Vericel (VCEL): government contracts, filings & geopolitical news
Vericel (VCEL) and its matched subsidiaries received $35.5M in federal contract obligations in the last 12 months and $37.2M over the last five years, according to USAspending.gov. The Department of Health and Human Services accounted for 94% of the five-year total, followed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (6%). Annual obligations rose from $351K in fiscal 2025 to $35.5M in fiscal 2026 (+10040%). Its largest contract with activity in that period is 75A50126C00002 from the Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response for non surgical debridement, with $34.9M obligated over the life of the award.
Vericel government contracts
Obligations by agency
| Agency | Last 12 months | Last 5 years | Share of 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Health and Human Services | $34.9M | $34.9M | 94% |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $661K | $2.3M | 6% |
| Department of Defense | $0 | -$3K | -0% |
Top contracting offices (5 years): Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response $34.9M; Department of Veterans Affairs $2.3M; Department of the Navy -$3K.
Largest contracts
| Award | Description · recipient | Agency | Obligated (award total) | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75A50126C00002 | Non surgical debridement VERICEL CORPORATION | Department of Health and Human Services Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response | $34.9M | Apr 1, 2026 | Mar 31, 2036 |
| 36C24626P0844 | Implant - surgical VERICEL CORPORATION | Department of Veterans Affairs | $153K | Jul 16, 2026 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| 36C24622P0664 | Maci implant VERICEL CORPORATION | Department of Veterans Affairs | $111K | Mar 7, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 |
| 36C24126P0834 | Maci procedure VERICEL CORPORATION | Department of Veterans Affairs | $76K | Sep 30, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 |
| 36C24126P0827 | Surgical implant mabi membrane VERICEL CORPORATION | Department of Veterans Affairs | $76K | Sep 29, 2026 | Dec 28, 2026 |
| 36C24126P0708 | Maci final product assembled, 1 membrane VERICEL CORPORATION | Department of Veterans Affairs | $76K | Sep 3, 2026 | Dec 3, 2026 |
| 36C25226P0376 | Implant VERICEL CORPORATION | Department of Veterans Affairs | $70K | May 7, 2026 | Jun 6, 2026 |
| 36C25926P0377 | Pros knee cartilage defects VERICEL CORPORATION | Department of Veterans Affairs | $70K | Apr 9, 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 |
| 36C25926P0334 | Pros implants VERICEL CORPORATION | Department of Veterans Affairs | $70K | Mar 13, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
| 36C24626P0317 | Stem cell implant VERICEL CORPORATION | Department of Veterans Affairs | $70K | Jan 20, 2026 | Jan 27, 2026 |
Newest contracts
| Award | Description · recipient | Agency | Obligated (award total) | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36C24126P0834 | Maci procedure VERICEL CORPORATION | Department of Veterans Affairs | $76K | Sep 30, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 |
| 36C24126P0827 | Surgical implant mabi membrane VERICEL CORPORATION | Department of Veterans Affairs | $76K | Sep 29, 2026 | Dec 28, 2026 |
| 36C24126P0708 | Maci final product assembled, 1 membrane VERICEL CORPORATION | Department of Veterans Affairs | $76K | Sep 3, 2026 | Dec 3, 2026 |
| 36C24626P0844 | Implant - surgical VERICEL CORPORATION | Department of Veterans Affairs | $153K | Jul 16, 2026 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| 36C25226P0376 | Implant VERICEL CORPORATION | Department of Veterans Affairs | $70K | May 7, 2026 | Jun 6, 2026 |
| 36C25926P0377 | Pros knee cartilage defects VERICEL CORPORATION | Department of Veterans Affairs | $70K | Apr 9, 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 |
| 75A50126C00002 | Non surgical debridement VERICEL CORPORATION | Department of Health and Human Services Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response | $34.9M | Apr 1, 2026 | Mar 31, 2036 |
| 36C25926P0334 | Pros implants VERICEL CORPORATION | Department of Veterans Affairs | $70K | Mar 13, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
Matched USAspending recipients: VERICEL CORPORATION (UEI WHK8B1525XA7, parent with subsidiaries).
Contract data: USAspending.gov (federal prime contract obligations, award types A-D, by action date) and the Department of Defense daily contract announcements (awards of $7.5 million or more). Both are public-domain U.S. government data. Company matching uses legal names and parent/child recipient records and is deliberately conservative, so some subsidiaries may be missing. Obligations are not revenue. Not investment advice.
VCEL share price, last 12 months
Close $39.74 on Sep 15, 2026, +9.4% since Oct 24, 2025 (range $29.34 to $42.54, daily closes).
Company facts
- Ticker
- VCEL (NasdaqGM)
- Sector
- Health
- Industry (SEC SIC code)
- Biological Products, (No Diagnostic Substances) (2836)
- Headquarters (USAspending)
- Cambridge, Ma
Industry from the SEC Standard Industrial Classification code on the company's EDGAR filings.
What changed for Vericel (VCEL)
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Latest SEC filings
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Held by superinvestors
0 of the tracked billionaire portfolios reported VCEL in their latest 13F, and 1 sold out. 13F data is delayed up to 45 days after quarter end; not advice.
| Manager | % of portfolio | Value | Change | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Gabelli GAMCO Investors | 0.00% | $0 | Sold out | Q2 2026 |
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Peers: Biological Products, (No Diagnostic Substances)
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| Exelixis | EXEL | – |
| Neurocrine Biosciences | NBIX | – |
| Halozyme Therapeutics | HALO | – |
Biggest government contractors in Health: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals ($279.4M), Fresenius Medical Care AG ($236.7M), Emergent BioSolutions ($216.6M), DaVita ($154.5M), Abbott Laboratories ($147.5M), Amgen ($126.0M), Labcorp Holdings ($96.4M), Stryker ($92.5M).
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the U.S. government spend with Vericel?
USAspending.gov shows $35.5M in federal contract obligations to Vericel (VCEL) and its matched subsidiaries in the last 12 months and $37.2M over the last five years (as of Oct 28, 2026).
Which agencies award contracts to Vericel?
Over five years: Department of Health and Human Services $34.9M; Department of Veterans Affairs $2.3M; Department of Defense -$3K.
Where does the contract data come from?
USAspending.gov (the official source of U.S. federal spending data) and the Department of Defense's daily contract announcements. Both are public domain and refreshed daily here.
What geopolitical news affects VCEL?
This page lists every Geopolitics Alpha note that names VCEL as exposed to an event, with the reason it is exposed.
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