Leidos wins $56M Navy behavioral health research contract

Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) has been awarded a $56 million contract by the Naval Health Research Center (NHRC) to conduct behavioral health research and operational assessments aimed at supporting the psychological health and readiness of U.S. military personnel.

The contract spans 66 months and covers research into risks, protective measures, and interventions that affect the health and performance of service members throughout the deployment cycle. The work will include developing evidence-based strategies focused on resilience and reducing adverse health outcomes.

"This program reinforces the need for mission-critical health research in the military community," said Sarah McNichol, vice president of Behavioral Health & Readiness at Leidos Health. "It is vitally important we work to improve warfighter readiness by studying the various psychological factors that can impact military populations."

The NHRC is one of eight laboratories within the Navy Medical Research & Development Enterprise, which is tasked with optimizing the operational readiness and health of U.S. armed forces through behavioral health, epidemiology, and disease surveillance programs.

Leidos, headquartered in Reston, Virginia, reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026, and employs approximately 50,000 people globally.

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