Flagship ranking · FY2026 to date
Federal contracts expiring in the next 12 months: recompete watch
Data through 2026-08-19
This report lists federal contracts whose period of performance ends within the next 12 months and highlights where large recompetes will appear. Total expiring contract value for FY2026 to date equals $224B. The largest single expiring awards include NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS OF SANDIA, LLC at $42.8B and THE BOEING COMPANY at $32B. Multiple primes have multiple large expirations, for example THE BOEING COMPANY also appears with $7.6B and LOCKHEED MARTIN entities appear with $20.6B, $5B, and $4.7B. The expiring contract pipeline is concentrated in a few quarters. Oct-Dec 2026 and Apr-Jun 2027 are the largest quarterly buckets at $62.9B and $61.1B respectively, followed by Jan-Mar 2027 at $40.4B, Jul-Sep 2027 at $37B, and Jul-Sep 2026 at $23.1B. Use this list to prioritize capture work, align staffing for potential recompetes, and track which program offices may issue follow-on solicitations as contract end dates approach.
| Item | Award value |
|---|---|
| NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS OF SANDIA, LLC | $42.8B |
| THE BOEING COMPANY | $32B |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN SERVICES, LLC | $20.6B |
| ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION | $20.2B |
| THE BOEING COMPANY | $7.6B |
| CHEMONICS INTERNATIONAL, INC. | $6.7B |
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $5.4B |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $5B |
| BATH IRON WORKS CORPORATION | $5B |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $4.7B |
NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS OF SANDIA, LLC holds the largest federal contract coming up for recompete, a $42.8B Department of Energy award with a period of performance ending in April 2027.
| Item | Award value |
|---|---|
| Jul-Sep 2026 | $23.1B |
| Oct-Dec 2026 | $62.9B |
| Jan-Mar 2027 | $40.4B |
| Apr-Jun 2027 | $61.1B |
| Jul-Sep 2027 | $37B |
Oct-Dec 2026 is the heaviest stretch, with $62.9B in contract value reaching its end date.
Which large federal contracts are expiring soon?
NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS OF SANDIA, LLC has the largest expiring contract at $42.8B. THE BOEING COMPANY, LOCKHEED MARTIN SERVICES, LLC, and ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION follow with $32B, $20.6B, and $20.2B respectively. Other notable expiring awards include THE BOEING COMPANY at $7.6B, CHEMONICS INTERNATIONAL, INC. at $6.7B, NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION at $5.4B, LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION at $5B and $4.7B, and BATH IRON WORKS CORPORATION at $5B.
When do the biggest expirations land by quarter?
Oct-Dec 2026 and Apr-Jun 2027 are the heaviest quarters with $62.9B and $61.1B of expiring contract value. Jan-Mar 2027 is next at $40.4B, followed by Jul-Sep 2027 at $37B and Jul-Sep 2026 at $23.1B. Schedule capture activities and resource planning around these quarter buckets to match likely recompete timing.
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Frequently asked questions
Which large federal contracts are expiring soon?
Large federal contracts expiring soon include NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS OF SANDIA, LLC at $42.8B, THE BOEING COMPANY at $32B and $7.6B, LOCKHEED MARTIN SERVICES, LLC at $20.6B, ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION at $20.2B, CHEMONICS INTERNATIONAL, INC. at $6.7B, NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION at $5.4B, LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION at $5B and $4.7B, and BATH IRON WORKS CORPORATION at $5B.
What is a contract recompete?
A contract recompete is a follow-on procurement process where an agency solicits proposals to replace an expiring contract, allowing the incumbent and other firms to compete for the next award. Recompetes can involve full-and-open competition or limited competition depending on the agency decision and procurement rules. Expect agencies to issue solicitations as current periods of performance near their end dates and as options are exercised or expire.
How current is this recompete data?
The data covers FY2026 to date. The note clarifies that award value figures are total contract values for contracts whose period of performance ends within the next 12 months and that end dates can be extended by options and modifications.
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