DHS contracts: Department of Homeland Security
The Department of Homeland Security posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what DHS buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 122
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $73.3 billion
- Share to small businesses
- 28%
Open DHS contracts, due soonest
- 52000QR260028760- CGC Vigilant Refrigeration Plant Inspection and Repair
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
- TSA ATSS RE-COMPETITION
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
- CGC HOLLYHOCK DRYDOCK
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
- USCGC CALHOUN DS FQ2 FY27
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
- ICE TELERADIOLOGY SERVICES
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
- Articulating Boom Lift Rental
Due in 3 daysOct 8, 2026
DHS agencies with open contracts
- U.S. Coast Guard (USCG): 77 open
- Transportation Security Administration (TSA): 10 open
- Office of Procurement Operations (OPO): 9 open
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): 8 open
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP): 7 open
- Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC): 4 open
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE): 3 open
- U.S. Secret Service (USSS): 1 open
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS): 1 open
What DHS is buying right now
NAICS codes on DHS's open notices. Each notice's code sets the size standard for who counts as small.
| Code | Industry | Open now |
|---|---|---|
| 336611 | Ship Building and Repairing | 21 |
| 336413 | Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | 19 |
| 334511 | Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing | 5 |
| 336411 | Aircraft Manufacturing | 4 |
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | 4 |
| 488190 | Other Support Activities for Air Transportation | 3 |
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | 3 |
| 561612 | Security Guards and Patrol Services | 3 |
| 336612 | Boat Building | 2 |
| 333618 | Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing | 2 |
DHS contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $23.6 billion |
| FY2025 | $28.3 billion |
| FY2026 | $73.3 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What DHS spends the most on
Industries with the most DHS contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $38.1 billion |
| 561612 | Security Guards and Patrol Services | $10.7 billion |
| 336611 | Ship Building and Repairing | $9.6 billion |
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services | $8.1 billion |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | $7.3 billion |
| 541614 | Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services | $5.2 billion |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $5 billion |
| 541611 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | $3 billion |
Small business contracts at DHS
About 28% of DHS's contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses. The government-wide goal is 23%.
Dollars awarded under each kind of set-aside in the same period:
- Small business: $6.5 billion
- 8(a): $2.9 billion
- Service-disabled veteran-owned: $645.4 million
- HUBZone: $461.4 million
- Women-owned: $380.3 million
Set-asides on DHS's open notices right now:
- No set-aside (full and open): 91
- Total small business set-aside: 28
- HUBZone set-aside: 1
- Service-disabled veteran-owned set-aside: 1
- Women-owned set-aside: 1
See which set-asides you may qualify for with the free SBA certification screener.
Who wins DHS contracts
Companies with the most DHS contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Fisher Sand & Gravel Co | $14.4 billion |
| Barnard Construction Company, Incorporated | $4.8 billion |
| BCCG a Joint Venture | $3.5 billion |
| Davie Defense Inc. | $3.5 billion |
| Southwest Valley Constructors Co | $2.7 billion |
| SLS Federal Services LLC | $2.4 billion |
| Spencer Construction LLC | $2.4 billion |
| Csi Aviation, Inc | $2.3 billion |
| Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, L.L.C. | $2.3 billion |
| Ami Metals, Inc | $2 billion |
Large primes subcontract part of their work to small businesses. Look up any small business's registration with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Where DHS's open work is
By place of performance, the most open DHS contracts are in District of Columbia, Virginia and Maryland.
- District of Columbia: 10 open
- Virginia: 9 open
- Maryland: 9 open
- Florida: 5 open
- Texas: 4 open
- Puerto Rico: 3 open
- Alaska: 3 open
- Georgia: 3 open
Frequently asked questions
How do I find DHS contract opportunities?
The Department of Homeland Security posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site. 122 are open right now. You can search them here by NAICS code, set-aside and state, and set up a free email alert for new ones.
How much does DHS spend on contracts?
The Department of Homeland Security obligated about $73.3 billion on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 28% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Who are DHS's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most DHS contract dollars were Fisher Sand & Gravel Co, Barnard Construction Company, Incorporated and BCCG a Joint Venture, per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at DHS?
Federal law requires every agency with buying power to have an Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), sometimes called the Office of Small Business Programs. Its staff help small businesses understand what the agency buys and how. Free counseling is also available from APEX Accelerators.
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- How to research an agency on USAspending.gov
- Free help from APEX Accelerators
FedReady is an independent company, not affiliated with the Department of Homeland Security, SAM.gov or any government agency. Open-contract counts come from SAM.gov and update daily; spending figures come from USAspending.gov and cover contracts only.