PrimeRFP SCOUT · Agency Intelligence · DHS

Department of Homeland Security Contract Awards & Intelligence

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shows $72.6B in SCOUT transaction volume across 28,235 award actions (trailing 12 months, Aug 2025 – Aug 2026, ≥$100K floor), with an average action value of $2.6M. The agency focuses on homeland security operations, cyber defense, and emergency response.. SCOUT aggregates all USASpending transaction records including modifications — differs from published FY2025 annual totals. See methodology note below. Data: PrimeRFP SCOUT · FPDS.

$72.6B

SCOUT Transaction Vol.

28,235

Total Awards

$2.6M

Avg. Award Value

2026-08-04

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Top DHS Contractors by Obligation — Trailing 12 Months

Top 10 awardees by obligation · PrimeRFP SCOUT · Federal procurement records ≥$100K cumulative · 2025-08-162026-08-04

SCOUT Analysis — DHS Market Intelligence

Department of Homeland Security obligated $72.2B across 54,246 contracts in the trailing window — construction and border infrastructure drove a sharp increase versus prior years.

Fisher Sand & Gravel Co ($13.9B), Barnard Construction Company, Incorporated ($4.5B), and Davie Defense Inc. ($3.5B) dominate via CBP border and port-of-entry construction.

Companion NAICS 236220 and IT codes 541512 / 541519 are the firm-classification lenses most often paired with DHS facilities and cyber/IT buys.

Beyond megaprojects, DHS still runs high-volume IT, professional services, and aviation support competitions accessible to mid-tier primes.

Find Open DHS Contract Opportunities

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DHS Recompete Pipeline

Track contracts expiring in the next 12–24 months at Department of Homeland Security— incumbents, estimated value, and recompete signals — in SCOUT's live pipeline.

Frequently Asked Questions — Department of Homeland Security Contracting

How much does DHS spend on government contracts annually?

DHS obligated $72.2B across 54,246 contracts in the trailing 12 months ending August 2026 (≥$100K floor). The average award value is $1.3MM, reflecting the full range from large border-construction contracts to small task orders. Source: PrimeRFP SCOUT.

Who are the top DHS contractors?

Top DHS contractors (2025-08-16 → 2026-08-04) include Fisher Sand & Gravel Co ($13.9B), Barnard Construction Company, Incorporated ($4.5B), Davie Defense Inc. ($3.5B), BCCG A Joint Venture ($3.2B), and SLS Federal Services LLC ($2.4B). Source: PrimeRFP SCOUT.

What opportunities does CISA offer for cybersecurity contractors?

CISA — a DHS component — is one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity buyers in the federal government, actively procuring SOC services, identity management, threat intelligence, and zero-trust architecture support. Most CISA IT work flows through PACTS III and SEWP VI.

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