Why Obtain the HACS SIN?

GSA worked with the Department of Homeland Security to introduce the HACS SIN in 2016 as a way to meet the growing government wide need for cybersecurity services. While all new SINs take time to achieve user adoption, agencies are increasingly using the HACS SIN to meet their cybersecurity needs. Unlike more generalized SINs, such as the IT Professional Services SIN 54151S, HACS SIN holders have met additional requirements to demonstrate their specialized capabilities.

As the government’s need for specialized IT services increases, the HACS SIN has seen a steady upwards trajectory in sales. Over the life of the HACS SIN, sales have exceeded $1.2 billion. Also of note, is the rise in state and local government spending through the HACS SIN, through both Cooperative Purchasing and Disaster Recovery. While state and local government account for a small fraction of sales, those sales rose exponentially from fiscal year 2022 to 2023 — with just three quarters reported under 2023 to date.

Benefits of Being on the GSA HACS SIN

If you work with the federal government and qualify for HACS, there are several benefits to adding the cybersecurity SIN to your portfolio.

• Additional Opportunities – as a HACS SIN holder, you’ll have the ability to view and respond to contract opportunities that are completed under the SIN.
• Increased Visibility – specialized SINs, like HACS, help companies stand out to government buyers looking to secure high-demand, technical solutions.
• Streamlined Procurement Process – the GSA MAS Contract streamlines the procurement process for government buyers with simplified ordering procedures. Beyond that, companies under the HACS SIN have passed a technical evaluation, which saves buyers time vetting capabilities.
• Reach Federal, State, and Local Government Buyers – SIN 54151HACS, like other SINs under the IT Large Category, offers the benefit of being open to state and local government, in addition to federal buyers.
• Tier 2 SUM Solution – Unlike an open market procurement, orders under the HACS SIN qualify as Tier 2 Spend Under Management, which helps your buyers meet their Category Management goals.