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
September 2026
Why this is here
Department of Homeland Security in the September 2026 issue
DHS obligated $4.18B across 6,575 actions in 2026-08
September 2026 · 2026-08
Civilian-agency only
DHS obligated $6.52B across 5,735 actions in 2026-07
August 2026 · 2026-07
Civilian-agency only
Meanwhile VA's service-disabled veteran-owned contract actions fell 15.3%. The same agency, the same month, the large-vendor lane expanding while the small-business lane contracted. Figures are civilian-agency obligations through 2026-08-31; DoD FPDS for this window is labeled incomplete.
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