Department of Homeland Security
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is responsible for public security, including border security, cybersecurity, counterterrorism, and disaster response.
Mission & Overview
“To secure the nation from the many threats we face while preserving American freedoms.”
Key Programs & Initiatives
- 1Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
- 2Customs and Border Protection (CBP) technology
- 3Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
- 4Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- 5Immigration services systems
Major Contract Vehicles
Key acquisition vehicles used by DHS for procuring goods and services.
EAGLE II
Enterprise Acquisition Gateway for Leading-Edge Solutions
FirstSource III
IT hardware, software, and services
PACTS II
Program Management, Administrative, Clerical and Technical Services
HSSEDI
Homeland Security Systems Engineering & Development Institute
Recent Initiatives & Priorities
Current focus areas that may present contracting opportunities.
How to Win DHS Contracts
- Obtain required security clearances
- Build cybersecurity expertise and certifications
- Understand component-specific requirements
- Focus on border and immigration technology
- Develop emergency management capabilities
Recommended Certifications
- Security clearances (Secret, Top Secret)
- CMMC (for defense-related work)
- FedRAMP (for cloud services)
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2 Type II
Top Industries for DHS
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