# BigBear.ai Secures Federal AI Awards

BigBear.ai reported more than 25 federal contract wins worth over $225 million since June 2026, although some reports describe the award period as beginning in July. Its Q3 update cited backlog growth of 22% sequentially to $330 million and two five-year subcontracts supporting U.S. Customs and Border Protection through Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) and Unissant. The company also said its Ask Sage generative AI platform was adopted by five federal agencies. The reported awards span defense, homeland security, intelligence, and civilian missions, but the announcements do not identify open solicitations, award-level values, or contract numbers.

- Procurement teams and contractors should treat the award total as an incumbent-growth and federal demand signal, not as a single available procurement. The two CBP subcontracts are specific examples of work routed through SAIC and Unissant.
- Companies pursuing federal AI work can use the named agencies and subcontracting relationships to inform market research and assess relevant teaming or subcontracting avenues; the signals provide no bid deadlines or procurement contacts.
- BigBear.ai reported revenue growth of 31%, but also a $76.7 million goodwill impairment and declining sequential gross margin. These results are relevant when assessing incumbent performance and delivery risk alongside the reported backlog.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology, Defense & Military
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence
**Published:** October 27, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
- U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

### Vendors
- BigBear.ai (awardee)
- Science Applications International Corporation (prime contractor)
- Unissant (prime contractor)

### Key Quotes
> AI adoption in our markets is still in its early stages, and our recent wins show strong and growing demand.
> — Sean Ricker, Chief Financial Officer, BigBear.ai

> Just as important, we achieved the wins while growing margins and keeping our strong cash position.
> — Kevin McAleenan, Chief Executive Officer, BigBear.ai

### Sources
- [$BBAI Q3 2026 earnings: BigBear's backlog grows 22%, but it writes down its acquisitions

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