Security Guards and Patrol Services

The NAICS Category 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services) encompasses comprehensive security service contracts focused on providing uniformed and armed/unarmed security personnel for federal facilities, disaster response sites, diplomatic missions, and critical infrastructure protection. These services include guard staffing, access control, facility monitoring, emergency response, perimeter security, patrol operations, and specialized protective services across domestic and international locations. Contractors in this category are responsible for providing trained personnel, necessary equipment, management oversight, and compliance with federal security standards.

Federal Contract Awards in this category demonstrate significant diversity, with contract values ranging from approximately $20,000 to over $40 million, typically spanning 12-month base periods with multiple option years. Common awardees include Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), minority-owned businesses, and established security firms like Servexo, DRS Services Inc., Universal Protection Service, and Culpepper & Associates Security Services. Frequent funding agencies include the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Department of State. Contract set-asides frequently target small businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and 8(a) program participants, with performance locations spanning multiple states and international diplomatic missions.

Recent Federal Contract Opportunities predominantly focus on armed and unarmed security services for various government facilities, including embassy protection, disaster response, national cemeteries, and critical infrastructure sites. Solicitations cover geographic regions including Montana, North Carolina, Michigan, Kentucky, and international locations like Portugal, Gabon, and South Korea. Typical requirements include providing trained security personnel with specific certifications, background investigations, weapons qualifications, and capabilities to manage sophisticated security monitoring systems. Evaluation criteria frequently emphasize past performance, technical capabilities, pricing, and ability to rapidly deploy security personnel in complex operational environments.