# DHS Increases Southwest Border Spending

U.S. civilian federal procurement totaled **$344.7 billion in fiscal 2026**, a 20% increase year over year. The Department of Homeland Security’s spending rose 146% to $74.4 billion, including $39 billion in Customs and Border Protection obligations for Southwest border construction and enforcement. These are aggregate spending figures, not announcements of specific contract awards or open solicitations; the source identifies no awardees or procurement contacts.

- The spending increase points to substantial procurement activity in DHS and CBP border construction and enforcement, areas relevant to contractors with capabilities in those fields.
- Companies can use the reported spending pattern to inform market planning and review DHS and CBP solicitations for relevant requirements; the figures alone do not confirm a forthcoming opportunity or award.
- Fiscal 2026 has ended. The reported amounts provide a retrospective view of spending, rather than a deadline or new funding announcement.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Public Safety, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 13, 2026

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

### Sources
- [Civilian agencies set new procurement highs in fiscal 2026, bolstered by funding infusions to expedite President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda. https://t.co/VtJfjalbx4](https://x.com/BGOV/status/2109933433468092480) - twitter-fed-procurement