PrimeRFP SCOUT · Agency Intelligence · DHS
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Federal contracts · top awardee FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO
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.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shows $74.8B in SCOUT transaction volume across 55,987 award actions (trailing 12 months, Sep 2025 – Sep 2026, ≥$100K floor), with an average action value of $1.3M. 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.
$74.8B
SCOUT Transaction Vol.
55,987
Total Awards
$1.3M
Avg. Award Value
2026-09-10
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Top DHS Contractors by Obligation — Trailing 12 Months
| Rank | Contractor | Awards | Total Obligation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO | 35 | $13.9B |
| #2 | BARNARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED | 9 | $4.5B |
| #3 | DAVIE DEFENSE INC. | 4 | $3.5B |
| #4 | BCCG A JOINT VENTURE | 34 | $3.2B |
| #5 | SLS FEDERAL SERVICES LLC | 9 | $2.4B |
| #6 | SPENCER CONSTRUCTION LLC | 13 | $2.4B |
| #7 | SOUTHWEST VALLEY CONSTRUCTORS CO | 8 | $2.2B |
| #8 | BOLLINGER SHIPYARDS LOCKPORT, L.L.C. | 8 | $2.2B |
| #9 | AMI METALS, INC | 4 | $1.5B |
| #10 | CSI AVIATION SERVICES, INC. | 20 | $1.5B |
Top 10 awardees by obligation · PrimeRFP SCOUT · Federal procurement records ≥$100K cumulative · 2025-09-15 – 2026-09-10
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
Beyond the historical award data above, PrimeRFP SCOUT surfaces active Department of Homeland Security solicitations — RFPs, RFQs, and sources-sought notices — updated from SAM.gov and related sources.
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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.
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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.
SCOUT Signal
August 2026
One VA health contract was 35% of civilian federal obligations in July.
Meanwhile VA's service-disabled veteran-owned contract actions fell 41.8%. The same agency, the same month, the large-vendor lane expanding while the small-business lane contracted. Figures are civilian-agency obligations through 2026-07-31; DoD FPDS for this window is labeled incomplete.
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