Research the Commerce federal contracting market for security guards and patrol services under NAICS 561612. Compare top federal contractors and market share, reported contract obligations and spending trends, funding-office attribution, recent award activity, and contract types, competition, and procurement methods.
Federal records show $183.6M in net obligations across 94 awards in Security Guards and Patrol Services at the Department of Commerce from Oct 1, 2021 through Sep 10, 2026. This market accounts for 0.73% of $25.1B in agency-wide net prime contract obligations over the period shown. Latest 12-month net obligations increased 30.5% from $33.0M to $43.1M. 5 prime contractors accounted for at least 80% of positive obligations in that latest period.
FY26 is year-to-date through Sep 10, 2026; earlier years show complete fiscal-year totals.
| Fiscal year | Net obligations | Contract actions | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2022 | $35.4M | 91 | Complete |
| FY2023 | $35.5M | 104 | Complete |
| FY2024 | $36.8M | 79 | Complete |
| FY2025 | $33.0M | 66 | Complete |
| FY2026 | $42.9M | 76 | YTD through Sep 10, 2026 |
Sep 11, 2025–Sep 10, 2026, compared with Sep 11, 2024–Sep 10, 2025.
Findings are selected from matched-period changes in obligations, share, rank, funding offices, concentration, reported set-asides, material award actions, and agency-peer outliers. Related signals are combined, and only material evidence-backed changes are shown. Review the full methodology.
See how positive obligations were attributed across funding offices in the 12 months ending Sep 10, 2026.
43.5% of positive obligations were attributed to DEPT OF COMMERCE PTO. That represents $18.9M, up $7.8M from the preceding 12 months.
Latest 12-month share of positive obligations; the gray segment represents all other reported offices.
USAspending assigns each award to a funding office. That office may differ from the requiring activity, program office, contracting office, individual buyer, or actual customer.
Reported funding office
Latest 12 months
$18.9M
43.5% of positive obligations
Versus preceding 12 months
+$7.8M
3 active prime contractors · 3 awards
Reported obligations increased 70.5% from $11.1M to $18.9M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 33.6% to 43.5%, a change of +9.8 percentage points.
The latest period contains 10 actions across 3 awards and 2 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 1 active prime contractor and 2 awards.
Reported funding office
Latest 12 months
$13.8M
31.8% of positive obligations
Versus preceding 12 months
+$13.8M
3 active prime contractors · 10 awards
Reported obligations rose from $0 to $13.8M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0% to 31.8%, a change of +31.8 percentage points.
The latest period contains 16 actions across 10 awards and 3 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 0 active prime contractors and 0 awards.
Reported funding office
Latest 12 months
$2.5M
5.8% of positive obligations
Versus preceding 12 months
−$10.8M
3 active prime contractors · 3 awards
Reported obligations decreased 80.9% from $13.3M to $2.5M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 40.4% to 5.8%, a change of −34.5 percentage points.
The latest period contains 6 actions across 3 awards. The preceding period contained 3 active prime contractors and 5 awards.
Reported funding office
Latest 12 months
$2.3M
5.3% of positive obligations
Versus preceding 12 months
−$534K
8 active prime contractors · 13 awards
Reported obligations decreased 18.6% from $2.9M to $2.3M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 8.7% to 5.3%, a change of −3.3 percentage points.
The latest period contains 27 actions across 13 awards and 2 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 10 active prime contractors and 17 awards.
Reported funding office
Latest 12 months
$1.7M
3.9% of positive obligations
Versus preceding 12 months
+$41K
2 active prime contractors · 2 awards
Reported obligations increased 2.5% from $1.7M to $1.7M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 5.0% to 3.9%, a change of −1.1 percentage points.
The latest period contains 5 actions across 2 awards. The preceding period contained 2 active prime contractors and 2 awards.
Reported funding office
Latest 12 months
$1.6M
3.6% of positive obligations
Versus preceding 12 months
−$835K
1 active prime contractor · 1 award
Reported obligations decreased 35.0% from $2.4M to $1.6M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 7.2% to 3.6%, a change of −3.7 percentage points.
The latest period contains 3 actions across 1 award. The preceding period contained 1 active prime contractor and 1 award.
Reported funding office
Latest 12 months
$1.3M
3.0% of positive obligations
Versus preceding 12 months
+$1.3M
1 active prime contractor · 1 award
Reported obligations moved from $55K in net deobligations to $1.3M in net obligations. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0% to 3.0%, a change of +3.0 percentage points.
The latest period contains 1 action across 1 award and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 1 active prime contractor and 1 award.
Reported funding office
Latest 12 months
$523K
1.2% of positive obligations
Versus preceding 12 months
+$25K
1 active prime contractor · 1 award
Reported obligations increased 4.9% from $499K to $523K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 1.5% to 1.2%, a change of −0.3 percentage points.
The latest period contains 2 actions across 1 award. The preceding period contained 1 active prime contractor and 1 award.
Reported funding office
Latest 12 months
$467K
1.1% of positive obligations
Versus preceding 12 months
+$462K
2 active prime contractors · 2 awards
Reported obligations increased 9023.4% from $5K to $467K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.020% to 1.1%, a change of +1.1 percentage points.
The latest period contains 2 actions across 2 awards and 2 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 1 active prime contractor and 1 award.
Reported funding office
Latest 12 months
$382K
0.88% of positive obligations
Versus preceding 12 months
+$8K
2 active prime contractors · 3 awards
Reported obligations increased 2.1% from $374K to $382K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 1.1% to 0.88%, a change of −0.3 percentage points.
The latest period contains 5 actions across 3 awards. The preceding period contained 2 active prime contractors and 2 awards.
Reported funding office
Latest 12 months
−$530K
0% of positive obligations
Versus preceding 12 months
−$1.3M
1 active prime contractor · 1 award
Reported obligations moved from $803K in net obligations to $530K in net deobligations. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 2.4% to 0%, a change of −2.4 percentage points.
The latest period contains 1 action across 1 award and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 2 active prime contractors and 2 awards.
From Sep 11, 2025 through Sep 10, 2026, 24 awards had positive obligations totaling $44.2M. Subject to Multiple Award Fair Opportunity was the leading reported procedure, accounting for 52.3% of positive obligations. Awards with a reported parent IDV accounted for 91.9%.
Compared with Sep 11, 2024–Sep 10, 2025. Based on 24 current awards and 27 preceding awards with positive net obligations.
Directional color and the Up or Down labels show historical movement only. Green does not mean favorable and red does not mean unfavorable; neither predicts a future procurement method.
Compared with the NAICS 561612 peer median, parent-IDV obligation share is 21.4 percentage points higher, reported full-and-open obligation share is 16.2 percentage points higher, delivery-order obligation share is 10.3 percentage points lower, and median positive award obligations are 61.0% higher.
| Measure | This market | Peer median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parent-IDV obligation share | 91.9% | 70.5% | +21.4 pts |
| Reported full-and-open obligation share | 52.3% | 36.1% | +16.2 pts |
| Delivery-order obligation share | 51.0% | 61.2% | -10.3 pts |
| Median positive award obligations | $400K | $249K | +61.0% |
The peer median gives each of the 8 eligible agency markets equal weight. The included agency markets are:
Agency mission, scale, and acquisition context can differ. Peer position does not establish market attractiveness or predict a future procurement method.
| Reported value | Awards | Positive obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery Order(C) | 12 | $22.5M | 51.0% |
| BPA Call(A) | 5 | $18.1M | 40.9% |
| Definitive Contract(D) | 4 | $2.5M | 5.6% |
| Purchase Order(B) | 3 | $1.1M | 2.5% |
| Reported value | Awards | Positive obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSS(C) | 12 | $22.5M | 51.0% |
| BPA(E) | 5 | $18.1M | 40.9% |
| Not reported | 7 | $3.6M | 8.1% |
| Reported value | Awards | Positive obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple Award(M) | 12 | $22.5M | 51.0% |
| Single Award(S) | 5 | $18.1M | 40.9% |
| Not reported | 7 | $3.6M | 8.1% |
| Reported value | Awards | Positive obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject to Multiple Award Fair Opportunity(MAFO) | 13 | $23.1M | 52.3% |
| Mafo(SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY) | 3 | $15.7M | 35.6% |
| Simplified Acquisition(SP1) | 5 | $3.3M | 7.4% |
| Negotiated Proposal/Quote(NP) | 1 | $1.4M | 3.2% |
| Sp1(SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION) | 1 | $362K | 0.82% |
| Only One Source(SSS) | 1 | $306K | 0.69% |
| Reported value | Awards | Positive obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full and Open Competition(A) | 13 | $23.1M | 52.3% |
| A(FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION) | 3 | $15.7M | 35.6% |
| Not Competed Under SAP(G) | 4 | $3.2M | 7.3% |
| Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources(D) | 1 | $1.4M | 3.2% |
| F(COMPETED UNDER SAP) | 1 | $362K | 0.82% |
| Not Available for Competition(B) | 1 | $306K | 0.69% |
| Other reported values | 1 | $32K | 0.071% |
| Reported value | Awards | Positive obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Opportunity Given(FAIR) | 5 | $22.6M | 51.1% |
| Competitive Set Aside(CSA) | 9 | $11.2M | 25.4% |
| Follow-on Action Following Competitive Initial Action(FOO) | 1 | $2.8M | 6.4% |
| Only One Source - Other(ONE) | 1 | $2.2M | 5.0% |
| Not reported | 8 | $5.3M | 12.1% |
| Reported value | Awards | Positive obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAP Non-Competition (FAR 13)(SP2) | 2 | $2.3M | 5.2% |
| Authorized by Statute (FAR 6.302-5(A)(2)(I))(OTH) | 3 | $1.3M | 2.8% |
| Not reported | 19 | $40.6M | 92.0% |
| Reported value | Awards | Positive obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| J(FIRM FIXED PRICE) | 1 | $15.0M | 33.9% |
| Firm Fixed Price(J) | 12 | $14.1M | 31.9% |
| Labor Hours(Z) | 8 | $14.0M | 31.7% |
| Z(LABOR HOURS) | 2 | $710K | 1.6% |
| Y(TIME AND MATERIALS) | 1 | $400K | 0.91% |
| Reported value | Awards | Positive obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housekeeping- Guard(S206) | 17 | $24.5M | 55.4% |
| Support- Professional: Physical Security and Badging(R430) | 5 | $19.2M | 43.5% |
| Support- Professional: Program Management/Support(R408) | 2 | $500K | 1.1% |
| Reported value | Awards | Positive obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Patent and Trademark Office(1344) | 3 | $18.9M | 42.9% |
| Office of the Secretary(1301) | 6 | $16.9M | 38.3% |
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration(1330) | 14 | $5.5M | 12.4% |
| U.S. Census Bureau(1323) | 1 | $2.8M | 6.4% |
| Reported value | Awards | Positive obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dept of Commerce Pto(1333BJ) | 3 | $18.9M | 42.9% |
| Dept of Commerce Sspo(1331L5) | 6 | $16.9M | 38.3% |
| Dept of Commerce Census(1333LC) | 1 | $2.8M | 6.4% |
| Dept of Commerce Noaa(1305M2) | 7 | $2.8M | 6.4% |
| Dept of Commerce Noaa(1305M4) | 2 | $1.7M | 3.9% |
| Dept of Commerce Noaa(1305M3) | 3 | $906K | 2.0% |
| Other reported values | 2 | $34K | 0.078% |
| Reported value | Awards | Positive obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47QSWA23D0028(4732) | 1 | $15.0M | 33.9% |
| 1331L521A13OS0011(1301) | 1 | $9.0M | 20.4% |
| 1331L521A13OS0002(1301) | 3 | $7.3M | 16.6% |
| GS07F145BA(4732) | 1 | $2.8M | 6.4% |
| 47QSWA23D008F(4732) | 1 | $2.2M | 5.0% |
| 1333BJ26A00050001(1344) | 1 | $1.8M | 4.0% |
| GS07F168GA(4732) | 1 | $725K | 1.6% |
| 47QSWA19D0059(4732) | 2 | $600K | 1.4% |
| Other reported values | 6 | $1.2M | 2.7% |
| Not reported | 7 | $3.6M | 8.1% |
Calculations group latest-period actions by award, retain awards with positive net obligations for share denominators, and use each award's latest reported USAspending procurement fields as of Sep 10, 2026. Blank competition, pricing, PSC, or parent-IDV values remain not reported; they are not inferred. Offer counts must be positive and below the FPDS 999 placeholder. Awarding organizations can differ from the funding agency that defines this page.
Latest 12-month market share, concentration, and complete prime contractor rankings across the period shown.
Based on $43.1M in positive obligations during the 12 months ending Sep 10, 2026. Individual shares and movement appear in the searchable rankings below. Movement compares with Sep 11, 2024–Sep 10, 2025.
Last 12mo obligation volume: Highest positive obligations first; net deobligations follow by magnitude; contractors with no activity in the last 12 months follow by all-period obligations. Ranks use the complete contractor list and remain fixed when search narrows the results.
Last 12mo obligations
$15.0M
34.8%
Dollar movement
+$15.0M
vs. prior 12 months
Last 12mo awards
1 award
6 actions
| Reported award evidence | Latest | Prior |
|---|---|---|
| Reported set-aside | 0 | 0 |
| Reported no set-aside | 0 | 0 |
| Not reported | 1 | 0 |
| Reported small business | 0 | 0 |
None reported.
Last 12mo obligations
$8.9M
20.6%
Dollar movement
+$918K
vs. prior 12 months
Last 12mo awards
3 awards
4 actions
| Reported award evidence | Latest | Prior |
|---|---|---|
| Reported set-aside | 0 | 0 |
| Reported no set-aside | 0 | 0 |
| Not reported | 3 | 1 |
| Reported small business | 3 | 1 |
None reported.
Last 12mo obligations
$6.4M
14.8%
Dollar movement
+$629K
vs. prior 12 months
Last 12mo awards
7 awards
14 actions
| Reported award evidence | Latest | Prior |
|---|---|---|
| Reported set-aside | 0 | 0 |
| Reported no set-aside | 0 | 0 |
| Not reported | 7 | 2 |
| Reported small business | 7 | 2 |
None reported.
Last 12mo obligations
$2.8M
6.6%
Dollar movement
+$450K
vs. prior 12 months
Last 12mo awards
1 award
4 actions
| Reported award evidence | Latest | Prior |
|---|---|---|
| Reported set-aside | 0 | 0 |
| Reported no set-aside | 0 | 0 |
| Not reported | 1 | 1 |
| Reported small business | 1 | 1 |
None reported.
Last 12mo obligations
$2.2M
5.1%
Dollar movement
−$8.9M
vs. prior 12 months
Last 12mo awards
1 award
1 action
| Reported award evidence | Latest | Prior |
|---|---|---|
| Reported set-aside | 0 | 0 |
| Reported no set-aside | 0 | 0 |
| Not reported | 1 | 2 |
| Reported small business | 0 | 0 |
None reported.
Last 12mo obligations
$1.8M
4.1%
Dollar movement
+$1.8M
vs. prior 12 months
Last 12mo awards
1 award
3 actions
| Reported award evidence | Latest | Prior |
|---|---|---|
| Reported set-aside | 0 | 0 |
| Reported no set-aside | 1 | 0 |
| Not reported | 0 | 0 |
| Reported small business | 0 | 0 |
None reported.
Last 12mo obligations
$1.4M
3.3%
Dollar movement
+$41K
vs. prior 12 months
Last 12mo awards
1 award
3 actions
| Reported award evidence | Latest | Prior |
|---|---|---|
| Reported set-aside | 1 | 1 |
| Reported no set-aside | 0 | 0 |
| Not reported | 0 | 0 |
| Reported small business | 1 | 1 |
Last 12mo obligations
$725K
1.7%
Dollar movement
+$49K
vs. prior 12 months
Last 12mo awards
1 award
1 action
| Reported award evidence | Latest | Prior |
|---|---|---|
| Reported set-aside | 1 | 2 |
| Reported no set-aside | 0 | 0 |
| Not reported | 0 | 0 |
| Reported small business | 1 | 2 |
Last 12mo obligations
$721K
1.7%
Dollar movement
+$81K
vs. prior 12 months
Last 12mo awards
1 award
4 actions
| Reported award evidence | Latest | Prior |
|---|---|---|
| Reported set-aside | 1 | 2 |
| Reported no set-aside | 0 | 0 |
| Not reported | 0 | 0 |
| Reported small business | 1 | 2 |
Last 12mo obligations
$600K
1.4%
Dollar movement
+$169K
vs. prior 12 months
Last 12mo awards
2 awards
5 actions
| Reported award evidence | Latest | Prior |
|---|---|---|
| Reported set-aside | 2 | 2 |
| Reported no set-aside | 0 | 0 |
| Not reported | 0 | 0 |
| Reported small business | 2 | 2 |
Last 12mo obligations
$523K
1.2%
Dollar movement
+$25K
vs. prior 12 months
Last 12mo awards
1 award
2 actions
| Reported award evidence | Latest | Prior |
|---|---|---|
| Reported set-aside | 0 | 0 |
| Reported no set-aside | 1 | 1 |
| Not reported | 0 | 0 |
| Reported small business | 0 | 0 |
None reported.
Last 12mo obligations
$512K
1.2%
Dollar movement
−$40K
vs. prior 12 months
Last 12mo awards
3 awards
8 actions
| Reported award evidence | Latest | Prior |
|---|---|---|
| Reported set-aside | 3 | 2 |
| Reported no set-aside | 0 | 0 |
| Not reported | 0 | 0 |
| Reported small business | 3 | 2 |
Last 12mo obligations
$362K
0.84%
Dollar movement
+$370K
vs. prior 12 months
Last 12mo awards
1 award
2 actions
| Reported award evidence | Latest | Prior |
|---|---|---|
| Reported set-aside | 1 | 1 |
| Reported no set-aside | 0 | 0 |
| Not reported | 0 | 0 |
| Reported small business | 1 | 1 |
Last 12mo obligations
$342K
0.79%
Dollar movement
−$326K
vs. prior 12 months
Last 12mo awards
6 awards
12 actions
| Reported award evidence | Latest | Prior |
|---|---|---|
| Reported set-aside | 4 | 3 |
| Reported no set-aside | 0 | 0 |
| Not reported | 2 | 2 |
| Reported small business | 6 | 5 |
Last 12mo obligations
$299K
0.69%
Dollar movement
−$7K
vs. prior 12 months
Last 12mo awards
2 awards
3 actions
| Reported award evidence | Latest | Prior |
|---|---|---|
| Reported set-aside | 2 | 1 |
| Reported no set-aside | 0 | 0 |
| Not reported | 0 | 0 |
| Reported small business | 2 | 1 |
Recent contract actions with unusually large obligation changes or meaningful shifts in contractor and funding-office activity.
This action
+$11.8M
DEPT OF COMMERCE PTO
ARMED SECURITY GUARD SERVICE
Why it stands out
One action equaled at least a quarter of the market’s latest 12-month positive obligations.
The $11.8M action represented 27.5% of the market’s positive obligations over the latest 12 months.
This action
+$7.5M
DEPT OF COMMERCE SSPO
TO PROVIDE ARMED CONTRACT SECURITY OFFICER (ACSO) SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE AREA OF OPERATIONS ON THE NIST GAITHERSBURG, MARYLAND AND BOULDER, COLORADO CAMPUSES.
Why it stands out
The award grew alongside stronger contractor activity.
The modification added $7.5M while contractor obligations rose $918K overall.
This action
+$5.2M
DEPT OF COMMERCE SSPO
SECURITY GUARDS
Why it stands out
The award grew alongside stronger contractor activity.
The modification added $5.2M while contractor obligations rose $629K overall.
This action
+$1.3M
DEPT OF COMMERCE CENSUS
EXERCISE OPTION PERIOD 2 FOR NPC SECURITY GUARD SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026.
Why it stands out
The award grew alongside stronger contractor activity.
The modification added $1.3M while contractor obligations rose $450K overall.
This action
+$2.2M
DEPT OF COMMERCE PTO
ARMED GUARD SERVICES
Why it stands out
One action represented 5.1% of the market’s latest 12-month positive obligations.
At $2.2M, the action was large enough to materially affect the latest 12-month market picture.
This action
+$1.2M
DEPT OF COMMERCE PTO
SERVICES FOR PERSONNEL SECURITY BRANCH AND ANY OVERLAPPING OFFICE OF SECURITY PROGRAMS SUCH AS SECURITY SERVICES CENTER THROUGHOUT THE AGENCY.
Why it stands out
No activity for this contractor was reported in this market during the preceding 12 months.
The base action placed the contractor #6 in this market by positive obligations over the latest 12 months.
Answers based on reported federal contract data.
In the 12 months through September 10, 2026, UNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICE, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, EXCALIBUR ASSOCIATES INC, and COGAR GROUP, LTD., THE were the leading Commerce security guards and patrol services prime contractors by positive obligations.
UNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICE, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
$14,971,284 in positive obligations
$8,867,744 in positive obligations
$6,386,110 in positive obligations
Rankings use reported USAspending award data.
Yes. Measured by net prime contract obligations, reported Commerce activity in the security guards and patrol services market increased 30.5% from $32,992,365 in the preceding 12 months to $43,050,405 in the 12 months through September 10, 2026.
Reported contract actions, not outlays or a forecast.
Recent Commerce contract award activity reported in the security guards and patrol services market included actions for UNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICE, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, EXCALIBUR ASSOCIATES INC, and COGAR GROUP, LTD., THE during the 12 months through September 10, 2026.
UNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICE, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP · PIID 1333BJ26F00050002
Base award · January 8, 2026 · Action obligation: +$11,849,014
EXCALIBUR ASSOCIATES INC · PIID 1331L526F13OS0004
Modification P26001 · January 28, 2026 · Action obligation: +$7,492,660
COGAR GROUP, LTD., THE · PIID 1331L526F13OS0011
Modification P26001 · February 2, 2026 · Action obligation: +$5,229,036
PRUDENTIAL PROTECTIVE SERVICES LLC · PIID 1333LC24F00000149
Modification P26009 · December 23, 2025 · Action obligation: +$1,285,120
CENTERRA GROUP, LLC · PIID 1333BJ25F00050002
Modification P26002 · December 9, 2025 · Action obligation: +$2,196,056
PARKER TIDE LLC · PIID 1333BJ26F00054001
Base award · October 24, 2025 · Action obligation: +$1,160,864
Action obligations are transaction-level amounts, not current award-level obligations.
From September 11, 2025 through September 10, 2026, Commerce reported 24 positive-obligation awards for security guards and patrol services under NAICS 561612. The leading award type was delivery order. The leading reported procedure was subject to multiple award fair opportunity.
Percentages use positive obligations as the denominator.
Sweetspot connects opportunity qualification, competitive research, capture, and proposal work in one workspace.
Reported obligations include contract actions from October 1, 2021 through September 10, 2026. Set-aside and business-size fields reflect award records, not a contractor's current eligibility.
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