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DHS Homeland Security Contracts — August 08, 2026

DHS Homeland Security Contracts

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3 total filings analysed

Executive Summary

The August 8, 2026 DHS contract stream totals $422.3 million across three civilian awards, with zero defense-related obligations, underscoring the Department of Homeland Security's continued investment in immigration enforcement technology, disaster preparedness IT, and border modernization. The highest-conviction signal is GEO Group's B.I.

Incorporated subsidiary securing a $228.5 million firm-fixed-price delivery order for ICE's ISAP program, reinforcing its competitive moat in alternative-to-detention services, though fixed-price execution risk remains. SAIC's $96.2 million CBP IT support award (potential $741.7 million with options) signals a significant multi-year revenue stream with lower pricing risk, while IBM's $97.6 million FEMA risk mapping contract is a neutral, shorter-duration engagement. Key watch items include option exercises on SAIC's contract and any ICE policy shifts affecting ISAP's recurring nature.

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Investment Signals (3)

  • GEO Group wins $228.5M ICE ISAP delivery order, reinforcing immigration enforcement dominance (HIGH)

    B.I. Incorporated, a GEO Group subsidiary, secured a $228.5 million firm-fixed-price delivery order for ICE's Intensive Supervision Appearance Program (ISAP), with $107.5 million already outlaid, indicating strong initial funding and competitive win under full and open competition.

  • SAIC lands $96.2M CBP IT support award with $741.7M potential ceiling (HIGH)

    SAIC received a time-and-materials delivery order from DHS/CBP for IT support services, with a potential value of $741.7 million if all options are exercised, indicating a substantial multi-year revenue opportunity with lower pricing risk.

  • IBM's $97.6M FEMA risk mapping contract is a modest, short-term win (MEDIUM)

    IBM secured a $97.6 million firm-fixed-price delivery order from FEMA for risk mapping and data services, with a 21-month performance period and $100.5 million potential value including options, reflecting steady but not transformative federal IT demand.

Risk Flags (3)

  • GEO Group's fixed-price ISAP contract carries performance risk [MEDIUM RISK]

    The $228.5 million ISAP delivery order is firm-fixed-price, meaning cost overruns in technology-enabled case management could pressure margins for GEO Group's B.I. Incorporated subsidiary.

  • DHS contract stream is entirely civilian, vulnerable to CR and policy shifts [MEDIUM RISK]

    All $422.3 million in obligations are from DHS civilian agencies (ICE, FEMA, CBP), with no defense backing; immigration enforcement and disaster IT budgets could face cuts under a Continuing Resolution or policy changes.

  • SAIC's contract value is heavily dependent on option exercises [MEDIUM RISK]

    SAIC's $96.2 million initial obligation is only 13% of the $741.7 million potential ceiling; if CBP does not exercise options, the actual revenue could be far lower than the headline suggests.

Opportunities (3)

  • GEO Group's ISAP win positions it for recurring ICE alternative-to-detention contracts

    The $228.5 million ISAP award, with $107.5 million already outlaid, signals ICE's commitment to cost-effective detention alternatives; GEO Group's competitive win under full and open competition suggests potential for follow-on awards as the program expands.

  • SAIC's CBP IT support contract could expand to $741.7M with options

    The time-and-materials pricing structure and $741.7 million potential ceiling provide SAIC with a low-risk revenue stream; DHS's continued IT modernization investment suggests option exercise is likely.

  • FEMA risk mapping demand supports IBM's disaster preparedness IT niche

    IBM's $97.6 million FEMA contract, with $100.5 million potential value, reflects bipartisan support for climate resilience and disaster preparedness IT, offering IBM a stable civilian revenue stream.

Sector Themes (2)

  • GEO Group's $228.5 million ISAP award and SAIC's $96.2 million CBP IT support contract demonstrate DHS's dual focus on technology-enabled immigration enforcement and border modernization, with $324.8 million combined obligation.

  • IBM's $97.6 million FEMA risk mapping contract highlights sustained federal spending on climate resilience and disaster preparedness IT, supported by bipartisan infrastructure initiatives.

Watch List (3)

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    {"entity" => "GEO Group (GEO)", "reason" => "Won the highest-materiality contract ($228.5M ISAP) with $107.5M already outlaid; execution and policy risks are key.", "trigger" => "Q3 2025 earnings for revenue recognition; ICE policy changes or re-compete announcements"}

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    {"entity" => "SAIC (SAIC)", "reason" => "CBP IT support contract has a $741.7M potential ceiling; option exercises will determine actual revenue.", "trigger" => "Quarterly earnings for option exercise announcements; DHS budget allocations for IT services"}

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    {"entity" => "IBM (IBM)", "reason" => "FEMA risk mapping contract is short-term (21 months); option exercise and follow-on awards are critical.", "trigger" => "FEMA option exercise or modifications; FY2027 budget cycle for disaster IT"}

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