Limited Sources Justification DHS Wide Palantir Blanket Purchase Agreement
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a Limited Sources Justification for a DHS-wide Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to acquire Palantir commercial software licenses, maintenance, and implementation services. This is a limited-source acquisition restricted to Palantir Technologies, Inc., based on their unique ability to meet critical DHS requirements. This is not a solicitation for proposals.
Purpose & Scope
The BPA aims to provide Palantir products, software licensing, professional services, hosting, enabling infrastructure, and maintenance across DHS. It will consolidate existing Palantir licenses and procurements, serving as the Department's strategically sourced vehicle for these services. The justification cites FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(B), stating Palantir is the only source capable of providing the required unique or highly specialized supplies and services.
Key Requirements
- Provision of Palantir's proprietary platforms, including those supporting the ICE Immigration Lifecycle Operating System (ImmigrationOS) and Investigative Case Management (ICM) System.
- Supply of Palantir COTS software licenses, maintenance, hosting, and consulting services.
- Solutions must meet stringent requirements, including FedRAMP High certification, a unified platform for case management and analytics, and interoperability across DHS components.
- Support for a wide range of investigative activities, data ownership and control by DHS, scalability, configurability, data migration and continuity, and mobile/offline capabilities.
Contract Details
- Type: Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
- Awardee: Palantir Technologies, Inc. (via GSA Schedule contract 47QTCA24D004L)
- Duration: Base period + 4 Option Years
- Published Date: May 14, 2026
- Place of Performance: Washington, DC, United States
Eligibility & Justification
This is a limited-source acquisition, with competition restricted to Palantir Technologies, Inc. Extensive market research by ICE and DHS concluded that only Palantir could meet the unique requirements. Transitioning to an alternative platform is estimated to take 18-24 months, incur significant costs, and potentially compromise national security. DHS will continue to research opportunities to remove barriers to competition in future recompetes.
Response Information
This document is a justification for a limited-source award and is not a solicitation for proposals. The Contracting Officer will determine best value based on negotiated fair and reasonable prices. For inquiries, contact Carrie Herndon at carrie.herndon@hq.dhs.gov.