# DHS Advances $626M Network and Cybersecurity Contract

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is progressing toward awarding a **$626 million** single-award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract titled Network, Cloud and Cybersecurity Services 2.0 (NCCS 2.0). The solicitation process includes key milestones scheduled for October 2026, with the contract award expected in late November 2026. This contract will centralize DHS's cybersecurity and network operations support across the department, encompassing Tier 1 and Tier 2 staffing and comprehensive cybersecurity functions. This represents a significant procurement opportunity for contractors specializing in network management, cloud services, and cybersecurity support.

- **Why this matters:** The NCCS 2.0 contract consolidates DHS's cybersecurity and network operations under a single vendor, streamlining support and potentially increasing contract scale and scope.
- Contractors with expertise in cybersecurity operations, cloud infrastructure, and network services should prepare for the upcoming solicitation and proposal submission phases in October 2026.
- This contract signals DHS's continued investment in strengthening its cybersecurity posture and modernizing network infrastructure, indicating sustained demand in these areas.
- Procurement professionals should note the single-award IDIQ structure, which may influence bidding strategies and subcontracting opportunities within the cybersecurity and IT services market.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Cybersecurity, Cloud Services
**Published:** September 22, 2026

### Government Entities
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- Office of Procurement Operations
- Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO)

### Sources
- [DHS Sets $626M Network, Cloud and Cyber Schedule](https://www.executivegov.com/articles/dhs-nccs-2-network-cloud-cyber-idiq) - ExecutiveGov