- CACI will provide engineering, operations and maintenance support for ICE’s communications systems
- Contract requirements also cover subscriber equipment, asset tracking and training
- DHS planned a follow-on contract to prevent gaps in ICE communications capabilities
The Department of Homeland Security‘s Immigration and Customs Enforcement has awarded CACI International a $150 million task order to support the nationwide tactical communications infrastructure used by its personnel, Homeland Security Today reported Thursday. Two companies competed for the contract, which has a performance period of three and a half years.
CACI’s work supporting ICE tactical communications comes as DHS continues to focus on technology for border security and mission operations. DHS Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar will keynote the 2026 Homeland Security Summit on Nov. 10, while ICE’s Acting Deputy Chief Information Officer Robert Thorne and CACI Vice President and DHS Client Executive John Woods will join as panelists. Register now.
What Is the Scope of the Contract?
The task order will help ensure ICE communications remain secure, reliable and interoperable during law enforcement and emergency response operations. CACI will provide engineering, operations and maintenance support for tactical communications systems. The company will also be responsible for rapidly deploying communications capabilities when ICE identifies a need to establish or expand service.
What Did DHS Plan for the Follow-On Contract?
In a November 2025 forecast, DHS expected to award a follow-on contract worth more than $100 million to keep ICE’s tactical wireless communications network running without interruption as CACI’s incumbent contract neared its end. According to DHS, ICE is using the network to securely access intelligence, logistics data and investigative reports in support of field operations.
The work will span the system’s life cycle. Operations and maintenance requirements included staging, implementation and testing. On the engineering side, the contractor would handle field assessments, site surveys and spectrum management. The scope also called for mobile radio installation, asset tracking and support for other subscriber equipment, along with training and interoperability assistance for federal, state, local and tribal partners.
