🇺🇸 465 Security Services Contracts in the United States

Physical security services are heavily procured by US federal agencies through SAM.gov, covering guard forces, alarm monitoring, access control, and executive protection at government buildings, military installations, courthouses, and embassies worldwide. Contract values range from $25,000 for small-site guard services to $2 billion for comprehensive Protective Security Officer (PSO) programs. The Federal Protective Service (FPS) within DHS, DoD installation security, the US Marshals Service, and the State Department's Diplomatic Security are major buyers. Federal security contracts require compliance with the Service Contract Act and often mandate specific training certifications, firearms qualifications, and security clearances. Personnel standards vary significantly by agency and facility type. The largest federal security contracts include the FPS guard force program, DoD base security, and State Department embassy security programs. Companies must demonstrate robust quality control, personnel vetting, and incident response capabilities. Small business set-asides are available, particularly for SDVOSB firms. The convergence of physical and cyber security creates opportunities for firms offering integrated solutions including access control systems, video analytics, and security operations center (SOC) management.