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DHS Homeland Security Contracts — September 10, 2026

DHS Homeland Security Contracts

By Gunpowder Editorial ·

4 total filings analysed

Executive Summary

In the period September 10, 2026, DHS awarded $612.9M across four contracts, all civilian, with a dominant theme of border security and IT modernization. The highest-conviction signal is OSI Systems' $88.1M fully-funded, firm-fixed-price delivery order for non-intrusive inspection systems, showing strong execution and long-term visibility.

Accenture Federal Services' $370.1M cost-plus data center contract carries execution and foreign-ownership risk, while MAXIMUS and General Dynamics add stable, competitive wins. Key watch item: option exercises and DHS budget appropriations for FY2027-2029 will determine revenue durability.

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Investment Signals (4)

  • OSI Systems wins $88.1M DHS/CBP inspection systems order with high execution (HIGH)
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    Rapiscan Systems (OSI Systems) secured a fully-funded $88.1M firm-fixed-price delivery order, with $81M already outlaid, indicating strong near-term revenue recognition and a potential extension to 2033.

  • MAXIMUS secures $170.97M TSA IT services contract, reinforcing federal IT position (MEDIUM)
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    MAXIMUS Federal Services won a $170.97M firm-fixed-price delivery order for OPTIMA support of TSA mission-essential systems, with $81.82M base obligation, providing multi-year revenue visibility through 2030.

  • General Dynamics wins $72.8M CBP surveillance towers contract (MEDIUM)
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    General Dynamics One Source LLC secured a $72.8M firm-fixed-price delivery order for consolidated towers and surveillance equipment, with potential $115M including options, strengthening its border security portfolio.

  • Accenture Federal's $370M cost-plus contract shows low execution and foreign-ownership risk (MEDIUM)
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    Accenture Federal Services' $370.1M cost-plus-award-fee contract for DHS/CBP data center support has only $64M outlaid, suggesting delayed spending and reliance on $205M subawards, while foreign ownership may face policy scrutiny.

Risk Flags (4)

  • Execution [MEDIUM RISK]
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    Accenture Federal's $370M cost-plus contract has only $64M outlaid, indicating partial execution or delayed spending; subawards of $205M (55% of total) may dilute margins and complicate oversight.

  • Budget [MEDIUM RISK]
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    DHS contracts, especially those with options (MAXIMUS, General Dynamics), depend on future appropriations; a continuing resolution or budget cuts could delay option exercises.

  • Competition [LOW RISK]
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    All contracts were full-and-open, no set-asides, indicating competitive wins; however, competitors like Leidos and Smiths Detection may respond in future DHS procurement cycles, especially in inspection technology.

  • Regulatory [LOW RISK]
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    Accenture Federal's foreign ownership (under Novetta Solutions) may face increased scrutiny under evolving DHS policies on foreign-owned contractors.

Opportunities (3)

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    OSI Systems' inspection technology contract has potential extension to 2033, offering long-term service and maintenance revenue tail.

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    MAXIMUS's TSA IT services contract could expand if options are exercised, increasing total value from $81.82M to $170.97M.

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    General Dynamics' surveillance towers contract has $115M potential including options, with option exercise expected in 2027-2028.

Sector Themes (2)

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    Three of four contracts (OSI Systems, General Dynamics, Accenture) support CBP border security, totaling $531M, indicating sustained investment in inspection and surveillance infrastructure.

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    MAXIMUS and Accenture contracts focus on IT services and data center operations, totaling $452M, highlighting DHS's investment in modernizing IT infrastructure.

Watch List (4)

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    {"entity" => "OSI Systems", "reason" => "High execution and potential long-term extension to 2033 on $88.1M contract", "trigger" => "Option exercise by DHS/CBP; quarterly revenue recognition"}

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    {"entity" => "MAXIMUS", "reason" => "$170.97M TSA IT contract with options; monitor revenue recognition", "trigger" => "Option exercise by TSA; quarterly earnings updates"}

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    {"entity" => "General Dynamics", "reason" => "$72.8M surveillance towers contract with $115M potential", "trigger" => "Option exercise in 2027-2028; DHS CBP budget requests"}

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    {"entity" => "Accenture Federal Services", "reason" => "Large $370M contract but low outlay; watch for recompete or modifications", "trigger" => "Contract modifications; subaward performance; DHS policy on foreign-owned contractors"}

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