contract_awardAwarded Thursday, September 17, 2026Analyzed

KBR WYLE SERVICES, LLC: $219M National Aeronautics and Space Administration Contract

Bullish

Summary

KBR, Inc. ($KBR) wins a $219M delivery order from NASA for human health and performance support (HHPC2 TO), adding ~3.1% to annual revenue. The contract reinforces KBR's role in NASA's human spaceflight programs.

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Key Takeaways

  • 1.KBR adds $219M to its backlog from a NASA human health contract.
  • 2.The award represents ~3.1% of KBR's annual revenue, a moderate catalyst.
  • 3.NASA's continued investment in human spaceflight health supports KBR's space services segment.

Market Implications

KBR's stock may see positive sentiment from this contract win, but the impact is modest given the size relative to total revenue. The award underscores KBR's entrenched position in NASA's human spaceflight programs, which could lead to additional task orders. Investors should monitor KBR's Government Solutions segment for sustained growth.

Full Analysis

  1. The contract: KBR WYLE SERVICES, LLC, a subsidiary of KBR, Inc., received a $219M delivery order from NASA under the Human Health and Performance Contract 2 (HHPC2). The award runs from September 2025 to September 2026, covering services to support astronaut health and performance. 2) Parent company impact: KBR, Inc. is the publicly traded parent. With FY2025 revenue of $7.0B, this $219M contract represents ~3.1% of annual revenue—a meaningful but not transformative addition. KBR's Government Solutions segment, which includes NASA work, will see a direct boost to backlog and near-term revenue. 3) Legislative connection: No specific bill in the provided list directly authorizes or appropriates this contract. The HHPC2 is a pre-existing NASA contract vehicle; this is a task order under that framework. 4) Supply chain: KBR likely subcontracts to specialized engineering and biomedical firms, but no publicly traded subcontractors are identifiable from the data. Potential beneficiaries include small-cap space health firms, but tickers cannot be confidently named. 5) Historical pattern: KBR has a long history of NASA contracts, including previous HHPC awards. Such task orders typically provide stable, recurring revenue for the duration, supporting KBR's space segment growth.

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Contract Details

Recipient

KBR WYLE SERVICES, LLC

Award Amount

$219,122,752

Awarding Agency

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Sub-Agency

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Contract Type

DELIVERY ORDER

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