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Significant Contract Modifications ($10M+) — June 10, 2026

Significant Contract Modifications ($10M+)

By Gunpowder Editorial ·

5 total filings analysed

Executive Summary

Over the period, $1.18B in significant contract modifications were awarded, with 2 of 5 contracts defense-related, but the defense-focused awards carry the highest investment conviction.

The dominant theme is high-priority defense services and special operations support, led by CACI International Inc.'s $777M delivery order for Special Operations Forces support at Fort Bragg—this is the highest-conviction signal, representing 66% of total obligation value and reflecting a clear competitive moat in a multi-year, high-priority mission area. However, the civilian awards include a $125.5M cost-no-fee CDC contract that has already ended and a $92.8M BARDA biotech consulting contract to a private firm, limiting direct investment avenues. A key risk is Amentum Services' $91.7M GSA contract showing negative outlays, suggesting funding timing issues or payment delays that warrant close monitoring.

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Tracking the trend? Catch up on the prior Significant Contract Modifications ($10M+) digest from June 06, 2026.

Investment Signals (3)

  • CACI International Secures $777M Special Operations Support Contract, Potential Value Up to $1.13B (HIGH)

    CACI NSS, LLC won a $777M cost-plus award fee delivery order from GSA for Special Operations Forces Emerging Threats Operations and Planning Support at Fort Bragg, with options bringing total potential to $1.13B. Full and open competition with no set-aside confirms CACI's competitive strength in this high-priority defense niche.

  • Amentum Services Wins $91.7M GSA Delivery Order for Engineering and Program Management Support (MEDIUM)

    Amentum Services, Inc. secured a $91.7M delivery order with options up to $211.9M from GSA, under full and open competition. The contract provides multi-year visibility through June 2025, but negative outlays and 10 subawards totaling $31.9M introduce execution risk.

  • BARDA Awards $92.8M Biotech Consulting Contract to Private Firm TUNNELL CONSULTING (LOW)

    TUNNELL CONSULTING INC won a $92.8M delivery order from BARDA (HHS) with potential total of $660.2M through 2035 for biotech and biopharmaceutical R&D support. The labor-hours pricing introduces cost risk, and the company is private, limiting direct investment access.

Risk Flags (3)

  • Execution [HIGH RISK]

    Amentum Services' $91.7M GSA contract shows negative outlays ($-29k), suggesting funding adjustments or payment delays that could signal cash flow strain or contractual disputes.

  • Concentration [MEDIUM RISK]

    CACI's $777M single award constitutes 66% of total obligation value in this digest, creating revenue concentration risk if the contract faces protest or funding delays under a continuing resolution.

  • Competition [LOW RISK]

    The $125.5M CDC World Trade Center Health Program contract to Icahn School of Medicine has already ended (potential end 2022-09-30), and re-compete risk exists for follow-on awards in this long-term federal initiative.

Opportunities (3)

  • CACI's $777M special operations contract aligns with NDAA priorities for counterterrorism and emerging threats, offering potential for option exercises up to $1.13B. Monitor for quarterly revenue contribution and option announcements.

  • BARDA's $92.8M contract to TUNNELL CONSULTING signals sustained government investment in biodefense and pandemic preparedness. If the company goes public or is acquired, investors could gain exposure to a long-term growth trend extending to 2035.

  • NASA's $92.5M non-competitive contract to Caltech's JPL for high-performance spaceflight computing R&D supports long-term space computing investment, which may benefit publicly traded defense/space contractors supplying hardware for these programs.

Sector Themes (3)

  • CACI's $777M contract for Special Operations Forces support at Fort Bragg underscores persistent DOD demand for niche operational planning and threat response services, even amid CR uncertainty. This theme is reinforced by the contract's full-and-open competitive nature, indicating a maturing ecosystem.

  • BARDA's $92.8M award to TUNNELL CONSULTING with a potential total of $660.2M through 2035 highlights multi-decade government commitment to biotech R&D and medical countermeasure development. The labor-hours pricing and private company status introduce uncertainty, but the trend is clear.

  • Two of five contracts (CACI and Amentum) are awarded through GSA, totaling $869M, indicating GSA serves as a key procurement conduit for both defense and non-defense support services. This challenges the notion that GSA is solely for civilian spending.

Watch List (4)

  • 👁

    {"entity"=>"CACI International Inc.", "reason"=>"CACI's $777M special operations contract represents 66% of total obligation value; option exercises will be critical for revenue realization.", "trigger"=>"Option exercise announcements for the $1.13B potential value"}

  • 👁

    {"entity"=>"Amentum Services, Inc.", "reason"=>"Negative outlays on the $91.7M GSA contract suggest funding or payment issues; resolution or deterioration will affect confidence.", "trigger"=>"Outlay direction changes on this contract"}

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    {"entity"=>"TUNNELL CONSULTING INC", "reason"=>"Private company with a $660.2M potential contract; any IPO or acquisition would create a new investment opportunity in biodefense.", "trigger"=>"IPO filing or acquisition announcement"}

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    {"entity"=>"CDC / World Trade Center Health Program", "reason"=>"The $125.5M contract has ended; follow-on awards will indicate competitive dynamics and funding continuity.", "trigger"=>"Re-compete announcement for the WTC Health Program"}

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