CSOS

CYBER SECURITY OPERATIONS SUPPORT (RECOMPETE) (CSOS)

Draft RFP #: 70B04C23F00001108
Agency: Department of Homeland Security (DHS) – Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
Contracting Office: CBP / Office of Information Technology (OIT)
Contract Type: Combination (via Alliant 2)
Contract Ceiling: $100M+ (Estimated Dollar Range: Over $100,000,000)
NAICS Code: 541519 – Other Computer Related Services
Business Pools: Full & Open (No Small Business Set-Aside)
Expected Release Date: December 1, 2025
Link to Draft RFP / Opportunity: GovWin IQ Opportunity Posting

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

DHS CBP is recompeting its Cyber Security Operations Support (CSOS) contract to strengthen enterprise-wide cyber defense and risk management. This procurement supports the CBP Security Operations Center (SOC), which monitors and protects mission-critical networks and systems against evolving threats.

The recompete represents a $100M+ market opportunity for contractors experienced in cybersecurity operations, cloud-based defense, big data analytics, and incident response. This work directly aligns with Executive Order 13800 – Strengthening the Cybersecurity of Federal Networks and Critical Infrastructure.

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📄 Opportunity Details on GovWin IQ
📄 APFS Forecast Record

CORE SCOPE AREAS

The government seeks industry solutions to deliver the following capabilities:

●    Continuous monitoring, intrusion detection, and threat intelligence
●    Incident prevention, containment, eradication, and recovery
●    Cybersecurity risk management strategies aligned with DHS/CBP missions
●    Cloud-based security technologies and architecture
●    Analysis of machine-generated big data for threat detection and mitigation
●    Compliance with FISMA, HSPD-7, and DHS cybersecurity policies
●    End-to-end SOC operations for LAN/WAN, Internet, mobile, cloud, servers, and endpoints

Tech Stack Considerations:
Cloud-native security, big data analytics platforms, enterprise monitoring tools, hybrid infrastructure defense.

EVALUATION OR SELF-SCORING CRITERIA

Mandatory Technical Domains or Task Orders

●    Platform or System Architecture
●    Software Development (supporting SOC automation tools)
●    Data Operations & Big Data Analytics
●    Cybersecurity & Risk Management
●    Incident Response & Recovery
●    Cloud Security Integration

Additional Criteria

●    Proven large-scale SOC operations management
●    Prior DHS or CBP cyber defense support
●    Certifications: CMMI, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, RMF compliance
●    Facility clearance and cleared personnel

CAPTURE STRATEGY TIPS

Actionable Recommendations

●    Map past performance to CBP SOC requirements
●    Build teaming strategies with cyber-focused primes
●    Secure cleared cybersecurity personnel with DHS/CBP experience
●    Highlight ability to reduce mean time to detect and incident recovery times
●    Emphasize cloud-based security and big data analytics capabilities

Ideal Prime or Partner Profile

●    Experience managing enterprise SOCs at DHS or other federal agencies
●    Capability in both cloud security and legacy system defense
●    Strong portfolio in incident detection and rapid response
●    Demonstrated delivery at $100M+ scale

TIMELINE & MILESTONES

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MARKET INTELLIGENCE

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Top Vendors by Category (via FPDS / FPDSplus)

TOP OTSBs (DHS, last 5 years)

In the past five fiscal years, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded contracts in the Other Computer Related Services category primarily to a single dominant large business, with only a handful of others capturing smaller obligations.

Accenture Federal Services LLC is by far the leading OTSB vendor, securing over $305 million in total obligations. This makes Accenture the overwhelming prime contractor in this space, accounting for the vast majority of DHS’s large business spending under this NAICS code.

In comparison, the next highest vendors received far smaller awards: Highlight Technologies Inc. captured about $12 million, Bluewater Federal Solutions Inc. earned $7 million, and Sierra Nevada Company LLC secured just $3.4 million. The remaining vendors—Aurora Systems Consulting Inc. and American Telecom Solutions LLC—captured less than $1 million and $44,000 respectively. This sharp drop-off illustrates a highly concentrated contracting environment dominated almost exclusively by Accenture, with only minimal participation by other OTSBs.

 Source: FPDS Chart 1: Most successful Vendors within an Agency

TOP VENDORS with $10M to $50M contracts at DHS

The Department of Homeland Security’s $10M–$50M prime contract space is dominated by a handful of key players. AKIRA TECHNOLOGIES INC. leads the pack with over $530 million in obligations, significantly ahead of its peers. Close followers include DELL FEDERAL SYSTEMS with $337 million and FCN INC. at $298 million, establishing them as the top tier of DHS vendors in this contracting range.

A strong middle tier emerges with companies such as BLUE TECH INC. and FOUR POINTS TECHNOLOGY, each securing contracts of more than $230 million. Further down, CACI NSS, LEIDOS, GOVPLACE, and ITCON SERVICES show consistent performance, capturing totals from about $65 million to $172 million. These firms represent a balance of scale and specialization, making them reliable partners within DHS contracting.

At the lower end of the top 20, vendors like THUNDERCAT TECHNOLOGY, ALVAREZ LLC, GUIDEHOUSE DIGITAL, and SAVANTAGE FINANCIAL SERVICES hold obligations between $25 million and $65 million. While smaller in comparison, these companies highlight the breadth of opportunities available across DHS. Together, the distribution underscores a contracting environment where a few firms dominate but a wide set of mid-sized players continue to secure substantial awards, offering strong potential for teaming partnerships.

Source: FPDS Chart 2: Teaming partners based on Agency prime contracts

TOP SB VENDORS at DHS over the last five years

Over the past five fiscal years, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded substantial contracts to small businesses in the Other Computer Related Services category. The data highlights the top 20 vendors by total action obligations, showcasing both dominant players and a wide distribution across mid-sized competitors.

At the top, GOVPLACE, INC. is the clear leader with more than $413 million in obligations. Close behind is AKIRA TECHNOLOGIES INC., which secured over $356 million. Together, these two vendors account for a significant share of DHS’s small business spending. Following them, ITCON SERVICES LLC captured about $178 million, while FS PARTNERS, LLP secured $165 million, rounding out the upper tier.

The middle group of vendors includes SNAP INC. ($97 million), V3GATE LLC ($86 million), and SAVANTAGE FINANCIAL SERVICES ($79 million). Beyond these, the remaining firms, such as V3 GATE TEAM LLP, SYSTEMS INTEGRATION INC., and C & C INTERNATIONAL COMPUTERS & CONSULTANTS, range from $50 million down to about $11 million in total obligations. This distribution shows a heavily concentrated top tier, yet DHS continues to spread opportunities among a diverse mix of small businesses, ensuring competition and broad participation in federal contracting.

Source: FPDS Chart 3: Successful Vendors within an Agency based on contract totals

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HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

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●    Strategic teaming and matchmaking
●    Proposal development and writing
●    Self-scoring analysis and improvement
●    Technical solutioning with cyber SMEs
●    Capture coaching and readiness reviews

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RESOURCES & LINKS

●    APFS Forecast Posting
●    GovWin IQ Opportunity Posting
●    FPDSplus Contract Analysis
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