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DHS Homeland Security Contracts — March 19, 2026

DHS Homeland Security Contracts

By Gunpowder Editorial ·

5 total filings analysed

Executive Summary

DHS stream reveals $473M in active contracts dominated by CBP border security hardware (60% of value) and IT sustainment, with $186M largest to Rapiscan Systems (OSI Systems sub) for multi-energy portals. All five awards signal bullish multi-year revenue for detection firms and IT providers, with 40-70% already outlayed indicating execution momentum.

Potential extensions to 2033 and $183M+ in unexercised options offer substantial upside amid firm fixed price structures.

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Investment Signals (2)

  • CBP border detection hardware boom (HIGH)

    Three contracts totaling $331M for radiation/inspection systems (Rapiscan, Smiths Detection, Leidos) with 45-55% outlayed provide long-term revenue through 2027-2033.

  • DHS IT services revenue visibility (HIGH)

    Two awards totaling $143M (Steampunk, General Dynamics IT) for HR/enterprise ops show rapid outlay progress (29-55%) and ceilings up to $124M+.

Risk Flags (2)

  • Execution [HIGH RISK]

    Firm fixed price dominates four contracts ($399M total), exposing providers to cost overruns on multi-year hardware delivery/maintenance.

  • Competitive [MEDIUM RISK]

    Non-competed Leidos award ($67M obligated, $250M ceiling) signals sole-source dependency; IT options ($50M+ unexercised) not guaranteed.

Opportunities (2)

  • $183M unexercised options on Leidos maintenance contract plus extensions across all to 2027-2033.

  • CBP's $331M commitment to detection tech amid border enforcement needs; steady outlays signal follow-on potential.

Sector Themes (2)

  • 80% of value ($380M) to CBP for hardware maintenance/IT vs. USCIS, emphasizing border tech over immigration ops.

  • Detection contracts bundle maintenance/services (e.g., Leidos RDE/NII), blending NAICS 334517/811210 with 541512.

Watch List (3)

  • 👁

    {"entity"=>"OSI Systems (Rapiscan)", "reason"=>"$186M award is 40% of stream; 71% outlayed with 2033 potential.", "trigger"=>"Q1 FY27 outlays >$10M or extension notice"}

  • 👁

    {"entity"=>"Leidos", "reason"=>"$183M options upside on non-competed CBP maintenance.", "trigger"=>"Option exercise >$50M"}

  • 👁

    {"entity"=>"CBP FY27 budget", "reason"=>"Drives 80% of contracts; signals broader DHS enforcement spend.", "trigger"=>"Increase >10% YoY"}

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