DHS readies major cyber contract

Databreaches •Dissent • October 3, 2026

The Department of Homeland Security is preparing this year to award a major cloud, cybersecurity and network services contract aimed at further centralizing the management of IT services across DHS. In a notice posted to Sam.gov last month, DHS laid out the notional timeline for award of the Network, Cloud and Cybersecurity Services 2.0 vehicle, known as NCCS 2.0. The notice included a draft request for proposals and a draft statement of work. DHS plans to release the final solicitation in early October before making a final award in late November. The contract will have a $626 million ceiling, according to the draft RFP. The purpose of the contract is to allow DHS to buy “the full range of cybersecurity, network operations, management, and other professional support services” for DHS CIO’s office and select components, the draft statement of work states.

The Department of Homeland Security is preparing this year to award a major cloud, cybersecurity and network services contract aimed at further centralizing the management of IT services across DHS.

In a notice posted to Sam.gov last month, DHS laid out the notional timeline for award of the Network, Cloud and Cybersecurity Services 2.0 vehicle, known as NCCS 2.0. The notice included a draft request for proposals and a draft statement of work.

DHS plans to release the final solicitation in early October before making a final award in late November. The contract will have a $626 million ceiling, according to the draft RFP.

The purpose of the contract is to allow DHS to buy “the full range of cybersecurity, network operations, management, and other professional support services” for DHS CIO’s office and select components, the draft statement of work states.

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DHS to Award $626 Million Cybersecurity Contract The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is set to award a significant contract worth $626 million for Network, Cloud, and Cybersecurity Services 2.0 (NCCS 2.0) by late November 2026. This contract aims to centralize IT services management across DHS and will support various cybersecurity functions, including monitoring, incident management, and analysis. A draft request for proposals was released last month, with the final solicitation expected in early October. The primary goal of the contract is to enhance the DHS Network Operations and Service Center (NOSC) to meet industry standards. The initiative continues a trend of consolidating IT spending within DHS, following efforts led by former CIO Antoine McCord. The new CIO, Kyle Schutt, is expected to oversee these developments. Meanwhile, FEMA is also working on a new Deployment Management Solution to replace its existing system. 3 sources 22

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