| Cover | Apr. 07, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Apr. 7, 2021 |
| Entity File Number | 333-245695 |
| Entity Registrant Name | DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001505611 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 37-1644635 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 8697 |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Research Drive |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Irvine |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 92618 |
| City Area Code | (949) |
| Local Phone Number | 465-0065 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
