Security Government Contracts
Federal security contracts set aside for small business — guard services and electronic security systems for government sites.
Two distinct markets under one trade: armed and unarmed guard services for federal buildings and installations (561612), and electronic security — access control, cameras, intrusion detection — installed and maintained under 561621. Both are recurring, both lean on set-asides.
77 active opportunities right now. Updated daily from SAM.gov.
Security Services for the Cape Cod Canal
Door Alarm Annual Recertification
Fire Suppression Systems
Security Systems Services for a VA Hospital
PIV Reader Installation and Repair
Security Guard Services at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona
Unarmed Security Patrol for a National Cemetery
VAMC TLS Upgrade
Security Guard Services for a National Cemetery
Security Guard Patrols for a VA Cemetery
Aviation Security Officer
District Security Officer
Construction Security Monitoring on Guam
VA Security Equipment and Software Service Maintenance
Security Updates for a Lake in Indiana
Security Services & Systems contracts — common questions
How do I get government security contracts?expand_more
Register on SAM.gov under 561612 (guard services) or 561621 (security systems) depending on your business. Guard contracts hinge on state licensing, cleared and trained officers, and past performance managing posts; systems work hinges on manufacturer certifications and the ability to service what you install.
What clearances do security contracts require?expand_more
It varies by site — many federal guard posts require suitability determinations or clearances for officers, and the solicitation will say so. Build your hiring pipeline around those requirements before you bid, because staffing speed is a scored factor.
Are these contracts set aside?expand_more
Guard services are a longstanding 8(a) and SDVOSB category, and systems work is frequently a small-business set-aside. For the plain small-business ones, self-certified size under the receipts-based standards is all that's required.
Set-Aside Pro is an independent publication, not affiliated with the SBA or SAM.gov. Size standards shown are from the SBA's published table — confirm the current figures and each solicitation's requirements before bidding.