Office of Security Services

The Department of Agriculture Office of Security Services (OSS), a civilian sub-agency within USDA responsible for security and protective services operations, has completed 44 federal contract awards totaling $12.8 million in combined potential value since 2008, with activity concentrated heavily in the 2009–2010 period and minimal awards thereafter.

Contract activity peaked early: OSS issued 20 awards in 2009 and 16 in 2010, then dropped sharply to 3 awards in 2011, 1 in 2013, and 1 in 2015. The most recent award closed on 30 September 2015. All $12.9 million obligated has been committed, representing full obligation of the combined potential value across the portfolio.

Competitive 8(a) set-asides dominate the contract mix, representing 48 percent of awards (21 contracts), followed by open competitive awards at 43 percent (19 contracts) and 8(a) sole-source awards at 7 percent (3 contracts). Small-business set-asides account for 2 percent (1 award). The contractor base is moderately dispersed across 11 distinct prime contractors over the portfolio lifetime, with no reported concentration data on award count or value distribution among top performers.

No recent contract opportunities, contract awards, or grant activity is recorded against the Office of Security Services or its subordinate offices. The absence of awards after 2015 and lack of open solicitations suggest that procurement activity has either been absorbed into parent USDA contracting operations or substantially reduced. Business-development professionals should confirm current acquisition strategy and contracting authority directly with the Office before pursuing opportunities, as the public-record portfolio reflects no active buying cycle.