contract_awardAwarded Thursday, September 3, 2026Analyzed

SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION: $680M General Services Administration Contract

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Summary

SAIC secured a $680M delivery order from GSA for system software lifecycle engineering, adding meaningful backlog to its federal IT portfolio.

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Key Takeaways

  • 1.SAIC's $680M GSA contract adds ~3.7% annual revenue, strengthening its federal IT backlog.
  • 2.The multi-year delivery order provides revenue visibility through 2027.
  • 3.No direct legislative connection; contract is a routine GSA procurement.

Market Implications

For SAIC, this contract adds meaningful backlog and supports revenue stability. The stock may see positive sentiment as investors value predictable government revenue. No direct impact on other tickers is identified, but competitors like Leidos ($LDOS) and CACI ($CACI) operate in similar spaces and may face competitive pressure.

Full Analysis

The General Services Administration awarded Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) a $680M delivery order for System Software Lifecycle Engineering (SSLE) services, with a period from March 2025 to September 2027. SAIC, a publicly traded IT services and defense contractor, is the direct recipient. This contract represents approximately $272M per year, or about 3.7% of SAIC's FY2026 annual revenue of $7.4B, making it a significant but not transformative addition to its backlog. No specific legislation directly authorizes this award; it falls under GSA's existing procurement authority. While no subcontractors are explicitly named, typical downstream beneficiaries could include smaller IT service firms specializing in software lifecycle support. Historically, SAIC has consistently won large federal IT contracts, and this award continues that trend, reinforcing its revenue stability and competitive position in the government services market.

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Contract Details

Recipient

SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

Award Amount

$680,078,995

Awarding Agency

General Services Administration

Sub-Agency

Federal Acquisition Service

Contract Type

DELIVERY ORDER

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