The Department of Homeland Security is planning a departmentwide cloud acquisition to centralize the procurement and management of commercial cloud services across its components.
According to a new entry in DHS’s Acquisition Planning Forecast System on Tuesday, the effort—called Cumulus—will support access to commercial cloud solutions through a mix of competitively and non-competitively awarded firm-fixed-price indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract vehicles.
The forecast estimates the total value of the effort will exceed $100 million, with performance extending through March 2031.
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What Is DHS’s Cumulus Cloud Requirement?
The Cumulus requirement encompasses anything-as-a-service capabilities, including infrastructure, platform and software services, as well as professional, cloud marketplace and training services.
The forecast indicates the requirement will not be set aside for small businesses.
What Strategic Value Is DHS Targeting?
Beyond operational efficiency, DHS expects the Cumulus program to increase visibility into cloud spending and usage across its components.
According to the forecast, DHS aims to improve oversight of the cloud services it procures and their deployment. The department also expects economies of scale to drive pricing advantages and promote greater consistency in cloud delivery across DHS.
What Is the Timeline for the Cumulus Program?
DHS anticipates releasing a solicitation for the Cumulus requirement on Feb. 4, with contract awards expected in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026.
