Securitas AB

Securitas AB is a Swedish multinational security services company that provides a wide range of security solutions to the U.S. federal government through its subsidiary, Paragon Systems Inc. As one of the world's largest security companies, Securitas AB offers services including guarding, electronic security, fire and safety, and risk management. Through Paragon Systems, the company has been awarded numerous federal contracts to provide armed and unarmed protective security officer services, security systems integration, risk consulting, investigations, and background checks to various government agencies.

Paragon Systems has been awarded contracts by multiple federal agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. These contracts have involved providing armed protective security officers for facilities in states such as Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Georgia, and California. Specific services have included guarding federal buildings, supporting COVID-19 vaccination sites, and providing security for Social Security Administration offices. The company has also been tasked with conducting background investigations for ICE. Most contracts awarded to Paragon Systems have been firm-fixed price delivery orders without set-aside designations, reflecting its status as a large business contractor.

Securitas AB, through Paragon Systems, holds several significant Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs) with federal agencies. These include a $2.95 billion multiple-award Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) with DHS for nationwide armed protective security officer services. The company also holds an IDC worth over $80 million to provide armed protective security officers in Los Angeles County through September 2027. Additionally, Paragon Systems has been awarded a $187 million Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) from HHS for security guard services. These IDVs allow various agencies to issue task orders for Paragon's services, demonstrating the company's extensive role in providing security solutions across multiple federal agencies and locations throughout the United States.