# CBP Awards $446 Million DIMOD Contract

On September 30, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection awarded Steampunk Inc. a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III contract with a **$446,615,536 ceiling** to support the Design Intelligence Mission Modernization Hub (DIMOD). The contract has a one-year base period and four one-year options, for a potential five-year period of work involving human-centered design, technology, and data expertise. For procurement professionals, the award is a significant example of CBP using an SBIR Phase III vehicle for mission modernization services.

- The stated ceiling is the maximum potential contract value; the award includes a base period and options rather than a guaranteed five-year level of spending.
- DIMOD’s scope points to demand for integrated design, technology, and data capabilities in CBP modernization efforts.
- Companies assessing this market can use the award’s scope and SBIR Phase III structure to evaluate the relevance of their capabilities and contracting approach to similar federal work.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology, Public Safety
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 30, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

### Vendors
- Steampunk Inc. (awardee)

### Sources
- [Steampunk Secures $446 Million CBP Mission Modernization Contract Through SBIR Phase III - HSToday](https://www.hstoday.us/industry/industry-news/steampunk-secures-446-million-cbp-mission-modernization-contract-through-sbir-phase-iii) - Homeland Security Today