DHS AGENCY GALLERY

Navigating the Homeland Security Landscape

The Department of Homeland Security operates through specialized components, each with distinct missions and contracting needs. This gallery provides an at-a-glance overview of key DHS agencies—from frontline organizations like Customs and Border Protection to critical infrastructure protectors like the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.

Use this visual directory to quickly identify which components align with your capabilities, or bookmark it for future reference as you explore federal security opportunities.

CBP | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

A group CBP UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters on patrol over the Carribean. (U.S. Customs and Border Protection photo)

K-9 officers with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations conduct a training exercise at the Port of Baltimore in Baltimore, Md., Feb 8, 2017. (U.S. Customs and Border Protection photo by Glenn Fawcett)

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection Safe Boat Marine Unit patrol the waters near Bellingham Washington. (U.S. Customs and Border Protection photo by Gerald Nino)

Arizona (May 12, 2020) Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf traveled to Nogales and Tucson, Arizona and witnessed the diligent work and devotion of the men and women of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

San Diego, CA. (October, 28, 2020) Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf is given an Operational Tour of San Ysidro Port of Entry and participates in an interview with local media.

A CBP pilot begins his shift. (DHS Photo by James Tourtellotte/Released)

DEL RIO, Texas (February 2, 2025) Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visits Customs and Border Patrol Agents operating at the Southern Border in Del Rio, Texas. (DHS photo by Mikaela McGee)

CBP beagle Jasper readies for his close-up. (DHS Photo by Department of Homeland Security/Released)

"America's Frontline Border Security Agency"

CBP protects U.S. borders through immigration enforcement, trade oversight, and port security. Contractors frequently support CBP with surveillance technology, inspection systems, and infrastructure projects. The agency is a major purchaser of biometric screening tools and border barrier solutions.

ICE | U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

CHANTILLY (March 4, 2025) Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem observes federal law enforcement and their partners assisting with immigration enforcement efforts in Chantilly, V.A. (DHS photo by Mikaela McGee)

ICE led the largest street gang take-down in New York City history, totaling more than 120 members and associates of two rival gangs operating in the Bronx. Official photo by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (DHS Photo by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement/Released)

An ICE agent conducts surveillance work at dusk near the San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge. (DHS Photo by Unknown/Released)

DHS Releases Images of the First Flight of Criminal Aliens to Guantanamo Bay (DHS Photo by DHS/Released).

"Investigating Cross-Border Crime"

ICE enforces immigration laws and combats transnational criminal organizations through its Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) divisions. Common contracting opportunities include detention facility services, forensic analysis tools, and case management systems.

USSS | U.S. Secret Service

Laurel, MD (May 10, 2021) Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas tours a training facility for United States Secret Service.

LAUREL, MARYLAND (May 10, 2024) Homeland Security Secretary, Alejandro Mayorkas, attends the US Secret Service Wall of Honor Ceremony at the James J. Rowley Training Center in Laurel, Maryland. (DHS photo by Tia Dufour)

Washington, D.C. (May 11, 2022) Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Deputy Secretary John Tien participate in the United States Secret Service Wall of Honor Ceremony at the Secret Service Headquarters in Washington D.C. (DHS Photo by Benjamin Applebaum)

Washington, D.C. (May 6, 2022) Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas participates in a Secretary’s Awards Ceremony honoring U.S. Secret Service Agents in recognition of their hard work and dedication over the past year. (DHS Photo by Benjamin Applebaum)

"Safeguarding Leaders and Financial Systems"

Best known for protecting national leaders, the USSS also investigates financial crimes and secures critical payment infrastructure. Typical acquisitions include protective equipment, counterfeit detection systems, and cybersecurity solutions for financial sector protection.

USCG | United States Coast Guard

Members with U.S. Coast Guard Sector New Orleans work to secure the upcoming Super Bowl in New Orleans, Louisiana, Feb. 6, 2025. Continuing a 20+ year partnership, more than 690 DHS employees are working to protect an estimated 73,000 fans attending Super Bowl LIX. (DHS photo by Tia Dufour)

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem receives an aerial briefing of U.S. Coast Guard Miami Operations on an HC-144 Ocean Sentry, USCG Air Station Miami, Florida, March 21, 2025. (DHS photo by Tia Dufour)

New London, Conn. (May 22, 2024) Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas delivers remarks during the 2024 U.S. Coast Guard Academy Commencement in New London, Connecticut. (DHS photo by Sydney Phoenix)

WASHINGTON (May 10, 2024) Homeland Security Secretary, Alejandro Mayorkas, gives remarks during the Federal Protective Service Wreath Laying Ceremony at the US Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, DC. (DHS photo by Tia Dufour)

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem speaks during a press conference after packages of cocaine and marijuana had been offloaded from the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stone at Port Everglades, Florida, March 20, 2025. (DHS photo by Tia Dufour)

"Protecting America's Waters"

As both a law enforcement and military service, the USCG safeguards maritime interests through search-and-rescue, port security, and environmental protection missions. The service frequently acquires vessels, aircraft, cybersecurity systems, and mission support technologies.

CISA | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

Arlington, Va. (September 17, 2020) Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf and Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Ken Cuccinelli attend a briefing on election security at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

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"Defending Critical Infrastructure from Digital and Physical Threats"

CISA leads national efforts to protect government networks and essential services (energy, healthcare, communications) from cyberattacks. Common contractor opportunities include vulnerability assessment tools, incident response services, and secure cloud migration solutions. The agency prioritizes vendors with FedRAMP authorization.

FEMA | Federal Emergency Management Agency

Lakeland, Fla. ( Oct. 24, 2024.) - FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams conduct outreach to provide local and FEMA resources to Polk County community members.

Easley, S.C. (Nov. 08, 2024) - FEMA provides in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene with their Disaster Recovery Center at Pickens County's Library.

Caldwell County, NC (Oct. 23, 2024) - FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance teams canvass areas affected by Hurricane Helene, helping survivors register for aid.

Taylors Valley, Va. (Oct. 4, 2024) - A FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Specialist checks her equipment near a water station at the Taylors Valley Community Center days after flooding knocked out the town’s water supply.

Jonesborough, Tenn. (Oct. 22, 2024) - FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance teams assist survivors of Tropical Storm Helene in their recovery efforts at Fender's Farm.

Wythe County, Va. (Oct. 17, 2024) - A FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Specialist observes FEMA Corps members sharing application information with people outiside of their home. FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams are making their way through western Virginia to help survivors impaacted by Tropical Storm Helene.

Pulaski County, Va. (Oct. 2, 2024) - A FEMA specialist documents damage to a home days after flooding from the New River. The team, comprised of Pulaski County emergency managers, Virginia Department of Emergency Management, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and FEMA reviewed Pulaski County properties impacted by Tropical Storm Helene.

"Preparing for Disasters, Building Resilience"

FEMA leads national efforts to mitigate, respond to, and recover from disasters. The agency frequently contracts for emergency response equipment, temporary housing solutions, and infrastructure recovery services. Key procurement areas include flood mapping technology, logistics support, and community preparedness programs.

TSA | Transportation Security Administration

LAS VEGAS (February 6, 2024) Employees with the Transportation Security Administration are seen working at the Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada. DHS is working with the NFL, Nevada, and Las Vegas partners to secure Super Bowl LVIII. (DHS photo by Tia Dufour)

LAS VEGAS (February 8, 2024) Employees with the Transportation Security Administration, Visible Intermodal Prevention and Response Team are seen working at the Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada. DHS is working with the NFL, Nevada, and Las Vegas partners to secure Super Bowl LVIII. (DHS photo by Tia Dufour)

Employees with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Transportation Security Administration work to secure the upcoming Super Bowl in New Orleans, Louisiana, Feb. 5, 2025. Continuing a 20+ year partnership, more than 690 DHS employees are working to protect an estimated 73,000 fans attending Super Bowl LIX. (DHS photo by Tia Dufour)

PHOENIX (February 7, 2023) Employees with the Transportation Security Administration are seen working at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix, Arizona. Teams across DHS are working to ensure the safety of the players, coaches and fans in Glendale and Phoenix, Arizona for Super Bowl LVII. (DHS photo by Tia Dufour)

"Securing America's Transportation Systems"

TSA protects U.S. airports, rail networks, and pipelines through passenger screening, threat detection, and infrastructure protection programs. The agency frequently acquires security screening technologies, behavioral detection tools, and workforce training systems. TSA contracting emphasizes rapid deployment of anti-terrorism solutions.

DoJ | U.S. Department of Justice

On Friday, March 14, 2025, Attorney General Pamela Bondi welcomed President Donald J. Trump to the Justice Department.

Attorney General Pamela Bondi emphasized the Justice Department’s commitment to solving the fentanyl crisis, prosecuting violent criminals, and deporting illegal aliens. She showed a demonstration of the impact of fentanyl, holding in her hand a (simulated) single kilo of fentanyl which could kill half a million people alone.

Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel opened remarks highlighting FBI’s emphasis on eliminating violent crime under the leadership of President Trump and Attorney General Bondi.

Guests stand for the National Anthem at the opening ceremony for the U.S. Department of Justice's Sunshine Week Celebration. The fourth anniversary celebration of Sunshine week showcased speakers from different agencies who spoke about the increased efficiency and improvements of FOIA guidelines.

Photo Credit: Lonnie Tague for the Department of Justice

WASHINGTON (November 14, 2023) Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas attended and participated in the Justice and Home Affairs Ministerial, along with several other delegations, at the Department of Justice in Washington, DC. (DHS photo by Sydney Phoenix)

"Upholding the Rule of Law"

While not part of DHS, DoJ agencies like the FBI, DEA, and ATF collaborate closely on homeland security missions. Typical procurements include forensic laboratory equipment, surveillance technologies, and secure data management systems. Many DoJ contracts require stringent security clearances.

FBI | Federal Bureau of Investigation

An FBI agent listens to the operation pre-briefing for Operation Dead Hand. As part of this investigation, a team of FBI and international law enforcement agencies conducted multiple arrests the morning of January 30, 2024, across the United States and Canada, to disrupt and dismantle an international organized crime syndicate importing and exporting massive quantities of drugs across the North American continent. See https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/international-law-enforcement-partners-announce-results-of-takedown-targeting-international-drug-trafficking-organizations for details.

FBI SWAT officers load into a truck after Operation Dead Hand concluded. As part of this investigation, a team of FBI and international law enforcement agencies conducted multiple arrests the morning of January 30, 2024, across the United States and Canada, to disrupt and dismantle an international organized crime syndicate importing and exporting massive quantities of drugs across the North American continent. See https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/international-law-enforcement-partners-announce-results-of-takedown-targeting-international-drug-trafficking-organizations for details.

FBI Evidence Response Team members work at the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, Maryland, on March 26, 2024. See https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/baltimore/news/fbi-baltimore-statement-on-francis-scott-key-bridge-collapse for details and additional pictures.

The Cleveland Field Office’s Future Agents in Training (FAIT) course is a four-day introduction to the FBI for rising high school seniors in northern Ohio. This year's program in June 2024 drew applicants from 40 counties covered by the Cleveland Division and its satellite offices. Here, an FBI Evidence Response Team member helps as a facilitator. See https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/students-get-inside-look-at-life-as-an-fbi-agent for details.

The FBI Anchorage Hazardous Evidence Response Team—along with members of the Mississippi National Guard’s 47th Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support Team and Homeland Security Investigations—don protective gear before entering a training center in Anchorage, Alaska on June 13, 2023. The agents are training alongside National Guard Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Response Teams to locate, mark, and report contaminated areas to coordinate an appropriate response between local, state, and federal agencies. See https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/wmd-coordinators-aim-for-left-of-boom-in-outreach-and-training-efforts for more details.

A Hostage Rescue Team (HRT) operator trains with a helicopter. See https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/swat-at-50-fbi-tactical-teams-evolve-to-meet-threats for details.

Hostage Rescue Team (HRT) K-9s can take part in arrests. Unlike other agencies’ K-9s, HRT dogs go home with their handlers, where they’re treated as a member of the family. See https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/swat-at-50-fbi-tactical-teams-evolve-to-meet-threats for details.

FBI personnel staff at the 2024 election command post in SIOC at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C., on November 4, 2024. See https://www.fbi.gov/news/national-election-command-post for more details.

The FBI supports our partners at DHS with their immigration enforcement efforts in Anchorage, Alaska in February 2025. See https://www.fbi.gov/news/speeches/acting-director-brian-driscolls-statement-on-recent-fbi-achievements for more details.

"Protecting the U.S. from National Security Threats"

The FBI investigates cybercrime, terrorism, and transnational organized crime while upholding federal laws. Common contractor opportunities include digital forensics tools, secure communications systems, and advanced analytics platforms. Many FBI procurements require Top Secret clearances and strict ITAR compliance.

DEA | Drug Enforcement Administration

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Published on July 13, 2021
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"Combatting Drug Trafficking and Substance Abuse"

DEA enforces controlled substance laws through intelligence operations and interdiction programs. The agency frequently purchases surveillance equipment, clandestine lab detection technology, and international training support. DEA contracts often involve sensitive mission requirements.

This gallery serves as your starting point for understanding the DHS organizational landscape. For contractors ready to take the next step, Homelands USA offers targeted guidance on each agency’s procurement processes, from identifying upcoming opportunities to navigating evaluation criteria. Our team brings direct experience working with these components and can help you translate awareness into actionable strategies. Reach out to discuss how your capabilities align with specific DHS priorities.