BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC: $172M Department of Veterans Affairs Contract
Summary
Booz Allen Hamilton received a $172M delivery order from the VA for benefits enterprise services, representing ~1.85% of its annual revenue. This contract reinforces Booz Allen's position in federal IT modernization and is supported by a recent presidential memorandum expanding cybersecurity operations. The award is a positive signal for $BAH's civilian revenue stream.
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Key Takeaways
- 1.$172M VA contract adds ~1.85% to $BAH's annual revenue
- 2.Contract aligns with presidential cybersecurity memo, signaling further federal IT spending
- 3.Booz Allen's civilian segment strengthens, diversifying from defense
Market Implications
This contract is a modest positive for $BAH, adding to its backlog and confirming its role in federal IT modernization. The stock may see a slight uptick on the news, but the impact is limited given the contract size relative to total revenue. Investors should watch for additional VA task orders and broader federal IT spending trends.
⚡ Government Convergence
This signal is one of the converging government actions below.
Over the last 90 days, 172 separate government actions have converged on VA / Government Health IT. What that means: federal dollars are already moving — agencies are soliciting bids and awarding contracts, not just talking, and legislation and executive action are building the policy and funding tailwind behind it. When independent channels move together like this — 125 federal contracts, 22 procurement notices, 21 bills, 2 news and 2 executive actions — it's the clearest early tell that Washington is committing to va / government health it, the kind of build-up that reshapes the sector well before it's obvious in the headlines.
Converging government actions
- ContractBOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC: $27.5M Department of Veterans Affairs Contract · 2025-01-03
- ContractDELL FEDERAL SYSTEMS L.P: $1.0B Department of Veterans Affairs Contract · 2025-04-01
- ContractHEALTH NET FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC: PROVIDE MANAGED CARE SUPPORT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TRICARE PROGRAM. CONTRACTOR SHALL ASSIST MILITARY HEALTH SYSTEM IN OPERATING AN IN · 2025-09-03
- ContractOPTUM PUBLIC SECTOR SOLUTIONS, INC.: $1.1B Department of Veterans Affairs Contract · 2025-10-01
- ContractHEALTH NET FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC: IGF::OT::IGF MANAGED CARE SUPPORT SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE TRICARE PROGRAM · 2026-03-04
- ContractHUMANA GOVERNMENT BUSINESS INC: TRICARE MANAGED CARE SUPPORT SERVICES CONTRACT, 5TH GENERATION EAST REGION · 2026-03-19
- ContractTRIWEST HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE CORP: TRICARE MANAGED CARE SUPPORT SERVICES CONTRACT, 5TH GENERATION WEST REGION · 2026-03-19
- ContractEVERNORTH FEDERAL SERVICES INC: TRICARE PHARMACY SERVICES · 2026-03-20
- ContractDELL FEDERAL SYSTEMS L.P: $1.1B Department of Veterans Affairs Contract · 2026-08-13
- Executive actionProclamation: Accelerating Access To Veterans' Benefits And Employment Opportunities · 2026-09-08
- Executive actionExecutive Order: Reinvigorating America's Hunting Heritage · 2026-09-17
- Procurement noticeTRICARE Medicare Eligible Program Second Generation (TMEP2) · 2026-09-25
- Procurement noticeX1DB--Department of Veterans Affairs HISTORIC REUSE OPPORTUNITY Robley Rex VAMC located in Louisville, KY Amendment for EXTENSION · 2026-09-25
- Procurement noticeVeterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care System (VASTLHCS) John Cochran (JC) Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri · 2026-09-25
This signal is one of the converging government actions below.
Over the last 90 days, 87 separate government actions have converged on Cybersecurity / Zero Trust. What that means: federal dollars are already moving — agencies are soliciting bids and awarding contracts, not just talking, and legislation and executive action are building the policy and funding tailwind behind it. When independent channels move together like this — 51 federal contracts, 22 bills, 8 procurement notices, 3 news, 2 executive actions and 1 patents — it's the clearest early tell that Washington is committing to cybersecurity / zero trust, the kind of build-up that reshapes the sector well before it's obvious in the headlines.
Converging government actions
- ContractDELL FEDERAL SYSTEMS L.P: $1.0B Department of Veterans Affairs Contract · 2025-04-01
- ContractSCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION: $135M Department of State Contract · 2025-05-09
- BillWater Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2025 · 2025-10-28
- ContractLOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION: IGF::OT::IGF AFSOC ACTS AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CLS, ENGINEERING, INSTRUCTION, CYBERSECURITY, DMO · 2026-03-20
- ContractCACI, INC. - FEDERAL: DYNAMIC AND EVOLVING FEDERAL ENTERPRISE NETWORK DEFENSE GROUP A DEFEND A OPTION EXERCISE AND TRANSFER FROM PIID 47QFCA18F0050 · 2026-04-07
- ContractGENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC.: THE SCOPE OF THIS REQUIREMENT INCLUDES PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SERVICES, TRANSITION SERVICES, AND A FULL RANGE OF ENTERPRISE IT-RELATED SERVICES · 2026-05-26
- Executive actionExecutive Order: Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security · 2026-06-02
- Executive actionPresidential Memorandum: National Security Presidential Memorandum/NSPM-12 · 2026-06-12
- ContractCGI FEDERAL INC.: DYNAMIC AND EVOLVING FEDERAL ENTERPRISE NETWORK DEFENSE GROUP C DEFEND C · 2026-07-07
- ContractBOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC: DYNAMIC AND EVOLVING FEDERAL ENTERPRISE NETWORK DEFENSE GROUP B DEFEND B · 2026-08-31
- ContractCGI FEDERAL INC.: DYNAMIC AND EVOLVING FEDERAL ENTERPRISE NETWORK DEFENSE TASK ORDER GROUP F (DEFEND F) · 2026-09-23
- BillA bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for the protection of biotechnology and biomanufacturing infrastructure by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. · 2026-09-24
- BillA bill to require the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program on Department of Defense partnerships with institutions of higher education recognized in the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity program for Cyber Research, and for other purposes. · 2026-09-24
- ContractMAVERIS LLC: VA CYBERSECURITY OPERATIONS CENTER NEXT GENERATION II (CSOC NG II) SUPPORT · 2026-09-25
Full Analysis
- The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. a $172M delivery order for BENEFITS ENTERPRISE SERVICES, covering a one-year period from April 2026 to April 2027. This is a task order under an existing contract vehicle, indicating continued trust and recurring business. 2) Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp ($BAH) is the publicly traded parent company. With FY2025 revenue of $9.3B, this $172M contract represents about 1.85% of annual revenue — a meaningful but not transformative addition. The company's net margin of 2.94% implies this could add roughly $5M in net income. 3) While no specific bill directly authorizes this VA contract, the recent Presidential Memorandum on expanding capabilities to combat transnational cyber-enabled crime (Aug 12, 2026) signals increased federal spending on cybersecurity and IT services, which aligns with Booz Allen's core competencies and could lead to further contract opportunities. 4) Key subcontractors likely include small and mid-sized IT firms specializing in benefits processing and data analytics, though specific names are not disclosed. Companies like $SAIC or $CACI could be competitors or partners in similar VA contracts. 5) Historically, Booz Allen consistently wins large federal IT contracts, and such awards typically contribute to steady revenue growth. The stock tends to react positively to contract wins, though the impact is often muted for awards under 2% of revenue.
Intelligence Surface
Cross-referenced against federal contracts, SEC insider filings & congressional trade disclosures
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What the bill does
Direct contract award from the Department of Veterans Affairs for benefits enterprise services, a delivery order that adds to Booz Allen's backlog and revenue.
Who must act
Department of Veterans Affairs awards $172M to Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
What happens
$172M added to Booz Allen's backlog, representing approximately 1.85% of FY2025 annual revenue of $9.3B.
Stock impact
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp ($BAH) is the direct recipient. This contract adds meaningful revenue to its civilian business segment, which complements its larger defense portfolio. The company's net margin of 2.94% suggests this contract could contribute roughly $5M in net income, a modest but positive boost.
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Contract Details
Recipient
BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC
Award Amount
$172,408,503
Awarding Agency
Department of Veterans Affairs
Sub-Agency
Department of Veterans Affairs
Contract Type
DELIVERY ORDER
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