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Significant Contract Modifications ($10M+) β€” January 13, 2026

Significant Contract Modifications ($10M+)

39 total filings analysed

Executive Summary

This $16.3B batch of 39 significant contract modifications (>$10M) delivers overwhelmingly bullish signals (30/39) for U.S. government contractors, with Leidos securing $4.1B across NSF Antarctic support and GSA counseling, Fluor $2B in DOE petroleum ops, and emerging wins like SpaceX's $426M ISS deorbit vehicle. Multi-year visibility through 2026-2035 underscores stable revenue in facilities support (NAICS 561210), space R&D, DOE nuclear/waste, and fed IT, though firm-fixed-price (FFP) structures and heavy subawards flag execution risks. Prioritize Leidos, L3Harris, General Dynamics, and SAIC for portfolio upside from unexercised options exceeding $5B aggregate.

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Investment Signals(5)

  • Leidos dominates with $4.1B in long-term facilities/counseling(HIGH)
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    Leidos secures top two contracts ($3.1B NSF Antarctic ops to 2026; $987M GSA counseling to 2027), providing 77%+ outlay progress and multi-year revenue lock-in.

  • SpaceX NASA USDV contract signals $843M ceiling in ISS deorbit(HIGH)
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    Firm-fixed-price award for ISS deorbit vehicle offers $418M in options through potential 2035, bolstering SpaceX's NASA revenue amid commercial growth.

  • DOE energy ops yield $3.3B+ for Fluor, Mid-America, American Centrifuge(HIGH)
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    Fluor ($2B SPR facilities to 2025), Mid-America ($973M DUF6 to 2025), and American Centrifuge ($317M obligated/$1.1B ceiling HALEU nuclear) highlight sustained nuclear/waste funding.

  • L3Harris FAA telecom backlog hits $723M with extensions to 2026(MEDIUM)
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    Two Harris delivery orders ($554M + $169M) for FAA comms services provide $3.6B+ ceiling potential through 2026, with 30%+ outlays signaling execution.

  • NASA nonprofits lock $2.9B in space R&D with limited equity upside(HIGH)
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    AURA ($1.5B JWST to 2027), Caltech ($810M JPL to 2018), JHU APL ($616M IMAP/DART) secure cost-no-fee/fixed-fee funding but as nonprofits dilute public market impact.

Risk Flags(4)

  • Execution[HIGH RISK]
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    FFP structures across 15+ contracts ($5B+ value) expose contractors to cost overruns without reimbursement, especially in construction/IT (e.g., Fisher $458M border wall, SAIC $126M TCLOUD).

  • Execution[MEDIUM RISK]
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    Heavy subawards in 20+ mods total >$8B (e.g., Fluor $1.5B/1841 subs, Leidos NSF $538M/1043 subs) create subcontractor dependencies and margin erosion.

  • Market[MEDIUM RISK]
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    12 contracts with $0 outlays ($2B+ value, e.g., Accenture $152M cyber to 2031, Peraton $50M radars to 2035) signal funding delays amid FY26 budget uncertainty.

  • Regulatory[LOW RISK]
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    Foreign-owned winners (e.g., Mid-America DUF6, Accenture CASTLE-NET) in sensitive DOE/GSA areas face heightened scrutiny under evolving buy-American policies.

Opportunities(4)

  • β—†

    Unexercised options exceed $5B aggregate (e.g., Leidos NSF $66M, SpaceX $418M, Accenture $1.27B), convertible to revenue via agency exercises.

  • β—†

    Border/IT construction surge (Fisher $458M CBP wall to 2028, Brillient $263M USCIS facilities to 2027) taps DHS immigration priorities.

  • β—†

    DOE nuclear/HALEU push (American Centrifuge $794M options to 2028) aligns with energy independence mandates.

  • β—†

    FAA/DOT telecom backlog for L3Harris/General Dynamics ($723M+ to 2026/2032) undervalues long-tenor stability.

Sector Themes(4)

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    7 contracts total $5.5B+ (e.g., Leidos NSF/Fluor DOE) for Antarctic/SPR ops to 2025-2026, emphasizing cost-plus stability.

  • β—†

    $3.1B across 5 mods (SpaceX USDV, AURA JWST, JHU APL) to 2027-2035 despite nonprofit dominance.

  • β—†

    12+ IT/telecom mods ($2B+, e.g., SAIC TCLOUD, Accenture CASTLE-NET $1.4B ceiling) for cloud/SaaS to 2031.

  • β—†

    $3.3B in DUF6/HALEU/SPR ops to 2025-2028 signals bipartisan energy security focus.

Watch List(4)

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    {"entity"=>"Leidos Holdings", "reason"=>"$4.1B top awards (31% of batch value) with 77% NSF outlays but $538M subawards risk.", "trigger"=>"Option exercises >$66M or FY26 NSF budget cut"}

  • πŸ‘

    {"entity"=>"SpaceX (USDV contract)", "reason"=>"$843M ceiling to 2035 de-risks post-ISS revenue amid Starship delays.", "trigger"=>"NASA option funding or ISS deorbit milestone"}

  • πŸ‘

    {"entity"=>"Accenture Federal (CASTLE-NET)", "reason"=>"$1.4B ceiling cyber task order starts 2026 with $0 outlay, massive upside.", "trigger"=>"Initial outlays or GSA extension to 2031"}

  • πŸ‘

    {"entity"=>"Fisher Sand & Gravel (CBP border)", "reason"=>"$458M FFP wall construction starts Jan 2026, policy-sensitive.", "trigger"=>"DHS policy shift or outlay commencement"}

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