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New Federal Contractors — June 05, 2026

New Federal Contractors

By Gunpowder Editorial ·

4 total filings analysed

Executive Summary

This digest covers $283 million in new federal contract obligations, with only one of four awards defense-related, signaling a civilian-heavy procurement week. The dominant theme is border security and space R&D, led by ElbitAmerica's $86.1 million DHS/CBP surveillance award and Analytical Mechanics Associates' $94.2 million NASA entry systems contract.

The highest-conviction signal is bullish for ElbitAmerica, given its competitive win in a fixed-price border security contract with $114.5 million total potential value. Key risks include execution pressure on ElbitAmerica due to zero outlays to date and the fixed-price structure, and Deloitte's $99.4 million USDA labor-hours contract carrying variable cost exposure with 79% already outlayed.

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Investment Signals (3)

  • ElbitAmerica wins $86.1M DHS border surveillance contract, signaling sustained demand for perimeter security tech (HIGH)

    ElbitAmerica's firm-fixed-price delivery order from CBP for tower consolidation and surveillance equipment, with $114.5M total potential value, indicates competitive strength in a politically durable border security domain.

  • Analytical Mechanics Associates secures $94.2M NASA R&D contract, reinforcing small business niche in space tech (MEDIUM)

    The cost-plus-fixed-fee contract from NASA Ames for entry systems R&D, with $111.8M potential value, provides stable long-term revenue and competitive advantage via small business set-aside.

  • Deloitte's $99.4M USDA labor-hours contract carries variable cost exposure with 79% already outlayed (MEDIUM)

    The labor-hours pricing structure shifts cost risk to Deloitte, and with $78.1M already spent, remaining value is only $21.3M, limiting future revenue upside from this award.

Risk Flags (3)

  • Execution [HIGH RISK]

    ElbitAmerica's $86.1M DHS contract has zero outlays to date, meaning revenue recognition is unproven and fixed-price structure transfers cost overrun risk to the contractor.

  • Concentration [MEDIUM RISK]

    Deloitte's $99.4M USDA contract has 79% of value already outlayed, indicating the contract is mature and future revenue from this award is limited.

  • Budget [MEDIUM RISK]

    Analytical Mechanics Associates' NASA contract ends March 2025, creating re-compete risk if NASA's space technology budget faces political shifts or CR constraints.

Opportunities (3)

  • ElbitAmerica's competitive win in border surveillance opens door for follow-on DHS task orders and potential expansion into other CBP technology modernization programs.

  • Analytical Mechanics Associates' small business set-aside for NASA R&D positions it for continued preference in NASA's Entry Systems and Technology Division, with potential for follow-on contracts beyond March 2025.

  • Deloitte's $99.4M USDA financial system support contract, though mature, signals ongoing civilian agency demand for financial management modernization, potentially leading to new task orders or re-competes.

Sector Themes (2)

  • ElbitAmerica's $86.1M DHS/CBP award for tower consolidation and surveillance equipment reflects sustained federal investment in physical border infrastructure and electronic surveillance, a politically resilient spending area.

  • Two NASA contracts totaling $97.5M (Analytical Mechanics Associates $94.2M and Lockheed Martin $3.25M) demonstrate continued agency investment in entry systems and space research, with small business set-asides providing competitive moats for niche players.

Watch List (3)

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    {"entity"=>"ElbitAmerica (Elbit Systems Ltd)", "reason"=>"First outlays on $86.1M DHS contract will confirm execution and revenue recognition; option exercise signals DHS satisfaction.", "trigger"=>"First outlay report in FPDS or DHS announcement of option exercise"}

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    {"entity"=>"Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc.", "reason"=>"NASA contract ends March 2025; re-compete will determine if small business set-aside advantage persists.", "trigger"=>"NASA release of re-compete RFP for entry systems R&D"}

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    {"entity"=>"Deloitte Consulting LLP", "reason"=>"USDA contract is 79% outlayed; monitor for follow-on financial system modernization contracts.", "trigger"=>"USDA issuance of new RFP for financial system support services"}

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