contract_awardAwarded Tuesday, September 8, 2026Analyzed

CENTRAL PLATEAU CLEANUP COMPANY, LLC: $1.0B Department of Energy Contract

Bullish

Summary

Amentum ($AMTM) subsidiary CENTRAL PLATEAU CLEANUP COMPANY, LLC received a $1.0B DOE task order for Hanford cleanup, adding ~4.2% to annual revenue. The contract supports Amentum's core environmental services segment and is backed by federal infrastructure spending momentum.

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Key Takeaways

  • 1.$AMTM subsidiary wins $1.0B Hanford cleanup contract, ~12.7% of annual revenue over 3 years.
  • 2.Initial $98M funding provides immediate backlog boost; contract supports Amentum's core environmental segment.
  • 3.Legislation like HR10322 indicates sustained federal focus on energy infrastructure and cleanup.

Market Implications

Amentum ($AMTM) is the clearest beneficiary, with the contract reinforcing its position in the environmental cleanup market. The initial $98M and potential full $1.0B enhance revenue predictability. Other government services firms like Jacobs Solutions ($J) and BWX Technologies ($BWXT) may see indirect interest but are not direct beneficiaries here.

Full Analysis

The Department of Energy awarded a $1.0B (initial not-to-exceed $98M) task order to CENTRAL PLATEAU CLEANUP COMPANY, LLC for the Hanford Central Plateau cleanup. This prime contract is held by Amentum ($AMTM), a publicly traded environmental and nuclear services firm. The contract covers end-state operations and base ops over three years (FY2024-2027). For Amentum, which reported $7.9B revenue in FY2025, the full contract represents about 12.7% of annual revenue over its life, with an immediate $98M injection. The parent company Amentum Holdings ($AMTM) is the direct beneficiary, making this a high-confidence catalyst. While net income has been negative, this contract provides stable cash flow to a pure-play environmental cleanup contractor. Related legislation like HR10322 (energy infrastructure cost recovery) signals continued government support for large-scale DOE site remediation. Subcontractors include local Hanford-area firms such as HPM Corporation (private) and Mission Support Alliance (private), but the primary public beneficiary is Amentum. Historically, DOE cleanup contracts provide multi-year recurring revenue with high retention rates, supporting steady backlog growth. Amentum's stock may see positive sentiment from this award as it reinforces its market leadership in nuclear cleanup.

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$$AMTM▲ Bullish
Est. $98.0M$333.0M revenue impact

What the bill does

Direct contract award to subsidiary CENTRAL PLATEAU CLEANUP COMPANY, LLC

Who must act

Department of Energy (DOE) awards $1.0B (not-to-exceed $98M initial) to Amentum's subsidiary for Hanford cleanup operations

What happens

Contract adds up to $1.0B over 3 years (~$333M/year) to Amentum's backlog, representing approximately 4.2% of its $7.9B FY2025 annual revenue.

Stock impact

Amentum benefits from a significant, multi-year environmental cleanup contract that aligns with its core nuclear and environmental services business. The $1.0B ceiling (with $98M initial funding) strengthens revenue visibility and supports margins, offsetting recent net losses.

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The National Space Transportation Policy

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Contract Details

Recipient

CENTRAL PLATEAU CLEANUP COMPANY, LLC

Award Amount

$1,018,396,052

Awarding Agency

Department of Energy

Sub-Agency

Department of Energy

Contract Type

DELIVERY ORDER

Related Bills

HR10322

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