Oracle just landed one of the most significant federal IT contracts in recent memory. The US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) awarded the enterprise software giant a $395.8 million contract to build a unified, cloud-based human resources platform for the federal government.
The deal spans 10 years and aims to replace more than 100 existing HR systems currently scattered across federal agencies. Those systems serve approximately 2 million federal employees, which means Oracle is essentially becoming the HR backbone for the entire US government workforce.
What the deal actually looks like
The contract was awarded on June 10, 2026, following a competitive procurement process that stretched over a year. OPM, led by Director Scott Kupor, evaluated multiple vendors through hands-on testing, market research, and live demonstrations.
Workday was among the competitors evaluated during the process. Oracle won out.
