Operational Updates

Contracts for Jan. 6, 2026

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Key takeaways

  • Announcement title: 'Contracts for Jan. 6, 2026'.
  • The notice states contracts valued at $7.5 million or more are now live on War.gov.
  • Defense.gov published the notice with a pub_date of Tue, 06 Jan 2026 21:59:06 GMT.
  • The defense.gov link to the announcement: https://www.defense.gov/News/Contracts/Contract/Article/4371691//
  • This item is a pointer to the contract listings rather than a detailed contract-by-contract breakdown.

Follow Up Questions

Where on War.gov can I find the full list of contracts referenced here?Expand

They are on the War.gov “Contracts” page at https://www.war.gov/News/Contracts/. On that page, select “Contracts For Jan. 6, 2026” (or go directly to https://www.war.gov/News/Contracts/Contract/Article/4371691/) to see the full list of that day’s contract awards.

Does the $7.5 million threshold apply to each individual contract award or to aggregated/combined awards?Expand

The $7.5 million threshold applies to the value of each individual contract action, not to the day’s awards in aggregate. The War/Defense Department explains that “contracts valued at $7.5 million or more are announced each business day at 5 p.m.,” and daily listings show multiple separate awards, each above that threshold, rather than one combined total.

Who or what is the 'Department of War' referenced in the announcement and how does it relate to the Department of Defense?Expand

The “Department of War” referenced here is the U.S. cabinet‑level department that runs the U.S. armed forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, Coast Guard, and related commands). War.gov’s own About page describes it as America’s largest government agency whose mission is “to provide the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation’s security,” which is the same mission long associated with the Department of Defense; historically, the modern Defense Department grew out of the earlier War Department created in 1789.

How often are these contract postings published (daily, weekly, etc.)?Expand

They are published on business days, with the site stating that “contracts valued at $7.5 million or more are announced each business day at 5 p.m.” The Contracts page then lists a separate item for each business day’s awards (e.g., “Contracts For Jan. 6, 2026,” “Contracts For Jan. 5, 2026,” etc.).

What specific information is typically provided for each listed contract (e.g., contractor name, award amount, purpose, period of performance)?Expand

Each listed contract is presented as a narrative paragraph but typically includes: (1) contractor name and location; (2) total contract or modification value and contract type (e.g., firm‑fixed‑price, cost‑plus‑fixed‑fee, indefinite‑delivery/indefinite‑quantity); (3) a short description of the work or services; (4) primary work locations and expected completion date or period of performance; (5) funding source and amount obligated at award (fiscal year and appropriation); (6) basic competition information (e.g., number of offers); and (7) the contracting activity and contract number.

How can the public request additional documents or procurement records for a listed contract?Expand

Additional documents or detailed records for a listed contract are generally obtained through the federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) by requesting them from the Defense/War Department component that awarded or administers the contract (such as a military department or the Defense Logistics Agency). DoD’s FOIA rules in 32 C.F.R. Part 286 and component FOIA pages (e.g., DLA and DCMA FOIA sites) explain that requests must reasonably describe the records sought and be submitted in writing (often via online portals, email, or mail) to the appropriate FOIA office.

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