contract_awardAwarded Wednesday, May 20, 2026Analyzed

FLYWHEEL DATA LLC: $10.3M Department of Homeland Security Contract

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Summary

Flywheel Data LLC, a private entity, received a $10.3M delivery order from ICE for Babel Street Insights licenses and APIs to support case management and analytics. As the recipient is not publicly traded, no direct stock impact is identified, though the contract signals continued government investment in data analytics and identity verification technology.

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Key Takeaways

  • 1.Flywheel Data LLC is private, so no direct public company exposure.
  • 2.Contract signals ongoing federal investment in data analytics and identity verification.
  • 3.No specific legislation directly tied to this award, but aligns with tech modernization trends.

Market Implications

This contract does not directly impact any publicly traded company, so market implications are limited. However, it reinforces the trend of federal agencies investing in data analytics and identity management, which could benefit public companies like Palantir Technologies (PLTR) or Splunk (SPLK) in future awards. Investors should watch for similar contracts awarded to public entities.

Full Analysis

The Department of Homeland Security, through ICE, awarded Flywheel Data LLC a $10.3M delivery order for 25 Babel Street Insights licenses and location/identity APIs. This contract supports ICE's case management and analytics systems, indicating ongoing demand for advanced data integration and identity resolution tools within federal law enforcement. Flywheel Data LLC is a private entity with no publicly traded parent company, so no direct public market beneficiary is identified. The contract period runs from May 2026 to May 2027, representing a one-year engagement. While no specific legislation directly authorizes this award, the broader trend of increased federal spending on analytics and surveillance aligns with bills like HR7208 (PROTECT the Grid Act) and HR8851 (commercial space launch portal), which emphasize technology and infrastructure modernization. Supply chain beneficiaries are not identifiable due to the private nature of the recipient and lack of subcontractor details. Historically, similar contracts for data analytics platforms have supported growth in the government IT services sector, but without a public company link, the market impact is muted.

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Contract Details

Recipient

FLYWHEEL DATA LLC

Award Amount

$10,300,000

Awarding Agency

Department of Homeland Security

Sub-Agency

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Contract Type

DELIVERY ORDER

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