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Contract Option Exercises — December 24, 2025

Contract Option Exercises

31 total filings analysed

Executive Summary

DOE national lab management contracts dominate with $47B+ obligated to Lawrence Livermore ($38.9B) and Brookhaven ($8B), signaling ultra-long-term revenue stability through 2031. Lockheed Martin secures 12 NASA/DHS/DOI contracts totaling ~$765M, many extending to 2039 with space R&D focus. Jacobs subsidiaries capture $2.8B DOE cleanup; L3Harris FAA telecom offers $108B option upside; DHS border wall $1.57B to Fisher Sand highlights infrastructure spend.

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Investment Signals(5)

  • DOE Lab M&O Mega-Contracts(HIGH)

    Lawrence Livermore ($38.9B obligated, $93B potential) and Brookhaven ($8B obligated) provide 5-24 year revenue visibility for lab operators amid stable NNSA/SC funding.

  • Lockheed NASA Space R&D Dominance(HIGH)

    12 contracts totaling $765M, including GLM/SUVI to 2039 ($811M combined potential), underscore entrenched position in long-duration satellite/instrument programs.

  • Jacobs DOE Cleanup Expansion(HIGH)

    Subsidiaries secure $2.8B obligated ($4.7B potential) across Oak Ridge/Hanford remediation to 2032, with $2B outlayed signaling execution momentum.

  • L3Harris FAA Telecom Upside(MEDIUM)

    $1.7B obligated with $108B base+options in FTI services to 2025 signals massive potential expansion.

  • DHS Border Infrastructure Surge(MEDIUM)

    $1.57B YUM-2 barrier to Fisher Sand plus Lockheed P-3/DHS awards indicate renewed wall/security buildout.

Risk Flags(4)

  • Execution[HIGH RISK]

    Low/no outlays on 15+ contracts (e.g., $0 on Smartronix $670M, GD $1.5B) despite high obligations signal funding delays.

  • Execution[MEDIUM RISK]

    Heavy subawards (e.g., 2974 on GD $2.2B, 395 on Salient $347M) exceed 50-75% of value on 10+ awards, risking prime margins.

  • Market[MEDIUM RISK]

    Firm fixed price on 7 contracts (e.g., L3Harris $1.7B, Victory $172M) exposes to cost overruns amid inflation/tech risks.

  • Competitive[MEDIUM RISK]

    Long-term sole-source/non-competed awards (e.g., Boeing DOE to 2026, multiple Lockheed NASA) face 2026-2031 re-compete cliffs.

Opportunities(4)

  • $115B+ unexercised options across top awards (L3Harris $107B, Smartronix/HII $6B combined)

  • DOE cleanup/lab extensions to 2031-32 offer recurring revenue in $50B+ obligated pipeline

  • NASA space instruments/support to 2039 ($1B+ Lockheed) positions for Artemis/Gateway follow-ons

  • Small/mid-cap winners like Fisher ($1.57B border), ASRC ($330M DHS R&D) undervalued vs primes

Sector Themes(4)

  • 46% of value ($27B+) in lab M&O/cleanup to 2031-32 reflects bipartisan nuclear/energy security priority.

  • Lockheed captures 10% of value in 30+ year satellite/instrument contracts amid GOES/Gateway focus.

  • $1.6B+ in barriers/aircraft sustainment signals policy-driven infra spend.

  • $5B+ potential in C6ISR/LOGIX awards (Smartronix/Salient/HII) via FEDSIM vehicle.

Watch List(5)

  • 👁

    {"entity"=>"Lockheed Martin Corporation", "reason"=>"12 contracts, $765M value, 2039 extensions dominate NASA/DHS/DOI", "trigger"=>"option exercises or re-compete wins >10% revenue impact"}

  • 👁

    {"entity"=>"L3Harris Technologies Inc", "reason"=>"$108B FAA options dwarf $1.7B obligated; telecom runway to 2025", "trigger"=>"funding adds >$5B"}

  • 👁

    {"entity"=>"Jacobs Engineering Group Inc", "reason"=>"$2.8B DOE cleanup subs with 70% outlayed execution", "trigger"=>"Hanford/Oak Ridge extensions"}

  • 👁

    {"entity"=>"Fisher Sand & Gravel Co", "reason"=>"$1.57B DHS border award; future-dated with $0 outlay", "trigger"=>"outlay start or follow-on awards"}

  • 👁

    {"entity"=>"Smartronix LLC / HII Mission Tech", "reason"=>"$3.9B combined GSA options in C6ISR/LOGIX; $0 outlay", "trigger"=>"initial funding/outlays"}

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