Federal Capture Intelligence

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

Contract actions: October 1, 2021 – September 10, 2026 Updated September 11, 2026 Department of State agency guide NAICS 561612 · Security Guards and Patrol Services
Latest 12 months
$836.9M
Net obligations · Down $62.2M vs. $899.1M preceding
Prime contractors
85
With positive obligations in the latest 12 months

Research the State 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, and potential recompete research leads.

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

Federal records show $4.4B in net obligations across 763 awards in Security Guards and Patrol Services at the Department of State from Oct 1, 2021 through Sep 10, 2026. This market accounts for 8.4% of $53.1B in agency-wide net prime contract obligations over the period shown. Latest 12-month net obligations decreased 6.9% from $899.1M to $836.9M. 20 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: $813.7M versus $861.9M through the same date in FY25 (−5.6%).
Net obligations · complete fiscal yearNet obligations · FY26 YTDContract actions
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Fiscal yearNet obligationsContract actionsCoverage
FY2022$871.6M1,477Complete
FY2023$943.9M1,499Complete
FY2024$925.8M1,475Complete
FY2025$885.0M1,686Complete
FY2026$813.7M1,425YTD through Sep 10, 2026

Market at a glance

All reported prime contract awards
All-period net obligations
$4.4B
763 awards · 138 prime contractors
Latest 12-month movement
−6.9%
$836.9M vs. $899.1M
Leading eight prime share
61.1%
Share held by the eight leading prime contractors in the latest 12 months
View agency share, denominators, and set-aside reporting
Agency context
8.4% of $53.1B in agency-wide net obligations.
Set-aside share when reported
4.4% of 407 awards with reported set-aside status.
Set-aside reporting
18 set aside · 389 no set-aside · 356 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

PUTZ SECURITY AG climbed the most in the contractor rankings
#78→#4Up 74 places
The contractor accounts for 4.9% of positive obligations across 36 reported actions.
MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES fell the most in the contractor rankings
#11→#76Down 65 places
The contractor accounts for 0.040% of positive obligations across 20 reported actions.
GARDAWORLD FEDERAL SERVICES LLC had the largest decline in reported obligations
$154.4M→$96.3M−$58.1M
The contractor now ranks #2 by positive obligations and accounts for 11.5% of positive obligations, based on 46 reported actions.
POND SECURITY SERVICE GMBH had no reported activity in the latest 12 months
$29.1M→$0No latest-period activity
It previously ranked #7 by positive obligations, based on 16 reported actions.

Buyer demand

Reported obligations through BUREAU OF DIPLOMATIC SECURITY decreased
$826.8M→$761.5M−$65.4M
Latest-period activity spans 219 awards across 83 prime contractors.

Market structure

Top-five contractor share decreased
57.63%→50.16%−7.5 percentage points
Contractors outside the top five now account for 49.8% of positive obligations.
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Competitive shifts

5 contractors were first observed in this market during the latest 12 months
$7.2MLatest 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
G4S PNG JV was the largest newly observed contractor
$4.5MLatest 12-month obligations
First observed in this market on Sep 15, 2025, the contractor now ranks #31 by positive obligations across 13 reported actions.
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.

91.0% of positive obligations were attributed to BUREAU OF DIPLOMATIC SECURITY. That represents $761.5M, down $65.4M from the preceding 12 months.

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

  1. BUREAU OF DIPLOMATIC SECURITY91.0% · $761.5M · down $65.4M
  2. BUREAU OF OVERSEAS BUILDINGS OPS8.8% · $73.6M · up $3.5M
  3. ACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUM0.11% · $935K · up $658K
  4. BUREAU OF EAST ASIAN AND PACIFIC0.030% · $258K · up $251K
  5. U.S. EMBASSY ROME0.030% · $251K · up $251K
  6. All other reported offices0.060% 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

    BUREAU OF DIPLOMATIC SECURITY

    #1Rank unchanged

    Latest 12 months

    $761.5M

    91.0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$65.4M

    83 active prime contractors · 219 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 7.9% from $826.8M to $761.5M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 91.9% to 91.0%, a change of −1.0 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 1,342 actions across 219 awards and 8 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 87 active prime contractors and 248 awards.

    Leading award-level changes

  2. Reported funding office

    BUREAU OF OVERSEAS BUILDINGS OPS

    #2Rank unchanged

    Latest 12 months

    $73.6M

    8.8% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$3.5M

    20 active prime contractors · 92 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 5.0% from $70.1M to $73.6M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 7.8% to 8.8%, a change of +1.0 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 159 actions across 92 awards and 7 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 21 active prime contractors and 124 awards.

    Leading award-level changes

  3. Reported funding office

    ACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUM

    #3Up 2 from #5

    Latest 12 months

    $935K

    0.11% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$658K

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 237.6% from $277K to $935K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.030% to 0.11%, a change of +0.1 percentage points.

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

  4. Reported funding office

    BUREAU OF EAST ASIAN AND PACIFIC

    #4Up 11 from #15

    Latest 12 months

    $258K

    0.030% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$251K

    2 active prime contractors · 4 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 3542.2% from $7K to $258K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0% to 0.030%, a change of 0.0 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 6 actions across 4 awards and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 1 active prime contractor and 1 award.

  5. Reported funding office

    U.S. EMBASSY ROME

    #5New to the positive-obligation ranking

    Latest 12 months

    $251K

    0.030% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$251K

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations rose from $0 to $251K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0% to 0.030%, a change of 0.0 percentage points.

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

  6. Reported funding office

    INTL BOUNDARY WATER COMM US MEX

    #6Up 5 from #11

    Latest 12 months

    $168K

    0.020% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$112K

    2 active prime contractors · 2 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 201.3% from $56K to $168K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.010% to 0.020%, a change of 0.0 percentage points.

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

  7. Reported funding office

    BUREAU OF INTELLIGENCE AND RESEARCH

    #7Up 1 from #8

    Latest 12 months

    $167K

    0.020% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$43K

    1 active prime contractor · 2 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 35.1% from $124K to $167K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.010% to 0.020%, a change of 0.0 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 4 actions across 2 awards. The preceding period contained 2 active prime contractors and 8 awards.

  8. Reported funding office

    U.S. EMBASSY ASMARA

    #8New to the positive-obligation ranking

    Latest 12 months

    $47K

    0.010% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$47K

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations rose from $0 to $47K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0% to 0.010%, a change of 0.0 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 1 action across 1 award. The preceding period contained 1 active prime contractor and 1 award.

  9. Reported funding office

    BUREAU OF INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS

    #9Rank unchanged

    Latest 12 months

    $31K

    0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$84K

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 73.1% from $115K to $31K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.010% to 0%, a change of 0.0 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 1 action across 1 award and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 5 active prime contractors and 7 awards.

  10. Reported funding office

    BUREAU OF NEAR EASTERN AFFAIRS

    #10New to the positive-obligation ranking

    Latest 12 months

    $12K

    0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$187K

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations moved from $175K in net deobligations to $12K in net obligations. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0% to 0%, a change of 0.0 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 6 awards.

  11. Reported funding office

    AMERICAN CONSULATE NAPLES

    No positive-obligation rank

    Latest 12 months

    $0

    0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$142K

    0 active prime contractors · 0 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 100.0% from $142K to $0. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.020% to 0%, a change of 0.0 percentage points.

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

  12. Reported funding office

    BUREAU OF SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIAN

    No positive-obligation rank

    Latest 12 months

    $0

    0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$490K

    0 active prime contractors · 0 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 100.0% from $490K to $0. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.050% to 0%, a change of −0.1 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 0 actions across 0 awards. The preceding period contained 2 active prime contractors and 2 awards.

  13. Reported funding office

    BUREAU OF ADMINSTRATION

    No positive-obligation rank

    Latest 12 months

    −$1K

    0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$753K

    1 active prime contractor · 2 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations moved from $751K in net obligations to $1K in net deobligations. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.080% to 0%, a change of −0.1 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 3 actions across 2 awards. The preceding period contained 2 active prime contractors and 3 awards.

  14. Reported funding office

    OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE

    No positive-obligation rank

    Latest 12 months

    −$10K

    0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$244K

    2 active prime contractors · 2 awards

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    Reported obligations moved from $235K in net obligations to $10K in net deobligations. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.030% to 0%, a change of 0.0 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 2 actions across 2 awards and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 2 active prime contractors and 4 awards.

Contract types, competition, and procurement methods

From Sep 11, 2025 through Sep 10, 2026, 242 awards had positive obligations totaling $847.2M. Np was the leading reported procedure, accounting for 38.3% of positive obligations. Awards with a reported parent IDV accounted for 53.0%.

Leading award type
53.0%
Delivery Order
Leading reported procedure
38.3%
Np
Reported parent IDV
53.0%
of positive obligations had a reported parent IDV
Median reported offers
3
177 of 242 awards reported offers

Buying method changes

Compared with Sep 11, 2024–Sep 10, 2025. Based on 242 current awards and 267 preceding awards with positive net obligations.

Reported full-and-open obligation share
26.6%
Down from 92.7% 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 25.2 percentage points lower, reported full-and-open obligation share is 17.2 percentage points lower, delivery-order obligation share is 8.3 percentage points lower, and median positive award obligations are 473.4% higher.

MeasureThis marketPeer medianDifference
Parent-IDV obligation share53.0%78.2%-25.2 pts
Reported full-and-open obligation share26.6%43.9%-17.2 pts
Delivery-order obligation share53.0%61.2%-8.3 pts
Median positive award obligations$1.4M$249K+473.4%
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)125$448.7M53.0%
Definitive Contract(D)106$398.1M47.0%
Purchase Order(B)11$399K0.050%

Reported parent-award types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
IDC(B)124$448.6M53.0%
FSS(C)1$97K0.010%
Not reported117$398.5M47.0%

Single- or multiple-award parent structure

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Multiple Award(M)60$319.3M37.7%
Single Award(S)65$129.3M15.3%
Not reported117$398.5M47.0%

Solicitation procedures

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Np(NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE)70$324.4M38.3%
Mafo(SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY)21$250.9M29.6%
Negotiated Proposal/Quote(NP)90$158.0M18.6%
Subject to Multiple Award Fair Opportunity(MAFO)39$68.4M8.1%
Only One Source(SSS)11$39.1M4.6%
Sss(ONLY ONE SOURCE)3$4.8M0.57%
Other reported values8$1.5M0.18%

Extent competed

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
A(FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION)88$574.5M67.8%
Full and Open Competition(A)104$225.8M26.6%
Not Competed(C)10$25.6M3.0%
Not Available for Competition(B)1$13.5M1.6%
C(NOT COMPETED)2$4.7M0.56%
Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources(D)26$1.9M0.23%
Other reported values11$1.2M0.14%

Fair-opportunity and limited-source reporting

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Fair Opportunity Given(FAIR)59$319.1M37.7%
Follow-on Action Following Competitive Initial Action(FOO)1$224K0.030%
Not reported182$527.8M62.3%

Other-than-full-and-open reasons

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Follow-on Contract (FAR 6.302-1(A)(2)(Ii/Iii))(FOC)1$20.2M2.4%
Authorized by Statute (FAR 6.302-5(A)(2)(I))(OTH)2$13.6M1.6%
Urgency (FAR 6.302-2)(URG)2$5.6M0.66%
Only One Source-Other (FAR 6.302-1 Other)(ONE)9$4.6M0.54%
Less Than or Equal to the Micro-Purchase Threshold(MPT)1$11K0%
Not reported227$803.3M94.8%

Contract pricing types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Y(TIME AND MATERIALS)63$308.4M36.4%
Time and Materials(Y)70$180.1M21.3%
J(FIRM FIXED PRICE)17$150.8M17.8%
B(FIXED PRICE LEVEL OF EFFORT)2$96.4M11.4%
Firm Fixed Price(J)25$52.4M6.2%
Labor Hours(Z)53$34.4M4.1%
Other reported values12$24.6M2.9%

Product or Service Codes

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Housekeeping- Guard(S206)140$403.6M47.6%
Support- Professional: Physical Security and Badging(R430)31$363.5M42.9%
Construction of Office Buildings(Y1AA)41$61.5M7.3%
Construction of Miscellaneous Buildings(Y1JZ)5$10.4M1.2%
Housekeeping- Trash/Garbage Collection(S205)1$3.3M0.39%
Support- Management: Contract/Procurement/Acquisition Support(R707)1$3.1M0.37%
Other reported values23$1.8M0.22%

Awarding subagencies

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Department of State(1900)240$847.0M100.0%
International Boundary and Water Commission: U.S.-Mexico(19BM)2$168K0.020%

Awarding offices

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Acquisitions - Aqm Momentum(19AQMM)228$846.6M99.9%
Intl Boundary Water Comm Us Mex(191BWC)2$168K0.020%
U.s. Embassy Port Moresby(19PP50)1$122K0.010%
U.s. Embassy Tokyo(19JA80)1$119K0.010%
U.s. Embassy Rangoon(19BM80)1$49K0.010%
U.s. Embassy Quito(19EC75)1$31K0%
Other reported values8$116K0.014%

Reported parent IDVs

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
19AQMM21D0008(1900)3$98.5M11.6%
19AQMM21D0011(1900)2$91.4M10.8%
19AQMM25D0284(1900)3$41.2M4.9%
19AQMM21D0009(1900)2$35.8M4.2%
19AQMM21D0128(1900)21$32.2M3.8%
19AQMM21D0129(1900)17$25.3M3.0%
19AQMM23D0069(1900)10$23.8M2.8%
19AQMM25D0540(1900)4$18.1M2.1%
Other reported values63$82.3M9.7%
Not reported117$398.5M47.0%

Offers, award size, and timing

Median reported offers
3 median
177 reported · 65 not reported
Positive award obligations
$1.4M median
$175K–$3.2M middle 50%
Reported performance period
1,095 days (~3.0 years) median
242 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
20 of 85prime contractors account for at least 80% of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Largest prime contractor
18.6%of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Leading four prime contractors
46.0%of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Leading eight prime contractors
61.1%of positive obligations in the last 12 months

Based on $837.2M 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

    $156.1M

    18.6%

    Dollar movement

    −$10.8M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    20 awards

    153 actions

    Historical and award details for INTER-CON SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $166.9M → $156.1M
    −6.5%
    Share: prior → latest
    18.2% → 18.6%
    +0.5 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $793.9M
    17.7% of all-period positive obligations · 41 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 26, 2021
    through Aug 31, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside1012
    Not reported1019
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  2. #2

    Last 12mo obligations

    $96.3M

    11.5%

    Dollar movement

    −$58.1M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    5 awards

    46 actions

    Historical and award details for GARDAWORLD FEDERAL SERVICES LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $154.4M → $96.3M
    −37.6%
    Share: prior → latest
    16.8% → 11.5%
    −5.3 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $448.3M
    10.0% of all-period positive obligations · 7 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 18, 2021
    through Aug 31, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside10
    Not reported45
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  3. #3

    Last 12mo obligations

    $91.2M

    10.9%

    Dollar movement

    −$20.3M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    4 awards

    18 actions

    Historical and award details for TRIPLE CANOPY INC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $111.5M → $91.2M
    −18.2%
    Share: prior → latest
    12.1% → 10.9%
    −1.3 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $525.7M
    11.7% of all-period positive obligations · 22 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 20, 2021
    through Jun 8, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside10
    Not reported38
    Reported small business03
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  4. #4

    Last 12mo obligations

    $41.2M

    4.9%

    Dollar movement

    +$41.2M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    3 awards

    36 actions

    Historical and award details for PUTZ SECURITY AG
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $15K → $41.2M
    +274811.0%
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 4.9%
    +4.9 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $41.3M
    0.92% of all-period positive obligations · 3 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Apr 24, 2025
    through Aug 24, 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.

  5. #5

    Last 12mo obligations

    $35.1M

    4.2%

    Dollar movement

    +$1.2M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    3 awards

    23 actions

    Historical and award details for ACUITY - JANUS GLOBAL, LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $33.9M → $35.1M
    +3.4%
    Share: prior → latest
    3.7% → 4.2%
    +0.5 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $233.7M
    5.2% of all-period positive obligations · 4 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Nov 15, 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 reported34
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  6. #6

    Last 12mo obligations

    $32.0M

    3.8%

    Dollar movement

    −$13.4M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    32 awards

    46 actions

    Historical and award details for NVE, INC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $45.4M → $32.0M
    −29.6%
    Share: prior → latest
    4.9% → 3.8%
    −1.1 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $168.2M
    3.8% of all-period positive obligations · 94 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Nov 5, 2021
    through Sep 2, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported3242
    Reported small business05
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  7. #7

    Last 12mo obligations

    $31.3M

    3.7%

    Dollar movement

    −$19.5M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    30 awards

    158 actions

    Historical and award details for G4S SECURE INTEGRATION LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $50.8M → $31.3M
    −38.4%
    Share: prior → latest
    5.5% → 3.7%
    −1.8 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $400.8M
    8.9% of all-period positive obligations · 48 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 18, 2021
    through Sep 4, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside2525
    Not reported55
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  8. #8

    Last 12mo obligations

    $28.2M

    3.4%

    Dollar movement

    +$9.6M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    20 awards

    83 actions

    Historical and award details for CONTINUITY GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $18.6M → $28.2M
    +51.5%
    Share: prior → latest
    2.0% → 3.4%
    +1.3 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $85.9M
    1.9% of all-period positive obligations · 29 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Nov 16, 2021
    through Aug 24, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside89
    Not reported1213
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  9. #9

    Last 12mo obligations

    $24.6M

    2.9%

    Dollar movement

    +$4.0M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    24 awards

    49 actions

    Historical and award details for IDS INTERNATIONAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $20.5M → $24.6M
    +19.7%
    Share: prior → latest
    2.2% → 2.9%
    +0.7 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $171.2M
    3.8% of all-period positive obligations · 35 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Jan 25, 2022
    through Aug 26, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported2426
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  10. #10

    Last 12mo obligations

    $20.2M

    2.4%

    Dollar movement

    −$5.1M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    2 awards

    13 actions

    Historical and award details for G4S FRANCE JV
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $25.3M → $20.2M
    −20.2%
    Share: prior → latest
    2.8% → 2.4%
    −0.3 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $45.5M
    1.0% of all-period positive obligations · 2 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since May 23, 2023
    through May 28, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside21
    Not reported00
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  11. #11

    Last 12mo obligations

    $18.1M

    2.2%

    Dollar movement

    +$1.7M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    4 awards

    36 actions

    Historical and award details for I3 PATHFINDER USA LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $16.3M → $18.1M
    +10.5%
    Share: prior → latest
    1.8% → 2.2%
    +0.4 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $79.4M
    1.8% of all-period positive obligations · 5 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Nov 2, 2021
    through Sep 9, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside01
    Not reported44
    Reported small business44
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  12. #12

    Last 12mo obligations

    $15.8M

    1.9%

    Dollar movement

    +$18.2M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    5 awards

    15 actions

    Historical and award details for SOC LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    −$2.3M → $15.8M
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 1.9%
    +1.9 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $264.9M
    5.9% of all-period positive obligations · 7 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 29, 2021
    through Jun 10, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside11
    Not reported46
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  13. #13

    Last 12mo obligations

    $13.9M

    1.7%

    Dollar movement

    −$2.2M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    5 awards

    27 actions

    Historical and award details for G4S INDIA JV
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $16.1M → $13.9M
    −13.6%
    Share: prior → latest
    1.8% → 1.7%
    −0.1 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $50.6M
    1.1% of all-period positive obligations · 5 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Mar 7, 2023
    through Sep 8, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported55
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  14. #14

    Last 12mo obligations

    $13.5M

    1.6%

    Dollar movement

    +$2.6M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    7 actions

    Historical and award details for PARAGON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $10.9M → $13.5M
    +23.9%
    Share: prior → latest
    1.2% → 1.6%
    +0.4 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $52.7M
    1.2% of all-period positive obligations · 1 award
    Recorded activity
    Since Sep 21, 2022
    through May 28, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside11
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported00
    Reported small business11
    All-period set-aside types
    • 1 · 8(a) sole source
  15. #15

    Last 12mo obligations

    $13.4M

    1.6%

    Dollar movement

    −$872K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    6 awards

    53 actions

    Historical and award details for VXL ENTERPRISES LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $14.3M → $13.4M
    −6.1%
    Share: prior → latest
    1.6% → 1.6%
    0.0 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $70.7M
    1.6% of all-period positive obligations · 13 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 28, 2021
    through Sep 8, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside32
    Not reported36
    Reported small business13
    All-period set-aside types
    • 1 · Total small business

Potential federal contract recompetes

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

INTER-CON SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC.

GUARD SERVICES FOR ALL DEPT OF STATE FACILITIES IN THE UNITED STATES CONUS AND OCONUS .

$652.5M is obligated on an award with a reported potential end date of April 30, 2027.

Performance period

88.4%

As of Sep 10, 2026Potential end Apr 30, 2027

Current award value as a share of potential value

100.0%

$653.1M current$653.1M 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.

$652.5M is obligated against $653.1M in current reported award value (99.9%).

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

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

PIID 19AQMM21C0066

GARDAWORLD FEDERAL NIGERIA

LOCAL GUARD PROGRAM - U.S. MISSION NIGERIA (ABUJA/LAGOS)

$50.9M is obligated on an award with a reported potential end date of September 30, 2026.

Performance period

99.2%

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

Current award value as a share of potential value

62.9%

$59.6M current$94.8M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Jan 10, 2020.

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

$50.9M is obligated against $59.6M in current reported award value (85.3%).

Reported potential end dates: Mar 31, 2025 → Sep 30, 2025 → Sep 30, 2026.

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

PIID 19AQMM20C0022

ACUITY - JANUS GLOBAL, LLC

PROFESSIONAL SECURITY SERVICES U.S CONSULATE GENERAL ERBIL, IRAQ. P00039, DE-OB BY-OY1.

$110.1M is obligated on an award with a reported potential end date of January 3, 2027.

Performance period

92.1%

As of Sep 10, 2026Potential end Jan 3, 2027

Current award value as a share of potential value

42.3%

$123.4M current$291.6M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Jan 4, 2023.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both Jan 3, 2027.

$110.1M is obligated against $123.4M in current reported award value (89.2%).

Reported potential end dates: Jul 3, 2033 → Jan 3, 2026 → Jan 3, 2027.

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

PIID 19AQMM23F0045

G4S SECURE INTEGRATION LLC

LOCAL GUARD SERVICES- US EMBASSY VIENNA

$28.2M is obligated on an award with a reported potential end date of November 30, 2026.

Performance period

96.2%

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

Current award value as a share of potential value

84.5%

$30.5M current$36.1M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Feb 16, 2021.

Current performance is reported through Aug 31, 2026.

$28.2M is obligated against $30.5M in current reported award value (92.5%).

Reported potential end dates: May 18, 2026 → May 31, 2026 → Jun 1, 2026 → May 31, 2026 → Jun 1, 2026 → May 31, 2026 → Nov 30, 2026.

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

PIID 19AQMM21C0048

PARAGON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LLC

MISSION GUARD SERVICES - US MISSION MOSCOW, RUSSIA

$52.7M is obligated on an award with a reported potential end date of September 25, 2027.

Performance period

79.2%

As of Sep 10, 2026Potential end Sep 25, 2027

Current award value as a share of potential value

78.9%

$75.1M current$95.2M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Sep 26, 2022.

Current performance is reported through Sep 25, 2026.

$52.7M is obligated against $75.1M in current reported award value (70.2%).

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

PIID 19AQMM22C0143

G4S FRANCE JV

LOCAL GUARD PROGRAM -- US MISSION PARIS, FRANCE (INTERIM)

$45.5M is obligated on an award with a reported potential end date of December 31, 2027.

Performance period

56.4%

As of Sep 10, 2026Potential end Dec 31, 2027

Current award value as a share of potential value

73.0%

$61.4M current$84.2M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Jan 1, 2025.

Current performance is reported through Dec 31, 2026.

$45.5M is obligated against $61.4M in current reported award value (74.1%).

Reported potential end dates: Dec 31, 2025 → Dec 31, 2027.

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

PIID 19AQMM25C0273

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.

Deobligation

This action

−$21.0M

GARDAWORLD FEDERAL SERVICES LLC

BUREAU OF DIPLOMATIC SECURITY

PROFESSIONAL PROTECTIVE SERVICES WORLDWIDE PROTECTIVE SERVICES III - TASK ORDER 05 BAGHDAD EMBASSY SECURITY FORCE (BESF) BUREAU OF DIPLOMATIC SECURITY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Why it stands out

This award recorded a material contraction.

The action removed $21.0M. A deobligation does not by itself show lower requirement demand.

Award net obligations
$407.1M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
2.5%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#2 · 11.5% share
−5.3 percentage points · $58.1M net decline; action accounted for 36.2%
Funding office
#1 · 91.0% attributed share
−1.0 percentage points · $65.4M net decline; action accounted for 32.1%
Related:Funding office declineLargest contractor decline
PIID 19AQMM22F3446 · Mod P00035
Modification

This action

+$40.7M

INTER-CON SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC.

BUREAU OF DIPLOMATIC SECURITY

GUARD SERVICES FOR ALL DEPT OF STATE FACILITIES IN THE UNITED STATES CONUS AND OCONUS .

Why it stands out

This award grew while spending attributed to its office declined.

The modification added $40.7M while office-attributed obligations fell $65.4M overall.

Award net obligations
$652.5M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
4.9%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#1 · 18.6% share
$10.8M net decline despite this positive action
Funding office
#1 · 91.0% attributed share
$65.4M net decline despite this positive action
PIID 19AQMM21C0066 · Mod P00119
Modification

This action

+$32.9M

TRIPLE CANOPY INC

BUREAU OF DIPLOMATIC SECURITY

WORLDWIDE PROTECTIVE SERVICES III TASK ORDER - 04 BAGHDAD MOVEMENT PROTECTIVE SERVICES BUREAU OF DIPLOMATIC SECURITY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Why it stands out

This award grew while spending attributed to its office declined.

The modification added $32.9M while office-attributed obligations fell $65.4M overall.

Award net obligations
$536.0M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
3.9%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#3 · 10.9% share
$20.3M net decline despite this positive action
Funding office
#1 · 91.0% attributed share
$65.4M net decline despite this positive action
PIID 19AQMM22F0469 · Mod P00042
Modification

This action

+$7.9M

NVE, INC

BUREAU OF OVERSEAS BUILDINGS OPS

THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO ADD FUNDING IN AMOUNT OF $7,920,000.00. (TO EXTEND THE CONSTRUCTION SECURITY TASK ORDER PROVIDING A TOTAL OF A SSC, TL, 17 CSTS, AND 11 CAGS FROM AUGUST 1, 2026 THROUGH JULY 31, 2027).

Why it stands out

The award grew alongside stronger office-attributed spending.

The modification added $7.9M while office-attributed obligations rose $3.5M overall.

Award net obligations
$31.3M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
0.95%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#6 · 3.8% share
$13.4M net decline despite this positive action
Funding office
#2 · 8.8% attributed share
+1.0 percentage points · $3.5M net increase; action exceeded it by $4.4M
PIID 19AQMM22F1554 · Mod P00009
Modification

This action

+$8.5M

ACUITY - JANUS GLOBAL, LLC

BUREAU OF DIPLOMATIC SECURITY

PROFESSIONAL SECURITY SERVICES U.S CONSULATE GENERAL ERBIL, IRAQ. P00035 INCREMENTAL FUNDING FOR OPTION YEAR 03.

Why it stands out

This award grew while spending attributed to its office declined.

The modification added $8.5M while office-attributed obligations fell $65.4M overall.

Award net obligations
$110.1M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
1.0%
Supporting data
Funding office
#1 · 91.0% attributed share
$65.4M net decline despite this positive action
PIID 19AQMM23F0045 · Mod P00035
Modification

This action

+$6.2M

SOC LLC

BUREAU OF DIPLOMATIC SECURITY

WPS III TO-08 DOHA, QATAR - CAMP AS SAYLIYAH PROFESSIONAL SECURITY SERVICES -

Why it stands out

This award grew while spending attributed to its office declined.

The modification added $6.2M while office-attributed obligations fell $65.4M overall.

Award net obligations
$55.7M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
0.75%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#12 · 1.9% share
+1.9 percentage points · $18.2M net increase; action accounted for 34.4%
Funding office
#1 · 91.0% attributed share
$65.4M net decline despite this positive action
PIID 19AQMM23F1626 · Mod P00017
View recent award activity by date (10)
  1. G4S HONG KONG JVModification · PIID 19AQMM25C0083
    Action+$1.4M
    Award net obligations$12.0M
  2. G4S INDIA JVModification · PIID 19AQMM23F0377
    Action+$1.0M
    Award net obligations$27.5M
  3. G4S INDIA JVModification · PIID 19AQMM23F0379
    Action+$141K
    Award net obligations$5.8M
  4. G4S INDIA JVModification · PIID 19AQMM23F0378
    Action+$133K
    Award net obligations$6.0M
  5. G4S INDIA JVModification · PIID 19AQMM23F0381
    Action+$87K
    Award net obligations$3.4M
  6. VXL ENTERPRISES LLCModification · PIID 19AQMM21F4185
    Action+$7K
    Award net obligations$6.8M
  7. TORRES-ARMOBIL SECURITY LLCDeobligation · PIID 19AQMM20C0080
    Action−$43K
    Award net obligations$592K
  8. G4S JORDAN JVModification · PIID 19AQMM24C0006
    Action+$1.1M
    Award net obligations$8.3M
  9. G4S PNG JVModification · PIID 19AQMM25C1063
    Action+$506K
    Award net obligations$1.4M
  10. KWAAN TECH, LLCModification · PIID 19AQMM26F0938
    Action+$400K
    Award net obligations$531K

State security guards and patrol services market FAQs

Answers based on reported federal contract data.

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

In the 12 months through September 10, 2026, INTER-CON SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC., GARDAWORLD FEDERAL SERVICES LLC, and TRIPLE CANOPY INC were the leading State security guards and patrol services prime contractors by positive obligations.

  1. #1

    INTER-CON SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC.

    $156,112,216 in positive obligations

  2. #2

    GARDAWORLD FEDERAL SERVICES LLC

    $96,316,000 in positive obligations

  3. #3

    TRIPLE CANOPY INC

    $91,167,771 in positive obligations

Rankings use reported USAspending award data.

Did State contract obligations decrease in the security guards and patrol services market?

Yes. Measured by net prime contract obligations, reported State activity in the security guards and patrol services market decreased 6.9% from $899,050,761 in the preceding 12 months to $836,851,650 in the 12 months through September 10, 2026.

Latest 12 months
$836,851,650
Net prime contract obligations
Preceding 12 months
$899,050,761
Net prime contract obligations
Change
−6.9%
Between matched 12-month periods

Reported contract actions, not outlays or a forecast.

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

Recent State contract award activity reported in the security guards and patrol services market included actions for GARDAWORLD FEDERAL SERVICES LLC, INTER-CON SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC., and TRIPLE CANOPY INC 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 State contracts under NAICS 561612?

From September 11, 2025 through September 10, 2026, State reported 242 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
242
Leading reported procedure
Np
38.3% of positive obligations
Leading award type
Delivery Order
53% of positive obligations
Full and open
26.7%
of positive obligations
Reported parent IDV
53%
of positive obligations

Percentages use positive obligations as the denominator.

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

6 State security guards and patrol services awards may warrant recompete research based on reported potential-end dates, including awards held by INTER-CON SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC., GARDAWORLD FEDERAL NIGERIA, and ACUITY - JANUS GLOBAL, LLC.

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 September 10, 2026. Set-aside and business-size fields reflect award records, not a contractor's current eligibility.

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