What stocks benefit from the DOE Hanford cleanup contract?

The primary beneficiary is Amentum Holdings ($AMTM), which owns Central Plateau Cleanup Company and received the $1.0B task order. Subcontractors like Clean Harbors ($CLH) and Perma-Fix ($PESI) may see secondary demand, but the direct play is $AMTM.

Is Perimeter Solutions a good buy after the USDA contract?

The $150M award is 46.6% of $PRM's FY2025 revenue, which is a strong catalyst for revenue visibility. However, the company's valuation and overall financial health should be considered. This contract gives bullish momentum but traders should watch for profit-taking after the pop.

How do the BRUSH Fires Act and executive order affect these stocks?

The BRUSH Fires Act (HR3553) provides legislative tailwind for wildfire spending, benefiting $PRM. The executive order on bulk-power system security does not directly impact $AMTM or $PRM, but it creates opportunities for domestic electrical equipment manufacturers.

What other federal contracts are worth watching this week?

While $AMTM and $PRM are the most actionable, also note the $870M Massachusetts DOE grant for clean energy transmission (Signal 12) and the $668M border wall contract (Signal 14), but those have no direct public tickers. Stick with the named beneficiaries.

Weekly Briefing•August 30, 2026•5 min read

$1.15B in Federal Contracts Just Dropped, 2 Stocks Positioned to Benefit

Two major contract awards from the DOE and USDA: $1B for Amentum ($AMTM) and $150M for Perimeter Solutions ($PRM). Here’s what traders need to know.

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Key Takeaways

▸Amentum ($AMTM) secured a $1.0B DOE contract for Hanford cleanup, adding ~4.2% annual revenue visibility over three years.
▸Perimeter Solutions ($PRM) won a $150M USDA Forest Service contract, representing 46.6% of FY2025 revenue and significantly boosting earnings visibility.
▸Both contracts reinforce long-duration government spending in infrastructure and wildfire management, two high-moat sectors.
▸Executive order on bulk-power system security creates headwinds for foreign-dependent firms but benefits domestic energy manufacturers.
▸Legislative tailwinds include the BRUSH Fires Act (HR3553) and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding, supporting sustained government outlays.

Two massive federal contracts hit the tape this week, and they have direct stock implications. The Department of Energy handed Amentum Holdings ($AMTM) a $1.0B task order for nuclear cleanup at Hanford. Meanwhile, the USDA Forest Service awarded Perimeter Solutions ($PRM) a $150M delivery order for fire retardant services.

Combined, these awards represent over $1.15B in new government spending with clear beneficiaries. Here’s the breakdown.

The $1B DOE Contract: Why $AMTM Is the Play

Amentum Holdings ($AMTM) was awarded Task Order 7 under the Hanford Central Plateau Cleanup Contract by the Department of Energy. The award is worth $1.0 billion over three years (FY2025-2027), representing about 4.2% of Amentum's annual revenue. This is a high-margin, high-moat business: nuclear environmental remediation is heavily regulated, with few competitors.

The contract strengthens Amentum's backlog and provides long-duration cash flow visibility, even as the company reports negative net income. Traders should watch for backlog updates and any follow-on task orders. Subcontractors like Clean Harbors ($CLH) and Perma-Fix ($PESI) may see indirect demand, but the primary beneficiary is $AMTM.

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Contract Value vs. % of Annual Revenue

Amentum ($AMTM)

1,000

Perimeter Solutions ($PRM)

150

Contract Value ($M)

The $150M USDA Contract: $PRM Gets a Monster Order

Perimeter Solutions ($PRM) received a $150M delivery order from the USDA Forest Service for fire retardant full-service support. This is massive for a company with FY2025 revenue of approximately $322M, the contract alone accounts for 46.6% of that. $PRM is a pure-play fire safety company, and this award confirms that the government is doubling down on wildfire management. The BRUSH Fires Act (HR3553) provides a legislative tailwind, ensuring continued investment in fire prevention and suppression.

Traders should expect upward revenue guidance revisions. No other public company gets a direct boost, though chemical suppliers like CF Industries ($CF) could see indirect raw material demand.

Executive Order: Bulk-Power System Security

An executive order declaring a national emergency to secure the U.S. bulk-power system was issued this week. It prohibits new transactions involving foreign-produced electric equipment from covered foreign entities, and allows the Secretary of Energy to order replacement of existing risky equipment. While no specific public ticker is named, this is a net positive for domestic electrical equipment manufacturers and a headwind for utilities reliant on foreign components.

The order also creates a pre-qualified vendor list, which could favor established U.S. players. Traders in the energy and infrastructure space should monitor for contract awards tied to this directive.

Sector & Legislative Context

Both contract awards land in sectors with strong legislative tailwinds. The DOE contract is backed by ongoing appropriations for nuclear environmental management under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The USDA contract aligns with the BRUSH Fires Act (HR3553), which authorizes increased wildfire suppression spending.

Meanwhile, the executive order on bulk-power security builds on the Energy Policy Act and related grid security legislation. These are not abstract policy debates: they are direct catalysts for the stocks listed above.

Sources

USAspending.gov – Amentum/DOE Contract USAspending.gov – Perimeter Solutions/USDA Contract Congress.gov – BRUSH Fires Act (HR3553)

All data from publicly available government and research sources.

Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research before making investment decisions.

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$1.15B in Federal Contracts Just Dropped, 2 Stocks Positioned to Benefit

Key Takeaways

The $1B DOE Contract: Why $AMTM Is the Play

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Contract Value vs. % of Annual Revenue

Contract Value vs. % of Annual Revenue

The $150M USDA Contract: $PRM Gets a Monster Order

Executive Order: Bulk-Power System Security

Sector & Legislative Context

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