ICE contracts: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, part of the Department of Homeland Security, posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what ICE buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.

Open contracts now
3
Contract spending, FY2026
$8.9 billion
Share to small businesses
46%

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What ICE is buying right now

NAICS codes on ICE's open notices. Each notice's code sets the size standard for who counts as small.

CodeIndustryOpen now
532490Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing1
621512Diagnostic Imaging Centers1

ICE contract spending by year

Fiscal yearContract obligations
FY2024$3.2 billion
FY2025$4 billion
FY2026$8.9 billion
FY2027 (so far)$0

The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.

What ICE spends the most on

Industries with the most ICE contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:

NAICSIndustryObligated
561612Security Guards and Patrol Services$4.9 billion
561599All Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services$2.3 billion
561210Facilities Support Services$1.4 billion
541519Other Computer Related Services$1.1 billion
541614Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services$1.1 billion
541512Computer Systems Design Services$632.1 million
541330Engineering Services$565.2 million
334220Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing$461.5 million

Small business contracts at ICE

About 46% of ICE'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: $327.9 million
  • 8(a): $182.6 million
  • Women-owned: $46.1 million
  • HUBZone: $29.2 million
  • Service-disabled veteran-owned: $11 million

Set-asides on ICE's open notices right now:

  • No set-aside (full and open): 2
  • Total small business set-aside: 1

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Who wins ICE contracts

Companies with the most ICE contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:

CompanyObligated
Csi Aviation, Inc$2.3 billion
The Geo Group, Inc.$1.9 billion
Corecivic, Inc.$854.1 million
B.I. Incorporated$732.5 million
Amentum Services, Inc.$657.6 million
MVM, Inc.$621.8 million
Acquisition Logistics LLC$598.4 million
Gardaworld Federal Services LLC$475.7 million
Akima Infrastructure Protection LLC$444.8 million
Tribalco LLC$388 million

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 ICE's open work is

By place of performance, the most open ICE contracts are in District of Columbia and Texas.

  • District of Columbia: 2 open
  • Texas: 1 open

Frequently asked questions

How do I find ICE contract opportunities?

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site. 3 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 ICE spend on contracts?

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement obligated about $8.9 billion on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 46% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.

Who are ICE's biggest contractors?

Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most ICE contract dollars were Csi Aviation, Inc, The Geo Group, Inc. and Corecivic, Inc., per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.

Who do I talk to about small business contracts at ICE?

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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FedReady is an independent company, not affiliated with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, 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.