Federal Capture Intelligence

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

Contract actions: October 1, 2021 – October 23, 2026 Updated October 24, 2026 Department of Homeland Security agency guide NAICS 561612 · Security Guards and Patrol Services
Latest 12 months
$4.5B
Net obligations · Up $1.3B vs. $3.3B preceding
Prime contractors
102
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 $15.8B in net obligations across 3,063 awards in Security Guards and Patrol Services at the Department of Homeland Security from Oct 1, 2021 through Oct 23, 2026. This market accounts for 8.9% of $176.7B in agency-wide net prime contract obligations over the period shown. Latest 12-month net obligations increased 39.4% from $3.3B to $4.5B. 18 prime contractors accounted for at least 80% of positive obligations in that latest period.

Fiscal-year activity

FY27 is year-to-date through Oct 23, 2026; earlier years show complete fiscal-year totals.

FY27 year-to-date: $1.4M versus $52.7M through the same date in FY26 (−97.4%).
Net obligations · complete fiscal yearNet obligations · FY27 YTDContract actions
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Fiscal yearNet obligationsContract actionsCoverage
FY2022$2.4B2,684Complete
FY2023$2.7B2,578Complete
FY2024$2.9B2,832Complete
FY2025$3.2B2,805Complete
FY2026$4.6B2,622Complete

Market at a glance

All reported prime contract awards
All-period net obligations
$15.8B
3,063 awards · 259 prime contractors
Latest 12-month movement
+39.4%
$4.5B vs. $3.3B
Leading eight prime share
60.7%
Share held by the eight leading prime contractors in the latest 12 months
View agency share, denominators, and set-aside reporting
Agency context
8.9% of $176.7B in agency-wide net obligations.
Set-aside share when reported
31.6% of 510 awards with reported set-aside status.
Set-aside reporting
161 set aside · 349 no set-aside · 2,553 not reported

What changed in the last 12 months?

Oct 24, 2025–Oct 23, 2026, compared with Oct 24, 2024–Oct 23, 2025.

Competitive shifts

AMENTUM SERVICES, INC. gained the most market share
0.0%→14.5%+14.5 percentage points
The contractor now ranks #1 by positive obligations, based on 2 reported actions.
PARAGON SYSTEMS INC lost the most market share
13.4%→5.1%−8.3 percentage points
The contractor now ranks #7 by positive obligations, based on 477 reported actions.
NORTH AMERICAN SECURITY, INCORPORATED fell the most in the contractor rankings
#22→#51Down 29 places
The contractor accounts for 0.16% of positive obligations across 55 reported actions.
13 contractors were first observed in this market during the latest 12 months
$98.8MLatest 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

Buyer demand

Reported obligations through ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL OPERATIONS EL PASO increased
$86.4M→$740.9M+$654.5M
Latest-period activity spans 6 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.
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Buyer demand

Reported obligations through ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL OPERATIONS LOS ANGELES decreased
$158.7M→$81.0M−$77.7M
Latest-period activity spans 9 awards across 4 prime contractors.
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 Oct 23, 2026.

33.2% of positive obligations were attributed to Federal Protective Service (FPS). That represents $1.5B, up $40.1M 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)33.2% · $1.5B · up $40.1M
  2. ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL OPERATIONS EL PASO16.3% · $740.9M · up $654.5M
  3. SECURITY OPERATIONS6.6% · $298.5M · up $34.8M
  4. ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL OPERATIONS REMOVAL MANAGEMENT DIVISION5.2% · $234.4M · up $39.7M
  5. ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL OPERATIONS MIAMI4.2% · $190.2M · up $5.1M
  6. All other reported offices34.7% 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

    $1.5B

    33.2% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$40.1M

    42 active prime contractors · 650 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 2.7% from $1.5B to $1.5B. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 44.6% to 33.2%, a change of −11.5 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 1,845 actions across 650 awards and 13 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 31 active prime contractors and 616 awards.

  2. Reported funding office

    ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL OPERATIONS EL PASO

    #2Up 7 from #9

    Latest 12 months

    $740.9M

    16.3% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$654.5M

    4 active prime contractors · 6 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 757.0% from $86.4M to $740.9M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 2.6% to 16.3%, a change of +13.7 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 15 actions across 6 awards and 2 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 2 active prime contractors and 4 awards.

    Leading award-level changes

  3. Reported funding office

    SECURITY OPERATIONS

    #3Down 1 from #2

    Latest 12 months

    $298.5M

    6.6% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$34.8M

    26 active prime contractors · 49 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 13.2% from $263.7M to $298.5M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 8.0% to 6.6%, a change of −1.4 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 89 actions across 49 awards and 18 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 8 active prime contractors and 21 awards.

  4. Reported funding office

    ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL OPERATIONS REMOVAL MANAGEMENT DIVISION

    #4Down 1 from #3

    Latest 12 months

    $234.4M

    5.2% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$39.7M

    1 active prime contractor · 4 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 20.4% from $194.7M to $234.4M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 5.9% to 5.2%, a change of −0.8 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 10 actions across 4 awards. The preceding period contained 42 active prime contractors and 44 awards.

  5. Reported funding office

    ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL OPERATIONS MIAMI

    #5Down 1 from #4

    Latest 12 months

    $190.2M

    4.2% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$5.1M

    4 active prime contractors · 13 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 2.7% from $185.1M to $190.2M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 5.6% to 4.2%, a change of −1.4 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 32 actions across 13 awards. The preceding period contained 4 active prime contractors and 12 awards.

  6. Reported funding office

    ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL OPERATIONS SAN FRANCISCO

    #6Up 1 from #7

    Latest 12 months

    $183.6M

    4.0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$44.5M

    3 active prime contractors · 6 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 32.0% from $139.1M to $183.6M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 4.2% to 4.0%, a change of −0.2 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 17 actions across 6 awards. The preceding period contained 3 active prime contractors and 6 awards.

  7. Reported funding office

    HOMELAND SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS LOS ANGELES

    #7New 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.

  8. Reported funding office

    ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL OPERATIONS SAN DIEGO

    #8Down 3 from #5

    Latest 12 months

    $139.5M

    3.1% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$40.7M

    4 active prime contractors · 6 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 22.6% from $180.2M to $139.5M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 5.5% to 3.1%, a change of −2.4 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 20 actions across 6 awards and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 3 active prime contractors and 7 awards.

  9. Reported funding office

    ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL OPERATIONS ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT DIVISION

    #9New to the positive-obligation ranking

    Latest 12 months

    $100.5M

    2.2% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$120.5M

    2 active prime contractors · 2 awards

    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 4 actions across 2 awards and 2 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 2 active prime contractors and 3 awards.

  10. Reported funding office

    ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL OPERATIONS DETROIT

    #10Up 5 from #15

    Latest 12 months

    $92.1M

    2.0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$62.2M

    1 active prime contractor · 3 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 207.8% from $29.9M to $92.1M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.91% to 2.0%, a change of +1.1 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 8 actions across 3 awards. The preceding period contained 1 active prime contractor and 2 awards.

  11. Reported funding office

    ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL OPERATIONS LOS ANGELES

    #12Down 6 from #6

    Latest 12 months

    $81.0M

    1.8% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$77.7M

    4 active prime contractors · 9 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 49.0% from $158.7M to $81.0M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 4.8% to 1.8%, a change of −3.0 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 12 actions across 9 awards and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 3 active prime contractors and 9 awards.

    Leading award-level changes

  12. Reported funding office

    US BORDER PATROL

    #13Down 5 from #8

    Latest 12 months

    $80.9M

    1.8% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$29.8M

    7 active prime contractors · 19 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 26.9% from $110.7M to $80.9M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 3.4% to 1.8%, a change of −1.6 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 58 actions across 19 awards and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 10 active prime contractors and 22 awards.

  13. Reported funding office

    ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL OPERATIONS SEATTLE

    #17New to the positive-obligation ranking

    Latest 12 months

    $63.2M

    1.4% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$63.2M

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations rose from $0 to $63.2M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0% to 1.4%, a change of +1.4 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 3 actions across 1 award and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 0 active prime contractors and 0 awards.

  14. Reported funding office

    REGION 4

    #29Down 13 from #16

    Latest 12 months

    $7.2M

    0.16% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$19.2M

    7 active prime contractors · 29 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 72.6% from $26.4M to $7.2M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.80% to 0.16%, a change of −0.6 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 94 actions across 29 awards and 2 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 7 active prime contractors and 27 awards.

  15. Reported funding office

    ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL OPERATIONS PHOENIX FLORENCE

    No positive-obligation rank

    Latest 12 months

    $0

    0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$22.3M

    0 active prime contractors · 0 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 100.0% from $22.3M to $0. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.68% to 0%, a change of −0.7 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 0 actions across 0 awards. The preceding period contained 1 active prime contractor and 3 awards.

Contract types, competition, and procurement methods

From Oct 24, 2025 through Oct 23, 2026, 461 awards had positive obligations totaling $4.6B. Np was the leading reported procedure, accounting for 37.6% of positive obligations. Awards with a reported parent IDV accounted for 82.5%. Reported awards used contract vehicles such as FPS Armed PSO MAC, Detention Services for California, and TSA SPP IDIQ.

Leading award type
81.5%
Delivery Order
Leading reported procedure
37.6%
Np
Reported parent IDV
82.5%
of positive obligations had a reported parent IDV
Median reported offers
3
129 of 461 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 Oct 24, 2024–Oct 23, 2025. Based on 461 current awards and 678 preceding awards with positive net obligations.

Reported full-and-open obligation share
11.9%
Down from 60.7% in the preceding period
Median positive award obligations
$2.9M
Up from $1.3M in the preceding period
Parent-IDV obligation share
82.5%
Down from 97.3% 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 13.8 percentage points higher, reported full-and-open obligation share is 16.8 percentage points lower, delivery-order obligation share is 28.4 percentage points higher, and median positive award obligations are 930.0% higher.

MeasureThis marketPeer medianDifference
Parent-IDV obligation share82.5%68.7%+13.8 pts
Reported full-and-open obligation share11.9%28.7%-16.8 pts
Delivery-order obligation share81.5%53.2%+28.4 pts
Median positive award obligations$2.9M$277K+930.0%
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)408$3.8B81.5%
Definitive Contract(D)31$805.2M17.5%
BPA Call(A)11$43.1M0.93%
Purchase Order(B)11$2.8M0.060%

Reported parent-award types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
IDC(B)387$3.6B78.7%
FSS(C)21$130.0M2.8%
BPA(E)11$43.1M0.93%
Not reported42$807.9M17.5%

Single- or multiple-award parent structure

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Single Award(S)337$2.8B60.4%
Multiple Award(M)82$1.0B22.1%
Not reported42$807.9M17.5%

Solicitation procedures

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Np(NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE)158$1.7B37.6%
Mafo(SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY)75$993.2M21.5%
Sss(ONLY ONE SOURCE)17$893.4M19.4%
Negotiated Proposal/Quote(NP)154$653.8M14.2%
Only One Source(SSS)12$256.2M5.5%
Subject to Multiple Award Fair Opportunity(MAFO)13$66.8M1.4%
Other reported values32$16.4M0.36%

Extent competed

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
A(FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION)120$2.0B44.1%
C(NOT COMPETED)12$818.3M17.7%
D(FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES)113$690.7M15.0%
Full and Open Competition(A)96$547.7M11.9%
Not Competed(C)9$246.3M5.3%
Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources(D)71$173.0M3.8%
Other reported values40$101.4M2.2%

Fair-opportunity and limited-source reporting

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Fair Opportunity Given(FAIR)57$751.4M16.3%
Competitive Set Aside(CSA)19$173.2M3.8%
Other Statutory Authority(OSA)3$63.1M1.4%
Follow-on Action Following Competitive Initial Action(FOO)5$37.8M0.82%
Only One Source - Other(ONE)4$34.5M0.75%
Not reported373$3.6B77.0%

Other-than-full-and-open reasons

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Only One Source-Other (FAR 6.302-1 Other)(ONE)10$844.3M18.3%
Urgency (FAR 6.302-2)(URG)11$220.3M4.8%
Authorized by Statute (FAR 6.302-5(A)(2)(I))(OTH)12$87.2M1.9%
SAP Non-Competition (FAR 13)(SP2)3$1.3M0.030%
Not reported425$3.5B75.0%

Contract pricing types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
J(FIRM FIXED PRICE)240$3.0B65.4%
Firm Fixed Price(J)174$951.1M20.6%
Y(TIME AND MATERIALS)11$300.2M6.5%
M(FIXED PRICE AWARD FEE)8$283.6M6.2%
Z(LABOR HOURS)8$28.8M0.62%
Labor Hours(Z)15$18.8M0.41%
Other reported values5$14.5M0.31%

Product or Service Codes

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Housekeeping- Guard(S206)424$4.5B97.0%
Transportation/Travel/Relocation- Other: Other(V999)9$80.3M1.7%
Support- Professional: Physical Security and Badging(R430)16$19.8M0.43%
Support- Professional: Program Management/Support(R408)2$16.8M0.36%
Support- Administrative: Background Investigation(R615)3$16.6M0.36%
Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems(6350)3$1.7M0.040%
Other reported values4$1.1M0.023%

Awarding subagencies

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement(7012)85$2.5B55.0%
Office of Procurement Operations(7001)273$1.6B34.0%
Transportation Security Administration(7013)36$315.7M6.8%
U.S. Customs and Border Protection(7014)14$90.6M2.0%
U.S. Coast Guard(7008)6$41.1M0.89%
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center(7015)8$28.2M0.61%
Other reported values39$30.5M0.66%

Awarding offices

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Detention Compliance and Removals(70CDCR)80$2.5B54.3%
Fps East Ccg Div 1 Acq Div(70RFP1)76$397.2M8.6%
Fps East Ccg Div 2 Acq Div(70RFP2)51$392.4M8.5%
Fps East Ccg Div 4 Acq Div(70RFP4)58$352.8M7.7%
Mission Essentials(70T050)35$314.9M6.8%
Fps West Ccg(70RFPW)59$275.9M6.0%
Other reported values102$373.7M8.1%

Reported parent IDVs

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
70CDCR24D00000002(7012)3$234.4M5.1%
70RFP224DEC000001(7001)9$175.1M3.8%
70CDCR20D00000009(7012)4$172.1M3.7%
HSTS0516DSPP906(7013)1$157.8M3.4%
70RFP224DEC000011(7001)6$111.0M2.4%
70CDCR24D00000009(7012)2$110.5M2.4%
70CDCR20D00000007(7012)2$94.0M2.0%
70CDCR25D00000009(7012)3$92.1M2.0%
Other reported values389$2.7B57.6%
Not reported42$807.9M17.5%

Exact vehicle-match evidence

Reported award data linked 70 awards to a specific catalog vehicle.

Offers, award size, and timing

Median reported offers
3 median
129 reported · 332 not reported
Positive award obligations
$2.9M median
$354K–$8.9M middle 50%
Reported performance period
364 days (~12 months) median
461 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 Oct 23, 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
18 of 102prime contractors account for at least 80% of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Largest prime contractor
14.5%of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Leading four prime contractors
41.3%of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Leading eight prime contractors
60.7%of positive obligations in the last 12 months

Based on $4.5B in positive obligations during the 12 months ending Oct 23, 2026. Individual shares and movement appear in the searchable rankings below. Movement compares with Oct 24, 2024–Oct 23, 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

    $657.6M

    14.5%

    Dollar movement

    +$657.6M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    2 actions

    Historical and award details for AMENTUM SERVICES, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $250 → $657.6M
    +263022074.0%
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 14.5%
    +14.5 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $657.6M
    4.2% of all-period positive obligations · 2 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since May 17, 2025
    through Sep 28, 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.

  2. #2

    Last 12mo obligations

    $589.6M

    13.0%

    Dollar movement

    +$296.1M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    19 awards

    53 actions

    Historical and award details for THE GEO GROUP, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $293.5M → $589.6M
    +100.9%
    Share: prior → latest
    9.0% → 13.0%
    +4.0 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $1.5B
    9.7% of all-period positive obligations · 32 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Nov 22, 2021
    through Sep 28, 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.

  3. #3

    Last 12mo obligations

    $341.0M

    7.5%

    Dollar movement

    +$56.8M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    18 awards

    47 actions

    Historical and award details for CORECIVIC, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $284.2M → $341.0M
    +20.0%
    Share: prior → latest
    8.7% → 7.5%
    −1.2 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $1.1B
    6.8% of all-period positive obligations · 32 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 6, 2021
    through Sep 18, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported1816
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  4. #4

    Last 12mo obligations

    $290.6M

    6.4%

    Dollar movement

    +$204.2M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    24 awards

    166 actions

    Historical and award details for UNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICE, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $86.4M → $290.6M
    +236.3%
    Share: prior → latest
    2.6% → 6.4%
    +3.7 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $515.7M
    3.3% of all-period positive obligations · 58 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Nov 16, 2021
    through Oct 22, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported2415
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  5. #5

    Last 12mo obligations

    $239.1M

    5.3%

    Dollar movement

    +$68.6M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    11 awards

    30 actions

    Historical and award details for AKIMA INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $170.5M → $239.1M
    +40.2%
    Share: prior → latest
    5.2% → 5.3%
    0.0 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $495.4M
    3.1% of all-period positive obligations · 16 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Apr 1, 2022
    through Sep 29, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside21
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported98
    Reported small business119
    All-period set-aside types
    • 4 · 8(a) sole source
  6. #6

    Last 12mo obligations

    $234.4M

    5.2%

    Dollar movement

    +$61.6M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    5 awards

    11 actions

    Historical and award details for MVM, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $172.8M → $234.4M
    +35.6%
    Share: prior → latest
    5.3% → 5.2%
    −0.1 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $1.1B
    7.0% 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.

  7. #7

    Last 12mo obligations

    $231.4M

    5.1%

    Dollar movement

    −$205.5M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    284 awards

    477 actions

    Historical and award details for PARAGON SYSTEMS INC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $436.9M → $231.4M
    −47.0%
    Share: prior → latest
    13.4% → 5.1%
    −8.3 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $2.0B
    12.7% of all-period positive obligations · 618 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 13, 2021
    through Sep 24, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside12
    Not reported283209
    Reported small business22
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  8. #8

    Last 12mo obligations

    $174.7M

    3.8%

    Dollar movement

    −$52.0M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    52 awards

    156 actions

    Historical and award details for TRIPLE CANOPY INC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $226.8M → $174.7M
    −22.9%
    Share: prior → latest
    7.0% → 3.8%
    −3.1 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $1.1B
    7.1% of all-period positive obligations · 225 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 27, 2021
    through Oct 15, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported5275
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  9. #9

    Last 12mo obligations

    $157.8M

    3.5%

    Dollar movement

    −$7.5M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    3 awards

    18 actions

    Historical and award details for COVENANT AVIATION SECURITY, LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $165.3M → $157.8M
    −4.5%
    Share: prior → latest
    5.1% → 3.5%
    −1.6 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $733.6M
    4.6% of all-period positive obligations · 3 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Nov 18, 2021
    through Sep 29, 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.

  10. #10

    Last 12mo obligations

    $142.5M

    3.1%

    Dollar movement

    +$20.1M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    52 awards

    190 actions

    Historical and award details for KERBEROS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $122.4M → $142.5M
    +16.4%
    Share: prior → latest
    3.8% → 3.1%
    −0.6 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $442.4M
    2.8% of all-period positive obligations · 87 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 29, 2021
    through Oct 20, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported5252
    Reported small business5252
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  11. #11

    Last 12mo obligations

    $100.5M

    2.2%

    Dollar movement

    +$100.5M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    3 actions

    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
    0.64% of all-period positive obligations · 2 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since May 17, 2025
    through Oct 15, 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.

  12. #12

    Last 12mo obligations

    $86.5M

    1.9%

    Dollar movement

    −$2.8M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    14 awards

    33 actions

    Historical and award details for G4S SECURE SOLUTIONS (USA) INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $89.3M → $86.5M
    −3.2%
    Share: prior → latest
    2.7% → 1.9%
    −0.8 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $329.0M
    2.1% of all-period positive obligations · 40 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Dec 6, 2021
    through Sep 28, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported1415
    Reported small business11
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  13. #13

    Last 12mo obligations

    $86.4M

    1.9%

    Dollar movement

    −$18.0M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    14 awards

    34 actions

    Historical and award details for PARAGON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $104.3M → $86.4M
    −17.2%
    Share: prior → latest
    3.2% → 1.9%
    −1.3 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $335.0M
    2.1% of all-period positive obligations · 19 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Sep 30, 2022
    through Sep 24, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported1413
    Reported small business1413
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  14. #14

    Last 12mo obligations

    $74.3M

    1.6%

    Dollar movement

    −$2.9M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    5 awards

    21 actions

    Historical and award details for VENDTECH-SGI LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $77.3M → $74.3M
    −3.8%
    Share: prior → latest
    2.4% → 1.6%
    −0.7 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $369.6M
    2.3% of all-period positive obligations · 32 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 22, 2021
    through Sep 21, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported510
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  15. #15

    Last 12mo obligations

    $73.0M

    1.6%

    Dollar movement

    +$22.4M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    3 awards

    9 actions

    Historical and award details for MANAGEMENT & TRAINING CORPORATION
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $50.6M → $73.0M
    +44.2%
    Share: prior → latest
    1.6% → 1.6%
    +0.1 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $253.0M
    1.6% of all-period positive obligations · 9 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Nov 16, 2021
    through Sep 29, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported33
    Reported small business00
    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 EXERCISE AND FUND OPTION PERIOD 7 LINE ITEMS 6101, 6102, AND 6103 TO EXTEND THE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE TO 11/30/2026.

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

Performance period

98.2%

As of Oct 23, 2026Potential end Nov 30, 2026

Current award value as a share of potential value

99.9%

$789.9M current$790.6M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Feb 6, 2021.

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

$789.9M is obligated against $789.9M 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 AND FUND OPTION PERIOD 7 LINE ITEMS 6101, 6102, AND 6103 TO EXTEND THE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE TO 11/30/2026.

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

PIID 70T05021F5900N002

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 Nov 30, 2026. Current award value is 100.0% of reported potential value ($657.6M of $657.6M).

Performance period

85.5%

As of Oct 23, 2026Potential end Nov 30, 2026

Current award value as a share of potential value

100.0%

$657.6M current$657.6M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Mar 13, 2026.

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

$657.6M is obligated against $657.6M in current reported award value (100.0%).

Reported potential end dates: Sep 30, 2026 → Nov 30, 2026.

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

98.9%

As of Oct 23, 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

G4S SECURE SOLUTIONS (USA) INC.

THIS TASK ORDER PROVIDES FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF ICE DETAINEES FOR ICE ENFORCEMENT REMOVALS AND OPERATIONS SAN ANTONIO FIELD OFFICE. THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO ADD FUNDING FOR THESE SERVICES.

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

Performance period

98.7%

As of Oct 23, 2026Potential end Oct 27, 2026

Current award value as a share of potential value

100.0%

$32.2M current$32.2M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Dec 28, 2025.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both Oct 27, 2026.

$32.2M is obligated against $32.2M in current reported award value (100.0%).

Reported potential end dates: Mar 31, 2026 → Jun 27, 2026 → Sep 27, 2026 → Oct 27, 2026.

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

PIID 70CDCR26FR0000054

AKIMA INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION LLC

THIS CONTRACT PROVIDES DETENTION AND TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT SERVICES AT THE PORT ISABEL DETENTION CENTER. THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO ADD FUNDS FOR THESE SERVICES.

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

Performance period

100.0%

As of Oct 23, 2026Potential end Oct 23, 2026

Current award value as a share of potential value

100.0%

$49.4M current$49.4M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Dec 1, 2025.

Current performance is reported through Sep 30, 2026.

$49.4M is obligated against $49.4M in current reported award value (100.0%).

Reported potential end dates: Feb 28, 2026 → May 31, 2026 → Jun 30, 2026 → Oct 23, 2026.

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

PIID 70CDCR26FR0000007

VMD SYSTEMS INTEGRATORS, LLC

THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO EXERCISE FAR 52.217-8 TO EXTEND THE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE OF THE TASK ORDER.

$51.3M is obligated on an award with a reported potential end date of April 30, 2027.

Performance period

90.6%

As of Oct 23, 2026Potential end Apr 30, 2027

Current award value as a share of potential value

99.9%

$51.3M current$51.4M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Nov 1, 2021.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both Apr 30, 2027.

$51.3M is obligated against $51.3M in current reported award value (100.0%).

Reported potential end dates: Oct 31, 2026 → Apr 30, 2027.

THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO EXERCISE FAR 52.217-8 TO EXTEND THE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE OF THE TASK ORDER.

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

PIID 70T05021F5900N038

These are research leads, not confirmed recompetes. USAspending records through Oct 23, 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 105 positions in this market.

It now ranks #1 by positive obligations over the latest 12 months.

Award net obligations
$657.6M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
10.0%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#1 · 14.5% share
up 105 ranks · +14.5 percentage points · $657.6M net increase; action accounted for 68.9%
Funding office
#2 · 16.3% attributed share
up 7 ranks · +13.7 percentage points · $654.5M net increase; action accounted for 69.2%
Related:Largest share gainFunding office gain
PIID 70CDCR26C00000016
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 #11 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
#11 · 2.2% share
up 80 ranks · +2.2 percentage points · $100.5M net increase; action exceeded it by $250
Funding office
#9 · 2.2% attributed share
+2.2 percentage points · $120.5M net increase; action accounted for 83.4%
PIID 70CDCR26C00000023
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 $61.6M overall.

Award net obligations
$182.0M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
3.4%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#6 · 5.2% share
down 1 rank · −0.1 percentage points · $61.6M net increase; action exceeded it by $92.4M
PIID 70CDCR26FR0000053 · Mod P00002
Modification

This action

+$37.7M

CORECIVIC, INC.

ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL OPERATIONS SAN FRANCISCO

THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR CONTINUATION OF DETENTION AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AT THE CALIFORNIA CITY DETENTION CENTER IN CALIFORNIA CITY, CA.

Why it stands out

The award grew alongside stronger contractor activity.

The modification added $37.7M while contractor obligations rose $56.8M overall.

Award net obligations
$112.1M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
0.83%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#3 · 7.5% share
−1.2 percentage points · $56.8M net increase; action accounted for 66.4%
Funding office
#6 · 4.0% attributed share
up 1 rank · −0.2 percentage points · $44.5M net increase; action accounted for 84.8%
PIID 70CDCR25FR0000122 · Mod P00003
Modification

This action

+$47.0M

THE GEO GROUP, INC.

ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL OPERATIONS DETROIT

THIS CONTRACT PROVIDES DETENTION AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR THE NORTH LAKE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY IN BALDWIN MI. THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE CONTINUED SUPPORT OF SERVICES AT THE NORTH LAKE FACILITY.

Why it stands out

The award grew alongside stronger contractor activity.

The modification added $47.0M while contractor obligations rose $296.1M overall.

Award net obligations
$91.9M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
1.0%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#2 · 13.0% share
+4.0 percentage points · $296.1M net increase; action accounted for 15.9%
Funding office
#10 · 2.0% attributed share
up 5 ranks · +1.1 percentage points · $62.2M net increase; action accounted for 75.5%
PIID 70CDCR25FR0000096 · Mod P00002
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 award grew alongside stronger contractor activity.

The modification added $52.1M while contractor obligations rose $68.6M overall.

Award net obligations
$119.2M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
1.1%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#5 · 5.3% share
up 1 rank · $68.6M net increase; action accounted for 76.0%
PIID 70CDCR25FR0000092 · Mod P00003
View recent award activity by date (10)
  1. SHIELDS POINT LLCModification · PIID 70RFP126FRE200023
    Action+$753K
    Award net obligations$1.5M
  2. T47 INTERNATIONAL, INC.Base award · PIID 70RFP127FRE400001
    Action+$306K
    Award net obligations$306K
  3. STRATEGIC SECURITY CORPBase award · PIID 70FBR427C00000001
    Action+$181K
    Award net obligations$181K
  4. AGMA SECURITY SERVICE INCDeobligation · PIID 70FBR221C00000004
    Action−$38K
    Award net obligations$28.4M
  5. BRADLEY TECHNOLOGIES INCModification · PIID 70RFP126FRE400015
    Action+$350
    Award net obligations$1.4M
  6. KERBEROS INTERNATIONAL, INC.Modification · PIID 70RFPW26FRW800002
    Action+$128K
    Award net obligations$7.3M
  7. UNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICE, LIMITED PARTNERSHIPDeobligation · PIID 70SBUR26F00000132
    Action−$78K
    Award net obligations$0
  8. KR-MTAC LLCModification · PIID 70RFP226FREC00019
    Action+$4K
    Award net obligations$588K
  9. UNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICE, LIMITED PARTNERSHIPModification · PIID 70RFPW25FRW900007
    Action+$4K
    Award net obligations$24.0M
  10. UNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICE, LIMITED PARTNERSHIPModification · PIID 70RFP426FRE700022
    Action+$39K
    Award net obligations$22.6M

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 October 23, 2026, AMENTUM SERVICES, INC., THE GEO GROUP, INC., and CORECIVIC, INC. were the leading DHS security guards and patrol services prime contractors by positive obligations.

  1. #1

    AMENTUM SERVICES, INC.

    $657,555,435 in positive obligations

  2. #2

    THE GEO GROUP, INC.

    $589,629,224 in positive obligations

  3. #3

    CORECIVIC, INC.

    $341,028,556 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 39.4% from $3,255,766,887 in the preceding 12 months to $4,537,253,321 in the 12 months through October 23, 2026.

Latest 12 months
$4,537,253,321
Net prime contract obligations
Preceding 12 months
$3,255,766,887
Net prime contract obligations
Change
+39.4%
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., GARDAWORLD FEDERAL SERVICES LLC, and MVM, INC. during the 12 months through October 23, 2026.

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

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

From October 24, 2025 through October 23, 2026, DHS reported 461 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
461
Leading reported procedure
Np
37.6% of positive obligations
Leading award type
Delivery Order
81.6% of positive obligations
Full and open
11.9%
of positive obligations
Reported parent IDV
82.5%
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, AMENTUM SERVICES, INC., and SPECTRUM SECURITY SERVICES, INC.

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

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Reported obligations include contract actions from October 1, 2021 through October 23, 2026. Set-aside and business-size fields reflect award records, not a contractor's current eligibility.

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