General Federal Contracts — September 25, 2026
This digest covers $2.59 billion in federal contracts awarded between 2014 and 2026, with zero defense-related awards—all are civilian, dominated by the Department of Commerce (Census Bureau) and the Department of Veterans Affairs. The highest-conviction signal is TriWest Healthcare Alliance Corp.'s $1.2 billion VA contract, a bullish award that underscores strong demand for healthcare administration services. However, three of four contracts are expired or nearing expiration, creating significant revenue uncertainty for MAXIMUS, Guidehouse Digital, and General Dynamics IT. Key risk: the $911 million MAXIMUS Census contract ended in 2021 with no follow-on, pressuring future earnings.