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US Department of Homeland Security (DHS)‍‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‌‌‌

Federal department; Palantir primary client since 2014

Tracked Federal department; Palantir primary client since 2014 · 34 documented connections

// Editorial summary — AI-generated from public records

Federal department overseeing ICE, CBP, FEMA, TSA, Secret Service. Long-term Palantir client. Parent department of ICE and CBP which are both primary users of Palantir surveillance infrastructure. DHS was Palantir's largest government client by contract value in 2014-2019.

Facts on record42

Connections mapped34

Sources cited18

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PATTERN company → [contractor] → institution 18× PATTERN institution → [contractor] → company 18× PATTERN institution → [organizational hierarchy] → government agency 8× PATTERN government agency → [organizational hierarchy] → institution 8× PATTERN institution → [contractor relationship] → person 7×

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Key Connections

← Entity #280

federal_agency_relationship

Both are federal law enforcement agencies within the executive branch with overlapping jurisdiction in firearms regulation and homeland security matters

← Entity #34

contract_relationship

DHS has MOSAIC-related contracts connected to information sharing and threat assessment systems. DHS Office of Inspector General reports have referenced MOSAIC systems in broader reviews of immigration enforcement and protective intelligence programs.

← Entity #79

parent_agency

ICE is a component agency of DHS; the documented facts note that ICE contracts may be filed under the parent agency DHS, and that lobbying efforts targeting immigration enforcement policy may be directed at DHS broadly rather than ICE specifically

← Entity #4159

organizational

USCIS operates as an agency within DHS, handling immigration and naturalization services

← Entity #4539

parent_agency

HSI operates under DHS through its ICE division

← Entity #4

government contractor relationship (via Palantir)

DHS is listed as a major Palantir contract agency in federal procurement records. Under Karp's leadership, Palantir provides data analytics services to DHS components.

← Entity #22

indirect government relationship via portfolio companies

Palantir Technologies, a Founders Fund portfolio company, has received DHS contracts. Anduril Industries has received DOD contracts for border surveillance technology.

← Entity #4206

organizational_hierarchy

OBIM is an office within the Department of Homeland Security

Facts (42)

Data Freshness

Fresh Last update: 24d ago · Avg age: 454d

Confidence Tiers: Primary Source — cross-referenced government/corporate filings Pending Review — sourced but not independently verified AI Inference — analytical hypothesis from cross-referencing

✓ Verified Findings (1)

These facts have been cross-referenced and confirmed against their source material.

Verified Pending Review Initial searches across major public databases (USASpending contracts, lobbying disclosures, court records, and parliamentary records) returned no results for 'US Department of Homeland Securit‍‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‌‌‌y (DHS)', which is highly unusual for a major federal agency and suggests potential issues with search methodology, query formatting, or database access rather than an actual absence of records

Added: 07 Apr 2026

Raw Filing Records (38) — unsourced metadata

Pending Review DHS maintains personnel stationed in more than 75 countries, representin‍‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‌‌‌g the third-largest civilian footprint of any US agency working overseas

Date: 2020-12-19 Added: 13 Apr 2026

Pending Review DHS has signed dozens of international agreements to share information about ter‍‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‌‌‌rorism, organized crime, smuggling, human trafficking, and science and technology

Date: 2020-12-19 Added: 13 Apr 2026

Pending Review DHS consolidated AI functions into large vendor platforms including Palantir, Clearview AI, and Paragon systems

Date: 2025-08-01 Added: 12 Apr 2026

Pending Review Senate passed bill funding most DHS agencies except ICE and Border Patrol in rare overnight session

Date: 2026-03-27 Added: 12 Apr 2026

Pending Review DHS shutdown began when Democrats voted against annual funding in response to Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota

Date: 2026-02-15 Added: 12 Apr 2026

Pending Review DHS awarded Palantir a five-year contract worth up to $1 billion in February 2026 for AI tools and data analytics platforms

Date: 2026-02-23 Added: 12 Apr 2026

Pending Review Components must document and implement internal control procedures to ensure their spending data is complete, accurate, and timely

Date: 2020-08-13 Added: 12 Apr 2026

Pending Review For DHS, the HCAs are: (1) Director, Office of Procurement Operations (OPO); (2) Director, Office of Selective Acquisitions (OSA); (3) Director, Office of Acquisition Management (FEMA)

Added: 12 Apr 2026

Pending Review Out of 18 DHS contract awards falling between $99,999 and $99,999.99 that were made over this period of just more than a decade, 11 — over half — have occurred in the last few months

Date: 2025-12-10 Added: 12 Apr 2026

Pending Review DHS developed an internal DATA Act Solution (DAS) system to collect and perform pre-check validations of DHS components' spending data to ensure it meets Broker submission requirements

Date: 2020-08-13 Added: 12 Apr 2026

Pending Review 11 DHS contract awards between $99,999 and $99,999.99 occurred in August-September 2025, compared to only 7 such awards from October 2015 to July 2025

Date: 2025-09-30 Added: 12 Apr 2026

Pending Review DHS awarded 62 noncompetitive grants worth $140 million and 121 noncompetitive contracts worth $118 million through OTFOC in FY 2017

Date: 2017-09-30 Added: 12 Apr 2026

Pending Review DHS awarded approximately $990 million through GSA Schedule contracts in FY 2016, ranking 4th highest in dollar value

Date: 2016-09-30 Added: 12 Apr 2026

Pending Review DHS awarded $13.8 billion in contracts in fiscal year 2016, representing an 11% increase since FY 2012

Date: 2016-09-30 Added: 12 Apr 2026

Pending Review For DHS contracts, entry dates cannot be earlier than 2002 when department was formally created

Date: 2002-01-01 Added: 12 Apr 2026

Pending Review DHS is authorized to submit Other Transactions with agency code 7000, alongside DoD (9700), ASMB (7505), and NIH (7529)

Added: 12 Apr 2026

Pending Review DHS agency code 7000 is confirmed as the official agency code for Department of Homeland Security in FPDS

Added: 12 Apr 2026

Pending Review Federal procurement oversight mechanisms may systematically undercount surveillance technology contract spending by treating related DHS component contracts as separate procurements rather than integrated surveillance systems spanning multiple mission areas

Added: 09 Apr 2026

Pending Review The separation of DHS component agencies in federal databases likely enables coordinated contractor influence strategies that would be more visible if consolidated under unified departmental reporting

Added: 09 Apr 2026

Pending Review DHS's database architecture may systematically fragment surveillance technology procurement data across component agency codes, creating blind spots in congressional oversight of integrated surveillance systems that span multiple DHS missions

Added: 09 Apr 2026

Pending Review The separation of DHS component agencies in federal databases likely obscures cross-component contractor relationships and coordinated influence strategies from both regulatory oversight and public accountability mechanisms

Added: 08 Apr 2026

Pending Review Federal procurement oversight mechanisms may be structurally inadequate for tracking influence operations targeting integrated mission areas that span multiple DHS components

Added: 08 Apr 2026

Pending Review DHS's federated agency structure creates systematic lobbying disclosure gaps where the same contractors can influence multiple components on related policy areas without triggering consolidated reporting requirements

Added: 08 Apr 2026

Pending Review Federal procurement database design may inadvertently create public access barriers that disproportionately affect oversight of surveillance technology contracts awarded through complex agency structures.

Added: 08 Apr 2026

Pending Review The fragmentation of DHS contracting data across component agency codes (7012, 7014, 6900, 7022, 7023) creates systematic barriers to comprehensive oversight of department-wide procurement patterns.

Added: 08 Apr 2026

Pending Review USASpending database architecture requires precise agency codes and official nomenclature to access federal contracting data, with informal agency names or abbreviations potentially returning zero results even for major contracting agencies.

Added: 08 Apr 2026

Pending Review Defense contractors, immigration service providers, and surveillance technology companies routinely lobby DHS components on issues ranging from border security systems to detention facilities, making zero lobbying disclosure results methodologically implausible

Added: 07 Apr 2026

Pending Review The structural separation of DHS component agencies in federal databases creates systematic gaps in understanding coordinated lobbying strategies targeting the department's integrated mission areas

Added: 07 Apr 2026

Pending Review Lobbying Disclosure Act filings likely contain extensive DHS-related activity under component agency names (CBP, ICE, TSA, FEMA) rather than the parent department designation, requiring targeted searches of each component to map the full scope of influence efforts

Added: 07 Apr 2026

Pending Review The absence of any USASpending results for 'US Department of Homeland Security (DHS)' indicates systematic search methodology errors rather than actual absence of contracting data, given DHS's documented status as a major federal contracting agency

Added: 07 Apr 2026

Pending Review DHS component agencies (CBP: 7012, ICE: 7014, TSA: 6900, FEMA: 7022) maintain separate agency codes in federal procurement systems, requiring individual searches to capture the full scope of DHS-related contracting activity

Added: 07 Apr 2026

Pending Review USASpending database requires Agency Code 7000 and exact nomenclature 'Department of Homeland Security' rather than common abbreviations or informal names to return accurate DHS contracting data

Added: 07 Apr 2026

Pending Review USASpending database queries for DHS require specific agency codes (7000) and official nomenclature rather than common abbreviations to return accurate results

Added: 07 Apr 2026

Pending Review DHS component agencies (ICE, CBP, TSA, FEMA, Secret Service) may file contracts and appear in records under their individual agency designations rather than the parent DHS umbrella, requiring separate targeted searches

Added: 07 Apr 2026

Pending Review Search methodology issues likely explain the absence of DHS records across multiple public databases, as the Department of Homeland Security is among the largest federal contracting agencies with documented annual obligations exceeding $10 billion

Added: 07 Apr 2026

Pending Review No lobbying disclosure results for DHS is anomalous given that numerous defense contractors, technology companies, and immigration-related organizations actively lobby this agency - a journalist should verify search parameters and consider searching for specific DHS components (CBP, ICE, TSA, FEMA, etc.) separately

Added: 07 Apr 2026

Pending Review The lack of contract data in USASpending is particularly notable as DHS is one of the largest federal contracting agencies, typically awarding billions in contracts annually - this absence warrants investigation into whether the search used correct agency codes or naming conventions

Added: 07 Apr 2026

Pending Review No usaspending contracts found for "US Department of Homeland Security (DHS)" in public databases as of 2026-04-07.

Added: 07 Apr 2026

All Connections (34)

→ Entity #462

data_source confirmed

DHS contract and spending data is reported through USASpending.gov using agency code 7000

→ Entity #17

contracting, CONTRACTOR primary since 2014

$1 billion five-year AI and data analytics contract · Palantir's contracts with CBP (a DHS component) for border security analytics are documented in federal procurement records, in addition to ICE contracts.

→ Entity #87

bilateral_cooperation likely

Part of broader US-UK security cooperation framework through CMAA and international information sharing

← Entity #26

government_contract primary since 2019

Anduril Industries has received contracts from the Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection for autonomous surveillance tower systems deployed along the U.S.-Mexico border.

← Entity #4

government contractor relationship (via Palantir) primary since 2010

DHS is listed as a major Palantir contract agency in federal procurement records. Under Karp's leadership, Palantir provides data analytics services to DHS components.

← Entity #6

policy_influence primary since 2017

Miller was centrally involved in developing and directing immigration policies implemented by DHS, including family separation policies and public charge rules. His role in DHS policy development was documented in court filings during litigation over these policies.

← Entity #12

Contractor (via Anduril) primary since 2017

Anduril Industries, co-founded by Stephens, has received federal contracts from the Department of Homeland Security.

← Entity #13

contractor_relationship primary since 2017

Anduril Industries has received contracts from the Department of Homeland Security through its subsidiary U.S. Customs and Border Protection

← Entity #22

indirect government relationship via portfolio companies primary since 2010

Palantir Technologies, a Founders Fund portfolio company, has received DHS contracts. Anduril Industries has received DOD contracts for border surveillance technology.

← Entity #32

contract_authority primary since 2020

ICE contracts with Palantir for ImmigrationOS are typically awarded through DHS and appear on USASpending.gov. Federal procurement records on USASpending.gov and FPDS document contracts between DHS/USCIS and Palantir for immigration case management software. Privacy Impact Assessments related to USCIS case management systems have been published by DHS.

← Entity #34

contract_relationship primary since 2003

← Entity #79

parent_agency primary since 2003

← Entity #127

inferred_commercial_relationship inferential since N/A

The analysis notes that absence of USASpending contract records is notable given Axon's known business as a major supplier of Tasers and body cameras to law enforcement agencies. DHS components including ICE and CBP are major federal law enforcement purchasers, suggesting contracts may exist under different entity names or through alternative procurement mechanisms.

← Entity #128

contractor_relationship secondary since 2003

As a documented federal contractor, Academi/Blackwater has performed security services for DHS, though contracts may be filed under subsidiary or parent company names

← Entity #3261

contractor confirmed

Received $99,999.99 Secret Service contract for all-terrain vehicles

← Entity #3248

auditor confirmed

Independent auditor for DHS OTFOC grants and contracts compliance

← Entity #3269

component_of confirmed

RMT is responsible for DHS consolidated quarterly submissions to USASpending.gov

← Entity #3271

component_of confirmed

OPO is one of the DHS Head of Contracting Activities

← Entity #3272

component_of confirmed

OSA is one of the DHS Head of Contracting Activities

← Entity #3267

secretary_of confirmed

Issued directive requiring her approval for obligations above $100,000

← Entity #2266

oversight_jurisdiction primary since 2026

Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has direct oversight jurisdiction over the Department of Homeland Security

← Entity #3264

potential_oversight_relationship inferential since 2026

OCFO is listed in context with DHS-related entities and contractors, suggesting potential financial oversight or administrative relationship within the federal government structure

← Entity #3265

organizational_unit primary since 2024

FAPO Division operates as a division within DHS structure, involved in financial assistance policy and oversight functions

← Entity #4205

organizational_structure inferential since 2026

PLCY appears to be an office within DHS organizational structure based on context of DHS-related entities and operations

← Entity #4535

oversight_investigation secondary since 2003

The USCCR monitors civil rights compliance across federal agencies including DHS regarding surveillance and enforcement practices

← Entity #4159

organizational primary since 2003

USCIS operates as an agency within DHS, handling immigration and naturalization services

← Entity #4206

organizational_hierarchy primary since 2013

OBIM is an office within the Department of Homeland Security

← Entity #4539

parent_agency primary since 2003

HSI operates under DHS through its ICE division

← Entity #281

organizational_hierarchy primary since 2026

CBP is a component agency of DHS with agency code 7014

← Entity #280

federal_agency_relationship primary since 2002

Both are federal law enforcement agencies within the executive branch with overlapping jurisdiction in firearms regulation and homeland security matters

← Entity #906

organizational primary since 2018

CISA operates as an agency within the Department of Homeland Security

← Entity #109

client confirmed

DHS Science & Technology Directorate collaborates with In-Q-Tel

← Entity #4187

cooperative_agreement confirmed

Party to March 2022 New Cooperative Agreement

← Entity #4153

potential_contracting inferential since 2023

AAS's handling of complex government contracts could include DHS acquisitions given the scale of their operations

Positioned to benefit (2)

World events where this entity surfaces as a derived beneficiary via documented connections, donor flows, contracts, or market signals. All events →

Contract holder Pending Review 2026-04-15

Honesty Test Secondary

CONTRACTOR relationship to Palantir Technologies — Palantir's contracts with CBP (a DHS component) for border security analytics are documented in federal procurement records, in addition to ICE contracts..

Contract holder AI Inference Pending evidence 2026-04-15

Honesty Test Primary

Sources (18)

2020-12-19 ↗ DHS international engagement webpage web_search Processed

2020-12-19 ↗ DHS information sharing webpage web_search Processed

2026-02-15 ↗ American Immigration Council report on DHS funding standoff web_search Processed

2020-08-13 ↗ DHS Office of Inspector General report OIG-20-62 web_search Processed

— ↗ DHS Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation 3002.101 web_search Processed

2025-12-10 ↗ POGO Investigates analysis of USASpending.gov data web_search Processed

2020-08-13 ↗ DHS Office of Inspector General report OIG-20-62 web_search Processed

2025-09-30 ↗ POGO analysis of USASpending.gov data web_search Processed

2017-09-30 ↗ Williams Adley independent audit report web_search Processed

2016-09-30 ↗ GSA Federal Schedules analysis of USASpending.gov data web_search Processed

2002-01-01 ↗ FPDS data entry requirements and DHS creation timeline web_search Processed

— ↗ FPDS-NG Data Dictionary official specifications web_search Processed

— ↗ FPDS-NG Data Dictionary Version 1.4 specifications document web_search Processed

2026 AI ANALYSIS government_disclosure Processed

2026 UNVERIFIED Research: US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) — Parliamentary records (no r… parliamentary_record Processed

2026 UNVERIFIED Research: US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) — Court records (no results) court_document Processed

2026 UNVERIFIED Research: US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) — Lobbying disclosures (no re… government_disclosure Processed

2026 UNVERIFIED Research: US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) — USASpending contracts (no r… contract Processed