVAIR cybersecurity delivery order, won under full-and-open competition, demonstrates that defense IT security remains a priority but is highly competitive with no set-aside advantages.

H-K CONTRACTORS' $120.6 million firm-fixed-price bridge contract reflects ongoing DOT/FHWA infrastructure investment, but fixed-price risk and subaward concentration (68%) highlight execution challenges.

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{"entity"=>"Astrion Group, LLC", "reason"=>"Astrion's $162.3 million NASA lab support contract has options that could extend to 2028, providing potential revenue upside.", "trigger"=>"Option exercise by NASA for LASSO II program"}

{"entity"=>"NASA", "reason"=>"NASA accounts for 59% of total obligations in this digest, with two contracts at Marshall and Kennedy Space Centers; any budget shifts could impact future awards.", "trigger"=>"NASA budget allocation announcements or NDAA provisions affecting civilian space spending"}

{"entity"=>"H-K CONTRACTORS, INC.", "reason"=>"H-K's $120.6 million Yellowstone River Bridge contract has $22.6 million remaining obligation and fixed-price execution risk.", "trigger"=>"Milestone payments or delays affecting November 2026 completion deadline"}