Government Security Guard Contracts
NAICS 561612 · Security Guards and Patrol Services
Government security guard contracts totaled $19B across 13,238 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. In FY2026, spending was up 23.4% from FY2025, and the Department of Homeland Security was the largest buyer, accounting for $10.7B (57% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $7,388,978,035 across 6,927 awards with activity that year, a change of +23.4% from $5,988,531,217 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $18,959,614,112 across 13,238 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $7.4B
- Awards in FY2026
- 6,927
- Change vs FY2025
- +23.4%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $19B
Note: FY2026 ended on Sep 30, 2026. The Department of Defense publishes contract data with a 90-day delay, so FY2026 totals may still rise as late reports arrive.
Security Guard contract spending by year
Federal security guard contracts per fiscal year (October to September), under NAICS 561612. The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $7,388,978,035 | 6,927 | +23.4% |
| FY2025 | $5,988,531,217 | 7,598 | +7.3% |
| FY2024 | $5,582,104,861 | 8,214 | n/a |
About government security guard contracts
Federal spending on security guard contracts rose 32% from FY2024 ($5.6B) to FY2026 ($7.4B). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Spending is spread widely: the top 3 contractors account for 22% of the total. No single company dominates, which leaves room for new and small contractors.
The Department of Homeland Security spends the most on security guard contracts (57%), followed by the Department of State. The states with the most of this work are California, Texas and District of Columbia.
NAICS 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services) is part of the Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services sector.
Top security guard government contractors
Companies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services).
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metropolitan Security Services, Inc. | $1,567,805,638 | 8.3% |
| 2 | Paragon Systems Inc | $1,414,572,482 | 7.5% |
| 3 | The Geo Group, Inc. | $1,232,549,040 | 6.5% |
| 4 | Triple Canopy Inc | $1,099,951,951 | 5.8% |
| 5 | Corecivic, Inc. | $885,730,419 | 4.7% |
| 6 | Amentum Services, Inc. | $733,114,281 | 3.9% |
| 7 | MVM, Inc. | $621,586,474 | 3.3% |
| 8 | Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. | $546,005,289 | 2.9% |
| 9 | Universal Protection Service, Limited Partnership | $541,452,900 | 2.9% |
| 10 | Gardaworld Federal Services LLC | $518,579,259 | 2.7% |
Agencies buying security guard services
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 561612.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Homeland Security | $10,739,618,041 | 56.6% |
| 2 | Department of State | $2,692,935,241 | 14.2% |
| 3 | Department of Justice | $2,209,931,978 | 11.7% |
| 4 | Department of Defense | $1,276,430,639 | 6.7% |
| 5 | Department of Health and Human Services | $393,063,824 | 2.1% |
| 6 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $302,347,197 | 1.6% |
| 7 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $220,191,669 | 1.2% |
| 8 | Department of Energy | $180,219,614 | 1.0% |
| 9 | Department of Transportation | $117,529,329 | 0.6% |
| 10 | Department of the Interior | $116,400,908 | 0.6% |
Where security guard contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $2,618,630,520 | 13.8% |
| 2 | Texas | $2,412,957,176 | 12.7% |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $1,393,583,196 | 7.4% |
| 4 | Florida | $1,259,362,281 | 6.6% |
| 5 | Virginia | $1,176,498,390 | 6.2% |
| 6 | Tennessee | $822,107,058 | 4.3% |
| 7 | Maryland | $750,090,401 | 4.0% |
| 8 | New York | $639,073,366 | 3.4% |
| 9 | Alaska | $363,503,603 | 1.9% |
| 10 | Georgia | $356,276,000 | 1.9% |
Recent security guard contract awards
The latest security guard contracts, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Excelsior Defense, Inc | Department of Veterans Affairs"EO 14398" RATIFICATION SECURITY GUARD SERVICES | $41,114 | 36C25726P0652 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Sicuritalia - Securitas Critical Infrastructure Services Inc JV | Department of StateLGF SERVICES - U.S. MISSION NAPLES, ITALY | $5,000 | 19AQMM26F1512 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Sicuritalia - Securitas Critical Infrastructure Services Inc JV | Department of StateLGF SERVICES - US MISSION ROME, ITALY | $5,000 | 19AQMM26F1510 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Sicuritalia - Securitas Critical Infrastructure Services Inc JV | Department of StateLGF SERVICES - U.S. MISSION NAPLES, ITALY | $5,000 | 19AQMM26F0152 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Chenega Global Protection, LLC | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationNASA PROTECTIVE SERVICES CONTRACT - SOUTH REGION - TASK ORDER PROVIDES PROTECTIVE SERVICES SUPPORT AT MAF | $950,000 | 80MSFC26FA050 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Securitas Chile - Scis JV | Department of StateLOCAL GUARD SERVICES US MISSION SANTIAGO CHILE. THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE HAS A REQUIREMENT FOR A QUALIFIED CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE LOCAL GUARD SERVICES AT THE U.S.VEMBASSY SANTIAGO. | $5,000 | 19AQMM26C0878 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Chenega Global Protection, LLC | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationNASA PROTECTIVE SERVICES AMES TASK ORDER - USGS SECURITY OFFICER SUPPORT | $73,059 | 80ARC026FA058 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Domestic Awardees (Undisclosed) | Department of JusticeMISSION - FY2027 DISTRICT GUARD SUPPORT SERVICES - 1510225PA47S0592 - MISSION CRITICAL: TRANSPORTING AND PRODUCING PRISONERS FOR COURT PROCEEDINGS. | $0 | 15M10226PA47S1274 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Chenega Global Protection, LLC | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationNASA PROTECTIVE SERVICES AMES TASK ORDER - ELLIS GATE SUPPORT | $7,466 | 80ARC026FA059 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Chenega Global Protection, LLC | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationNASA PROTECTIVE SERVICES AMES TASK ORDER - ARC AIRFIELD SUPPORT | $316,609 | 80ARC026FA057 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Chenega Global Protection, LLC | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationNASA PROTECTIVE SERVICES AMES TASK ORDER - ARNOLD GATE SUPPORT | $58,868 | 80ARC026FA056 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Elliott Security Solutions LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityCONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE LEVEL II ARMED SECURITY GUARD SERVICES FOR FEMA LIRO/NO DISASTER SITES IN THE STATE OF LOUISIANA IN SUPPORT OF DR-4611 HURRICANE ID | $1,765,962 | 70FBLA26F00000012 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StateDEA - BALLISTIC VESTS | $113,244 | 19DR8626P1859 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Metropolitan Security Services, Inc. | Department of JusticeCIRCUIT 2 D54M - FY 2026 SSO | $1,132,418 | 15M10526FD5427SSO |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Metropolitan Security Services, Inc. | Department of JusticeFY27 USMEPCOM MEPS GUARD SERVICES IN BUTTE, MT (D46) | $256,415 | 15M10526FD4627MPS |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Adc LTD NM | Department of Homeland SecurityA NEW BPA CALL ORDER FOR TIER 5 BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES AT THE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION. | $831,230 | 70T04026F7668N002 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Adc LTD NM | Department of Homeland SecurityDHS BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES | $2,499,950 | 70RDA126FC0000055 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Topps Private Investigation & Security Firm, L.l.c. | Department of Homeland SecurityLEVELL II ARMED GUARD SERVICES TO SECURE AND PROTECT FEMA BRANCH OFFICES AND DISASTER RECOVERY CENTERS IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI FOR DISASTER REGION 4930-MS. | $383,100 | 70FBR426C00000010 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Management & Training Corporation | Department of Homeland SecurityNEW TASK ORDER FOR COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION AND MEDICAL SERVICES AT THE MARANA DETENTION FACILITY | $25,808,435 | 70CDCR26FR0000135 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Metropolitan Security Services, Inc. | Department of JusticeCIRCUIT 2 / SPECIAL SECURITY OFFICER SERVICES FOR EASTERN NEW YORK (D53M) (MISSION-CRITICAL) | $0 | 15M10526FD5327SSO |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Metropolitan Security Services, Inc. | Department of JusticeCIRCUIT 12/ SPECIAL SECURITY OFFICER SERVICES FOR HQ SSO | $503,374 | 15M10526FD16HQ27S |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Metropolitan Security Services, Inc. | Department of JusticeGUARD SERVICES (SSOS) FOR TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, U.S. TAX COURT, WASHINGTON, D.C. (D16I ) | $0 | 15M10526FD1627OTC |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Metropolitan Security Services, Inc. | Department of JusticeCIRCUIT 12 - FY 2026 SSO PROGRAM FUNDING FOR CAFC (D16D) | $0 | 15M10526FD1627CAF |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Metropolitan Security Services, Inc. | Department of JusticeCIRCUIT 12 AOUSC - FY 2027 CSO PROGRAM FUNDING | $1,036,609 | 15M10526FA3227CSO |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Domestic Awardees (Undisclosed) | Department of JusticeMISSION - FY2027 DISTRICT GUARD SUPPORT SERVICES - 1510225PA47S0604 - MISSION CRITICAL: TRANSPORTING AND PRODUCING PRISONERS FOR COURT PROCEEDINGS. | $0 | 15M10226PA47S1424 |
Open security guard government bids
The newest open notices from SAM.gov. Bidding needs a free SAM.gov registration.
Dept of Defense · Solicitation · NAICS 561612 · FL · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 29, 2026 · Responses due Nov 23, 2026
Homeland Security, Department of · Solicitation · NAICS 561612 · FL · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 29, 2026 · Responses due Nov 4, 2026
How to win government security guard contracts
Federal security guard contracts are posted on SAM.gov under NAICS 561612. Register your business free on SAM.gov with this code, watch for security guard bids, and look for small business set-asides: many security guard contracts for small business are reserved for small firms.
Explore government security guard contracts by state, agency and contractor
- Department of Homeland Security contracts
- Department of State contracts
- Department of Justice contracts
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of Health and Human Services contracts
- Government contracts in California
- Government contracts in Texas
- Government contracts in District of Columbia
- Government contracts in Florida
- Government contracts in Virginia
- Metropolitan Security Services government contracts
- Paragon Systems government contracts
- Geo Group government contracts
- Triple Canopy government contracts
- Corecivic government contracts
Frequently asked questions
- What NAICS code is used for government security guard contracts?
- Federal security guard contracts use NAICS 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services). List this code in your free SAM.gov registration to be found for these contracts.
- Who are the largest security guard government contractors?
- By contract dollars under NAICS 561612 from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Metropolitan Security Services, Inc. ($1.6B), Paragon Systems Inc ($1.4B) and The Geo Group, Inc. ($1.2B).
- Which agencies buy the most security guard?
- From FY2024 to FY2026, the biggest buyers were the Department of Homeland Security ($10.7B), the Department of State ($2.7B) and the Department of Justice ($2.2B).
- Where are government security guard contracts performed?
- By contract dollars, the most federal security guard work is performed in California ($2.6B), Texas ($2.4B) and District of Columbia ($1.4B).
- Is federal spending on security guard contracts growing?
- Federal security guard contract obligations rose 32% from FY2024 ($5.6B) to FY2026 ($7.4B). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- Do I qualify as a small business for security guard contracts?
- It depends on the SBA size standard for NAICS 561612, which is set either by average annual revenue or by number of employees. Check the current table of size standards on sba.gov before you bid on small business set-asides.
- What do I need to bid on government security guard contracts?
- An active SAM.gov registration (free) with NAICS 561612 listed, the licenses and insurance your state requires for security guard work, and examples of similar past work. Some solicitations also ask for specific certifications or security clearances.