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Mega Contracts Monitor ($100M+) — September 22, 2026

Mega Contracts Monitor ($100M+)

By Gunpowder Editorial ·

1 total filings analysed

Executive Summary

The sole contract in this period is a $240.6 million firm-fixed-price delivery order awarded by the Department of Veterans Affairs to QTC Medical Services Inc., a subsidiary of Leidos Holdings, for medical evaluation and screening services. This is a civilian agency contract, with no defense-related awards in the period.

The contract represents a competitive win under full and open competition, with 97% of the value already outlayed, indicating strong execution. The highest-conviction signal is the near-complete utilization of funds, which suggests high demand for VA medical evaluations but also signals a potential gap in future revenue for Leidos as the contract period has ended. Key risk: the contract's one-year performance period has concluded, and future revenue depends on follow-on awards or new contracts, which are not yet visible in the data.

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Investment Signals (1)

  • Leidos' QTC subsidiary secures $240.6M VA contract, near-complete utilization signals strong demand (MEDIUM)
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    QTC Medical Services Inc., a Leidos subsidiary, received a $240.6 million firm-fixed-price delivery order from the VA for medical evaluation/screening services, with $233.6 million (97%) already outlayed. This indicates high utilization and potential for follow-on work, but also marks the end of the current contract period.

Risk Flags (2)

  • Concentration [MEDIUM RISK]
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    Leidos' revenue from this VA contract is concentrated in a single one-year delivery order with no options. The contract period ended September 30, 2024, and there is no evidence of follow-on awards, creating a revenue gap risk for Leidos if not replaced.

  • Budget [LOW RISK]
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    The VA's spending on medical evaluations is subject to federal budget cycles and potential continuing resolutions, which could delay or reduce future contract awards. The contract was awarded in September 2023, and future funding is not guaranteed.

Opportunities (1)

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    The VA's sustained spending on medical evaluation services, evidenced by this $240.6 million contract, suggests a stable or growing market for healthcare services. Leidos, through QTC, is well-positioned to capture follow-on work or new contracts in this space.

Sector Themes (1)

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    The VA's award of a $240.6 million contract for medical evaluations underscores the agency's consistent demand for outsourced healthcare services, even as defense spending dominates federal procurement headlines.

Watch List (1)

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    {"entity" => "Leidos Holdings", "reason" => "Leidos' QTC subsidiary has a significant VA contract that has ended; future revenue depends on follow-on awards.", "trigger" => "VA announcement of new medical evaluation task orders or re-compete"}

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