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New Federal Contractors — May 01, 2026

New Federal Contractors

By Gunpowder Editorial ·

5 total filings analysed

Executive Summary

These 5 new federal contracts total $940,833,149 in obligations, with 0/5 defense-related and all civilian awards split across DHS ($494.7M), HHS ($335.5M), and DOT ($110.6M). Dominant themes include DHS-led infrastructure construction and disaster recovery alongside HHS IT services continuity. Highest-conviction bullish signal is Whiting-Turner Contracting Company's $400M firm fixed-price Coast Guard barracks construction award, signaling multi-year revenue visibility through 2030.

Balanced by neutral signals from long-running HHS IT contracts with low outlays ($0-$28M disbursed). Key risk is high pricing risk on firm fixed-price structures and stalled outlays; watch outlay progress across all contracts, especially Whiting-Turner's $0 initial disbursement.

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Investment Signals (4)

  • Whiting-Turner Secures $400M Coast Guard Construction Order (HIGH)

    Whiting-Turner Contracting Company awarded $400M firm fixed-price delivery order by DHS Coast Guard for barracks and training facilities at Cape May, NJ, with ~4-year performance to 2030-05-06 and full open competition. Represents ~$100M annual revenue estimate despite $0 outlayed to date.

  • Frequentis USA Lands $110M FAA VCS Modernization Contract (MEDIUM)

    Frequentis USA, Inc. received $110.6M time-and-materials contract from DOT FAA for NAS voice communication systems upgrade, with $25.2M already outlayed since 2025-03-01 and potential extension to 2027-03-31.

  • Jacobs Engineering (via CH2M) Confirms $94.7M FEMA Fire Claims Support (HIGH)

    Jacobs Engineering Group's CH2M HILL subsidiary awarded $94.7M time-and-materials DHS FEMA delivery order for Hermit's Peak fire recovery, with 93% ($88.1M) outlayed including $64.8M subawards, netting ~$12M annual for prime through 2025-08-15.

  • Lockheed Martin HHS IT Contract Stalled at $0 Outlay (MEDIUM)

    Lockheed Martin Services, LLC's $225.3M HHS firm fixed-price IT facilities order past current 2017 end date with $0 outlayed, despite potential extension to 2026-05-29.

Risk Flags (2)

  • Execution [HIGH RISK]

    High pricing risk on firm fixed-price awards like Whiting-Turner's $400M DHS and Lockheed Martin's $225M HHS contracts, with $0 outlays signaling potential delays or non-performance.

  • Budget [MEDIUM RISK]

    Companion Data Services' $110M HHS CMS IT contract shows only 26% ($28.3M) outlayed over 11.5 years, with end date April 2025 approaching and $21.9M subawards.

Opportunities (3)

  • Whiting-Turner Contracting Company's $400M DHS Coast Guard construction award under full open competition highlights infrastructure expansion potential.

  • Jacobs Engineering (J) near-full $88M outlay on $94.7M FEMA disaster recovery positions for follow-on emergency response work.

  • Frequentis USA's $110M FAA IP VCS modernization offers upside to 2027-03-31 if options exercised post-2026-06-30.

Sector Themes (3)

  • DHS awards $494.7M total, led by Whiting-Turner's $400M Coast Guard construction (firm fixed-price, 4-year term) and Jacobs' $94.7M FEMA recovery (93% outlayed).

  • HHS obligations $335.5M via Lockheed Martin's $225M (stagnant $0 outlay) and Companion Data's $110M CMS computing (26% outlayed, ends 2025).

  • DOT FAA's $110.6M non-competed time-and-materials award to Frequentis USA for VCS IP upgrade, with $25M outlayed.

Watch List (4)

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    {"entity"=>"Whiting-Turner Contracting Company", "reason"=>"$400M DHS Coast Guard contract at $0 outlayed despite April 2026 award", "trigger"=>"outlay progress and performance milestones to 2030-05-06"}

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    {"entity"=>"Lockheed Martin Corp (LMT)", "reason"=>"$225M HHS IT past 2017 end with $0 outlayed, potential to 2026", "trigger"=>"performance extensions and option exercises to 2026-05-29"}

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    {"entity"=>"Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (J)", "reason"=>"$94.7M FEMA with $6.6M remaining outlay and high subawards ($64.8M)", "trigger"=>"final outlays and closeout by 2025-08-15"}

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    {"entity"=>"Companion Data Services LLC", "reason"=>"$110M HHS nearing April 2025 end with 74% obligation unoutlayed", "trigger"=>"option exercises to $132M ceiling"}

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