Federal contract market · NAICS 561612
Security Guards and Patrol Services (NAICS 561612): Federal Contract Market
Data through 2026-09-28 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $7B
- Contract awards
- 6,827
- Average award size
- $1M
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 16.7% growth
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $5B |
| FY22 | $5.1B |
| FY23 | $5.6B |
| FY24 | $5.6B |
| FY25 | $6B |
| FY26 | $7B |
Obligations grew 16.7% year over year, from $6B in FY2025 to $7B in FY2026 to date.
Security Guards and Patrol Services (NAICS 561612) shows $7B in federal contract obligations for FY2026 to date. The federal government made 6,827 awards in the sector, with an average award size of $1M, and obligations are up 16.7% year over year. Fiscal-year comparisons show obligations of $5B in FY21, $5.1B in FY22, $5.6B in FY23, $5.6B in FY24, $6B in FY25, and $7B in FY26. The Department of Homeland Security is the largest buyer with $4.3B in obligations, followed by the Department of State with $854M and the Department of Justice with $772M. THE GEO GROUP, INC. leads vendors with $652M, followed by METROPOLITAN SECURITY SERVICES, INC. with $537M and AMENTUM SERVICES, INC. with $508M. All figures are contract obligations and current-year totals are partial because FY2026 is fiscal year to date.
How has federal spending on NAICS 561612 changed over recent fiscal years?
Obligations rose from $5B in FY21 to $7B in FY26. Obligations were $5.1B in FY22, $5.6B in FY23, $5.6B in FY24, and $6B in FY25. Obligations are up 16.7% year over year for FY2026 to date.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Homeland Security | $4.3B |
| Department of State | $854M |
| Department of Justice | $772M |
| Department of Defense | $365M |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $127M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $87.8M |
| Department of Energy | $71.5M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $68M |
| Department of Commerce | $42.9M |
| Department of Transportation | $42.1M |
Department of Homeland Security was the top buyer, obligating $4.3B (62.1% of all obligations).
Who are the biggest buyers and contractors in this market?
The Department of Homeland Security is the largest buyer with $4.3B in obligations. The Department of State follows with $854M, the Department of Justice with $772M, and the Department of Defense with $365M. THE GEO GROUP, INC. is the largest contractor with $652M, followed by METROPOLITAN SECURITY SERVICES, INC. with $537M and AMENTUM SERVICES, INC. with $508M.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| THE GEO GROUP, INC. | $652M |
| METROPOLITAN SECURITY SERVICES, INC. | $537M |
| AMENTUM SERVICES, INC. | $508M |
| CORECIVIC, INC. | $383M |
| UNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICE, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | $332M |
| PARAGON SYSTEMS INC | $310M |
| TRIPLE CANOPY INC | $303M |
| MVM, INC. | $234M |
| AKIMA INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION LLC | $232M |
| GARDAWORLD FEDERAL SERVICES LLC | $210M |
THE GEO GROUP, INC. led all vendors with $652M in obligations, 9.3% of the market.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE GEO GROUP, INC. | $652M |
| 2 | METROPOLITAN SECURITY SERVICES, INC. | $537M |
| 3 | AMENTUM SERVICES, INC. | $508M |
| 4 | CORECIVIC, INC. | $383M |
| 5 | UNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICE, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | $332M |
| 6 | PARAGON SYSTEMS INC | $310M |
| 7 | TRIPLE CANOPY INC | $303M |
| 8 | MVM, INC. | $234M |
| 9 | AKIMA INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION LLC | $232M |
| 10 | GARDAWORLD FEDERAL SERVICES LLC | $210M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | COVENANT AVIATION SECURITY, LLC | $776M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 2 | INTER-CON SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC. | $654M | Department of State |
| 3 | TRIPLE CANOPY INC | $536M | Department of State |
| 4 | COVENANT AVIATION SECURITY, LLC | $480M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 5 | AMENTUM SERVICES, INC. | $453M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 6 | GARDAWORLD FEDERAL SERVICES LLC | $407M | Department of State |
| 7 | SOC LLC | $251M | Department of Energy |
| 8 | TRIPLE CANOPY INC | $249M | Department of Defense |
| 9 | UNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICE, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | $199M | Smithsonian Institution |
| 10 | PARAGON SYSTEMS INC | $190M | Department of Justice |
| 11 | MVM, INC. | $182M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 12 | CENTERRA GROUP, LLC | $176M | Department of Energy |
| 13 | MVM, INC. | $160M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 14 | AMERICAN-PARAGON PROTECTIVE SERVICES LLC | $156M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 15 | MVM, INC. | $142M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 16 | CHENEGA INFINITY, LLC | $140M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 17 | S1S ALPHA LLC | $125M | Department of Defense |
| 18 | THE GEO GROUP, INC. | $120M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 19 | AKIMA INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION LLC | $119M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 20 | ACUITY - JANUS GLOBAL, LLC | $117M | Department of State |
| 21 | CORECIVIC, INC. | $114M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 22 | CORECIVIC, INC. | $112M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 23 | TRIPLE CANOPY INC | $111M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 24 | THE GEO GROUP, INC. | $108M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 25 | GARDAWORLD FEDERAL SERVICES LLC | $100M | Department of Homeland Security |
| Rank | Contract | Incumbent | Award Value | Awarding Agency | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70T05021F5900N002 | COVENANT AVIATION SECURITY, LLC | $776M | Department of Homeland Security | 2026-10-31 |
| 2 | 19AQMM21C0066 | INTER-CON SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC. | $654M | Department of State | 2027-04-30 |
| 3 | 19AQMM22F0469 | TRIPLE CANOPY INC | $536M | Department of State | 2027-02-26 |
| 4 | 70CDCR26C00000016 | AMENTUM SERVICES, INC. | $453M | Department of Homeland Security | 2026-09-30 |
| 5 | W52P1J20F0496 | TRIPLE CANOPY INC | $249M | Department of Defense | 2026-10-30 |
| 6 | 33330218CF0010143 | UNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICE, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | $199M | Smithsonian Institution | 2026-09-30 |
| 7 | 70CDCR26FR0000053 | MVM, INC. | $182M | Department of Homeland Security | 2027-03-31 |
| 8 | 89243322FAU400004 | CENTERRA GROUP, LLC | $176M | Department of Energy | 2027-05-17 |
| 9 | HQ003422C0005 | S1S ALPHA LLC | $125M | Department of Defense | 2026-11-30 |
| 10 | 70CDCR25FR0000092 | AKIMA INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION LLC | $119M | Department of Homeland Security | 2026-09-30 |
| 11 | 19AQMM23F0045 | ACUITY - JANUS GLOBAL, LLC | $117M | Department of State | 2027-01-03 |
| 12 | 70RFP224FREC00024 | TRIPLE CANOPY INC | $111M | Department of Homeland Security | 2026-12-31 |
| 13 | 70CDCR26FR0000028 | THE GEO GROUP, INC. | $108M | Department of Homeland Security | 2026-12-19 |
| 14 | 70CDCR26C00000023 | GARDAWORLD FEDERAL SERVICES LLC | $100M | Department of Homeland Security | 2027-08-31 |
| 15 | W9126019C0002 | CHENEGA SECURITY INTERNATIONAL, LLC | $95.9M | Department of Defense | 2027-06-28 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the federal government spend on NAICS 561612?
The federal government has obligated $7B on NAICS 561612 in FY2026 to date. The federal government made 6,827 awards in the sector, with an average award size of $1M, and obligations are up 16.7% year over year. All figures are contract obligations and current-year totals are partial because FY2026 is fiscal year to date.
Which agencies buy the most NAICS 561612 services?
The Department of Homeland Security buys the most NAICS 561612 services, with $4.3B in obligations. The Department of State has $854M, the Department of Justice has $772M, and the Department of Defense has $365M in obligations for FY2026 to date.
Who are the largest NAICS 561612 government contractors?
THE GEO GROUP, INC. is the largest NAICS 561612 government contractor with $652M in obligations. METROPOLITAN SECURITY SERVICES, INC. follows with $537M, AMENTUM SERVICES, INC. has $508M, and CORECIVIC, INC. has $383M in obligations for FY2026 to date.
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