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DHS Homeland Security Contracts — June 18, 2026

DHS Homeland Security Contracts

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1 total filings analysed

Executive Summary

This digest covers a single $230 million civilian contract from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) awarded to Brasfield & Gorrie LLC for a Coast Guard shore construction project at Base Charleston, SC.

The award is a firm-fixed-price delivery order with a 4.3-year performance period, signaling a meaningful infrastructure investment by DHS but carrying execution risk due to the fixed-price nature. No defense-related contracts were recorded, and the neutral signal strength (6/10) reflects balanced risk-reward. Key watch items include margin pressure from fixed-price execution and potential follow-on DHS shore infrastructure spending.

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Investment Signals (1)

  • Brasfield & Gorrie faces execution risk on $230M fixed-price Coast Guard contract (MEDIUM)

    The firm-fixed-price structure transfers cost overrun risk to Brasfield & Gorrie on a large design-build project, which could compress margins over the 4.3-year performance period.

Risk Flags (2)

  • Execution [HIGH RISK]

    Brasfield & Gorrie's $230M fixed-price contract carries high execution risk due to design-build complexity and long duration (2026-2030), potentially leading to cost overruns and margin compression.

  • Concentration [MEDIUM RISK]

    Single-contract concentration risk: this $230M award represents a large, discrete obligation with no options, making Brasfield & Gorrie's revenue stream dependent on full execution without modifications.

Opportunities (1)

  • The $230M Coast Guard award signals DHS infrastructure spending growth, potentially benefiting other large construction firms like Turner Construction or Clark Group in future DHS shore projects.

Sector Themes (1)

  • A $230M Coast Guard shore construction award demonstrates DHS commitment to upgrading base infrastructure, a civilian priority distinct from defense spending.

Watch List (2)

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    {"entity"=>"Brasfield & Gorrie LLC", "reason"=>"Execution risk on $230M fixed-price design-build contract; margin performance will be a key indicator.", "trigger"=>"Quarterly earnings reports or public filings detailing project progress and margin data"}

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    {"entity"=>"DHS Coast Guard Infrastructure", "reason"=>"Potential for follow-on contracts at Base Charleston or other Coast Guard bases if this award is successful.", "trigger"=>"DHS budget request or NDAA provisions for Coast Guard shore infrastructure"}

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