LEIDOS BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH INC: $484M Department of Health and Human Services Contract
Summary
Leidos Holdings ($LDOS) received a $484M delivery order from NIH to support National Cancer Institute operations for FY26-FY27. This represents approximately 1.6% of Leidos' annual revenue, reinforcing its role in federal healthcare IT and research support.
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Key Takeaways
- 1.Leidos secures $484M NIH task order for NCI operations.
- 2.The award represents ~1.6% of Leidos' annual revenue, a meaningful but not transformative boost.
- 3.No directly related legislation identified; the contract appears to be a routine operational renewal.
Market Implications
The contract underscores the federal government's continued investment in cancer research infrastructure. For $LDOS, this adds predictable revenue through 2027. The broader healthcare IT sector may see similar opportunities as NIH maintains its operational support contracts.
Full Analysis
The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, awarded a $484M delivery order to Leidos Biomedical Research Inc. for operational support of the National Cancer Institute over fiscal years 2026-2027. This task order covers a two-year period and is a continuation of Leidos' long-standing support for NCI operations. Leidos Biomedical Research Inc. is a subsidiary of Leidos Holdings, Inc. ($LDOS), a publicly traded technology and engineering company with $15.3B in annual revenue (FY2025). The $484M award translates to roughly $242M per year, or about 1.6% of Leidos' top line—a meaningful but not transformative contribution. No directly related legislation was identified among the provided bill signals; the contract appears to be a routine operational renewal funded through existing appropriations. Subcontractor details are not publicly available, but Leidos typically engages a network of small and mid-sized IT and research support firms for such task orders. Historically, Leidos has consistently won large NIH task orders, contributing to steady revenue growth in its health segment without causing major stock price swings given the company's size and diversification.
Intelligence Surface
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What the bill does
Direct award of delivery order to subsidiary Leidos Biomedical Research Inc.
Who must act
Department of Health and Human Services (NIH) awarding to Leidos Biomedical Research Inc.
What happens
$484M added to backlog over two years, representing approximately $242M per year or 1.6% of annual revenue.
Stock impact
Leidos is a diversified technology and engineering company; this contract reinforces its position in federal health IT and biomedical research support, a core segment of its health business.
Connected Signals
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Contract Details
Recipient
LEIDOS BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH INC
Award Amount
$483,791,548
Awarding Agency
Department of Health and Human Services
Sub-Agency
National Institutes of Health
Contract Type
DELIVERY ORDER
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