Across California, dozens of private companies, local entities, and technology vendors are actively doing business with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under contracts awarded by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

These contracts—many of them active through fiscal years 2025 and 2026—support detention transportation, surveillance and forensic software, cybersecurity, vehicle outfitting, health services, food provision, training, and telecommunications infrastructure used in immigration enforcement operations across California and beyond.

This article is a California-focused companion to similar state-level analyses. It is based on USAspending.gov data filtered for:

• Funding agency: ICE (DHS sub-agency)
• Recipient location: California
• Award type: Contracts only
• Timeframe: Active during FY 2025–FY 2026

Why California Matters in ICE Contracting

California plays a uniquely outsized role in federal immigration enforcement:

• It hosts major ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) field offices in Los Angeles and San Diego
• It is a hub for technology, software, and surveillance vendors used nationwide by ICE
• It contains key detention, transportation, and logistics corridors for immigration custody and transfer operations

As a result, California-based companies are deeply embedded in ICE’s operational infrastructure—even when the primary place of performance is outside the state.

Largest California ICE Contractor (FY 2025–2026)

Spectrum Security Services, Inc. — Over $30 Million

Spectrum Security Services, Inc., headquartered in Jamul, California, is the single largest California-based ICE contractor in the current dataset.

Active ICE contracts include:

• Detention transportation services for the Los Angeles Area of Responsibility (AOR)
• Transportation services for the San Diego AOR

Total obligations:

• $21.8M (Los Angeles AOR)
• $8.5M (San Diego AOR)

Services provided:

• Detainee transportation
• Guard and patrol services
• Logistics support for custody operations

These contracts directly facilitate the physical movement of immigrants in ICE custody.

Local Governments & Miscellaneous Contractors

ICE contracting in California also includes:

• San Diego Association of Governments: Network access and justice information systems
• City of Escondido: Firing range rental
• Angeles Shooting Ranges, Incorporated: Firearms training facilities
• Safe Restraints, Inc.: Physical restraints for detainees

These smaller contracts often receive less scrutiny but still support enforcement infrastructure.

California Companies With ICE Contracts (FY 2025–2026)

Organized by Company | Services | Contract Value | Sub-Contracts

Spectrum Security Services, Inc.

Website: https://www.spectrumsecurityservices.com
Business Type: Security, Guard & Detainee Transportation Services
Business Address: 13967 Hwy 94 Ste 101, Jamul, CA 91935
Total ICE Contract Value: $30,394,000
Services Provided: Detention transportation and secure movement of non-citizens in ICE custody (Los Angeles and San Diego AORs).

Sub-contracts:

• $21,887,000 — Detention Transportation Services (Los Angeles AOR)
• $8,507,000 — Transportation Services (San Diego AOR)

Thorn

Website: https://www.wearethorn.org
Business Type: Software & Technology Services
Business Address: 1240 Rosecrans Ave Ste 120, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Total ICE Contract Value: $4,232,325
Services Provided: Software licenses and technical support used in enforcement operations.

Sub-contracts:

• $4,232,325 — Software Licenses and Support Services

Castle Hill Partners, Inc.

Website: https://www.castlehillpartners.com
Business Type: Specialized Automotive / Law Enforcement Vehicle Upfitting
Business Address: 311 W Duane Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Total ICE Contract Value: $2,221,250
Services Provided: Vehicle upfitting, equipment installation, and graphic wrap application for law-enforcement fleets.

Sub-contracts:

• $2,221,250 — Vehicle Upfit & Graphic Wrap Design/Application

Parsons Government Services Inc.

Website: https://www.parsons.com
Business Type: Government Contracting & Logistics
Business Address: 100 W Walnut St, Pasadena, CA 91124
Total ICE Contract Value: $1,900,443.16
Services Provided: Medical and testing supplies supporting ICE operations.

Sub-contracts:

• $1,900,443.16 — COVID-19 Testing Supplies

Anacapa Micro Products, Inc.

Website: https://www.anacapamicro.com
Business Type: IT, Intelligence & Investigative Software
Business Address: 1901 Solar Dr Ste 150, Oxnard, CA 93036
Total ICE Contract Value: $1,951,878
Services Provided: Investigative intelligence software and enterprise IT tools.

Sub-contracts:

• $1,859,800 — Qintel Crosslink Subscription
• $79,296.03 — Huddle Licenses
• $12,781.95 — Jira XRAY Software

TRM Labs, Inc.

Website: https://www.trmlabs.com
Business Type: Forensic Analytics & Blockchain Intelligence
Business Address: 450 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107
Total ICE Contract Value: $2,178,667
Services Provided: Digital forensics, financial intelligence, and investigative analytics.

Sub-contracts:

• $1,662,667 — Forensic Software & Services
• $476,000 — Forensic Software & Services
• $40,000 — TRM Labs API-PRO

Blue Tech Inc.

Website: https://www.bluetech.com
Business Type: Federal IT, Surveillance & Network Infrastructure
Business Address: 4025 Hancock St Ste 100, San Diego, CA 92110
Total ICE Contract Value: $2.24M+
Services Provided: Video teleconferencing, digital surveillance, cybersecurity tools, and enterprise software.

Sub-contracts (selected):

• $597,744 — Quest Licenses
• $471,392.67 — VTC Equipment
• $465,837.26 — VTC Installation
• $188,051.80 — Dell EMC Support
• $187,425 — Passware Forensics
• $158,629.60 — TOAD for Oracle
• $115,447.49 — ICE Cyber VTC Installation
• $63,959.48 — Splunk Enterprise
• $52,685.82 — First Source VTC
• $48,480 — Training Subscriptions

Personable.com, Inc.

Website: https://www.personable.com
Business Type: Software & Licensing Solutions
Business Address: 17600 Newhope St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Total ICE Contract Value: $568,039.43
Services Provided: ScanWriter software licenses and maintenance.

Sub-contracts:

• $559,963.04 — ScanWriter Annual Maintenance
• $8,076.39 — ScanWriter Maintenance

Susteen Inc.

Website: https://www.susteen.com
Business Type: Mobile Forensics Software
Business Address: 18200 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, CA 92612
Total ICE Contract Value: $257,333.04
Services Provided: DataPilot forensic software licensing.

Sub-contracts:

• $257,333.04 — Susteen DataPilot Renewal

O’Reilly Media, Inc.

Website: https://www.oreilly.com
Business Type: Online Training & Learning Platforms
Business Address: 141 Stony Cir Ste 195, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Total ICE Contract Value: $165,182
Services Provided: Technical and professional training subscriptions.

Sub-contracts:

• $165,182 — Online Learning Subscriptions

San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG)

Website: https://www.sandag.org
Business Type: Regional Government & Justice IT
Business Address: 401 B St Ste 800, San Diego, CA 92101
Total ICE Contract Value: $162,441
Services Provided: Justice information sharing systems and network access.

Sub-contracts:

• $162,441 — ARJIS Network & eSUN Access

Safe Restraints, Inc.

Website: https://www.saferestraints.com
Business Type: Law Enforcement Equipment Manufacturing
Business Address: 13 Glen Hollow Rd, Danville, CA 94506
Total ICE Contract Value: $33,530
Services Provided: Physical restraints for detainees.

Sub-contracts:

• $33,530 — Law Enforcement Restraints

Angeles Shooting Ranges, Incorporated

Website: https://www.angelesshooting.com
Business Type: Firearms Training Facilities
Business Address: 12651 Little Tujunga Canyon Rd, Sylmar, CA 91342
Total ICE Contract Value: $27,500
Services Provided: Firearms training and range access for ICE personnel.

Sub-contracts:

• $27,500 — Firing Range Services

Digital Path Inc.

Website: https://www.digitalpath.net
Business Type: Telecommunications Infrastructure
Business Address: 1103 Fortress St, Chico, CA 95973
Total ICE Contract Value: $25,920
Services Provided: Data circuit and network connectivity services.

Sub-contracts:

• $25,920 — Data Circuit Connections

First American Title Insurance Company

Website: https://www.firstam.com
Business Type: Title, Escrow & Settlement Services
Business Address: 1 First American Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707
Total ICE Contract Value: $25,000
Services Provided: Real estate and title settlement services.

Sub-contracts:

• $25,000 — Title & Escrow Services

Manager Tools LLC

Website: https://www.manager-tools.com
Business Type: Professional Training & Management Education
Business Address: 7438 Spy Glass Dr, Modesto, CA 95356
Total ICE Contract Value: $20,000
Services Provided: Leadership and management training.

Sub-contracts:

• $20,000 — Manager Training Services

New Life Chinese Laundry, Inc.

Website: https://www.newlifechineselaundry.com
Business Type: Commercial Laundry Services
Business Address: 3829 Granada Ave, San Diego, CA 92104
Total ICE Contract Value: $12,311.08
Services Provided: Laundry and blanket cleaning for ICE facilities.

Sub-contracts:

• $12,311.08 — Blanket Cleaning Services

What These Contracts Mean in Practice

While some vendors characterize their work as “neutral” or “general government services,” the reality is straightforward:

• These contracts enable detention, surveillance, transportation, and removal operations
• Many services are directly tied to custody and enforcement, not humanitarian relief
• California companies are not peripheral—they are structural contributors to ICE’s operational capacity

For communities, advocates, journalists, and policymakers, understanding who profits from immigration enforcement is a prerequisite to informed public debate and accountability.

Why Transparency Matters

Public awareness of ICE’s corporate ecosystem allows:

• Journalists to trace enforcement supply chains
• Advocates to target campaigns accurately
• Investors and consumers to make informed decisions
• Local communities to understand how federal enforcement intersects with private industry

California’s role in this ecosystem is substantial—and often overlooked.

Need Legal Guidance or Context?

If you or your organization are impacted by immigration enforcement, detention, or ICE operations, speaking with an experienced immigration attorney matters.

Herman Legal Group has more than 30 years of experience representing immigrants, families, employers, and advocates nationwide.

Consultation:
https://www.lawfirm4immigrants.com/book-consultation/

This article is intended for informational and public-interest purposes and does not constitute legal advice.