HSEN

HOMELAND SECURITY ENTERPRISE NETWORK AND LAN-A TIER 3 NETWORK ENGINEERING SERVICES
(HSEN)

Draft RFP #: F2025069415
Agency: Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Contracting Office: Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Management Directorate
Contract Type: GSA Schedule / Task Order
Contract Ceiling: $50,000,000
NAICS Code: 541512 – Computer Systems Design Services
Business Pools: Small Business Set-Aside
Expected Release Date: October 30, 2025
Link to Draft RFP / Opportunity: View Pre-RFP on GovWin IQ

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through its Office of the Chief Information Officer, plans to recompete a critical task order for the Homeland Security Enterprise Network (HSEN) and LAN-A Tier 3 Network Engineering Services. This contract will support network modernization, security architecture compliance, and performance management across DHS’s interconnected wide area network infrastructure.

With an estimated value of $40M and set aside for small businesses, this represents a strategic opportunity for qualified vendors with experience in complex federal network engineering projects. The anticipated award date is January 2026.

rTurner Consulting is actively supporting capture strategies for clients aiming to participate. Contact us to get started with teaming, solutioning, or proposal development.

📄View Pre-RFP on GovWin IQ
📄 APFS Forecast Record

CORE SCOPE AREAS

The government seeks industry solutions to deliver the following capabilities:

●    Network architecture and modernization support
●    Tier 3 engineering and infrastructure design
●    Security engineering and architecture compliance
●    Network performance monitoring and optimization
●    Integration of emerging technologies in federal enterprise networks

Tech Stack Considerations:
Hybrid infrastructure, government-furnished network monitoring tools, DHS-compliant security systems

EVALUATION OR SELF-SCORING CRITERIA (IF APPLICABLE)

Mandatory Technical Domains or Task Orders

●    Network Security Architecture
●    Enterprise Network Design and Upgrade
●    Performance Engineering and Monitoring
●    Cybersecurity Operations
●    Technical compliance with federal and DHS guidelines

Additional Points Criteria

●    Past performance on similar DHS or GSA Schedule contracts
●    Holding certifications like CMMI, ISO, RMF
●    Ability to support multi-site network engineering
●    Small Business status and compliance

CAPTURE STRATEGY TIPS

Actionable Recommendations

●    Review GSA MAS positioning and confirm eligibility under SIN 541512
●    Prepare strong past performance examples related to DHS, network architecture, or LAN Tier 3 services
●    Engage with known DHS incumbents or teaming partners with recent experience (e.g., SOFITC3 LLC or BayFirst Solutions LLC)
●    Initiate key personnel resume collection and clearance verification

Ideal Prime or Partner Profile

●    Experience in federal network modernization and Tier 3 support
●    Proven delivery for DHS or similar civilian agencies
●    Technical depth in cybersecurity, network performance, and system integration
●    Strong past performance under SB set-asides and GSA Schedules

TIMELINE & MILESTONES

Stay alert for updates—we’ll keep you posted as the opportunity evolves.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE

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Top Vendors by Category (via FPDS / FPDSplus)

TOP OTSBs (DHS, last 5 years)

Over the past five years, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has directed substantial federal contract spending toward Other Than Small Businesses (OTSBs) under the category of Computer Systems Design Services. A review of the top 20 vendors reveals a clear hierarchy in terms of total action obligations, highlighting the most dominant players in this sector.

At the top of the list is CACI, Inc. – Federal, which stands out with an impressive $3.57 billion in total federal obligations. This positions CACI as the most successful OTSB vendor for DHS in this NAICS category, significantly ahead of its competitors. Close behind is Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., with $2.66 billion in obligations, solidifying its role as a major federal contractor within DHS.

Several other companies also secured contracts exceeding the billion-dollar mark. These include ManTech Advanced Systems International, Inc. with $1.20 billion, Science Applications International Corporation and Deloitte Consulting LLP, both earning just over $1.11 billion, and Accenture Federal Services LLC with $1.10 billion. CGI Federal Inc. follows closely with $1.00 billion in obligations.

Beyond the top tier, other vendors such as General Dynamics Information Technology, Leidos, IBM, and Anduril Industries received contracts ranging between a few hundred million to nearly a billion dollars, illustrating a healthy distribution of federal IT work across a variety of large firms.

The vendor with the smallest total among the top 20 is Alpha Omega Integration LLC, which still secured a notable $213 million in federal obligations — a significant amount for any contractor operating in this space.

This five-year overview reflects DHS’s ongoing investment in technology and digital services, with a strong concentration of funding going to a handful of large, established vendors. It underscores the competitive landscape among OTSBs and highlights which firms have been most successful in securing critical technology contracts with DHS.

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

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

The chart provides an overview of the top vendors working with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in the field of Computer Systems Design Services. It highlights vendors with prime contracts ranging from $10 million to $50 million in total action obligations.

Leading the chart is Accenture Federal Services, which holds the highest total action obligation at just over $203 million. Close behind is Mantech Advanced Systems International, with approximately $208 million in obligations. Deloitte Consulting LLP also ranks prominently, securing around $206 million.

Other vendors like Anduril Industries Inc., General Dynamics Information Technology, and Guidehouse Digital LLC are notable players as well, each with obligations in the range of $100 million to $200 million.

The chart further shows a wide range of other vendors, such as International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) and Insero Corporation, with lower action obligations between $50 million and $100 million. The distribution of these obligations is skewed towards the higher end, with a few major vendors leading the market while others trail with smaller contract totals.

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 made significant investments in small businesses under the NAICS category for Computer Systems Design Services. This chart showcases the top 20 small business vendors based on total federal action obligations, revealing which companies have emerged as DHS’s most trusted IT and systems partners.

Leading the pack is EKAGRA Partners, LLC, which has secured over $511 million in total contract obligations—well ahead of its peers. This positions EKAGRA as the most successful small business IT vendor supporting DHS during this period. In second place is DV United LLC, with obligations totaling more than $418 million, followed by OCTO Metric LLC, which has received approximately $278 million in federal contracts.

Other top-performing vendors include ADG-REI Technology Ventures, ASRC Federal Data Network Technologies, and Enterprise Resource Planned Systems International, each earning between $145 million and $268 million. Additional notable contributors such as A Square Group, AVER LLC, and INADEV Corp also brought in substantial awards, highlighting their sustained support for DHS initiatives.

The remainder of the list includes a diverse group of firms, each securing between $50 million and $125 million in obligations. This broad distribution underscores the department’s consistent engagement with a range of small businesses to fulfill its IT and technical service needs.

Overall, the data reflects a strong commitment by DHS to leverage small business capabilities in advancing mission-critical technologies, cybersecurity, and digital modernization. These vendors represent not only high-performing contractors but also key contributors to national security infrastructure through innovation and specialized expertise.

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

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HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

At rTurner Consulting, we help GovCon firms win complex technical opportunities. Our services include:

●    Capture planning and strategy
●    Partner identification and teaming
●    Proposal and narrative development
●    Compliance matrix and scoring support
●    Key personnel sourcing and vetting

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RESOURCES & LINKS

●    APFS Forecast Posting – DHS HSEN Opportunity
●    GovWin IQ Opportunity #239642 (for historical insights)
●    FPDSplus – Contract Data Analytics Tool

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