What does Department Of Homeland Security do?

The Department of Homeland Security focuses on a multifaceted mission encompassing administrative modernization, digital infrastructure, and specialized maritime security operations. Strategic priorities emphasize the integration of advanced IT systems and the procurement of sophisticated maritime patrol capabilities, including thermal imaging and FLIR systems. The agency prioritizes operational readiness through the acquisition of specialized vessel components, ranging from steering control systems and HVAC units to crew accommodation and electrical integration for maritime assets. Procurement patterns reveal a heavy reliance on professional services, specifically administrative and general management consulting, alongside computer systems design and data processing services. The agency frequently utilizes subcontracts for technical software maintenance and systems integration. There is a significant emphasis on the lifecycle of maritime hardware, including the design and fabrication of modular interior components and ship building and repair services. The agency primarily targets NAICS categories related to management consulting, computer systems design, and specialized manufacturing. There is a strong preference for Small Business Administration set-asides, indicating a strategic commitment to diversifying the vendor base through small business participation. The organization operates as a comprehensive department with a broad procurement scope that spans from executive office support to high-tech maritime engineering. Its procurement structure utilizes a mix of combined and subcontracting vehicles to manage complex technical requirements and software renewals.

How do I find contracts from Department Of Homeland Security?

You can find contracts from Department Of Homeland Security on CLEATUS by visiting the agency's contracts tab. Search and filter by contract type, NAICS code, set-aside, and more. CLEATUS aggregates data from SAM.gov, FPDS, USASpending.gov, and state procurement systems.

How much does Department Of Homeland Security spend on contracts?

In the last 12 months, Department Of Homeland Security has obligated $344,550,892,259 across 48,234 contract awards to 11,890 contractors. The agency currently has 3 active contract opportunities.

What industries does Department Of Homeland Security contract in?

Department Of Homeland Security primarily contracts in the following industries: (NAICS ), OTHER AIRCRAFT PARTS AND AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING (NAICS 336413), OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES (NAICS 541519), SHIP BUILDING AND REPAIRING (NAICS 336611), COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION (NAICS 236220). These NAICS codes represent the most active procurement categories for this agency in the last 12 months.

What contracts does Department Of Homeland Security award?

Department Of Homeland Security has awarded 48,234 contracts in the last 12 months, totaling $344,550,892,259 in obligations across 11,890 contractors. Top procurement categories include OTHER AIRCRAFT PARTS AND AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING, OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES, SHIP BUILDING AND REPAIRING. Browse all contracts .

How do I do business with Department Of Homeland Security?

To do business with Department Of Homeland Security, start by registering in SAM.gov and obtaining a UEI number. Then search for contract opportunities from this agency on CLEATUS. Review the agency's procurement history, identify relevant NAICS codes, and prepare competitive proposals. The contractors tab shows companies that have won contracts from this agency.

What is Department Of Homeland Security's annual contract spend?

Department Of Homeland Security has obligated $344,550,892,259 in contract awards over the last 12 months. This includes 48,234 contract actions to 11,890 unique contractors. The agency currently has 3 active contract opportunities.

What NAICS codes does Department Of Homeland Security use?

Department Of Homeland Security primarily uses the following NAICS codes: 336413 (OTHER AIRCRAFT PARTS AND AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING), 541519 (OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES), 336611 (SHIP BUILDING AND REPAIRING), 236220 (COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION), 488190 (OTHER SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR AIR TRANSPORTATION). These represent the most common industry classifications for contracts awarded by this agency in the last 12 months.

Who are the top contractors for Department Of Homeland Security?

View the full list of contractors who have won awards from Department Of Homeland Security in the contractors tab . You can filter by contract value, NAICS code, and set-aside type to find relevant competitors and potential teaming partners.

What set-aside programs does Department Of Homeland Security use?

Department Of Homeland Security uses 8 different set-aside programs, including Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8), 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8), and Historically Underutilized Business (HUBZone) Set-Aside (FAR 19.13). These programs reserve a portion of contracts for qualifying businesses. View the set-aside breakdown on the agency overview.

What are the sub-agencies of Department Of Homeland Security?

Department Of Homeland Security has 41 sub-agencies that award contracts independently. Each sub-agency has its own procurement activity, NAICS codes, and contractor relationships. View the full list on the agency overview.

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Department Of Homeland Security

Federal Government Agency

The Department of Homeland Security focuses on a multifaceted mission encompassing administrative modernization, digital infrastructure, and specialized maritime security operations. Strategic priorities emphasize the integration of advanced IT systems and the procurement of sophisticated maritime patrol capabilities, including thermal imaging and FLIR systems.

Department Of Homeland Security is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors. Over the last 12 months, Department Of Homeland Security has obligated $344,550,892,259, issued 48,234 awards, and worked with 11,890 contractors. It currently has 3 open contract opportunities. Procurement is concentrated in OTHER AIRCRAFT PARTS AND AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING, OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES, and SHIP BUILDING AND REPAIRING.

Active Contracts

$344.6B

Total Obligations (12mo)

Top

Leadership and vacancies

Senate-confirmed and senior-executive posts at Department Of Homeland Security and its sub-agencies, as published in the OPM Plum Book. These are leadership positions, not total employees.

Source: OPM Plum Book · Last confirmed 10/05/2026

Leadership posts

313

Filled

218

Vacant

30% of posts

Acting officials

Showing the 50 most senior of 313 posts

Posts of Department Of Homeland Security

Expand				Status		Appointment	Pay grade	Salary	Location
No posts at Department Of Homeland Security itself. Its sub-agencies are below.

Expand				Status		Appointment	Pay grade	Salary	Location
	US Immigration And Customs Enforcement	50 posts		25 vacant

Recent Department Of Homeland Security Contracts

The latest contract opportunities posted by this agency, including active solicitations and recent awards.

70RSAT26D00000001 - Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Homeland Security Systems Engineering and Development Institute (HSSEDI) Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) - Award Notice

Department Of Homeland Security70RSAT26D00000001NAICS 541715

$400.0MJan 12

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Top Department Of Homeland Security Contractors

Companies with the highest total award amounts from this agency, ranked by contract value.

Company	Total Awards	Contracts
GOVERNOR'S AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE	$41.6B	101
NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY SERVICES	$40.8B	307
OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES	$29.4B	1,474
TEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT	$28.4B	237
STATE OF FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT	$26.7B	814
GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS	$22.9B	143
HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY	$18.8B	618
PUERTO RICO ELECTRIC POWER AUTHORITY	$15.3B	92
FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO	$14.7B	19
NEW YORK CITY OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET	$13.1B	656