Federal Capture Intelligence

Top DHS investigation and personal background check services contractors (NAICS 561611)

Contract actions: October 1, 2021 – September 10, 2026 Updated September 11, 2026 Department of Homeland Security agency guide NAICS 561611 · Investigation and Personal Background Check Services
Latest 12 months
$345.9M
Net obligations · Up $267.6M vs. $78.3M preceding
Prime contractors
51
With positive obligations in the latest 12 months

Research the DHS federal contracting market for investigation and personal background check services under NAICS 561611. Compare top federal contractors and market share, reported contract obligations and spending trends, funding-office attribution, recent award activity, contract types, competition, and procurement methods, and potential recompete research leads.

Contract obligation trends for Investigation and Personal Background Check Services at the Department of Homeland Security

Federal records show $655.6M in net obligations across 1,092 awards in Investigation and Personal Background Check Services at the Department of Homeland Security from Oct 1, 2021 through Sep 10, 2026. This market accounts for 0.39% of $167.7B in agency-wide net prime contract obligations over the period shown. Latest 12-month net obligations increased 341.6% from $78.3M to $345.9M. 14 prime contractors accounted for at least 80% of positive obligations in that latest period.

Fiscal-year activity

FY26 is year-to-date through Sep 10, 2026; earlier years show complete fiscal-year totals.

FY26 year-to-date: $316.7M versus $51.6M through the same date in FY25 (+513.9%).
Net obligations · complete fiscal yearNet obligations · FY26 YTDContract actions
View fiscal-year data table
Fiscal yearNet obligationsContract actionsCoverage
FY2022$81.9M323Complete
FY2023$93.6M399Complete
FY2024$82.6M428Complete
FY2025$80.8M308Complete
FY2026$316.7M415YTD through Sep 10, 2026

Market at a glance

All reported prime contract awards
All-period net obligations
$655.6M
1,092 awards · 108 prime contractors
Latest 12-month movement
+341.6%
$345.9M vs. $78.3M
Leading eight prime share
67.7%
Share held by the eight leading prime contractors in the latest 12 months
View agency share, denominators, and set-aside reporting
Agency context
0.39% of $167.7B in agency-wide net obligations.
Set-aside share when reported
3.2% of 874 awards with reported set-aside status.
Set-aside reporting
28 set aside · 846 no set-aside · 218 not reported

What changed in the last 12 months?

Sep 11, 2025–Sep 10, 2026, compared with Sep 11, 2024–Sep 10, 2025.

Market structure

Top-five contractor share decreased
85.6%→58.6%−27.0 percentage points
Contractors outside the top five now account for 41.4% of positive obligations.

Competitive shifts

21 contractors were first observed in this market during the latest 12 months
$103.9MLatest 12-month obligations
Contractor-level obligations and first-observed dates appear below. “First observed” applies only to this market and the period shown.
View 21 contractors
ContractorLatest 12 months
CACI, INC. - FEDERAL had the largest increase in reported obligations
$26.7M→$90.7M+$64.0M
The contractor now ranks #1 by positive obligations and accounts for 26.0% of positive obligations, based on 20 reported actions.
CACI, INC. - FEDERAL lost the most market share
34.0%→26.0%−8.0 percentage points
The contractor now ranks #1 by positive obligations, based on 20 reported actions.
CAPGEMINI GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS LLC was the largest newly observed contractor
$19.3MLatest 12-month obligations
First observed in this market on Dec 18, 2025, the contractor now ranks #4 by positive obligations across 3 reported actions.

Buyer demand

Reported obligations through OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY increased
$38.8M→$109.2M+$70.4M
Latest-period activity spans 9 awards across 5 prime contractors.
View 2 additional material changes

Competitive shifts

PROTECTION STRATEGIES INC fell the most in the contractor rankings
#5→#21Down 16 places
The contractor accounts for 1.1% of positive obligations across 1 reported action.

Buyer demand

Reported obligations through OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SECURITY OFCR decreased
$6.7M→$436K−$6.2M
Latest-period activity spans 1 award across 1 prime contractor.
How these findings are calculated

Findings are selected from matched-period changes in obligations, share, rank, funding offices, concentration, reported set-asides, material award actions, and agency-peer outliers. Related signals are combined, and only material evidence-backed changes are shown. Review the full methodology.

Federal contract obligations by funding office

See how positive obligations were attributed across funding offices in the 12 months ending Sep 10, 2026.

46.4% of positive obligations were attributed to ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL OPERATIONS REMOVAL MANAGEMENT DIVISION. That represents $161.9M, up $161.9M from the preceding 12 months.

Latest 12-month share of positive obligations; the gray segment represents all other reported offices.

  1. ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL OPERATIONS REMOVAL MANAGEMENT DIVISION46.4% · $161.9M · up $161.9M
  2. OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (70B011)31.3% · $109.2M · up $70.4M
  3. OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (70C0PR)14.9% · $52.1M · up $44.9M
  4. U. S. SECRET SERVICE3.5% · $12.3M · up $12.0M
  5. Federal Protective Service (FPS)1.1% · $3.9M · unchanged
  6. All other reported offices2.7% of positive obligations
View reported office rankings, comparisons, and evidence

USAspending assigns each award to a funding office. That office may differ from the requiring activity, program office, contracting office, individual buyer, or actual customer.

  1. Reported funding office

    ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL OPERATIONS REMOVAL MANAGEMENT DIVISION

    #1New to the positive-obligation ranking

    Latest 12 months

    $161.9M

    46.4% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$161.9M

    29 active prime contractors · 46 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations rose from $0 to $161.9M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0% to 46.4%, a change of +46.4 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 60 actions across 46 awards and 29 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 0 active prime contractors and 0 awards.

    Leading award-level changes

  2. Reported funding office

    OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (70B011)

    #2Down 1 from #1

    Latest 12 months

    $109.2M

    31.3% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$70.4M

    5 active prime contractors · 9 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 181.4% from $38.8M to $109.2M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 49.1% to 31.3%, a change of −17.8 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 50 actions across 9 awards. The preceding period contained 6 active prime contractors and 10 awards.

  3. Reported funding office

    OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (70C0PR)

    #3Rank unchanged

    Latest 12 months

    $52.1M

    14.9% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$44.9M

    3 active prime contractors · 6 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 627.0% from $7.2M to $52.1M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 9.1% to 14.9%, a change of +5.9 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 18 actions across 6 awards. The preceding period contained 3 active prime contractors and 12 awards.

  4. Reported funding office

    U. S. SECRET SERVICE

    #4Up 10 from #14

    Latest 12 months

    $12.3M

    3.5% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$12.0M

    4 active prime contractors · 7 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 4787.5% from $251K to $12.3M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.32% to 3.5%, a change of +3.2 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 12 actions across 7 awards and 2 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 4 active prime contractors and 4 awards.

  5. Reported funding office

    Federal Protective Service (FPS)

    #5Rank unchanged

    Latest 12 months

    $3.9M

    1.1% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$0

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 0.0% from $3.9M to $3.9M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 5.0% to 1.1%, a change of −3.8 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 1 action across 1 award. The preceding period contained 1 active prime contractor and 1 award.

  6. Reported funding office

    US CITIZENSHIP IMMIGRATION SVCS

    #6Down 4 from #2

    Latest 12 months

    $3.5M

    1.0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$6.1M

    4 active prime contractors · 5 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 63.4% from $9.7M to $3.5M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 12.2% to 1.0%, a change of −11.2 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 15 actions across 5 awards and 2 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 2 active prime contractors and 2 awards.

  7. Reported funding office

    SECURITY AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

    #7New to the positive-obligation ranking

    Latest 12 months

    $1.8M

    0.52% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$2.4M

    2 active prime contractors · 2 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations moved from $618K in net deobligations to $1.8M in net obligations. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0% to 0.52%, a change of +0.5 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 2 actions across 2 awards and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 2 active prime contractors and 2 awards.

  8. Reported funding office

    OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

    #8Up 11 from #19

    Latest 12 months

    $761K

    0.22% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$680K

    1 active prime contractor · 2 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 843.9% from $81K to $761K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.10% to 0.22%, a change of +0.1 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 3 actions across 2 awards. The preceding period contained 1 active prime contractor and 7 awards.

  9. Reported funding office

    LAW ENFORCEMENT/FFEDERAL AIR MARSHAL SERVICES

    #9New to the positive-obligation ranking

    Latest 12 months

    $518K

    0.15% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$518K

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations rose from $0 to $518K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0% to 0.15%, a change of +0.1 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 1 action across 1 award and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 0 active prime contractors and 0 awards.

  10. Reported funding office

    OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER

    #10Up 1 from #11

    Latest 12 months

    $487K

    0.14% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$463K

    2 active prime contractors · 4 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 48.8% from $950K to $487K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 1.2% to 0.14%, a change of −1.1 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 7 actions across 4 awards. The preceding period contained 2 active prime contractors and 2 awards.

  11. Reported funding office

    OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SECURITY OFCR

    #13Down 9 from #4

    Latest 12 months

    $436K

    0.13% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$6.2M

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 93.5% from $6.7M to $436K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 8.5% to 0.13%, a change of −8.3 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 4 actions across 1 award. The preceding period contained 1 active prime contractor and 1 award.

    Leading award-level changes

  12. Reported funding office

    DEPUTY COMDT 4 MISSION SUPP WASH DC

    #33Down 26 from #7

    Latest 12 months

    $353

    0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$2.3M

    2 active prime contractors · 2 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 100.0% from $2.3M to $353. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 3.0% to 0%, a change of −3.0 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 3 actions across 2 awards and 2 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 1 active prime contractor and 1 award.

  13. Reported funding office

    FAMS OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

    No positive-obligation rank

    Latest 12 months

    −$507K

    0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$2.0M

    1 active prime contractor · 2 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations moved from $1.5M in net obligations to $507K in net deobligations. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 1.9% to 0%, a change of −1.9 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 2 actions across 2 awards. The preceding period contained 1 active prime contractor and 1 award.

  14. Reported funding office

    OFFICE IMMIGRATION DETENTION OMBUDSMAN

    No positive-obligation rank

    Latest 12 months

    −$1.5M

    0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$4.0M

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations moved from $2.5M in net obligations to $1.5M in net deobligations. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 3.2% to 0%, a change of −3.2 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 1 action across 1 award. The preceding period contained 1 active prime contractor and 1 award.

Contract types, competition, and procurement methods

From Sep 11, 2025 through Sep 10, 2026, 183 awards had positive obligations totaling $360.4M. Subject to Multiple Award Fair Opportunity was the leading reported procedure, accounting for 57.2% of positive obligations. Awards with a reported parent IDV accounted for 98.7%.

Leading award type
51.3%
BPA Call
Leading reported procedure
57.2%
Subject to Multiple Award Fair Opportunity
Reported parent IDV
98.7%
of positive obligations had a reported parent IDV
Median reported offers
1
164 of 183 awards reported offers

Buying method changes

Compared with Sep 11, 2024–Sep 10, 2025. Based on 183 current awards and 206 preceding awards with positive net obligations.

Subject to Multiple Award Fair Opportunity obligation share
57.2%
Down from 94.9% in the preceding period
Delivery-order obligation share
47.4%
Up from 18.0% in the preceding period
How to read these changes

Directional color and the Up or Down labels show historical movement only. Green does not mean favorable and red does not mean unfavorable; neither predicts a future procurement method.

Same-NAICS comparison

Compared with the NAICS 561611 peer median, parent-IDV obligation share is 6.3 percentage points higher, reported full-and-open obligation share is 14.6 percentage points higher, delivery-order obligation share is 43.9 percentage points lower, and median positive award obligations are 60.2% lower.

MeasureThis marketPeer medianDifference
Parent-IDV obligation share98.7%92.3%+6.3 pts
Reported full-and-open obligation share58.0%43.4%+14.6 pts
Delivery-order obligation share47.4%91.3%-43.9 pts
Median positive award obligations$6K$14K-60.2%
Peer cohort and comparison limits

The peer median gives each of the 2 eligible agency markets equal weight. The included agency markets are:

Agency mission, scale, and acquisition context can differ. Peer position does not establish market attractiveness or predict a future procurement method.

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Award types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
BPA Call(A)113$184.8M51.3%
Delivery Order(C)58$170.8M47.4%
Purchase Order(B)9$2.5M0.70%
Definitive Contract(D)3$2.3M0.65%

Reported parent-award types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
BPA(E)113$184.8M51.3%
IDC(B)55$162.8M45.2%
FSS(C)3$8.0M2.2%
Not reported12$4.9M1.3%

Single- or multiple-award parent structure

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Single Award(S)111$194.8M54.0%
Multiple Award(M)60$160.7M44.6%
Not reported12$4.9M1.3%

Solicitation procedures

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Subject to Multiple Award Fair Opportunity(MAFO)46$206.1M57.2%
Mafo(SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY)27$136.8M38.0%
Np(NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE)2$8.4M2.3%
Negotiated Proposal/Quote(NP)2$2.9M0.80%
Sp1(SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION)29$2.6M0.71%
Only One Source(SSS)3$2.4M0.65%
Other reported values74$1.2M0.33%

Extent competed

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Full and Open Competition(A)48$209.0M58.0%
A(FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION)24$145.2M40.3%
Not Available for Competition(B)1$2.2M0.62%
F(COMPETED UNDER SAP)5$2.2M0.61%
Competed Under SAP(F)6$878K0.24%
G(NOT COMPETED UNDER SAP)28$400K0.11%
Other reported values71$424K0.12%

Fair-opportunity and limited-source reporting

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Fair Opportunity Given(FAIR)54$253.2M70.3%
Minimum Guarantee(MG)17$84.6M23.5%
Competitive Set Aside(CSA)2$5.2M1.4%
Not reported110$17.4M4.8%

Other-than-full-and-open reasons

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Authorized by Statute (FAR 6.302-5(A)(2)(I))(OTH)1$2.2M0.62%
SAP Non-Competition (FAR 13)(SP2)95$704K0.20%
Only One Source-Other (FAR 6.302-1 Other)(ONE)2$112K0.030%
Less Than or Equal to the Micro-Purchase Threshold(MPT)1$4670%
Not reported84$357.3M99.2%

Contract pricing types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Firm Fixed Price(J)111$188.9M52.4%
J(FIRM FIXED PRICE)57$147.8M41.0%
Fixed Price Incentive(L)13$17.4M4.8%
Labor Hours(Z)1$6.3M1.7%
L(FIXED PRICE INCENTIVE)1$35K0.010%

Product or Service Codes

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Support- Management: Other(R799)52$194.9M54.1%
Support- Administrative: Background Investigation(R615)16$157.7M43.8%
Support- Professional: Other(R499)4$3.3M0.91%
Support- Professional: Legal(R418)93$1.7M0.47%
Support- Professional: Physical Security and Badging(R430)4$862K0.24%
Support- Professional: Human Resources(R431)4$826K0.23%
Other reported values10$1.0M0.29%

Awarding subagencies

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement(7012)51$214.7M59.6%
U.S. Customs and Border Protection(7014)16$111.4M30.9%
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services(7003)4$13.7M3.8%
U.S. Secret Service(7009)7$12.3M3.4%
Office of Procurement Operations(7001)3$4.8M1.3%
Transportation Security Administration(7013)4$2.9M0.81%
Other reported values98$568K0.16%

Awarding offices

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Detention Compliance and Removals(70CDCR)46$161.9M44.9%
Mission Support Contracting Division(70B06C)10$111.2M30.9%
Investigations and Operations Support Dallas(70CMSD)5$52.8M14.7%
Uscis Contracting Office(Erbur)(70SBUR)4$13.7M3.8%
U. S. Secret Service(70US09)7$12.3M3.4%
Fps East Ccg Div 3 Acq Div(70RFP3)1$3.9M1.1%
Other reported values110$4.5M1.3%

Reported parent IDVs

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
70CMSD21A00000002(7012)4$90.8M25.2%
70CMSD21A00000005(7012)5$65.7M18.2%
70CMSD21A00000003(7012)3$21.9M6.1%
70CDCR26D00000015(7012)2$19.3M5.3%
70CDCR26D00000032(7012)1$12.0M3.3%
70CDCR26D00000014(7012)2$11.3M3.1%
70CDCR26D00000013(7012)2$10.6M3.0%
70CDCR26D00000033(7012)1$9.3M2.6%
Other reported values151$114.8M31.9%
Not reported12$4.9M1.3%

Offers, award size, and timing

Median reported offers
1 median
164 reported · 19 not reported
Positive award obligations
$6K median
$4K–$1.6M middle 50%
Reported performance period
364 days (~12 months) median
183 reported · 0 not reported

Calculations group latest-period actions by award, retain awards with positive net obligations for share denominators, and use each award's latest reported USAspending procurement fields as of Sep 10, 2026. Blank competition, pricing, PSC, or parent-IDV values remain not reported; they are not inferred. Offer counts must be positive and below the FPDS 999 placeholder. Awarding organizations can differ from the funding agency that defines this page.

Top federal contractors

Latest 12-month market share, concentration, and complete prime contractor rankings across the period shown.

Prime contractor concentration
14 of 51prime contractors account for at least 80% of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Largest prime contractor
26.0%of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Leading four prime contractors
55.2%of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Leading eight prime contractors
67.7%of positive obligations in the last 12 months

Based on $348.4M in positive obligations during the 12 months ending Sep 10, 2026. Individual shares and movement appear in the searchable rankings below. Movement compares with Sep 11, 2024–Sep 10, 2025.

Last 12mo obligation volume: Highest positive obligations first; net deobligations follow by magnitude; contractors with no activity in the last 12 months follow by all-period obligations. Ranks use the complete contractor list and remain fixed when search narrows the results.

15 leading contractors
  1. #1

    Last 12mo obligations

    $90.7M

    26.0%

    Dollar movement

    +$64.0M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    5 awards

    20 actions

    Historical and award details for CACI, INC. - FEDERAL
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $26.7M → $90.7M
    +239.6%
    Share: prior → latest
    34.0% → 26.0%
    −8.0 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $183.4M
    27.8% of all-period positive obligations · 12 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 8, 2021
    through Aug 26, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported57
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  2. #2

    Last 12mo obligations

    $55.1M

    15.8%

    Dollar movement

    +$37.6M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    7 awards

    30 actions

    Historical and award details for PERATON RISK DECISION INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $17.5M → $55.1M
    +214.6%
    Share: prior → latest
    22.3% → 15.8%
    −6.5 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $119.8M
    18.2% of all-period positive obligations · 21 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 26, 2021
    through Sep 2, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported77
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  3. #3

    Last 12mo obligations

    $27.2M

    7.8%

    Dollar movement

    +$17.1M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    8 awards

    29 actions

    Historical and award details for OMNIPLEX WORLD SERVICES CORPORATION
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $10.1M → $27.2M
    +169.9%
    Share: prior → latest
    12.8% → 7.8%
    −5.0 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $86.9M
    13.2% of all-period positive obligations · 13 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Nov 13, 2021
    through Aug 26, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported87
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  4. #4

    Last 12mo obligations

    $19.3M

    5.5%

    Dollar movement

    +$19.3M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    2 awards

    3 actions

    Historical and award details for CAPGEMINI GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $0 → $19.3M
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 5.5%
    +5.5 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $19.3M
    2.9% of all-period positive obligations · 2 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Dec 18, 2025
    through Aug 26, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported20
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  5. #5

    Last 12mo obligations

    $12.0M

    3.4%

    Dollar movement

    +$12.0M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    2 awards

    2 actions

    Historical and award details for CADUCEUS INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $0 → $12.0M
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 3.4%
    +3.4 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $12.0M
    1.8% of all-period positive obligations · 2 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Jun 17, 2026
    through Aug 17, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported20
    Reported small business20
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  6. #6

    Last 12mo obligations

    $11.3M

    3.2%

    Dollar movement

    +$11.3M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    3 awards

    3 actions

    Historical and award details for GLOBAL RECOVERY GROUP, LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $0 → $11.3M
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 3.2%
    +3.2 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $11.3M
    1.7% of all-period positive obligations · 3 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Jan 16, 2026
    through Aug 26, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported30
    Reported small business30
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  7. #7

    Last 12mo obligations

    $10.6M

    3.0%

    Dollar movement

    +$10.6M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    2 awards

    3 actions

    Historical and award details for BLUEHAWK LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $0 → $10.6M
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 3.0%
    +3.0 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $10.6M
    1.6% of all-period positive obligations · 2 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Dec 18, 2025
    through Aug 26, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported20
    Reported small business20
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  8. #8

    Last 12mo obligations

    $9.8M

    2.8%

    Dollar movement

    +$9.8M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    3 awards

    4 actions

    Historical and award details for SOS INTERNATIONAL LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $0 → $9.8M
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 2.8%
    +2.8 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $9.8M
    1.5% of all-period positive obligations · 3 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Dec 18, 2025
    through Aug 26, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported30
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  9. #9

    Last 12mo obligations

    $9.3M

    2.7%

    Dollar movement

    +$9.3M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    2 actions

    Historical and award details for COMPASS UNITED
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $0 → $9.3M
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 2.7%
    +2.7 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $9.3M
    1.4% of all-period positive obligations · 1 award
    Recorded activity
    Since Jun 16, 2026
    through Jul 30, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported10
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  10. #10

    Last 12mo obligations

    $8.7M

    2.5%

    Dollar movement

    +$8.7M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    1 action

    Historical and award details for SEPTIMO SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $0 → $8.7M
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 2.5%
    +2.5 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $8.7M
    1.3% of all-period positive obligations · 1 award
    Recorded activity
    Since Jun 17, 2026
    through Jun 17, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported10
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  11. #11

    Last 12mo obligations

    $7.7M

    2.2%

    Dollar movement

    +$7.7M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    1 action

    Historical and award details for LEMOINE DISASTER RECOVERY LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $0 → $7.7M
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 2.2%
    +2.2 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $7.7M
    1.2% of all-period positive obligations · 1 award
    Recorded activity
    Since Jun 17, 2026
    through Jun 17, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported10
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  12. #12

    Last 12mo obligations

    $6.5M

    1.9%

    Dollar movement

    +$6.5M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    2 awards

    3 actions

    Historical and award details for B.I. INCORPORATED
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $0 → $6.5M
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 1.9%
    +1.9 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $6.5M
    0.98% of all-period positive obligations · 2 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Dec 18, 2025
    through Aug 26, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported20
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  13. #13

    Last 12mo obligations

    $6.3M

    1.8%

    Dollar movement

    +$6.3M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    1 action

    Historical and award details for CONTINUITY GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $0 → $6.3M
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 1.8%
    +1.8 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $6.3M
    0.95% of all-period positive obligations · 1 award
    Recorded activity
    Since Jun 16, 2026
    through Jun 16, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported10
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  14. #14

    Last 12mo obligations

    $6.3M

    1.8%

    Dollar movement

    −$933K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    6 actions

    Historical and award details for ANASEC, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $7.2M → $6.3M
    −13.0%
    Share: prior → latest
    9.2% → 1.8%
    −7.4 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $24.6M
    3.7% of all-period positive obligations · 2 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since May 25, 2022
    through Jul 11, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported11
    Reported small business11
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  15. #15

    Last 12mo obligations

    $5.5M

    1.6%

    Dollar movement

    +$5.5M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    1 action

    Historical and award details for SECURITY INSIGHTS LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $0 → $5.5M
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 1.6%
    +1.6 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $5.5M
    0.83% of all-period positive obligations · 1 award
    Recorded activity
    Since Jun 17, 2026
    through Jun 17, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported10
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

Potential federal contract recompetes

Investigate potential recompetes surfaced by near-term end dates, award value, and recent contract changes.

CACI, INC. - FEDERAL

THIS MODIFICATION PROVIDES FUNDING FOR BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION SERVICES FOR CONTRACTOR AND FEDERAL EMPLOYEE INVESTIGATION REPORTS. THESE SERVICES SUPPORT THE OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY.

The reported potential end date moved later 3 times in the latest 12 months.

Performance period

72.6%

As of Sep 10, 2026Potential end Feb 28, 2027

Current award value as a share of potential value

100.0%

$29.9M current$29.9M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Jun 13, 2025.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both Feb 28, 2027.

$29.9M is obligated against $29.9M in current reported award value (100.0%).

Reported potential end dates: Feb 28, 2026 → Apr 30, 2026 → Jun 30, 2026 → Feb 28, 2027.

Obligations are compared with current reported award value, not treated as a contract ceiling.

PIID 70CMSD25FC0000007

PERATON RISK DECISION INC.

FUNDING SWAP DEOBLIGATION RE-OBLIGATION MODIFICATION

The reported potential end date is Feb 13, 2027. Current award value is 25.2% of reported potential value ($29.1M of $115.7M).

Performance period

57.1%

As of Sep 10, 2026Potential end Feb 13, 2027

Current award value as a share of potential value

25.2%

$29.1M current$115.7M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Feb 14, 2026.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both Feb 13, 2027.

$29.1M is obligated against $29.1M in current reported award value (100.0%).

Reported potential end dates: Feb 13, 2027 → Jan 31, 2027 → Feb 13, 2027.

Obligations are compared with current reported award value, not treated as a contract ceiling.

PIID 70B06C26F00000090

OMNIPLEX WORLD SERVICES CORPORATION

USCIS TIER 4, TIER 5, AND TIER 4R BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE USCIS OFFICE OF SECURITY & INTEGRITY - P00010: TO ADD FAR CLAUSE 52.222-90.

$33.2M is obligated on an award with a reported potential end date of May 18, 2027.

Performance period

82.9%

As of Sep 10, 2026Potential end May 18, 2027

Current award value as a share of potential value

100.0%

$33.2M current$33.2M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts May 19, 2023.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both May 18, 2027.

$33.2M is obligated against $33.2M in current reported award value (100.0%).

Reported potential end dates: Feb 28, 2027 → May 18, 2027.

Obligations are compared with current reported award value, not treated as a contract ceiling.

PIID 70SBUR23F00000125

ANASEC, INC.

FUNDING ACTION TO CONTINUE SERVICES THRU REMAINDER OF THE OPTION PERIOD

$25.9M is obligated on an award with a reported potential end date of February 29, 2028.

Performance period

70.6%

As of Sep 10, 2026Potential end Feb 29, 2028

Current award value as a share of potential value

66.6%

$25.9M current$38.9M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Feb 28, 2023.

Current performance is reported through Feb 28, 2027.

$25.9M is obligated against $25.9M in current reported award value (100.0%).

Reported potential end dates: Feb 29, 2028 → Feb 29, 2024 → Feb 29, 2028 → Feb 28, 2026 → Feb 29, 2028 → Feb 28, 2026 → Feb 29, 2028.

Obligations are compared with current reported award value, not treated as a contract ceiling.

PIID 70B06C23F00000142

These are research leads, not confirmed recompetes. USAspending records through Sep 10, 2026; reported dates and values can change through later modifications.

Recent federal contract award activity

Recent contract actions with unusually large obligation changes or meaningful shifts in contractor and funding-office activity.

Base award

This action

+$14.5M

CAPGEMINI GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS LLC

ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL OPERATIONS REMOVAL MANAGEMENT DIVISION

THIS TASK ORDER IS FOR SKIP TRACING SERVICES FOR ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL OPERATIONS (ERO).

Why it stands out

No activity for this contractor was reported in this market during the preceding 12 months.

The base action placed the contractor #4 in this market by positive obligations over the latest 12 months.

Award net obligations
$14.5M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
4.2%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#4 · 5.5% share
Newly active in this market; no actions were reported in the preceding 12 months
Funding office
#1 · 46.4% attributed share
+46.4 percentage points · $161.9M net increase; action accounted for 8.9%
Related:Newly observed contractor cohortLargest newly observed contractor
PIID 70CDCR26FR0000072
Base award

This action

+$12.0M

CADUCEUS INC.

ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL OPERATIONS REMOVAL MANAGEMENT DIVISION

THE PURPOSE OF THIS TASK ORDER IS TO MEET THE IDIQ MINIMUM REQUIREMENT OF 1000 CASES FOR SAFETY VERIFICATION AND WELLNESS CHECKS SUPPORT SERVICES.

Why it stands out

No activity for this contractor was reported in this market during the preceding 12 months.

The base action placed the contractor #5 in this market by positive obligations over the latest 12 months.

Award net obligations
$12.0M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
3.4%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#5 · 3.4% share
Newly active in this market; no actions were reported in the preceding 12 months
Related:Newly observed contractor cohort
PIID 70CDCR26FR0000083
Deobligation

This action

−$10.1M

PERATON RISK DECISION INC.

US CITIZENSHIP IMMIGRATION SVCS

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES FOR OFFICE OF SECURITY AND INTEGRITY (OSI) - DE-OBLIGATE FUNDS AND CLOSEOUT

Why it stands out

The award contracted while the contractor grew overall.

The action removed $10.1M while the contractor rose $37.6M.

Award net obligations
$17.1M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
2.9%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#2 · 15.8% share
$37.6M net increase despite this negative action
Funding office
#6 · 1.0% attributed share
down 4 ranks · −11.2 percentage points · $6.1M net decline; action exceeded it by $4.0M
PIID 70SBUR21F00000175 · Mod P00008
Modification

This action

+$13.2M

CACI, INC. - FEDERAL

OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

THIS MODIFICATION PROVIDES FUNDING FOR BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION SERVICES FOR CONTRACTOR AND FEDERAL EMPLOYEE INVESTIGATION REPORTS. THESE SERVICES SUPPORT THE OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY.

Why it stands out

The award grew alongside stronger contractor activity.

The modification added $13.2M while contractor obligations rose $64.0M overall.

Award net obligations
$29.9M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
3.8%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#1 · 26.0% share
−8.0 percentage points · $64.0M net increase; action accounted for 20.6%
Funding office
#3 · 14.9% attributed share
+5.9 percentage points · $44.9M net increase; action accounted for 29.4%
Related:Largest contractor gainLargest share loss
PIID 70CMSD25FC0000007 · Mod P00004
Base award

This action

+$8.7M

SEPTIMO SOLUTIONS, LLC

ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL OPERATIONS REMOVAL MANAGEMENT DIVISION

THE PURPOSE OF THIS TASK ORDER IS TO MEET THE IDIQ MINIMUM REQUIREMENT OF 1000 CASES FOR SAFETY VERIFICATION AND WELLNESS CHECKS SUPPORT SERVICES.

Why it stands out

No activity for this contractor was reported in this market during the preceding 12 months.

The base action placed the contractor #10 in this market by positive obligations over the latest 12 months.

Award net obligations
$8.7M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
2.5%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#10 · 2.5% share
Newly active in this market; no actions were reported in the preceding 12 months
PIID 70CDCR26FR0000094
Base award

This action

+$8.9M

COMPASS UNITED

ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL OPERATIONS REMOVAL MANAGEMENT DIVISION

THE PURPOSE OF THIS TASK ORDER IS TO MEET THE IDIQ MINIMUM REQUIREMENT OF 1000 CASES FOR SAFETY VERIFICATION AND WELLNESS CHECKS SUPPORT SERVICES.

Why it stands out

No activity for this contractor was reported in this market during the preceding 12 months.

The base action placed the contractor #9 in this market by positive obligations over the latest 12 months.

Award net obligations
$9.3M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
2.6%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#9 · 2.7% share
Newly active in this market; no actions were reported in the preceding 12 months
Related:Newly observed contractor cohort
PIID 70CDCR26FR0000084
View recent award activity by date (10)
  1. CROSSROADS MEDIATION SERVICES, INCBase award · PIID 70T01026F5600N004
    Action+$300K
    Award net obligations$300K
  2. WHOOSTER INCBase award · PIID 70CMSD26P00000100
    Action+$225K
    Award net obligations$225K
  3. HR ANEW, INC.Modification · PIID 70LGLY26FGLB00023
    Action+$27K
    Award net obligations$40K
  4. HR ANEW, INC.Base award · PIID 70FA4026F00000239
    Action+$6K
    Award net obligations$6K
  5. PERATON RISK DECISION INC.Deobligation · PIID 70CMSD24FC0000013
    Action−$417K
    Award net obligations$5.3M
  6. BUSINESS DECISIONS INFORMATION INCBase award · PIID 70FA4026F00000235
    Action+$5K
    Award net obligations$5K
  7. RON SMITH & ASSOCIATES, INC.Base award · PIID 70SBUR26P00000020
    Action+$2.2M
    Award net obligations$2.2M
  8. FIELDPRINT INCDeobligation · PIID 70US0924C70092526
    Action−$48K
    Award net obligations$119K
  9. HR ANEW, INC.Base award · PIID 70FA4026F00000232
    Action+$6K
    Award net obligations$6K
  10. BUSINESS DECISIONS INFORMATION INCBase award · PIID 70FA4026F00000230
    Action+$5K
    Award net obligations$5K

DHS investigation and personal background check services market FAQs

Answers based on reported federal contract data.

Who are the top DHS investigation and personal background check services contractors?

In the 12 months through September 10, 2026, CACI, INC. - FEDERAL, PERATON RISK DECISION INC., and OMNIPLEX WORLD SERVICES CORPORATION were the leading DHS investigation and personal background check services prime contractors by positive obligations.

  1. #1

    CACI, INC. - FEDERAL

    $90,718,489 in positive obligations

  2. #2

    PERATON RISK DECISION INC.

    $55,121,116 in positive obligations

  3. #3

    OMNIPLEX WORLD SERVICES CORPORATION

    $27,150,113 in positive obligations

Rankings use reported USAspending award data.

Did DHS contract obligations increase in the investigation and personal background check services market?

Yes. Measured by net prime contract obligations, reported DHS activity in the investigation and personal background check services market increased 341.6% from $78,339,432 in the preceding 12 months to $345,911,307 in the 12 months through September 10, 2026.

Latest 12 months
$345,911,307
Net prime contract obligations
Preceding 12 months
$78,339,432
Net prime contract obligations
Change
+341.6%
Between matched 12-month periods

Reported contract actions, not outlays or a forecast.

What recent DHS contract award activity was reported in the investigation and personal background check services market?

Recent DHS contract award activity reported in the investigation and personal background check services market included actions for CAPGEMINI GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS LLC, CADUCEUS INC., and PERATON RISK DECISION INC. during the 12 months through September 10, 2026.

Action obligations are transaction-level amounts, not current award-level obligations.

Which procurement methods were reported for DHS contracts under NAICS 561611?

From September 11, 2025 through September 10, 2026, DHS reported 183 positive-obligation awards for investigation and personal background check services under NAICS 561611. The leading award type was BPA call. The leading reported procedure was subject to multiple award fair opportunity.

Positive-obligation awards
183
Leading reported procedure
Subject to Multiple Award Fair Opportunity
57.2% of positive obligations
Leading award type
BPA Call
51.3% of positive obligations
Full and open
58%
of positive obligations
Reported parent IDV
98.7%
of positive obligations

Percentages use positive obligations as the denominator.

Which DHS investigation and personal background check services awards may warrant recompete research?

4 DHS investigation and personal background check services awards may warrant recompete research based on reported potential-end dates, including awards held by CACI, INC. - FEDERAL, PERATON RISK DECISION INC., and OMNIPLEX WORLD SERVICES CORPORATION.

Research leads, not confirmed recompetes. Dates may change through later modifications.

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