DHS is responsible for public security, including border security, immigration, disaster response, and cybersecurity. It encompasses CBP, ICE, TSA, FEMA, USCG, Secret Service, and CISA — collectively spending $20B+ annually on contracts.
Department of Homeland Security historically awards the following percentages of eligible contract dollars to small and disadvantaged businesses. These figures reflect agency performance against statutory goals and represent real contract opportunities for certified firms.
Department of Homeland Security is an active buyer in the following categories. These represent the highest-volume procurement areas based on historical award data.
The contractors who win DHS contracts consistently aren't just responding to solicitations — they're known quantities before the solicitation is published. Here's how to build that position.
Register in the DHS vendor portal and contact the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU)
Attend the DHS Industry Day — held annually in the DC metro area
Target specific DHS components (CBP, FEMA, CISA) based on your capabilities
Pursue EAGLE II or Homeland Security Information Network IDIQ placement
Monitor SAM.gov filtered to DHS and its component agencies
These NAICS codes represent the highest-volume procurement categories at Department of Homeland Security. Register these codes in your SAM.gov profile to appear in agency vendor searches.
SAM.gov + DHS OSDBU vendor outreach. Ensure your SAM.gov registration is active and includes the NAICS codes that match Department of Homeland Security's primary procurement categories before reaching out directly.
Department of Homeland Security awards 30% of eligible contract dollars to small businesses. SDVOSB firms receive approximately 4% of awards. 8(a)-certified firms receive approximately 6%. All applicable SBA certifications are recognized.
Department of Homeland Security spends approximately $20B+ annually on contracts. The total agency budget is $100B+, with procurement representing the contract-deliverable portion of that spending.
Monitor SAM.gov and filter by Department of Homeland Security as the contracting agency. Set up email notifications for your NAICS codes from this agency. BidEdgeHQ monitors SAM.gov and state portals in real time, scoring every DHS solicitation against your ICP profile and delivering WhatsApp alerts for high-match opportunities.