Agency Procurement Guide
Contracts with the Department of Homeland Security
DHS components (CBP, ICE, USCIS, TSA, FEMA, CISA, USCG) each run their own procurement shops but share a centralized OCPO oversight. Cybersecurity (CISA) and border infrastructure (CBP) are the largest growth segments.
Procurement overview
- Annual contract obligations
- ~$25B
- Mission
- Homeland security and counter-terrorism
- Procurement office
- Office of the Chief Procurement Officer
Contract vehicles used most
- EAGLE Next-Gen
- FirstSource III
- GSA MAS
How businesses win bids with the DHS
EAGLE Next-Gen for IT, FirstSource III for products, and CDM DEFEND for cyber are the three highest-volume vehicles for small businesses.
Most active NAICS codes
- NAICS 541512 — Computer Systems Design Services
- NAICS 541330 — Engineering Services
- NAICS 561612 — Security Guards & Patrol Services
Industries that sell most to DHS
States with the most DHS contracting activity
FAQs
- How much does the Department of Homeland Security spend on contracts annually?
- The Department of Homeland Security obligates approximately $25 billion in contracts each fiscal year.
- What contract vehicles does the Department of Homeland Security use most?
- Common contract vehicles include EAGLE Next-Gen, FirstSource III, GSA MAS.
- What NAICS codes are most used by the Department of Homeland Security?
- The most-used NAICS codes are 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services); 541330 (Engineering Services); 561612 (Security Guards & Patrol Services).
- How do small businesses win work with the Department of Homeland Security?
- EAGLE Next-Gen for IT, FirstSource III for products, and CDM DEFEND for cyber are the three highest-volume vehicles for small businesses.
- Where is the Department of Homeland Security's procurement office?
- Primary procurement oversight sits with the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer.