contract_awardAwarded Tuesday, May 19, 2026Analyzed

LEMPUGH INC: $14.4M Department of Homeland Security Contract

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Summary

This $14.4M contract to private entity Lempugh Inc for Coast Guard marketing support is too small to move public markets and lacks a publicly traded parent. No tickers are affected.

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Key Takeaways

  • 1.Private entity Lempugh Inc received $14.4M from DHS/Coast Guard for marketing support.
  • 2.No publicly traded parent or subsidiary identified; no tickers affected.
  • 3.Contract is small and short-term, with no legislative connection or sector-wide impact.

Market Implications

This contract has no implications for publicly traded companies. The private nature of Lempugh Inc means no ticker moves. Investors should focus on larger, public-facing defense contracts for actionable signals.

Full Analysis

The Department of Homeland Security awarded a $14.4M BPA call to Lempugh Inc for marketing and advertising support to the U.S. Coast Guard's Acquisition Directorate (CG ASC) from May to September 2026. Lempugh Inc is a private entity with no publicly traded parent, so no direct stock impact exists. The contract is modest in size and duration, representing routine administrative support rather than a transformative defense program. No related legislation directly authorizes this specific award, and the bill signals provided (e.g., HR6280, HR7961) pertain to healthcare, energy, and other sectors unrelated to Coast Guard marketing. Without a public beneficiary, supply chain effects are negligible. Historical patterns for small service contracts to private firms show no material market movement.

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Contract Details

Recipient

LEMPUGH INC

Award Amount

$14,353,741

Awarding Agency

Department of Homeland Security

Sub-Agency

U.S. Coast Guard

Contract Type

BPA CALL