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DHS Homeland Security Contracts — July 29, 2026

DHS Homeland Security Contracts

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2 total filings analysed

Executive Summary

The two DHS contracts awarded on July 29, 2026, total $160.8 million, with zero defense-related spending, underscoring a civilian homeland security focus. The dominant theme is infrastructure modernization: Tutor Perini Corporation’s $97.4 million Coast Guard housing project in Kodiak, AK, and Advanced Technology Systems Company’s (ATSC) $63.5 million border surveillance award for CBP.

The highest-conviction signal is ATSC’s small-business win in surveillance technology, which aligns with DHS border security priorities and offers upside from $114.7 million in options. Key risks include Tutor Perini’s fixed-price execution in a remote Arctic location and ATSC’s zero outlayed amount to date, delaying revenue recognition. Investors should monitor Tutor Perini’s quarterly segment margins and ATSC’s option exercise announcements for near-term catalysts.

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Investment Signals (2)

  • ATSC Small-Business Surveillance Win Aligns with DHS Border Security Priorities (MEDIUM)

    Advanced Technology Systems Company secured a $63.5 million firm-fixed-price delivery order from DHS/CBP for consolidated towers and surveillance equipment, with options up to $114.7 million through May 2029. This signals a significant small-business win in a high-tech, border security growth area.

  • Tutor Perini Fixed-Price Arctic Housing Contract Carries Execution Risk (HIGH)

    Tutor Perini’s $97.4 million firm-fixed-price delivery order for residential duplex housing in Kodiak, AK, has only $3.0 million outlayed, leaving $94 million at risk. Remote logistics and labor costs could compress margins on this design-build project.

Risk Flags (3)

  • Execution [HIGH RISK]

    Tutor Perini faces high execution risk on its $97.4 million fixed-price housing contract in Kodiak, AK, a remote location with elevated logistics and labor costs. Only $3.0 million has been outlayed, meaning over $94 million in revenue is contingent on milestone completion without cost overruns.

  • Execution [MEDIUM RISK]

    ATSC’s $63.5 million surveillance contract has zero outlayed amount to date, indicating no revenue recognition has begun. Delays in delivery order execution or option exercises could push near-term financial impact further out.

  • Budget [MEDIUM RISK]

    Both contracts are civilian DHS awards, making them vulnerable to Continuing Resolution (CR) uncertainty if the government enters a CR period in fiscal 2027. DHS discretionary spending could face delays or cuts.

Opportunities (2)

  • ATSC’s $63.5 million base contract with $114.7 million in options offers a clear growth path for a small business in homeland security surveillance. Option exercises would nearly double the contract value and signal sustained DHS investment in border technology.

  • Tutor Perini’s $97.4 million Coast Guard housing contract represents stable infrastructure spending, but the $94 million in unearned revenue provides a multi-year revenue stream. If executed efficiently, it could boost Tutor Perini’s federal segment backlog.

Sector Themes (1)

  • Both contracts reflect DHS investment in physical infrastructure: Tutor Perini for Coast Guard family housing and ATSC for border surveillance towers. This indicates sustained civilian agency spending on base modernization and border security technology.

Watch List (3)

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    {"entity" => "Tutor Perini Corporation", "reason" => "Holds $97.4 million fixed-price housing contract with high execution risk in Kodiak, AK; only $3.0 million outlayed.", "trigger" => "Quarterly earnings reports for federal segment margins and backlog updates"}

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    {"entity" => "Advanced Technology Systems Company", "reason" => "Won $63.5 million surveillance contract with $114.7 million in options; zero outlayed to date.", "trigger" => "Option exercise announcements or revenue recognition in quarterly filings"}

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    {"entity" => "DHS/CBP Air and Marine Contracting Division", "reason" => "Awarded ATSC contract; future task orders under the same IDIQ could signal broader border surveillance spending.", "trigger" => "New delivery orders or modifications to ATSC contract"}

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