# ICE Awards Palantir ELITE Contract

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency has awarded a sole-source contract to Palantir Technologies for the development and deployment of the ELITE system, a data aggregation and analysis tool supporting immigration enforcement operations. This contract, linked to ImmigrationOS software, raises significant legal and procurement considerations including compliance with privacy laws, data-sharing regulations, and constitutional protections such as the Fourth Amendment. Procurement professionals and contractors should be aware of the evolving regulatory and litigation landscape surrounding AI-driven enforcement technologies and the implications for future government acquisitions.

- The contract (No. 70CTD022FR0000170) reflects ICE's continued reliance on Palantir as a prime contractor for advanced data analytics solutions.
- Legal scrutiny over sole-source procurement and data privacy compliance may influence contract terms and future procurement strategies.
- Contractors should evaluate risks related to AI governance, privacy regulations, and potential litigation when engaging in similar enforcement technology procurements.
- Agencies and vendors must consider transparency and constitutional safeguards in procurement planning to mitigate legal challenges and ensure compliance.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Public Safety, Information Technology
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 21, 2026

### Government Entities
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

### Vendors
- Palantir Technologies (prime contractor)

### Sources
- [From Records to Raids: The Questionable Legality of ICE’s Palantir ELITE System | TechPolicy.Press](https://www.techpolicy.press/from-records-to-raids-the-questionable-legality-of-ices-palantir-elite-system) - Tech Policy Press