Federal agency contract profile
Department of Homeland Security: Federal Contract Spending & Top Vendors
Data through 2026-08-24 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $60.3B
- Contract awards
- 25,082
- Average award size
- $2.4M
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 112.7% growth
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $19.7B |
| FY22 | $20.8B |
| FY23 | $23.9B |
| FY24 | $23.6B |
| FY25 | $28.3B |
| FY26 | $60.3B |
Obligations grew 112.7% year over year, from $28.3B in FY2025 to $60.3B in FY2026 to date.
The Department of Homeland Security obligated $60.3B in contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The Department of Homeland Security recorded 25,082 awards with an average award size of $2.4M, and obligations were up 112.7% year over year. Obligations by fiscal year show the Department of Homeland Security at $19.7B in FY21, $20.8B in FY22, $23.9B in FY23, $23.6B in FY24, $28.3B in FY25, and $60.3B in FY26. Commercial and Institutional Building Construction is the largest industry by obligations at $28.5B, followed by Ship Building and Repairing at $7.8B and Security Guards and Patrol Services at $3.6B. FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO is the largest vendor by obligations at $13.4B, followed by BARNARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED at $4.5B and DAVIE DEFENSE INC. at $3.5B. The top ten NAICS categories and the top ten vendors together show concentration in construction, shipbuilding, and security services across FY2026 to date.
How has DHS contract spending changed year over year?
The Department of Homeland Security obligated $60.3B in FY2026 to date, and obligations were up 112.7% year over year. The Department of Homeland Security obligated $19.7B in FY21, $20.8B in FY22, $23.9B in FY23, $23.6B in FY24, and $28.3B in FY25, showing the fiscal trajectory through FY26. The count of awards for FY2026 to date is 25,082 with an average award size of $2.4M.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $28.5B |
| Ship Building and Repairing | $7.8B |
| Security Guards and Patrol Services | $3.6B |
| Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services | $2.6B |
| Computer Systems Design Services | $2B |
| Other Computer Related Services | $1.8B |
| Engineering Services | $1.2B |
| All Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services | $1B |
| Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing | $842M |
| Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation | $736M |
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction was Homeland Security's largest contract category, with $28.5B obligated (47.4% of contract spending).
Which industries and vendors dominate DHS contracts?
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction is the largest NAICS category at $28.5B, followed by Ship Building and Repairing at $7.8B and Security Guards and Patrol Services at $3.6B. 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. The list of top categories and vendors highlights heavy obligations in construction, shipbuilding, and security-related services.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO | $13.4B |
| BARNARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED | $4.5B |
| DAVIE DEFENSE INC. | $3.5B |
| SLS FEDERAL SERVICES LLC | $2.4B |
| SPENCER CONSTRUCTION LLC | $2.4B |
| SOUTHWEST VALLEY CONSTRUCTORS CO | $2.2B |
| BOLLINGER SHIPYARDS LOCKPORT, L.L.C. | $2.2B |
| AMI METALS, INC | $1.5B |
| CSI AVIATION, INC | $1.1B |
| RAUMA MARINE CONSTRUCTIONS OY | $1.1B |
FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO led all Homeland Security contractors with $13.4B, 22.2% 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 | SLS FEDERAL SERVICES LLC | $2.4B |
| 5 | SPENCER CONSTRUCTION LLC | $2.4B |
| 6 | SOUTHWEST VALLEY CONSTRUCTORS CO | $2.2B |
| 7 | BOLLINGER SHIPYARDS LOCKPORT, L.L.C. | $2.2B |
| 8 | AMI METALS, INC | $1.5B |
| 9 | CSI AVIATION, INC | $1.1B |
| 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 | FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO | $1.8B |
| 7 | SOUTHWEST VALLEY CONSTRUCTORS CO | $1.7B |
| 8 | FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO | $1.7B |
| 9 | BARNARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED | $1.6B |
| 10 | EASTERN SHIPBUILDING GROUP, INC. | $1.6B |
| 11 | AMI METALS, INC | $1.5B |
| 12 | AUSTAL USA, LLC | $1.4B |
| 13 | SLS FEDERAL SERVICES LLC | $1.3B |
| 14 | FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO | $1.2B |
| 15 | FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO | $1.2B |
| 16 | CSI AVIATION, INC | $1.2B |
| 17 | SPENCER CONSTRUCTION LLC | $1.1B |
| 18 | RAUMA MARINE CONSTRUCTIONS OY | $1.1B |
| 19 | BARNARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED | $1B |
| 20 | BARNARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED | $960M |
| 21 | BCCG A JOINT VENTURE | $874M |
| 22 | LEIDOS, INC. | $862M |
| 23 | FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO | $847M |
| 24 | CLASSIC AIR CHARTER INC. | $794M |
| 25 | AMENTUM SERVICES, INC. | $787M |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Department of Homeland Security spend on contracts?
Department of Homeland Security obligated $60.3B on contracts in FY2026 to date. The Department of Homeland Security recorded 25,082 awards with an average award size of $2.4M, and obligations were up 112.7% year over year. Historical obligations were $19.7B in FY21, $20.8B in FY22, $23.9B in FY23, $23.6B in FY24, and $28.3B in FY25.
What does Homeland Security buy?
The Department of Homeland Security buys large amounts of construction, shipbuilding, and security services. Commercial and Institutional Building Construction accounts for $28.5B, Ship Building and Repairing accounts for $7.8B, and Security Guards and Patrol Services accounts for $3.6B, with other categories including consulting, computer services, and engineering.
Who are Homeland Security's largest contractors?
FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO is the largest contractor for the Department of Homeland Security at $13.4B. Other top contractors are BARNARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED at $4.5B, DAVIE DEFENSE INC. at $3.5B, SLS FEDERAL SERVICES LLC at $2.4B, and SPENCER CONSTRUCTION LLC at $2.4B, with additional top vendors listed through $1.1B.
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