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Fact check: What are the names of other companies in Scottsdale that have contracts with Homeland Security and the DOD?
Executive Summary
Available analyses show very few confirmed Scottsdale-based firms with both Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) contracts in the provided dataset; the clearest match is General Dynamics Mission Systems (Scottsdale) with a DoD contract [1]. Other entries cite Arizona contractors with federal awards, but most named firms are located in Tucson or Green Valley, or are DHS-certified without explicit Scottsdale ties [2] [3] [4] [5].
1. What the original materials claim about Scottsdale contractors — a quick read that raises questions
The supplied analyses assert that General Dynamics Mission Systems in Scottsdale holds a DoD contract for a trusted network environment cross-domain solution, identified in a February 28, 2026 notice [1]. Most other contract notices reviewed list Arizona companies receiving federal awards, but explicitly do not identify Scottsdale-based firms holding concurrent DHS and DoD contracts [2] [3] [6]. This pattern suggests that while Arizona hosts multiple federal contractors, the specific subset headquartered in Scottsdale with overlapping DHS and DoD awards is limited or not captured in these particular documents [2] [4].
2. Evidence for other Arizona contractors — lots of DoD spending, but not necessarily in Scottsdale
Several analyses document large DoD contract awards to Arizona firms, including a major Raytheon award in Tucson and a Geost modification also tied to Tucson-area work [3] [4]. Hydronalix, located in Green Valley, is reported to hold an Air Mobility Command contract for a real-time target detection system, illustrating federal defense purchasing across southern Arizona [7]. These items show substantial DoD activity in Arizona, yet they underline the absence of Scottsdale-specific DHS/DoD overlap in the dataset [7] [3].
3. DHS contract activity and certification notices — names appear, but Scottsdale links are missing
The DHS-focused analyses list companies approved under DHS programs and security contract vehicles, including Raytheon and Leidos on DHS certification lists [5] [8]. The sources emphasize DHS procurement mechanisms and certifications, but they do not verify those entities as Scottsdale-headquartered or confirm simultaneous DoD awards for Scottsdale firms. This divergence highlights a data gap: DHS public-facing lists can show vendor approvals without tying them to a specific city or to DoD contracting records captured in these snippets [8] [5].
4. Conflicting signals: why the sparse Scottsdale footprint might be real — or a reporting gap
The dataset repeatedly notes no Scottsdale companies found with both DHS and DoD contracts in the sampled notices [2] [6] [4]. That consistency could reflect reality: many defense and homeland security prime contractors are headquartered elsewhere in Arizona or in other states, with only selected satellite offices in Scottsdale. Alternatively, the apparent absence may result from limited scope of the supplied documents, which cover particular dates and contract types and therefore may miss other award notices that would reveal Scottsdale firms with both DHS and DoD work [2] [6].
5. Timing matters: publication dates show a spread and possible incompleteness of coverage
The pieces in the dataset range from October 2024 through April 2026, with several contract notices dated in late 2024 and others in 2025–2026 [2] [3] [5]. Non-overlapping publication dates and selective coverage of contract vehicles mean the materials likely capture only a subset of federal awards. The General Dynamics notice (Feb 28, 2026) is the most direct Scottsdale–DoD link present, while other DHS-relevant citations occur later but without Scottsdale attributions [1] [5].
6. What’s missing — data gaps that prevent a definitive list of Scottsdale DHS/DoD contractors
The supplied analyses lack comprehensive procurement queries, SAM.gov cross-references, and firm headquarters confirmations. They also omit subaward and subcontract records where Scottsdale firms might participate under larger primes. Because subcontracting and city-level corporate addresses are not consistently included, the present materials cannot conclusively enumerate all Scottsdale entities with DHS and DoD contracts [2] [9].
7. How to get a verified list — concrete next steps for confirmation
To establish a definitive roster, perform targeted searches of federal procurement databases and certification lists for company headquarters in Scottsdale and cross-check awardees against DHS and DoD contract notices. Use SAM.gov award filters, DHS SAFETY Act and contract vehicle rosters, and DoD award logs, and verify corporate addresses via filings or official company pages. The current dataset provides leads—General Dynamics (Scottsdale) as a confirmed DoD awardee in this sample—but it is insufficient to claim other Scottsdale firms hold both DHS and DoD contracts [1] [5].
8. Bottom line for the original question — a cautious, evidence-based conclusion
Based on the provided analyses, only General Dynamics Mission Systems (Scottsdale) is directly identified with a DoD contract, and no Scottsdale-based firms are clearly shown to hold concurrent DHS and DoD contracts in these materials [1] [2]. Other Arizona contractors appear in the set—Raytheon, Geost, Hydronalix—but they are tied to Tucson or Green Valley or to DHS certifications without explicit Scottsdale headquarters or dual-agency awards. A comprehensive procurement database search is required to produce a definitive, up-to-date list. [3] [7] [5]