Security Guard Services Government Contracts in New York
Government security guard contracts supply armed and unarmed officers for federal buildings, military bases, state facilities, and special events. Solicited under NAICS 561612, these contracts demand state guard licenses, firearms certifications for armed posts, and rigorous personnel vetting. Agencies weigh your training program, supervision model, and ability to fill posts without gaps more heavily than price.
Selling to government in New York
New York advertises state work in the Contract Reporter and runs a 30% MWBE participation goal — among the highest in the nation. Federal buyers include Fort Drum, West Point, and large federal civilian offices in NYC.
New York State Contract Reporter — New York's procurement portalSecurity Guard Services contract awards in New York
Since Oct 2024, federal agencies recorded 217 federal security guard contracts performed in New York, obligating $435.4M. The largest buyer was the Department of Homeland Security ($341.8M).
Top buying agencies
- 1. Department of Homeland Security$341.8M
- 2. Department of Justice$57.9M
- 3. Department of the Interior$13.9M
- 4. Department of Veterans Affairs$11.4M
- 5. Department of Transportation$6.4M
Recent awards
- Department of Veterans Affairs · 2026-10-01
Unarmed security guard services at syracuse vamc - approx. 655 hours of coverage per week
- U.S. Marshals Service · 2026-10-01
Circuit 2 d54m - fy 2026 sso
- Gxc INC$813KOffice of Procurement Operations · 2026-10-01
Pso services - irs brookhaven in holtsville, ny
- U.S. Marshals Service · 2026-10-01
Circuit 2 / special security officer services for eastern new york (d53m) (mission-critical)
- U.S. Marshals Service · 2026-10-01
Circuit 2 d55 - fy 2027 cso program funding
- U.S. Marshals Service · 2026-10-01
Circuit 2 d54 - fy 2027 cso program funding
Source: USASpending.gov contract award data, refreshed weekly.Search awards
Requirements to expect
- State security guard licenses and, for armed posts, firearms permits and qualification records
- Guard training program meeting agency hour requirements (often 40+ hours pre-assignment)
- Post Orders compliance and documented post inspections
- Personnel security clearances or suitability determinations
- 24/7 supervision and post-fill contingency plan (no vacant posts)
- Uniform, equipment, and communications specifications
The full documents list and proposal checklist are in the Security Guard Services government contracts guide.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the federal government spend on security guard services in New York?
Since Oct 2024, agencies obligated $435.4M across 217 security guard contracts performed in New York (NAICS 561612), an average of $2.0M per award. The Department of Homeland Security is the largest buyer.
Where are security guard services bids posted in New York?
Federal opportunities performed in New York are posted on SAM.gov (filter by place of performance). State-level work is posted on New York State Contract Reporter, and counties, cities, and school districts run their own portals — register with the largest ones in your service area.
Do I need to register with the state of New York to bid?
For New York state agency contracts, yes — register as a vendor on New York State Contract Reporter. Federal contracts performed in New York only require SAM.gov registration, though state small-business certifications can still help with subcontracting.
Can a new security company bid on federal guard contracts?
Yes, but expect to start with state/local contracts or federal subcontracts. Federal prime contracts usually require demonstrated past performance and licensed, trained guard forces; teaming with an established prime is the most common entry path.
What's the difference between armed and unarmed solicitations?
Armed posts add firearms licensing, qualification, higher insurance, and higher SCA wage categories. Bid only what your licenses and insurance actually cover — non-compliance is grounds for rejection.