Parsons Awarded $593 Million Federal Aviation Administration Contract Extension
Rhea-AI Summary
Parsons (NYSE: PSN) was awarded a $593 million contract extension under the FAA Technical Support Services Contract 5 (TSSC 5), exercising the first option period and extending performance through 2030. TSSC 5 has a $1.8 billion ceiling, a four-year base and two three-year option periods. Under the contract Parsons will manage infrastructure and systems upgrades across the National Airspace System at more than 600 sites, providing program management, engineering, construction management, testing, logistics and related services to support FAA modernization.
The award follows Parsons' TSSC work since 2001 and its 2025 ranking as the top program management firm by Engineering News-Record.
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- Contract extension worth $593 million through 2030
- TSSC 5 program has a $1.8 billion ceiling across option periods
- Work covers > 600 FAA and stakeholder sites, providing multi‑service revenue exposure
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Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
PSN was up 0.51% while key peers were mixed: EPAM (-0.11%), KD (-2.38%), G (-0.09%), GDS (-3.47%), and EXLS (+0.42%). This points to a company-specific move tied to the FAA contract rather than a sector-wide rotation.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | Acquisition announcement | Positive | +2.6% | Acquisition of Altamira Technologies with expected revenue and margin accretion. |
| Jan 13 | Earnings date set | Neutral | +1.7% | Announcement of Q4 2025 and FY 2025 results date and 2026 guidance call. |
| Jan 13 | International contract win | Positive | +0.1% | 60‑month design and construction role for Saudi New Murabba development. |
| Jan 05 | Federal contract win | Positive | +6.9% | Ten‑year, <b>$392 million</b> single‑award federal contract leveraging biometrics expertise. |
| Dec 29 | Awards & recognition | Positive | +0.2% | Multiple 2025 recognitions as a military‑friendly employer supporting veteran hiring. |
Recent news on federal contracts and acquisitions has generally seen PSN trade higher, with the largest move (+6.94%) following a major federal contract win on Jan 5, 2026.
Over the past month, Parsons has announced multiple growth-focused developments, including a federal contract worth $392 million, the acquisition of Altamira valued up to $375 million, and a large Saudi infrastructure mandate. These, alongside recognition as a top military-friendly employer and an upcoming earnings release on Feb 11, 2026, reflect steady contract wins and strategic expansion. The new $593 million FAA contract extension continues this pattern of securing sizable, long-duration government work.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement extends Parsons’ FAA work with a $593 million contract under TSSC 5, contributing to long-term visibility through 2030 and reinforcing its role in National Airspace System modernization. It follows other sizable wins, including a $392 million federal contract and an international infrastructure mandate in Saudi Arabia. Investors may watch how this award influences upcoming guidance on Feb 11, 2026, overall backlog mix, and execution across more than 600 FAA and stakeholder sites.
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Early option exercise underscores Parsons’ critical role in FAA’s nationwide airspace modernization
CHANTILLY, Va., Jan. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) announced today that the company was awarded a
FAA’s Aviation System CIP outlines National Airspace System (NAS) modernization programs and activities. Under TSSC 5, Parsons manages infrastructure and systems upgrades across the NAS, including air traffic control facilities and critical navigation, communications, power, radar, and surveillance systems. The contract provides the FAA with rapid project start-up capabilities, streamlined procurement processes, and access to pre-qualified technical expertise, supporting the agency’s ability to meet modernization schedules, reduce program risk, and scale improvements nationwide.
“For more than five decades, Parsons has supported the FAA in modernizing the U.S. National Airspace System,” said Martin Boson, president, Engineered Systems for Parsons. “We are a proven program accelerator, and through this early contract extension, we’ll continue leveraging our engineering, infrastructure, and global program management expertise to support the FAA in sustaining global aviation leadership and modernizing the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world.”
Since 2001, Parsons has supported the FAA through TSSC 3, TSSC 4, and, most recently, TSSC 5, which the company was awarded in 2024. Across more than 600 geographically dispersed FAA and stakeholder sites, the company provides program and project management; engineering; technical services; construction management; health and environmental safety; fire protection services; equipment installation and testing; and logistics services.
Ranked the number one program management firm by Engineering News‑Record in 2025, Parsons brings decades of experience delivering large‑scale programs worldwide through an agile, scalable approach that emphasizes speed, innovation, and disruptive solutions. As a global aviation leader with work spanning more than 450 airports in 40 countries, the company leverages capabilities, design studios, and proven expertise from its Critical Infrastructure and Federal Solutions segments around the world to modernize critical aviation infrastructure and deliver comprehensive technical services across the NAS.
To learn more about Parsons’ federal aviation solutions, visit Parsons.com/federal-aviation/.
About Parsons:
Parsons (NYSE: PSN) is a leading disruptive technology provider in the national security and global infrastructure markets, with capabilities across cyber and electronic warfare, space and missile defense, transportation, water and environment, urban development, and critical infrastructure protection. Please visit Parsons.com and follow us on LinkedIn to learn how we’re making an impact.
Forward-Looking Statements:
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Media Contact:
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Investor Relations Contact:
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