DLH Holdings Awarded $46.9 Million Task Order for Science Research and Development Services

DLH Holdings Corp. has been awarded a task order valued at up to $46.9 million. The company provides science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation and cyber security solutions to federal agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Defense.

DLH Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: DLHC), a leading provider of digital transformation and cybersecurity solutions, has been awarded a task order valued at up to $46.9 million. This contract, which spans a three-year performance period, is with the National Institutes of Health’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) and includes a base period and multiple options.

The contract encompasses a range of IT services, including enterprise IT systems management, cybersecurity, software development, and cloud computing. DLH will support approximately 7,000 end-customers through this engagement. A significant aspect of the contract is the design and implementation of a cloud migration strategy, leveraging partnerships with major commercial cloud service providers such as Azure, AWS, and Google.

DLH's expertise in digital transformation and cybersecurity will be critical in modernizing the NIH's IT infrastructure and enhancing its capabilities. The company's role will extend beyond standard IT support to include conducting technology assessments and impacting strategic modernization plans. This contract renewal underscores DLH's strategic positioning in the federal health sector, where specialized domain knowledge is a significant competitive advantage.

DLH's President and CEO, Zach Parker, stated, "With our unique position at the intersection of scientific research and advanced technology, DLH remains a natural partner for innovation alongside the National Institutes of Health." The company's President, Health IT, Diane Yarnell, added, "Our experts deliver full project management life-cycle solutions to modernize IT, improve the customer experience and business processes, optimize systems, train personnel, and integrate emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence."

This award reflects DLH's capabilities in a highly competitive federal contracting space and provides meaningful revenue visibility for the company. As the federal government continues to prioritize digital transformation and cybersecurity, DLH's expertise in these areas positions it well for future growth opportunities.

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[1] https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/08/14/3133596/0/en/NIH-Contract-Expands-DLH-s-Position-as-a-Digital-Transformation-and-Cybersecurity-Leader.html
[2] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/DLHC/nih-contract-expands-dlh-s-position-as-a-digital-transformation-and-diejczjagmp0.html