Manages border security, cybersecurity, disaster response, and critical infrastructure protection. Major buyer of IT, security, and surveillance systems.
FY2026 Budget
$60B+ (border security, cybersecurity, emergency management)
OSDBU Contact
Office of Small Business Programs - OSBP@hq.dhs.gov
2026 Trend
Cybersecurity expansion, border infrastructure modernization, disaster response systems, critical infrastructure protection
Top NAICS Codes for DHS
These industry classifications represent the largest procurement focus areas.
541511
541512
334290
561210
611710
Typical Procurement Areas & Recompetes
Cybersecurity and IT infrastructure modernization
Border security technology and surveillance systems
Emergency management and disaster response systems
Critical infrastructure protection and monitoring
Procurement Focus & Strategy
- Security clearance requirements common (Secret/Top Secret)
- Cybersecurity expertise highly valued
- Multi-year contracts for infrastructure upgrades
- Small business set-asides available in many categories
Forecast Strategy for Contractors
DHS offers cybersecurity and IT opportunities with strong funding. Border tech and emergency response are growth areas. Requires security clearances. Compliance high but cybersecurity focus = vendor-friendly market.
How to Use This Forecast
- Monitor updates. DHS updates their forecast quarterly. Check back every 3 months for new opportunities.
- Match your NAICS. Focus on recompetes and opportunities in your primary NAICS codes (listed above).
- Research past winners. Use WinBidIQ's USAspending data to find who won the last contract. Model your proposal after them.
- Contact early. Reach out to Office of Small Business Programs - OSBP@hq.dhs.gov (their small business contact) 6-12 months before RFP release to ask questions and register.
- Prepare the proposal early. Start writing 60-90 days before RFP release. When RFP drops, you're 80% done.
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