What types of agencies buy security guards services?

Federal agencies across all departments procure security guards services, including the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, General Services Administration, and civilian agencies. State and local governments also issue security guards contracts through their own procurement portals.

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Are there set-aside contracts for small businesses in security guards?

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6 federal contract opportunities classified as security guards.

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

S206--FY26: Unarmed Security Guards for VACHS Facilities

Archived

AI Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for unarmed security guard services at VA Caribbean Healthcare System facilities in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. This RFP is set aside for small businesses, with a contract period from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2031. Proposals are due by August 12…

Posted Jul 29, 2026Due Aug 12, 2026Combined Synopsis/SolicitationNAICS 561612Small Business Set Aside - TotalSol: 36C24826R0068

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

S206--UNARMED SECURITY GUARDS - EASTERN COLORADO VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

Archived

AI Summary

This opportunity is for unarmed security guard services for the Eastern Colorado VA Health Care System. It is a Request for Quote (RFQ) set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Quotes are due by 2:00 PM MT on October 17, 2025, with questions accepted until October 3, 2025.

Posted Oct 1, 2025Due Oct 17, 2025Combined Synopsis/SolicitationNAICS 561612Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)Sol: 36C25926Q0007

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

Construction Site Security and Monitoring Services

Archived

AI Summary

NAVSUP FLC Yokosuka is seeking proposals for construction site security and surveillance services at Naval Base Guam. This opportunity is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and includes providing security infrastructure, personnel, and compliance with security directives. A firm fix…

Posted Sep 1, 2025Due Sep 4, 2025PresolicitationNAICS 561612Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set AsideSol: N6264925QHA06

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Protective Security Officer Services throughout Brooklyn, Long Island, and Staten Island NY

Archived

AI Summary

The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Protective Service intends to extend its current contract with Alante Security Group for Protective Security Officer services in Brooklyn, Long Island, and Staten Island, NY, for an additional six months starting June 1, 2025. This sole source extension is justified under 4…

Posted Jun 2, 2025JustificationNAICS 561612Sol: JAFY2500139

Award Date

Jun 1, 2025

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Pre-sol synopsis - Six (6) month extension of existing contract for PSO services in Southern New Jersey

Archived

AI Summary

The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Protective Service Acquisitions Division plans to extend its existing contract with CDA, Inc., DBA MaxSent, for Protective Security Officer services in Southern New Jersey for six months, from June 1 to November 30, 2025. This sole source extension is necessary to ensure co…

Posted May 9, 2025Due May 19, 2025PresolicitationNAICS 561612Sol: 70RFP318RE3000002_JA_EXT2

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

SYNOPSIS FOR PROTECTIVE SECURITY OFFICER (PSO) SERVICES IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE NEW ENGLAND TERRITORY

Archived

AI Summary

The Department of Homeland Security's Office of Procurement Operations is planning to extend an existing contract for Protective Security Officer (PSO) services with Paragon Systems, Inc. for an additional six months, starting on October 1, 2024. This extension is necessary to ensure the continued provision of armed PS…

Posted Oct 2, 2024JustificationNAICS 561612Sol: FY24-00341

Award Date

Sep 30, 2024

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