Significant Contract Modifications ($10M+) — December 30, 2025

Nine awards totaling ~$2.15B to QTC (Leidos subsidiary) for medical evaluations signal entrenched positioning and FY26 revenue ramp-up.

UCOR's $3.9B obligation (potential $4.2B) for Oak Ridge cleanup confirms long-term environmental services revenue amid modifications.

Five awards totaling ~$1.53B position VES as key VA contractor, splitting FY26 market with QTC.

$800M+ to Barnard Spencer JV and others for CBP infrastructure signals heightened security spending.

10+ contracts totaling ~$500M for vocational centers to Education & Training Resources et al. provide stable but fragmented revenue.

$73M+ obligations with ceilings to $333M across DoD/DOI/DHS highlight critical infrastructure telecom demand.

Firm fixed price on 85%+ of awards exposes contractors to cost overruns in construction, healthcare delivery, and IT.

35%+ of new awards ($0 outlayed) including $4B+ VA/FY26 signal funding delays or non-starts.

Short 1-year periods on $4B+ VA awards limit renewal visibility amid FY26 budget reliance.

Foreign winners (Rauma, Energia) in strategic shipbuilding/space raise U.S. supply chain scrutiny risks.

$2B+ unexercised options across IT/construction (CACI, Verizon, GARCO) for 20-50% upside.

DOL Job Corps cluster (~$500M, 10 awards) with set-asides favors repeat small biz winners for vocational expansion.

Border infra/DHS construction ($800M+) aligns with security priorities for follow-ons.

$602M options in Coast Guard cutters position for Arctic fleet buildout.

65% of top 12 awards ($5B+) in FY26 medical disability exams to Leidos/VES reflect veterans backlog prioritization.

$4B AECOM/UCOR modification amid expired dates signals sustained Oak Ridge cleanup funding.

$1B+ DHS/CBP construction awards emphasize physical barriers/tech upgrades.

$500M+ DOL Job Corps across 10+ centers locked in through 2026+ with set-asides.

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{"entity"=>"AECOM", "reason"=>"$3.9B DOE mod despite old dates flags extension risk/reward", "trigger"=>"Performance fees/outlays acceleration"}

{"entity"=>"Verizon", "reason"=>"$200M+ potential in DoD/DOI telecom with 2030+ tails", "trigger"=>"Option exercises >$50M"}

{"entity"=>"DOL Job Corps Operators (Education & Training, Adams)", "reason"=>"Cluster of $50M+ awards; set-aside dominance", "trigger"=>"New center re-competes"}

{"entity"=>"VES (Veterans Evaluation Services)", "reason"=>"$1.5B VA wins; potential Optum/M&A target", "trigger"=>"FY27 awards or acquisition rumors"}