Department of Homeland Security
On TrackDHS awards approximately $20 billion annually across its many components — CBP, ICE, TSA, FEMA, CISA, USCG, and Secret Service. DHS OSBP has an active SDVOSB program with component-level outreach. Key growth areas include cybersecurity (CISA), border technology (CBP), and disaster response IT (FEMA). DHS is a significant market for SDVOSBs in the IT, professional services, and security training sectors.
| Annual Contract Spend | $20.0B |
| SDVOSB Spend (FY2024) | $640M |
| SDVOSB Goal | 3% |
| FY2024 Actual | 3.2%On Track |
| Category | Civilian |
Quarterly Scorecard — FY2024
| Quarter | Period | Goal | Actual | SDVOSB / Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 FY2024 | Oct–Dec 2023 | 3% | 2.9% | $122M / $4.2B |
| Q2 FY2024 | Jan–Mar 2024 | 3% | 3.1% | $143M / $4.6B |
| Q3 FY2024 | Apr–Jun 2024 | 3% | 3.3% | $172M / $5.2B |
| Q4 FY2024 | Jul–Sep 2024 | 3% | 3.4% | $204M / $6.0B |
Key Contract Vehicles
DHS awards SDVOSB set-aside task orders through the following vehicles. SDVOSBs should pursue on-ramp opportunities and maintain active schedules to capture orders.
SDVOSB Programs at DHS
- →DHS OSBP SDVOSB Program
- →CBP SDVOSB Set-Asides
- →CISA Vet Outreach
Top NAICS Codes at DHS
Primary NAICS codes used in SDVOSB set-aside awards at DHS.
Top PSC Codes at DHS
Product/Service Codes most used in SDVOSB set-aside awards at DHS.
SDVOSB Signals — DHS
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What is DHS's SDVOSB contracting goal?
Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) SDVOSB prime contracting goal is 3% of total prime contract dollars. In FY2024, DHS achieved 3.2%, which is at goal. This represents approximately $640M in SDVOSB prime contract awards out of $20.0B total.
Which contract vehicles does DHS use for SDVOSB set-asides?
DHS awards SDVOSB set-aside task orders through vehicles including DHS EAGLE II, CISA CyberSentry, FEMA SAFECOM, OASIS+, SEWP VI. SDVOSBs should hold a GSA Schedule and pursue on-ramps to these vehicles to maximize order opportunities at DHS.
How do I pursue SDVOSB contracts at DHS?
To pursue SDVOSB contracts at Department of Homeland Security, firms should: (1) obtain SBA SDVOSB certification via the MySBA portal, (2) register on SAM.gov with SDVOSB designations, (3) pursue on-ramps to DHS's key vehicles (DHS EAGLE II, CISA CyberSentry), (4) identify specific contracting offices using USASpending.gov filtered by SDVOSB set-aside type and DHS, and (5) target recompetes in the 18-24 month pre-award window for capture.
What are DHS's SDVOSB programs?
DHS runs the following SDVOSB-focused programs: DHS OSBP SDVOSB Program; CBP SDVOSB Set-Asides; CISA Vet Outreach. These programs include outreach events, matchmaking, and active set-aside award initiatives targeting veteran-owned small businesses.
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Official DHS small business resources: https://www.dhs.gov/small-business