DHS Homeland Security Contracts — May 22, 2026

LMI Consulting's $172 million firm-fixed-price delivery order for border wall quality assurance services through February 2029 signals continued DHS commitment to Southwest border construction, supporting services contractors in the homeland security sector.

Davenport Aviation's $95.5 million contract for 10 H125 helicopters has zero outlayed funds as of award date, and the firm-fixed-price structure on a complex aircraft procurement creates significant cost overrun and delivery delay risk for this woman-owned HUBZone small business.

Davenport Aviation's $95.5 million firm-fixed-price contract for 10 H125 helicopters with zero outlayed funds poses high delivery and cost performance risk; any delays or cost overruns could strain the small business's balance sheet.

Both contracts awarded in late May 2026 fall within a potential continuing resolution period (Oct-Dec 2026), making them vulnerable to funding freezes or rescissions if DHS budget is not finalized.

Both contracts are from DHS/CBP, creating single-agency concentration risk for the contractors; any shift in border security policy or funding could impact both awards simultaneously.

DHS/CBP's $95.5 million helicopter procurement signals potential for follow-on rotary-wing aircraft buys, benefiting small business aviation contractors like Davenport Aviation and larger primes like Airbus (H125 manufacturer).

LMI Consulting's $172 million border wall quality assurance contract could lead to extensions or modifications if DHS expands barrier construction, providing upside beyond the base 2.75-year period.

Two DHS/CBP contracts totaling $267.5 million for border wall quality assurance and law enforcement helicopters demonstrate sustained federal investment in physical and aviation assets along the Southwest border.

Davenport Aviation's win as a woman-owned HUBZone small business under full-and-open competition highlights DHS's preference for diverse suppliers, potentially creating a competitive advantage for similar firms in future CBP procurements.

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