NAICS 561612: Security Guards and Patrol Services
Covers providing guard and patrol services: protecting people and property via security personnel at facilities, events, and installations. Both armed and unarmed officer contracts fall here.
Federal contracts awarded under NAICS 561612
Since Oct 2024, federal agencies recorded 9,888 contract awards under NAICS 561612, obligating $13.4B. The largest buyer was the Department of Homeland Security ($7.9B).
Top buying agencies
- 1. Department of Homeland Security$7.9B
- 2. Department of State$1.8B
- 3. Department of Justice$1.5B
- 4. Department of Defense$838.6M
- 5. Department of Health and Human Services$263.4M
Recent awards
- Department of the Army · 2027-04-01
Carlyle project law enforcement services (non-commercial)
- Bureau of Land Management · 2027-01-01
Malheur county le services
- Office of Procurement Operations · 2027-01-01
Armed protective security officer service minnesota/wisconsin
- Department of State · 2026-12-01
Local guard services us mission santiago chile. the united states department of state has a requirement for a qualified contractor to…
- Department of State · 2026-12-01
Funding is required to provide construction security personnel (tl and two csts) from december 1, 2026, through november 30, 2027.
- Indian Health Service · 2026-12-01
Security guard services- jsu
Source: USASpending.gov contract award data, refreshed weekly.Search awards
What work falls under NAICS 561612
- Armed/unarmed guard posts at government facilities
- Mobile patrol and alarm response services
- Court and building entry screening support
- Event security for government functions
How to win contracts under this code
- Register in SAM.gov with 561612 as a primary or secondary NAICS code, and confirm you're under the size standard for set-aside eligibility.
- Set a SAM.gov saved search for NAICS 561612 filtered to your set-aside types and places of performance.
- Build a capability statement that leads with this code and your most relevant past performance.
- For each solicitation, build a compliance matrix before writing — most losses under this code are compliance losses.
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Frequently asked questions
What licensing is required to bid 561612 contracts?
A state security agency license for each state of performance, individual guard licenses, and firearms permits for armed posts. Licenses are usually required at proposal submission, not just award.
How competitive are federal guard contracts?
Competitive but heavily set aside — SDVOSB and 8(a) set-asides are common. Strong staffing math (relief factors) and verifiable training programs separate winners from low-price-only bidders.
Full industry guide: Security Guard Services Government Contracts — including state-by-state pages for Texas, California, Florida, and more.