DHS EAGLE Next Gen

EAGLE Next Gen is DHS's enterprise-wide IT services IDIQ, built to standardize how the department's many components acquire systems engineering, cybersecurity, and IT operations support.

Managed by
Department of Homeland Security
Ceiling
Multi-billion ceiling
Scope
IT services supporting DHS component agencies including CBP, ICE, TSA, and USCIS
Period of performance
5-year base with option periods

Key takeaways

  • Vehicle access is a market position, not a contract — task orders are where revenue happens.
  • Read the ordering guide before bidding a task order; format and evaluation rules differ from open-market RFPs.
  • Fair-opportunity task orders move fast, often with 10 to 15 day response windows.
  • Track on-ramp windows well in advance; they open rarely and close quickly.

How work is ordered

Task orders are issued by individual DHS components to holders in the relevant functional category, with fair opportunity competition and component-specific security clearance requirements common given DHS's law enforcement and border security missions.

Getting on the vehicle

The holder pool was established through the initial multi-category competition; new entry depends on DHS running a future on-ramp or recompete, which DHS has done periodically as mission needs evolve.

Winning task orders

Build relationships separately with each DHS component you target — CBP, ICE, and TSA run distinct sourcing organizations with different priorities even though they buy off the same parent vehicle.

FAQ

Is EAGLE Next Gen DHS-wide?

Yes, it is intended for use across DHS components, though usage varies by component.

What is DHS FirstSource III?

A separate DHS hardware and IT product acquisition vehicle, distinct from the services-focused EAGLE Next Gen.

Are clearances commonly required?

Yes, given the law enforcement and homeland security mission areas involved.

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