contract_award•Awarded Wednesday, September 30, 2026Analyzed

LEIDOS BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH INC: $826M Department of Health and Human Services Contract

Bullish

Summary

Leidos Holdings ($LDOS) received a $826M task order from NIH for NCI operational support, adding significant revenue to its healthcare services backlog.

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Key Takeaways

  • 1.Leidos secured a $826M NIH task order for NCI operational support.
  • 2.The award adds ~$413M annually to Leidos' backlog, supporting its healthcare revenue.
  • 3.Leidos continues to strengthen its position in government health IT and research support.

Market Implications

Leidos' stock may see positive sentiment from this award, as it demonstrates continued demand for its services in the healthcare sector. Investors should view this as a sign of stable revenue growth from government contracts.

Full Analysis

Leidos Biomedical Research Inc., a subsidiary of Leidos Holdings, was awarded a $826M delivery order by the National Institutes of Health for the NCI Operational Task Order covering FY26-FY27. This contract involves providing operational and technical support to the National Cancer Institute. Leidos Holdings ($LDOS) is the publicly traded parent company, and this award represents approximately $413M in annual revenue, or about 2.7% of its FY2025 revenue of $15.3B. While no direct legislative connection was identified among the provided bill signals, the award reflects continued government investment in healthcare research infrastructure. Subcontractors for this contract may include IT services and scientific equipment providers, but specific names are not disclosed. Historically, Leidos has consistently won large task orders from NIH, contributing to steady growth in its health and civil segment. This award reinforces Leidos' position as a key contractor for biomedical research support.

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$$LDOS▲ Bullish
Est. $400.0M – $413.0M revenue impact
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What the bill does

Direct award of delivery order for NCI operational support

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Who must act

National Institutes of Health (NIH) awarded to Leidos Biomedical Research Inc., a subsidiary of Leidos Holdings

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What happens

$826M added to Leidos' backlog over two years, representing approximately $413M in annual revenue, or about 2.7% of FY2025 revenue

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Stock impact

Leidos will provide operational and technical support to the National Cancer Institute, strengthening its health and civil segment. This award adds to Leidos' growing healthcare portfolio and supports its revenue base.

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Contract Details

Recipient

LEIDOS BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH INC

Award Amount

$825,985,691

Awarding Agency

Department of Health and Human Services

Sub-Agency

National Institutes of Health

Contract Type

DELIVERY ORDER

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