BigBear.ai
BigBear.ai (BBAI) was awarded a $15.5 million contract by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on September 18, 2026, for "Project Sentinel." The contract involves the deployment of AI--enhanced computer vision and biometric verification systems at major U.S. ports of entry to improve security screening efficiency. Implementation is scheduled to commence on October 1, 2026, marking a significant expansion of the company's civilian agency portfolio and providing a new stream of high--margin services revenue.