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New Federal Contractors — April 26, 2026

New Federal Contractors

By Gunpowder Editorial ·

4 total filings analysed

Executive Summary

This one-day snapshot captures $1,907,292,467 in new federal obligations across 4 civilian contracts (0 defense-related), dominated by a massive $1.585B Department of Homeland Security award to Barnard Construction Company, Incorporated. GSA features in two smaller IT-related awards to CGI Federal Inc. ($147M) and Lockheed Martin Corporation ($6.65M), while HHS granted $168M to Potomac Electric Power Co.

Highest-conviction bullish signal is Barnard's $1.59B DHS construction contract (materiality 8/10), signaling strong civilian infrastructure demand. Key watch item: multiple contracts (CGI, Lockheed) show $0 outlays to date, risking delayed revenue recognition.

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Tracking the trend? Catch up on the prior New Federal Contractors digest from April 25, 2026.

Investment Signals (4)

  • Barnard Construction Company, Incorporated Secures $1.59B DHS Award (HIGH)

    Department of Homeland Security awarded Barnard Construction Company, Incorporated a $1,585,324,926 contract on 2026-04-24, representing the period's highest materiality (8/10) and driving 83% of total obligations.

  • CGI Federal Inc. Wins $147M GSA IT Delivery Order (HIGH)

    GSA awarded CGI Federal Inc. (parented by The Timken Company) a $147,239,431 cost-plus award fee delivery order (base + options $289M) for computer systems design under full and open competition, with 53 subawards totaling $87M.

  • Potomac Electric Power Co. Receives $168M HHS Grant (LOW)

    Department of Health and Human Services issued a $168,075,608 grant to Potomac Electric Power Co. on 2014-06-26, a neutral signal with low materiality in this civilian-heavy period.

  • Lockheed Martin Corporation Awarded $6.65M GSA Simulator Order (LOW)

    GSA granted Lockheed Martin Corporation a $6,652,501 firm fixed price delivery order (base + options $7.77M) for F16 networked simulators, a small-scale neutral signal with high pricing risk.

Risk Flags (2)

  • Execution [MEDIUM RISK]

    CGI Federal Inc. and Lockheed Martin Corporation awards show $0 outlays to date despite obligations of $147M and $6.65M, signaling potential delays in spending ramp-up.

  • Execution [HIGH RISK]

    Lockheed Martin Corporation's $6.65M GSA contract carries high contract risk (pricing) under firm fixed price structure with performance ending 2025-10-31.

Opportunities (2)

  • CGI Federal Inc. has potential upside to $289M base + options on GSA CDM Defend Group C Bridge Task Order, with low contract risk (pricing).

  • Barnard Construction Company, Incorporated's $1.59B DHS award offers durable civilian infrastructure exposure post-2026-04-24 award.

Sector Themes (2)

  • GSA issued two IT-focused delivery orders totaling $154M to CGI Federal Inc. ($147M, NAICS 541512, PSC DA01) and Lockheed Martin Corporation ($6.65M, F16 simulators), both under full and open competition with bridge structures.

  • DHS dominates with $1.585B award to Barnard Construction Company, Incorporated, overshadowing smaller HHS ($168M) and GSA awards.

Watch List (3)

  • 👁

    {"entity"=>"CGI Federal Inc.", "reason"=>"$147M GSA obligation with base + options to $289M and $0 outlays; 53 subawards at $87M indicate subcontracting flows.", "trigger"=>"option exercise toward $289M, outlay ramp-up"}

  • 👁

    {"entity"=>"Lockheed Martin Corporation", "reason"=>"$6.65M GSA firm fixed price order for F16 simulators with high pricing risk, $0 outlays, and performance to 2025-10-31.", "trigger"=>"outlay progress from $0, option exercise status"}

  • 👁

    {"entity"=>"Barnard Construction Company, Incorporated", "reason"=>"Dominant $1.585B DHS award (83% of period total) with bullish materiality 8/10.", "trigger"=>"DHS execution milestones"}

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