Department of Homeland Security Enterprise Acquisition Gateway for Leading-Edge Solutions II (DHS EAGLE II)

DHS Enterprise Acquisition Gateway for Leading-Edge Solutions II (EAGLE II) is a suite of multiple-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicles designed to procure enterprise-wide IT services efficiently and competitively across DHS components.

What Is DHS EAGLE II?

DHS EAGLE II is a multiple-award IDIQ contract program created to streamline IT procurement, promote competition among pre-qualified vendors, support DHS enterprise modernization, and increase small business participation.

It replaced the original EAGLE contract vehicle and became a central acquisition mechanism for DHS IT services.

Core Structure of EAGLE II

FC1: Service Delivery: Covers systems design, development, implementation, and integration.

FC2: Program Support Services: Includes IT program management, strategic planning, and administrative support.

FC3: Independent Test, Validation, Verification, and Evaluation (IV&V): Focuses on quality assurance, system testing, and performance validation.

Contract Tiers: EAGLE II includes an unrestricted full and open competition track and a small business set-aside track covering small disadvantaged businesses, 8(a) firms, HUBZone companies, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses.

Importance in Government Contracting

EAGLE II served as a primary IT acquisition vehicle for DHS components including the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). It allowed DHS to rapidly issue task orders, avoid repetitive full procurements, standardize IT modernization efforts, and maintain enterprise architecture alignment.

For contractors, it provided access to recurring DHS IT opportunities, reduced administrative overhead for task orders, and long-term contract positioning within DHS.

Regulatory Framework

EAGLE II operated under:

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR)

Task orders were competed among pre-qualified awardees, ensuring compliance with federal procurement standards.

Practical Examples

DHS issues a task order under FC1 to modernize a border data system

A contractor under FC2 provides IT program oversight for a multi-year cybersecurity initiative

An FC3 vendor conducts independent validation testing of a new emergency communications platform

Each task order is competed within the awarded vendor pool.

Why DHS EAGLE II Matters for Contractors

Contractors participating in EAGLE II were required to maintain strong past performance records, meet cybersecurity and data protection standards, hold appropriate security clearances, and demonstrate enterprise IT integration capabilities.

Winning a position on EAGLE II signaled DHS technical validation and competitive positioning within homeland security IT. However, awardees still had to compete for individual task orders.

Common Misconceptions About DHS EAGLE II

Winning EAGLE II guarantees revenue.

Being on the vehicle allows participation in task order competitions but does not guarantee awards.

Only large integrators qualify.

The small business track created substantial opportunities for qualified small firms.

EAGLE II covers only cybersecurity.

It spans systems integration, IT support, IV&V, and enterprise modernization services.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the functional categories under EAGLE II?

FC1 covers service delivery and systems integration, FC2 covers program support services, and FC3 covers independent testing, validation, and evaluation.

Does EAGLE II include small business opportunities?

Yes. EAGLE II includes a dedicated small business set-aside track covering 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, and small disadvantaged businesses.

Which DHS components used EAGLE II?

Major users included CISA, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and FEMA, among other DHS components.

What compliance requirements applied to EAGLE II contractors?

Contractors were required to meet cybersecurity and data protection standards, hold appropriate security clearances, and comply with FAR and HSAR requirements.