Federal agency contract profile
Department of Homeland Security: Federal Contract Spending & Top Vendors
Data through 2026-09-28 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $69.1B
- Contract awards
- 30,042
- Average award size
- $2.3M
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 143.7% growth
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $19.7B |
| FY22 | $20.8B |
| FY23 | $23.9B |
| FY24 | $23.6B |
| FY25 | $28.3B |
| FY26 | $69.1B |
Obligations grew 143.7% year over year, from $28.3B in FY2025 to $69.1B in FY2026 to date.
The Department of Homeland Security has obligated $69.1B in contracts in FY2026 to date. The Department of Homeland Security executed 30,042 awards with an average award size of $2.3M, and obligations are up 143.7% year over year. Fiscal-year obligations rose from $19.7B in FY21 to $69.1B in FY26, with intermediate totals of $20.8B in FY22, $23.9B in FY23, $23.6B in FY24, and $28.3B in FY25. Commercial and Institutional Building Construction is the largest NAICS category at $30.3B. Ship Building and Repairing follows at $7.9B, then Security Guards and Patrol Services at $4.3B, and Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services at $3.2B. Vendor concentration is notable: FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO is the top contractor at $13.4B, followed by BARNARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED at $4.5B and DAVIE DEFENSE INC. at $3.5B. The Department of Homeland Security’s FY2026 to date profile shows heavy construction, shipbuilding, and security services spending, with a small set of vendors receiving very large obligations.
How has DHS contract spending changed year over year?
The Department of Homeland Security’s obligations are up 143.7% year over year. Fiscal obligations grew from $28.3B in FY25 to $69.1B in FY26. The Department of Homeland Security shows a multi-year increase from $19.7B in FY21 through $23.9B in FY23, with a dip to $23.6B in FY24 before the FY25 and FY26 increases. These figures reflect the fiscal-year-to-date snapshot for FY2026.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $30.3B |
| Ship Building and Repairing | $7.9B |
| Security Guards and Patrol Services | $4.3B |
| Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services | $3.2B |
| Other Computer Related Services | $2.5B |
| Computer Systems Design Services | $2.5B |
| Engineering Services | $1.8B |
| All Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services | $1.2B |
| Other Support Activities for Air Transportation | $1.1B |
| Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing | $943M |
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction was Homeland Security's largest contract category, with $30.3B obligated (43.8% of contract spending).
Which industries and vendors dominate DHS contracting?
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction leads with $30.3B in obligations. Ship Building and Repairing is second at $7.9B, and Security Guards and Patrol Services is third at $4.3B. FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO is the largest vendor at $13.4B, followed by BARNARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED at $4.5B and DAVIE DEFENSE INC. at $3.5B.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO | $13.4B |
| BARNARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED | $4.5B |
| DAVIE DEFENSE INC. | $3.5B |
| SOUTHWEST VALLEY CONSTRUCTORS CO | $2.5B |
| SLS FEDERAL SERVICES LLC | $2.4B |
| SPENCER CONSTRUCTION LLC | $2.4B |
| BOLLINGER SHIPYARDS LOCKPORT, L.L.C. | $2.2B |
| AMI METALS, INC | $2B |
| CSI AVIATION, INC | $1.3B |
| RAUMA MARINE CONSTRUCTIONS OY | $1.1B |
FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO led all Homeland Security contractors with $13.4B, 19.3% of obligations.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO | $13.4B |
| 2 | BARNARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED | $4.5B |
| 3 | DAVIE DEFENSE INC. | $3.5B |
| 4 | SOUTHWEST VALLEY CONSTRUCTORS CO | $2.5B |
| 5 | SLS FEDERAL SERVICES LLC | $2.4B |
| 6 | SPENCER CONSTRUCTION LLC | $2.4B |
| 7 | BOLLINGER SHIPYARDS LOCKPORT, L.L.C. | $2.2B |
| 8 | AMI METALS, INC | $2B |
| 9 | CSI AVIATION, INC | $1.3B |
| 10 | RAUMA MARINE CONSTRUCTIONS OY | $1.1B |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | DAVIE DEFENSE INC. | $3.5B |
| 2 | FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO | $2.8B |
| 3 | FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO | $2.6B |
| 4 | BOLLINGER SHIPYARDS LOCKPORT, L.L.C. | $2.1B |
| 5 | BOLLINGER SHIPYARDS LOCKPORT, L.L.C. | $2.1B |
| 6 | AMI METALS, INC | $2B |
| 7 | FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO | $1.8B |
| 8 | SOUTHWEST VALLEY CONSTRUCTORS CO | $1.7B |
| 9 | FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO | $1.7B |
| 10 | BARNARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED | $1.6B |
| 11 | EASTERN SHIPBUILDING GROUP, INC. | $1.6B |
| 12 | AUSTAL USA, LLC | $1.4B |
| 13 | SLS FEDERAL SERVICES LLC | $1.3B |
| 14 | CSI AVIATION, INC | $1.3B |
| 15 | FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO | $1.2B |
| 16 | FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO | $1.2B |
| 17 | SPENCER CONSTRUCTION LLC | $1.1B |
| 18 | RAUMA MARINE CONSTRUCTIONS OY | $1.1B |
| 19 | GENERAL ATOMICS AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS, INC. | $1B |
| 20 | BARNARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED | $1B |
| 21 | BARNARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED | $960M |
| 22 | BCCG A JOINT VENTURE | $874M |
| 23 | LEIDOS, INC. | $862M |
| 24 | FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO | $847M |
| 25 | TECHFLOW, INC. | $823M |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Department of Homeland Security spend on contracts?
The Department of Homeland Security has obligated $69.1B on contracts in FY2026 to date. The Department of Homeland Security recorded 30,042 awards with an average award size of $2.3M. The Department of Homeland Security’s obligations are up 143.7% year over year.
What does Homeland Security buy?
The Department of Homeland Security buys construction, shipbuilding, security services, logistics consulting, and IT and engineering services. Commercial and Institutional Building Construction accounts for $30.3B, Ship Building and Repairing accounts for $7.9B, Security Guards and Patrol Services accounts for $4.3B, Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services accounts for $3.2B, and Other Computer Related Services and Computer Systems Design Services each account for $2.5B.
Who are Homeland Security's largest contractors?
FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO is the largest DHS contractor at $13.4B. Other top contractors include BARNARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED at $4.5B, DAVIE DEFENSE INC. at $3.5B, SOUTHWEST VALLEY CONSTRUCTORS CO at $2.5B, and SLS FEDERAL SERVICES LLC at $2.4B.
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