ATLANTA, Aug.  18, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DLH Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:DLHC) (&#34;DLH&#34; or the &#34;Company&#34;), a leading provider of digital transformation and cybersecurity, systems engineering and

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DLH to Provide Mission-Critical Cyber Support for U.S. Navy

DLH Wins Navy Cyber Contract; multi-year $400M ceiling and five-year base

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    <p>ATLANTA, Aug.  18, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DLH Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:DLHC) (&amp;#34;DLH&amp;#34; or the &amp;#34;Company&amp;#34;), a leading provider of digital transformation and cybersecurity, systems engineering and</p>
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    <p>DLH Holdings Corp. announced it secured a Navy Cyberspace MAC ID/IQ contract via NIWC Pacific, spanning a base period of five years with a possible two-year extension and a total ceiling of $400 million across all awardees. The award enables DLH to pursue task orders in cyberspace architecture, engineering, software/hardware development, training and cybersecurity, leveraging AI/ML capabilities. The news provides multi-year revenue visibility, though actual upside depends on funded task orders and competitive re-competes.</p>
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    <ul><li>DLH wins Navy MAC ID/IQ contract; base 5 years with 2-year option.</li><li>DLH among 29 prime awardees; total ceiling $400 million.</li><li>Task orders to cover cyber, AI/ML, systems engineering and cybersecurity.</li><li>DLH stresses AI/ML and rapid cyber support capabilities.</li><li>Market impact likely muted near term; visibility improves over 12–24 months.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li><strong>DLH Holdings Corp. (DLHC)</strong>: Recipient of the MAC ID/IQ contract; multi-year revenue visibility from Navy work.</li><li><strong>Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (N/A)</strong>: Contract administrator; public market impact limited.</li><li><strong>U.S. Navy (N/A)</strong>: End-user of cyberspace and cyber defense services; revenue impact indirect.</li></ul>
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    <p>This is a corporate developments/news item showing a government contract win that expands DLH&#039;s defense cybersecurity pipeline and provides multi-year revenue visibility, aligning with its AI/ML and cyber capabilities and potential backlog growth.</p>
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    <ul><li>Navy MAC ID/IQ award signals potential recurring government workload for DLH.</li><li>Base five-year term with a two-year option offers multi-year visibility.</li><li>Total ceiling $400 million across all awardees; DLH share depends on task orders.</li><li>Actual upside hinges on issued task orders and competitive re-bids.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li>Contract type: Cyberspace Science, Research, Engineering and Technology Integration Unrestricted MAC ID/IQ.</li><li>Administered by Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pacific).</li><li>DLH is one of 29 prime awardees.</li><li>Base period: 5 years; Option: 2 additional years.</li><li>Contract ceiling: $400 million across all awardees.</li><li>Award date communicated: August 18, 2026.</li></ul>
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    <p>Positive longer-term revenue visibility from Navy work; modest near-term upside expected over 12–24 months.</p>
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<link type="text/css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/styles/gnw_nitf.css"></link><p>ATLANTA, Aug.  18, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DLH Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DLHC">DLHC</a>) ("DLH" or the "Company"), a leading provider of digital transformation and cybersecurity, systems engineering and integration, and science research and development, today announced it has been awarded a multiple-award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity ("MAC ID/IQ") contract to provide technical services in support of cyberspace activities for the U.S. Navy. The Cyberspace Science, Research, Engineering and Technology Integration Unrestricted Multiple Award Contract is administered by Naval Information Warfare Center ("NIWC") Pacific.</p>  <p>Through task orders to be competed under this contract, DLH will have the opportunity to support the architecture, engineering, functionality, interface, and interoperability of cyberspace systems, services, and capabilities at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels, including all enabling technologies. Services may include technology assessment, systems engineering, software and hardware development and prototyping, modeling and simulation, training support, and cybersecurity.</p>  <p>DLH is one of 29 prime awardees of the contract, which includes a base period of five years and one option period of two additional years. The contract has a total ceiling for all awardees of $400 million. Task orders are expected to be released under the contract, for which DLH expects to compete.</p>  <p>"DLH leverages speed, agility, world-class engineering services, and leading-edge technology, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, to deliver mission-critical cyber support," said Billy Burnett, President of DLH’s Defense &amp; Security business group. "This award expands the avenues available to our company to support Navy customers."<br></br></p>  <p><strong>About DLH</strong></p>  <p>DLH (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DLHC">DLHC</a>) enhances technology, public health, and cyber security readiness missions through science, technology, cyber, and engineering solutions and services. Our experts solve some of the most complex and critical missions faced by federal customers, leveraging digital transformation, artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, cloud-based applications, telehealth systems, and more. With a world-class workforce dedicated to the idea that "Your Mission is Our Passion," DLH brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovative solutions to improve the lives of millions. For more information, visit www.DLHcorp.com.</p>  <p><strong>Contact Information:</strong></p>  <p>Investor Relations<br></br><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=s44srZ5z2uEObmOaYh-zc48TSDhAFM4Pbc8P24I-QZ0LvT-S_wM_QRNgok6p8lG2OWstf3sSFFoNVblRIDuofFnAuLH1dqvxaIUU1EQP_xOZBtgiBB4nN0F05AbGupG2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">investorrelations@dlhcorp.com</a></p>  <p>Media<br></br><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=Z8YzHINDD0eIkoWm7Tpu0DMmikl-BmELHNOVsv9MuA9rmbhLUlTN_fztPuLuKp5_bY89hifWJRoGRIWZo3sXq-od_tWdlkmrVsu3EfutFr_K17AiHOop-eXvV_bVilin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">communications@dlhcorp.com</a></p>  <p><strong>Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: </strong></p>  <p>This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements relate to future events or DLH`s future financial performance. Any statements that refer to expectations, projections or other characterizations of future events or circumstances or that are not statements of historical fact (including without limitation statements to the effect that the Company or its management "believes", "expects", "anticipates", "plans", "intends" and similar expressions) should be considered forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties which could cause actual events or DLH’s actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this release include, among others, statements regarding the anticipated use of proceeds. These statements reflect our belief and assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. Our actual results may differ materially from such forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, including: the failure to achieve the anticipated benefits of any future acquisition (including anticipated future financial operating performance and results); the inability to retain employees and customers; contract awards in connection with re-competes for present business and/or competition for new business; our ability to manage our debt obligations; compliance with bank financial and other covenants; changes in client budgetary priorities; government contract procurement (such as bid and award protests, small business set asides, loss of work due to organizational conflicts of interest, etc.) and termination risks; significant delays or reductions in appropriations for our programs and broader changes in U.S. government funding and spending patterns; legislation that amends or changes discretionary spending levels or budget priorities; legal, regulatory, and political changes from the federal government that could result in economic uncertainty; the impact of inflation and higher interest rates; and other risks described in our SEC filings. 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DLH Holdings Corp. announced it secured a Navy Cyberspace MAC ID/IQ contract via NIWC Pacific, spanning a base period of five years with a possible two-year extension and a total ceiling of $400 million across all awardees. The award enables DLH to pursue task orders in cyberspace architecture, engineering, software/hardware development, training and cybersecurity, leveraging AI/ML capabilities. The news provides multi-year revenue visibility, though actual upside depends on funded task orders and competitive re-competes.

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DLH to Provide Mission-Critical Cyber Support for U.S. Navy

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