Federal IT & Cybersecurity Contracts — September 10, 2026

MAXIMUS secured a $170.97M firm-fixed-price delivery order from TSA/DHS for mission-essential IT systems support, with $81.82M base obligation and performance through 2030. Full-and-open competition win against large rivals strengthens its DHS market position.

INSERSO, a minority-owned small disadvantaged business, won a $48.3M labor-hours delivery order from DOJ for IT infrastructure management, with options potentially expanding to $72.1M through 2027. The set-aside and small business status provide competitive advantages for follow-on awards.

SparkSoft, a minority-owned small business, won a $41.35M firm-fixed-price delivery order from CMS for IT quality control/testing services, with potential value of $46.08M. Full-and-open competition win signals strong technical capabilities in a critical federal IT function.

The $370M cost-plus-award-fee contract from DHS/CBP has only $64M outlayed over 6 years, implying delayed spending or partial execution. With $205M in subawards (55% of total), margin dilution and execution risk are elevated, and foreign ownership adds regulatory uncertainty.

Accenture Federal Services' $370M DHS data center contract has only $64M outlayed (17% of total) and $205M in subawards, indicating potential execution delays and margin pressure. The cost-plus structure limits upside, and foreign ownership may face policy headwinds.

MAVERIS LLC's $217.8M VA cybersecurity contract has $113.3M in unexercised options (34% of total potential $331.2M). If VA budget priorities shift or CR constraints persist, option exercise may be delayed or reduced.

Three of eight contracts (37.5% of total value) are with HHS/CMS, creating agency-specific concentration risk. Budget cuts or policy changes at CMS could disproportionately impact this stream.

WESTERN DOOR FEDERAL's $54.7M Interior contract is a sole-source 8(a) set-aside, making it vulnerable to recompete loss if 8(a) program rules change or competition is introduced. The firm's small size limits diversification.

MAXIMUS Federal Services' $170.97M TSA OPTIMA contract positions it for follow-on DHS IT work, given the mission-critical nature and long performance period through 2030. Option exercises could add $89.15M in additional revenue.

INSERSO Corporation's $48.3M DOJ contract and MAVERIS LLC's $217.8M VA contract demonstrate strong federal demand for small business and SDVOSB set-aside awards. These firms have competitive advantages in future set-aside competitions.

CIVICACTIONS, INC.'s $41.5M CMS web experience contract has options worth $31.9M through 2029. If CMS consolidates web vendors, CIVICACTIONS could see scope expansion.

Five of eight contracts (62.5% of total value) are for IT services at civilian agencies (DHS, VA, HHS, DOJ, Interior), with $141.6M concentrated at CMS alone. This reflects sustained investment in IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital services across non-defense agencies.

Four of eight contracts (50%) were awarded under small business set-asides (SDVOSB, 8(a), small disadvantaged business), totaling $373.6M. This indicates strong policy-driven demand for small contractors in IT and cybersecurity services.

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{"entity" => "MAVERIS LLC", "reason" => "$217.8M VA cybersecurity contract with $113.3M in unexercised options; SDVOSB status provides competitive edge.", "trigger" => "Option exercise decisions by September 2027; VA cybersecurity budget updates"}

{"entity" => "Accenture Federal Services", "reason" => "$370M DHS data center contract with only $64M outlayed and 55% subawarded; execution risk and foreign ownership concerns.", "trigger" => "Contract extension or recompete announcements post-June 2023; subaward performance data"}

{"entity" => "Department of Health and Human Services (CMS)", "reason" => "Three contracts totaling $141.6M; agency concentration risk if budget priorities shift.", "trigger" => "HHS FY2027 budget request; CMS IT modernization program updates"}