# DHS S&T Reorganizes Research Capabilities

The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate reorganized its laboratories, academic centers, and research functions to align investment and enduring research, development, test, and evaluation capabilities more closely with DHS missions. The restructuring follows a reported staffing reduction of about 30%. For contractors, the directorate identifies areas of interest including counter-UAS, unmanned systems, biometrics and digital identity, AI-enabled screening, and laboratory testing, and indicates a preference for adapting mature commercial solutions where suitable. No specific solicitation, contract value, or procurement contact was identified.

- Companies with capabilities in the identified mission areas can align offerings with DHS operational needs and emphasize mature commercial solutions when appropriate.
- The staffing reduction and reorganization may affect how DHS S&T prioritizes and carries out research; firms should distinguish these stated areas of interest from an announced procurement opportunity.
- The signal does not provide a solicitation, deadline, or contact, so it does not support a specific bid action at this time.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Public Safety, Information Technology
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence, Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** October 01, 2026

### Government Entities
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- Science and Technology Directorate (S&T)
- Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency (HSARPA)

### Sources
- [DHS Science and Technology Directorate Reorganizes Research Capabilities | AFCEA International](https://www.afcea.org/signal-media/dhs-science-and-technology-directorate-reorganizes-research-capabilities) - AFCEA International