STARKEY LABORATORIES INC: $20.0M Department of Homeland Security Contract
Summary
This $20M contract from DHS/ICE to private company Starkey Laboratories for hearing protection equipment is a moderate procurement in the tactical gear space, but since Starkey is privately held, no public company directly benefits. The contract supports DHS operational readiness but has no direct stock market impact.
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Key Takeaways
- 1.Starkey Laboratories is private, so no public tickers are affected.
- 2.The $20M contract is moderate in size but isolated to a single private vendor.
- 3.No legislative or executive actions directly tie to this specific procurement.
Market Implications
This contract has no direct implications for public equity markets. Investors should monitor DHS procurement trends for tactical equipment, but this specific award does not create investment opportunities.
Full Analysis
The Department of Homeland Security, through ICE's Office of Firearms and Tactical Programs, awarded Starkey Laboratories Inc a $20M purchase order for SoundGear Phantom custom active hearing protection. This equipment is critical for law enforcement personnel in tactical environments, protecting hearing while enhancing situational awareness. Starkey Laboratories is a privately held company, so this contract does not directly flow to any publicly traded entity. The award is a single-year procurement with a period from September 2026 to September 2027. While the contract is meaningful for Starkey, it is not material to the broader defense or manufacturing sectors. No related legislation directly authorizes this specific procurement, and the recent presidential actions on procurement reciprocity and veterans benefits are not directly connected to this hearing protection contract. The contract is a routine purchase order for specialized equipment, not a transformative program.
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Related Presidential Actions
Executive orders & memoranda affecting the same sectors or companies
Enhancing Program Integrity and Integrity and Interagency Coordination in the Administration of the H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Program
This executive order directs the Secretaries of State, Labor, and Homeland Security to coordinate with Commerce, Education, and the SBA when processing H-1B petitions, and requires them to consider whether the employer has engaged in layoffs of similarly situated U.S. workers within the past year. It also orders the Labor Department to review past labor condition applications for potential enforcement actions against sponsoring employers, effectively tightening scrutiny on H-1B usage, especially by outsourcing firms.
Restoring Reciprocity in Government Procurement
This Presidential Memorandum directs the Office of Management and Budget, the U.S. Trade Representative, and other federal agencies to identify and remove Canadian-origin items from federal civil procurement where possible, citing Canada's 'Buy Canadian' policies as discriminatory. It also requires agencies to be notified of domestic alternatives and mandates ongoing monitoring of Canada's procurement practices, with provisions for restoring access if Canada changes its policies.
Excluding Certain Canadian Alcoholic Beverages from Importation into the United States in Response to Continued Discrimination Against the Commerce of the United States with Respect to Alcoholic Beverages
President Trump, invoking Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, orders an import ban on certain Canadian alcoholic beverages effective September 29, 2026, escalating previous 50% ad valorem duties. This action targets Canadian discrimination against U.S. alcoholic beverages, citing Canada's broken commitments and additional retaliation. The ban replaces the tariff for specified products with a complete exclusion from entry into the United States.
Contract Details
Recipient
STARKEY LABORATORIES INC
Award Amount
$19,998,693
Awarding Agency
Department of Homeland Security
Sub-Agency
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Contract Type
PURCHASE ORDER
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