| Cover | May 16, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | May 16, 2022 |
| 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 | 1615 South Congress Avenue Suite 103 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Delray Beach |
| Entity Address, State or Province | FL |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 33445 |
| City Area Code | (561) |
| Local Phone Number | 900-3723 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.001 par value |
| Trading Symbol | DPSI |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSEAMER |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
