Federal IT & Cybersecurity Contracts — September 17, 2026

Booz Allen Hamilton received a $165.6 million incrementally funded delivery order under the EMAPS 3 task order, with a total potential value of $2.53 billion if all options are exercised over five years. The cost-plus-fixed-fee structure reduces financial risk and supports stable margins on advanced analytics work for the DoD.

The initial obligation of $165.6 million is only 6.5% of the $2.53 billion ceiling, meaning future funding depends on annual appropriations and option exercises. A continuing resolution or budget cuts could delay or reduce subsequent obligations, particularly given the contract's October 2026 start date during a potential CR period.

This single contract represents a significant concentration for Booz Allen's backlog, with the potential value equivalent to roughly 10-15% of the company's annual revenue. Failure to exercise options or funding shortfalls would create a material revenue gap.

The EMAPS 3 contract positions Booz Allen to capture follow-on work in machine learning and analytics for the DoD, potentially expanding to other military installations beyond Fort Bragg. The $2.53 billion ceiling suggests the DoD is scaling its advanced analytics capabilities, creating opportunities for other defense IT contractors.

The cost-plus-fixed-fee structure provides Booz Allen with predictable margins on a multi-year contract, supporting earnings visibility. If all options are exercised, the contract could contribute approximately $505 million annually to revenue, representing roughly 4-5% of Booz Allen's current annual revenue.

The $2.53 billion EMAPS 3 contract ceiling signals the DoD's commitment to scaling machine learning and persistent analytics capabilities, particularly for defense applications at major installations like Fort Bragg. This aligns with NDAA priorities for AI/ML investments and represents a multi-year growth driver for defense IT services firms.

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