Federal Capture Intelligence

Top DHS security guards and patrol services contractors (NAICS 561612)

Contract actions: October 1, 2021 – September 10, 2026 Updated September 11, 2026 Department of Homeland Security agency guide NAICS 561612 · Security Guards and Patrol Services
Latest 12 months
$4.5B
Net obligations · Up $1.6B vs. $2.9B preceding
Prime contractors
100
With positive obligations in the latest 12 months

Research the DHS 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, contract types, competition, and procurement methods, observed contract vehicle usage, and potential recompete research leads.

Contract obligation trends for Security Guards and Patrol Services at the Department of Homeland Security

Federal records show $15.2B in net obligations across 3,000 awards in Security Guards and Patrol Services at the Department of Homeland Security from Oct 1, 2021 through Sep 10, 2026. This market accounts for 9.1% of $167.7B in agency-wide net prime contract obligations over the period shown. Latest 12-month net obligations increased 55.3% from $2.9B to $4.5B. 17 prime contractors accounted for at least 80% of positive obligations in that latest period.

Fiscal-year activity

FY26 is year-to-date through Sep 10, 2026; earlier years show complete fiscal-year totals.

FY26 year-to-date: $4.0B versus $2.7B through the same date in FY25 (+47.4%).
Net obligations · complete fiscal yearNet obligations · FY26 YTDContract actions
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Fiscal yearNet obligationsContract actionsCoverage
FY2022$2.4B2,684Complete
FY2023$2.7B2,578Complete
FY2024$2.9B2,830Complete
FY2025$3.2B2,805Complete
FY2026$4.0B2,377YTD through Sep 10, 2026

Market at a glance

All reported prime contract awards
All-period net obligations
$15.2B
3,000 awards · 255 prime contractors
Latest 12-month movement
+55.3%
$4.5B vs. $2.9B
Leading eight prime share
60.8%
Share held by the eight leading prime contractors in the latest 12 months
View agency share, denominators, and set-aside reporting
Agency context
9.1% of $167.7B in agency-wide net obligations.
Set-aside share when reported
31.5% of 504 awards with reported set-aside status.
Set-aside reporting
159 set aside · 345 no set-aside · 2,496 not reported

What changed in the last 12 months?

Sep 11, 2025–Sep 10, 2026, compared with Sep 11, 2024–Sep 10, 2025.

Competitive shifts

AMENTUM SERVICES, INC. climbed the most in the contractor rankings
#108→#2Up 106 places
The contractor accounts for 10.0% of positive obligations across 1 reported action.
PARAGON SYSTEMS INC lost the most market share
15.6%→5.9%−9.7 percentage points
The contractor now ranks #4 by positive obligations, based on 531 reported actions.
THE GEO GROUP, INC. had the largest increase in reported obligations
$250.4M→$628.8M+$378.4M
The contractor now ranks #1 by positive obligations and accounts for 13.9% of positive obligations, based on 60 reported actions.
CENTERRA GROUP, LLC fell the most in the contractor rankings
#19→#88Down 69 places
The latest position is based on 1 reported action.

Buyer demand

Reported obligations through ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL OPERATIONS EL PASO increased
$59.7M→$556.0M+$496.3M
Latest-period activity spans 7 awards across 4 prime contractors.

Award activity

AMENTUM SERVICES, INC. received an unusually large obligation action
$452.9MMar 12, 2026 action
Reported under PIID 70CDCR26C00000016 by ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL OPERATIONS EL PASO. Award net obligations after the action: $452.9M.
View supporting award
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Buyer demand

Reported obligations through US BORDER PATROL decreased
$153.2M→$76.4M−$76.8M
Latest-period activity spans 16 awards across 6 prime contractors.

Competitive shifts

13 contractors were first observed in this market during the latest 12 months
$74.4MLatest 12-month obligations
Contractor-level obligations and first-observed dates appear below. “First observed” applies only to this market and the period shown.
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ContractorLatest 12 months
How these findings are calculated

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.

Federal contract obligations by funding office

See how positive obligations were attributed across funding offices in the 12 months ending Sep 10, 2026.

34.4% of positive obligations were attributed to Federal Protective Service (FPS). That represents $1.6B, up $168.7M from the preceding 12 months.

Latest 12-month share of positive obligations; the gray segment represents all other reported offices.

  1. Federal Protective Service (FPS)34.4% · $1.6B · up $168.7M
  2. ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL OPERATIONS EL PASO12.3% · $556.0M · up $496.3M
  3. ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL OPERATIONS REMOVAL MANAGEMENT DIVISION5.8% · $264.5M · up $101.0M
  4. SECURITY OPERATIONS5.7% · $258.7M · down $3.8M
  5. ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL OPERATIONS SAN FRANCISCO5.5% · $247.2M · up $178.2M
  6. All other reported offices36.4% of positive obligations
View reported office rankings, comparisons, and evidence

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.

  1. Reported funding office

    Federal Protective Service (FPS)

    #1Rank unchanged

    Latest 12 months

    $1.6B

    34.4% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$168.7M

    43 active prime contractors · 635 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 12.1% from $1.4B to $1.6B. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 47.3% to 34.4%, a change of −12.9 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 1,949 actions across 635 awards and 13 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 30 active prime contractors and 546 awards.

  2. Reported funding office

    ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL OPERATIONS EL PASO

    #2Up 7 from #9

    Latest 12 months

    $556.0M

    12.3% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$496.3M

    4 active prime contractors · 7 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 831.6% from $59.7M to $556.0M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 2.0% to 12.3%, a change of +10.2 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 17 actions across 7 awards and 2 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 2 active prime contractors and 2 awards.

    Leading award-level changes

  3. Reported funding office

    ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL OPERATIONS REMOVAL MANAGEMENT DIVISION

    #3Rank unchanged

    Latest 12 months

    $264.5M

    5.8% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$101.0M

    1 active prime contractor · 4 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 61.8% from $163.5M to $264.5M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 5.6% to 5.8%, a change of +0.3 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 11 actions across 4 awards. The preceding period contained 42 active prime contractors and 44 awards.

  4. Reported funding office

    SECURITY OPERATIONS

    #4Down 2 from #2

    Latest 12 months

    $258.7M

    5.7% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$3.8M

    26 active prime contractors · 48 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 1.5% from $262.5M to $258.7M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 8.9% to 5.7%, a change of −3.2 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 86 actions across 48 awards and 18 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 8 active prime contractors and 20 awards.

  5. Reported funding office

    ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL OPERATIONS SAN FRANCISCO

    #5Up 3 from #8

    Latest 12 months

    $247.2M

    5.5% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$178.2M

    3 active prime contractors · 6 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 258.3% from $69.0M to $247.2M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 2.4% to 5.5%, a change of +3.1 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 19 actions across 6 awards. The preceding period contained 3 active prime contractors and 4 awards.

  6. Reported funding office

    ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL OPERATIONS MIAMI

    #6Up 1 from #7

    Latest 12 months

    $241.4M

    5.3% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$107.4M

    4 active prime contractors · 16 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 80.1% from $134.0M to $241.4M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 4.6% to 5.3%, a change of +0.8 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 42 actions across 16 awards. The preceding period contained 4 active prime contractors and 10 awards.

  7. Reported funding office

    ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL OPERATIONS SAN DIEGO

    #7Down 3 from #4

    Latest 12 months

    $165.6M

    3.6% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$9.8M

    4 active prime contractors · 6 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 6.3% from $155.8M to $165.6M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 5.3% to 3.6%, a change of −1.6 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 22 actions across 6 awards and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 3 active prime contractors and 7 awards.

  8. Reported funding office

    HOMELAND SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS LOS ANGELES

    #8New to the positive-obligation ranking

    Latest 12 months

    $140.7M

    3.1% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$140.7M

    3 active prime contractors · 6 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations rose from $0 to $140.7M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0% to 3.1%, a change of +3.1 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 12 actions across 6 awards and 3 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 0 active prime contractors and 0 awards.

  9. Reported funding office

    ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL OPERATIONS LOS ANGELES

    #9Down 3 from #6

    Latest 12 months

    $112.8M

    2.5% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$28.2M

    4 active prime contractors · 9 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 20.0% from $141.0M to $112.8M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 4.8% to 2.5%, a change of −2.3 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 17 actions across 9 awards and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 3 active prime contractors and 9 awards.

  10. Reported funding office

    ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL OPERATIONS ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT DIVISION

    #10New to the positive-obligation ranking

    Latest 12 months

    $100.5M

    2.2% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$120.5M

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations moved from $20.1M in net deobligations to $100.5M in net obligations. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0% to 2.2%, a change of +2.2 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 3 awards.

  11. Reported funding office

    US BORDER PATROL

    #13Down 8 from #5

    Latest 12 months

    $76.4M

    1.7% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$76.8M

    6 active prime contractors · 16 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 50.1% from $153.2M to $76.4M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 5.2% to 1.7%, a change of −3.5 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 53 actions across 16 awards and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 10 active prime contractors and 21 awards.

    Leading award-level changes

  12. Reported funding office

    REGION 4

    #30Down 16 from #14

    Latest 12 months

    $7.9M

    0.17% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$21.4M

    7 active prime contractors · 29 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 73.0% from $29.3M to $7.9M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 1.0% to 0.17%, a change of −0.8 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 100 actions across 29 awards and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 8 active prime contractors and 27 awards.

  13. Reported funding office

    ORR – OFFICE OF RESPONSE AND RECOVERY

    #34Down 13 from #21

    Latest 12 months

    $4.6M

    0.10% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$9.3M

    3 active prime contractors · 4 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 66.9% from $13.9M to $4.6M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.47% to 0.10%, a change of −0.4 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 9 actions across 4 awards and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 9 active prime contractors and 18 awards.

  14. Reported funding office

    REGION 6

    #35Down 13 from #22

    Latest 12 months

    $3.6M

    0.080% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$9.3M

    5 active prime contractors · 10 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 72.1% from $12.9M to $3.6M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.44% to 0.080%, a change of −0.4 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 28 actions across 10 awards. The preceding period contained 8 active prime contractors and 25 awards.

Contract types, competition, and procurement methods

From Sep 11, 2025 through Sep 10, 2026, 477 awards had positive obligations totaling $4.6B. Np was the leading reported procedure, accounting for 34.5% of positive obligations. Awards with a reported parent IDV accounted for 87.0%. Reported awards used contract vehicles such as FPS Armed PSO MAC, Detention Services for California, and TSA SPP IDIQ.

Leading award type
86.3%
Delivery Order
Leading reported procedure
34.5%
Np
Reported parent IDV
87.0%
of positive obligations had a reported parent IDV
Median reported offers
3
132 of 477 awards reported offers

Observed contract vehicles

Only exact reported parent-PIID matches are shown; missing parent IDs are not inferred.

Buying method changes

Compared with Sep 11, 2024–Sep 10, 2025. Based on 477 current awards and 624 preceding awards with positive net obligations.

Reported full-and-open obligation share
20.4%
Down from 67.4% in the preceding period
Median positive award obligations
$2.4M
Up from $1.2M in the preceding period
How to read these changes

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.

Same-NAICS comparison

Compared with the NAICS 561612 peer median, parent-IDV obligation share is 16.5 percentage points higher, reported full-and-open obligation share is 23.4 percentage points lower, delivery-order obligation share is 31.0 percentage points higher, and median positive award obligations are 863.9% higher.

MeasureThis marketPeer medianDifference
Parent-IDV obligation share87.0%70.5%+16.5 pts
Reported full-and-open obligation share20.4%43.9%-23.4 pts
Delivery-order obligation share86.3%55.3%+31.0 pts
Median positive award obligations$2.4M$249K+863.9%
Peer cohort and comparison limits

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.

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Award types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Delivery Order(C)420$4.0B86.3%
Definitive Contract(D)32$594.4M12.9%
BPA Call(A)12$31.6M0.69%
Purchase Order(B)13$3.7M0.080%

Reported parent-award types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
IDC(B)402$3.8B83.6%
FSS(C)18$125.3M2.7%
BPA(E)12$31.6M0.69%
Not reported45$598.0M13.0%

Single- or multiple-award parent structure

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Single Award(S)353$3.1B66.7%
Multiple Award(M)79$933.9M20.3%
Not reported45$598.0M13.0%

Solicitation procedures

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Np(NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE)112$1.6B34.5%
Negotiated Proposal/Quote(NP)220$1.1B23.2%
Only One Source(SSS)20$783.9M17.1%
Mafo(SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY)47$713.1M15.5%
Subject to Multiple Award Fair Opportunity(MAFO)36$248.5M5.4%
Sss(ONLY ONE SOURCE)9$181.9M4.0%
Other reported values33$16.5M0.36%

Extent competed

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
A(FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION)85$1.7B37.7%
Full and Open Competition(A)145$940.1M20.4%
Not Competed(C)14$757.1M16.5%
D(FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES)74$570.1M12.4%
Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources(D)111$373.8M8.1%
C(NOT COMPETED)6$116.8M2.5%
Other reported values42$108.4M2.4%

Fair-opportunity and limited-source reporting

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Fair Opportunity Given(FAIR)50$694.6M15.1%
Competitive Set Aside(CSA)19$135.6M3.0%
Follow-on Action Following Competitive Initial Action(FOO)6$48.7M1.1%
Other Statutory Authority(OSA)3$46.4M1.0%
Only One Source - Other(ONE)5$36.4M0.79%
Not reported394$3.6B79.1%

Other-than-full-and-open reasons

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Only One Source-Other (FAR 6.302-1 Other)(ONE)10$597.6M13.0%
Urgency (FAR 6.302-2)(URG)10$276.3M6.0%
Authorized by Statute (FAR 6.302-5(A)(2)(I))(OTH)14$94.0M2.0%
SAP Non-Competition (FAR 13)(SP2)2$1.3M0.030%
Not reported441$3.6B78.9%

Contract pricing types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Firm Fixed Price(J)265$2.0B43.5%
J(FIRM FIXED PRICE)158$2.0B42.6%
Y(TIME AND MATERIALS)6$272.9M5.9%
M(FIXED PRICE AWARD FEE)8$227.1M4.9%
Time and Materials(Y)9$76.3M1.7%
Z(LABOR HOURS)9$32.3M0.70%
Other reported values22$28.1M0.61%

Product or Service Codes

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Housekeeping- Guard(S206)442$4.5B97.5%
Transportation/Travel/Relocation- Other: Other(V999)7$75.6M1.6%
Support- Professional: Physical Security and Badging(R430)22$26.7M0.58%
Support- Professional: Program Management/Support(R408)2$12.1M0.26%
Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems(6350)2$1.6M0.030%
Installation of Equipment- Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems(N063)1$668K0.010%
Other reported values1$14K0.0003%

Awarding subagencies

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement(7012)93$2.5B55.1%
Office of Procurement Operations(7001)274$1.6B35.2%
Transportation Security Administration(7013)36$260.2M5.7%
U.S. Customs and Border Protection(7014)12$85.8M1.9%
U.S. Coast Guard(7008)7$40.5M0.88%
Federal Emergency Management Agency(7022)42$36.3M0.79%
Other reported values13$24.3M0.53%

Awarding offices

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Detention Compliance and Removals(70CDCR)90$2.5B54.8%
Fps East Ccg Div 2 Acq Div(70RFP2)52$433.3M9.4%
Fps East Ccg Div 1 Acq Div(70RFP1)68$383.8M8.3%
Fps East Ccg Div 4 Acq Div(70RFP4)67$354.9M7.7%
Fps West Ccg(70RFPW)60$289.7M6.3%
Mission Essentials(70T050)36$260.2M5.7%
Other reported values104$356.2M7.7%

Reported parent IDVs

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
70CDCR24D00000002(7012)3$264.5M5.8%
70CDCR20D00000009(7012)4$196.4M4.3%
70RFP224DEC000001(7001)9$144.5M3.1%
HSTS0516DSPP906(7013)1$140.8M3.1%
70CDCR24D00000009(7012)3$139.6M3.0%
70RFP224DEC000011(7001)6$132.9M2.9%
70CDCR25D00000010(7012)3$124.6M2.7%
70CDCR20D00000007(7012)2$113.7M2.5%
Other reported values401$2.7B59.7%
Not reported45$598.0M13.0%

Exact vehicle-match evidence

Reported award data linked 69 awards to a specific catalog vehicle.

Offers, award size, and timing

Median reported offers
3 median
132 reported · 345 not reported
Positive award obligations
$2.4M median
$257K–$9.2M middle 50%
Reported performance period
364 days (~12 months) median
477 reported · 0 not reported

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.

Top federal contractors

Latest 12-month market share, concentration, and complete prime contractor rankings across the period shown.

Prime contractor concentration
17 of 100prime contractors account for at least 80% of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Largest prime contractor
13.9%of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Leading four prime contractors
39.5%of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Leading eight prime contractors
60.8%of positive obligations in the last 12 months

Based on $4.5B 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.

15 leading contractors
  1. #1

    Last 12mo obligations

    $628.8M

    13.9%

    Dollar movement

    +$378.4M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    19 awards

    60 actions

    Historical and award details for THE GEO GROUP, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $250.4M → $628.8M
    +151.1%
    Share: prior → latest
    8.6% → 13.9%
    +5.3 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $1.5B
    9.9% of all-period positive obligations · 32 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Nov 22, 2021
    through Aug 31, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported1913
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  2. #2

    Last 12mo obligations

    $452.9M

    10.0%

    Dollar movement

    +$452.9M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    1 action

    Historical and award details for AMENTUM SERVICES, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $250 → $452.9M
    +181142074.0%
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 10.0%
    +10.0 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $452.9M
    3.0% of all-period positive obligations · 2 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since May 17, 2025
    through Mar 12, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside10
    Not reported01
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  3. #3

    Last 12mo obligations

    $436.8M

    9.7%

    Dollar movement

    +$249.4M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    18 awards

    55 actions

    Historical and award details for CORECIVIC, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $187.4M → $436.8M
    +133.0%
    Share: prior → latest
    6.4% → 9.7%
    +3.2 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $1.1B
    7.0% of all-period positive obligations · 32 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 6, 2021
    through Aug 31, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported1813
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  4. #4

    Last 12mo obligations

    $268.1M

    5.9%

    Dollar movement

    −$186.7M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    270 awards

    531 actions

    Historical and award details for PARAGON SYSTEMS INC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $454.8M → $268.1M
    −41.1%
    Share: prior → latest
    15.6% → 5.9%
    −9.7 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $2.0B
    13.2% of all-period positive obligations · 613 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 13, 2021
    through Sep 9, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside12
    Not reported269202
    Reported small business22
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  5. #5

    Last 12mo obligations

    $264.5M

    5.8%

    Dollar movement

    +$119.9M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    5 awards

    12 actions

    Historical and award details for MVM, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $144.6M → $264.5M
    +82.9%
    Share: prior → latest
    5.0% → 5.8%
    +0.9 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $1.1B
    7.3% of all-period positive obligations · 19 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Nov 8, 2021
    through Aug 27, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside12
    Not reported42
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  6. #6

    Last 12mo obligations

    $254.8M

    5.6%

    Dollar movement

    +$138.5M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    12 awards

    36 actions

    Historical and award details for AKIMA INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $116.3M → $254.8M
    +119.1%
    Share: prior → latest
    4.0% → 5.6%
    +1.6 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $450.0M
    3.0% of all-period positive obligations · 15 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Apr 1, 2022
    through Sep 4, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside13
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported116
    Reported small business129
    All-period set-aside types
    • 3 · 8(a) sole source
  7. #7

    Last 12mo obligations

    $245.8M

    5.4%

    Dollar movement

    +$161.0M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    24 awards

    156 actions

    Historical and award details for UNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICE, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $84.8M → $245.8M
    +189.9%
    Share: prior → latest
    2.9% → 5.4%
    +2.5 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $470.3M
    3.1% of all-period positive obligations · 55 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Nov 16, 2021
    through Sep 8, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported2414
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  8. #8

    Last 12mo obligations

    $201.1M

    4.4%

    Dollar movement

    +$551K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    54 awards

    165 actions

    Historical and award details for TRIPLE CANOPY INC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $200.5M → $201.1M
    +0.3%
    Share: prior → latest
    6.9% → 4.4%
    −2.4 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $1.1B
    7.3% of all-period positive obligations · 223 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 27, 2021
    through Sep 8, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported5472
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  9. #9

    Last 12mo obligations

    $151.9M

    3.4%

    Dollar movement

    +$40.3M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    53 awards

    210 actions

    Historical and award details for KERBEROS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $111.7M → $151.9M
    +36.0%
    Share: prior → latest
    3.8% → 3.4%
    −0.5 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $433.4M
    2.9% of all-period positive obligations · 81 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 29, 2021
    through Sep 9, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported5336
    Reported small business5336
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  10. #10

    Last 12mo obligations

    $140.8M

    3.1%

    Dollar movement

    −$24.6M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    3 awards

    15 actions

    Historical and award details for COVENANT AVIATION SECURITY, LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $165.3M → $140.8M
    −14.9%
    Share: prior → latest
    5.7% → 3.1%
    −2.6 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $716.6M
    4.7% of all-period positive obligations · 3 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Nov 18, 2021
    through Aug 13, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported31
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  11. #11

    Last 12mo obligations

    $114.4M

    2.5%

    Dollar movement

    +$44.7M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    15 awards

    46 actions

    Historical and award details for PARAGON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $69.6M → $114.4M
    +64.3%
    Share: prior → latest
    2.4% → 2.5%
    +0.1 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $327.9M
    2.1% of all-period positive obligations · 18 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Sep 30, 2022
    through Sep 4, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported1511
    Reported small business1511
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  12. #12

    Last 12mo obligations

    $100.5M

    2.2%

    Dollar movement

    +$100.5M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    1 action

    Historical and award details for GARDAWORLD FEDERAL SERVICES LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $250 → $100.5M
    +40187020.5%
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 2.2%
    +2.2 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $100.5M
    0.66% of all-period positive obligations · 2 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since May 17, 2025
    through Aug 31, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside10
    Not reported01
    Reported small business01
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  13. #13

    Last 12mo obligations

    $99.5M

    2.2%

    Dollar movement

    +$40.8M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    13 awards

    33 actions

    Historical and award details for G4S SECURE SOLUTIONS (USA) INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $58.7M → $99.5M
    +69.6%
    Share: prior → latest
    2.0% → 2.2%
    +0.2 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $311.7M
    2.0% of all-period positive obligations · 39 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Dec 6, 2021
    through Aug 26, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported1314
    Reported small business10
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  14. #14

    Last 12mo obligations

    $87.7M

    1.9%

    Dollar movement

    +$11.0M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    5 awards

    25 actions

    Historical and award details for VENDTECH-SGI LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $76.6M → $87.7M
    +14.4%
    Share: prior → latest
    2.6% → 1.9%
    −0.7 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $369.6M
    2.4% of all-period positive obligations · 32 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 22, 2021
    through Aug 27, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported59
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  15. #15

    Last 12mo obligations

    $82.9M

    1.8%

    Dollar movement

    +$7.8M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    21 awards

    113 actions

    Historical and award details for BRADLEY TECHNOLOGIES INC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $75.1M → $82.9M
    +10.4%
    Share: prior → latest
    2.6% → 1.8%
    −0.8 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $237.4M
    1.6% of all-period positive obligations · 40 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Nov 12, 2021
    through Sep 9, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported2118
    Reported small business2118
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

Potential federal contract recompetes

Investigate potential recompetes surfaced by near-term end dates, award value, and recent contract changes.

COVENANT AVIATION SECURITY, LLC

THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO DE-OBLIGATE THE UNEARNED AWARD FEE FUNDING FROM CLIN 5004.

The reported potential end date moved later 2 times in the latest 12 months.

Performance period

96.2%

As of Sep 10, 2026Potential end Nov 30, 2026

Current award value as a share of potential value

98.1%

$772.9M current$787.7M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Feb 6, 2021.

Current performance is reported through Oct 31, 2026.

$772.9M is obligated against $772.9M in current reported award value (100.0%).

Reported potential end dates: Dec 31, 2025 → Jun 30, 2026 → Nov 30, 2026.

THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO EXERCISE SECTION I.2. 52.217-8 TO EXTEND THE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE OF THE TASK ORDER BY SIX-MONTHS.

Obligations are compared with current reported award value, not treated as a contract ceiling.

PIID 70T05021F5900N002

CORECIVIC, INC.

THIS CONTRACT PROVIDES DETENTION AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AT HOUSTON CONTRACT DETENTION FACILITY. THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDING AND UPDATE THE RATES ON THE ORDER.

The reported potential end date moved later 5 times in the latest 12 months.

Performance period

100.0%

As of Sep 10, 2026Potential end Sep 10, 2026

Current award value as a share of potential value

100.0%

$50.0M current$50.0M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Aug 18, 2025.

Current performance is reported through Aug 17, 2026.

$50.0M is obligated against $50.0M in current reported award value (100.0%).

Reported potential end dates: Oct 23, 2025 → Nov 17, 2025 → Apr 12, 2026 → Jun 27, 2026 → Aug 17, 2026 → Sep 10, 2026.

THIS CONTRACT PROVIDES DETENTION AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AT HOUSTON CONTRACT DETENTION FACILITY. THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO ADD FUNDING FOR DETENTION AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AND EXTEND THE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE TO MATCH FUNDING.

Obligations are compared with current reported award value, not treated as a contract ceiling.

PIID 70CDCR25FR0000095

AKIMA INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION LLC

THIS MODIFICATION IS TO OBLIGATE FUNDING FOR HOUSING AND SAFEGUARDING ILLEGAL ALIENS IN SUPPORT OF ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL OPERATIONS (ERO) AT KROME SERVICE PROCESSING CENTER IN MIAMI, FL

The reported potential end date moved later 3 times in the latest 12 months.

Performance period

94.9%

As of Sep 10, 2026Potential end Sep 30, 2026

Current award value as a share of potential value

100.0%

$119.2M current$119.2M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Sep 1, 2025.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both Sep 30, 2026.

$119.2M is obligated against $119.2M in current reported award value (100.0%).

Reported potential end dates: Oct 31, 2025 → Jan 7, 2026 → Aug 31, 2026 → Sep 30, 2026.

Obligations are compared with current reported award value, not treated as a contract ceiling.

PIID 70CDCR25FR0000092

PARAGON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LLC

THIS CONTRACT PROVIDES DETENTION AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AT THE EL PASO SERVICE PROCESSING CENTER. THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO ADD FUNDING FOR THESE SERVICES.

The reported potential end date moved later 4 times in the latest 12 months.

Performance period

94.8%

As of Sep 10, 2026Potential end Sep 29, 2026

Current award value as a share of potential value

100.0%

$64.3M current$64.3M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Sep 30, 2025.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both Sep 29, 2026.

$64.3M is obligated against $64.3M in current reported award value (100.0%).

Reported potential end dates: Nov 30, 2025 → May 31, 2026 → Jul 31, 2026 → Aug 31, 2026 → Sep 29, 2026.

Obligations are compared with current reported award value, not treated as a contract ceiling.

PIID 70CDCR25FR0000112

AMENTUM SERVICES, INC.

THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT IS TO PROVIDE DETENTION, TRANSPORTATION AND MEDICAL SERVICES AT THE CAMP EAST MONTANA TEMPORARY DETENTION CENTER IN EL PASO, TX.

The reported potential end date is Sep 30, 2026. Current award value is 100.0% of reported potential value ($452.9M of $452.9M).

Performance period

90.0%

As of Sep 10, 2026Potential end Sep 30, 2026

Current award value as a share of potential value

100.0%

$452.9M current$452.9M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Mar 13, 2026.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both Sep 30, 2026.

$452.9M is obligated against $452.9M in current reported award value (100.0%).

Obligations are compared with current reported award value, not treated as a contract ceiling.

PIID 70CDCR26C00000016

SPECTRUM SECURITY SERVICES, INC.

THIS MODIFICATION EXTENDS THE TASK ORDER PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE FOR AN ADDITIONAL 120 DAYS FROM JULY 1, 2026 TO OCTOBER 31, 2026 TO SUPPORT ICE- ERO IN THE LOS AOR.

The reported potential end date moved later 3 times in the latest 12 months.

Performance period

93.0%

As of Sep 10, 2026Potential end Oct 31, 2026

Current award value as a share of potential value

100.0%

$50.0M current$50.0M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Oct 31, 2024.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both Oct 31, 2026.

$38.8M is obligated against $50.0M in current reported award value (77.5%).

Reported potential end dates: Oct 30, 2025 → Apr 30, 2026 → Jun 30, 2026 → Oct 31, 2026.

THIS MODIFICATION EXTENDS THE TASK ORDER PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE FOR AN ADDITIONAL 120 DAYS FROM JULY 1, 2026 TO OCTOBER 31, 2026 TO SUPPORT ICE- ERO IN THE LOS AOR.

Obligations are compared with current reported award value, not treated as a contract ceiling.

PIID 70CDCR25FR0000003

These are research leads, not confirmed recompetes. USAspending records through Sep 10, 2026; reported dates and values can change through later modifications.

Recent federal contract award activity

Recent contract actions with unusually large obligation changes or meaningful shifts in contractor and funding-office activity.

Base award

This action

+$452.9M

AMENTUM SERVICES, INC.

ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL OPERATIONS EL PASO

THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT IS TO PROVIDE DETENTION, TRANSPORTATION AND MEDICAL SERVICES AT THE CAMP EAST MONTANA TEMPORARY DETENTION CENTER IN EL PASO, TX.

Why it stands out

The contractor climbed 106 positions in this market.

It now ranks #2 by positive obligations over the latest 12 months.

Award net obligations
$452.9M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
10.0%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#2 · 10.0% share
up 106 ranks · +10.0 percentage points · $452.9M net increase; action exceeded it by $250
Funding office
#2 · 12.3% attributed share
up 7 ranks · +10.2 percentage points · $496.3M net increase; action accounted for 91.2%
Related:Largest rank gainFunding office gain
PIID 70CDCR26C00000016
Modification

This action

+$154.0M

MVM, INC.

ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL OPERATIONS REMOVAL MANAGEMENT DIVISION

THIS TASK ORDER PROVIDES NATIONWIDE TRANSPORTATION OF UNACCOMPANIED MINORS AND FAMILY UNITS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026. THIS MODIFICATION PROVIDES INCREMENTAL FUNDING.

Why it stands out

The award grew alongside stronger contractor activity.

The modification added $154.0M while contractor obligations rose $119.9M overall.

Award net obligations
$182.0M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
3.4%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#5 · 5.8% share
up 1 rank · +0.9 percentage points · $119.9M net increase; action exceeded it by $34.1M
Funding office
#3 · 5.8% attributed share
+0.3 percentage points · $101.0M net increase; action exceeded it by $53.0M
PIID 70CDCR26FR0000053 · Mod P00002
Base award

This action

+$100.5M

GARDAWORLD FEDERAL SERVICES LLC

ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL OPERATIONS ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT DIVISION

PROVIDES 24/7/365 ARMED GROUND TRANSPORTATION FOR INDIVIDUALS PLACED INTO ICE CUSTODY UNDER THE 287(G) PROGRAM ACROSS ALL 254 TEXAS COUNTIES, INCLUDING DISPATCH, SECURE PORTAL, DOCUMENTATION, FLEET READINESS, REPORTING, AND QUALITY CONTROL.

Why it stands out

The contractor climbed 80 positions in this market.

It now ranks #12 by positive obligations over the latest 12 months.

Award net obligations
$100.5M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
2.2%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#12 · 2.2% share
up 80 ranks · +2.2 percentage points · $100.5M net increase; action exceeded it by $250
Funding office
#10 · 2.2% attributed share
+2.2 percentage points · $120.5M net increase; action accounted for 83.4%
PIID 70CDCR26C00000023
Modification

This action

+$52.1M

AKIMA INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION LLC

ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL OPERATIONS MIAMI

THIS MODIFICATION IS TO OBLIGATE FUNDING FOR HOUSING AND SAFEGUARDING ILLEGAL ALIENS IN SUPPORT OF ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL OPERATIONS (ERO) AT KROME SERVICE PROCESSING CENTER IN MIAMI, FL

Why it stands out

The contractor and funding office both climbed their market rankings.

Both rank changes are shown in the supporting movement data.

Award net obligations
$119.2M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
1.1%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#6 · 5.6% share
up 1 rank · +1.6 percentage points · $138.5M net increase; action accounted for 37.6%
Funding office
#6 · 5.3% attributed share
up 1 rank · +0.8 percentage points · $107.4M net increase; action accounted for 48.5%
PIID 70CDCR25FR0000092 · Mod P00003
Modification

This action

+$44.5M

PARAGON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LLC

ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL OPERATIONS EL PASO

THIS CONTRACT PROVIDES DETENTION AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AT THE EL PASO SERVICE PROCESSING CENTER. THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO ADD FUNDING FOR THESE SERVICES.

Why it stands out

The contractor climbed 3 positions in this market.

It now ranks #11 by positive obligations over the latest 12 months.

Award net obligations
$64.3M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
0.98%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#11 · 2.5% share
up 3 ranks · +0.1 percentage points · $44.7M net increase; action accounted for 99.4%
PIID 70CDCR25FR0000112 · Mod P00002
Modification

This action

+$58.4M

COVENANT AVIATION SECURITY, LLC

SECURITY OPERATIONS

THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO ESTABLISH OPTION PERIODS 6 AND 7 AND TO FULLY FUND OPTION PERIOD 7.

Why it stands out

This award grew while spending attributed to its office declined.

The modification added $58.4M while office-attributed obligations fell $3.8M overall.

Award net obligations
$772.9M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
1.3%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#10 · 3.1% share
$24.6M net decline despite this positive action
Funding office
#4 · 5.7% attributed share
$3.8M net decline despite this positive action
PIID 70T05021F5900N002 · Mod P00059
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  1. MANAGEMENT & TRAINING CORPORATIONModification · PIID 70CDCR26FR0000010
    Action+$14.1M
    Award net obligations$41.2M
  2. CHENEGA NASWIK INTERNATIONAL LLCModification · PIID 70LGLY26FGLB00055
    Action+$4.1M
    Award net obligations$6.2M
  3. PINNACLE PROTECTION PARTNERS, LLCModification · PIID 70RFP426FRE500001
    Action+$2.2M
    Award net obligations$20.1M
  4. KERBEROS INTERNATIONAL, INC.Base award · PIID 70RFP126FRE200025
    Action+$552K
    Award net obligations$552K
  5. TCS ALPHA SECURITY LLCModification · PIID 70RFP126FRE100005
    Action+$415K
    Award net obligations$4.1M
  6. PARAGON SYSTEMS INCDeobligation · PIID 70RFP325FRE300011
    Action−$347K
    Award net obligations$10.1M
  7. PARAGON SYSTEMS INCDeobligation · PIID 70RFP222FREC00047
    Action−$305K
    Award net obligations$19.7M
  8. TCS ALPHA SECURITY LLCModification · PIID 70RFP126FRE100006
    Action+$162K
    Award net obligations$2.4M
  9. KERBEROS INTERNATIONAL, INC.Modification · PIID 70RFPW26FRWA00006
    Action+$129K
    Award net obligations$2.3M
  10. PARAGON SYSTEMS INCDeobligation · PIID 70RFP422FRE700056
    Action−$89K
    Award net obligations$495K

DHS security guards and patrol services market FAQs

Answers based on reported federal contract data.

Who are the top DHS security guards and patrol services contractors?

In the 12 months through September 10, 2026, THE GEO GROUP, INC., AMENTUM SERVICES, INC., and CORECIVIC, INC. were the leading DHS security guards and patrol services prime contractors by positive obligations.

  1. #1

    THE GEO GROUP, INC.

    $628,812,370 in positive obligations

  2. #2

    AMENTUM SERVICES, INC.

    $452,855,435 in positive obligations

  3. #3

    CORECIVIC, INC.

    $436,818,563 in positive obligations

Rankings use reported USAspending award data.

Did DHS contract obligations increase in the security guards and patrol services market?

Yes. Measured by net prime contract obligations, reported DHS activity in the security guards and patrol services market increased 55.3% from $2,909,464,724 in the preceding 12 months to $4,517,981,050 in the 12 months through September 10, 2026.

Latest 12 months
$4,517,981,050
Net prime contract obligations
Preceding 12 months
$2,909,464,724
Net prime contract obligations
Change
+55.3%
Between matched 12-month periods

Reported contract actions, not outlays or a forecast.

What recent DHS contract award activity was reported in the security guards and patrol services market?

Recent DHS contract award activity reported in the security guards and patrol services market included actions for AMENTUM SERVICES, INC., MVM, INC., and GARDAWORLD FEDERAL SERVICES LLC during the 12 months through September 10, 2026.

Action obligations are transaction-level amounts, not current award-level obligations.

Which procurement methods were reported for DHS contracts under NAICS 561612?

From September 11, 2025 through September 10, 2026, DHS reported 477 positive-obligation awards for security guards and patrol services under NAICS 561612. The leading award type was delivery order. The leading reported procedure was np.

Positive-obligation awards
477
Leading reported procedure
Np
34.6% of positive obligations
Leading award type
Delivery Order
86.3% of positive obligations
Full and open
20.5%
of positive obligations
Reported parent IDV
87%
of positive obligations
Observed vehicles
FPS Armed PSO MAC, Detention Services for California, and TSA SPP IDIQ
Exact matches from reported parent PIIDs

Percentages use positive obligations as the denominator.

Which DHS security guards and patrol services awards may warrant recompete research?

6 DHS security guards and patrol services awards may warrant recompete research based on reported potential-end dates, including awards held by COVENANT AVIATION SECURITY, LLC, CORECIVIC, INC., and AKIMA INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION LLC.

Research leads, not confirmed recompetes. Dates may change through later modifications.

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