Federal contract market · NAICS 561612
Security Guards and Patrol Services (NAICS 561612): Federal Contract Market
Data through 2026-08-19 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $6B
- Contract awards
- 5,697
- Average award size
- $1M
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 0.1% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $5B |
| FY22 | $5.1B |
| FY23 | $5.6B |
| FY24 | $5.6B |
| FY25 | $6B |
| FY26 | $6B |
Obligations fell 0.1% year over year, from $6B in FY2025 to $6B in FY2026 to date.
The Security Guards and Patrol Services market (NAICS 561612) obligated $6B in federal contract spending in FY2026 to date. The market recorded 5,697 awards with an average award size of $1M. Obligations are down 0.1% year over year. The Department of Homeland Security is the largest buyer with $3.6B in obligations, followed by the Department of State with $777M and the Department of Justice with $757M. THE GEO GROUP, INC. is the largest vendor with $574M in obligations, followed by METROPOLITAN SECURITY SERVICES, INC. with $527M and AMENTUM SERVICES, INC. with $507M. Annual obligations have risen from $5B in FY21 to $6B in FY25 and remain at $6B in FY26 to date. This snapshot uses fiscal year to date totals, so FY2026 figures are partial. Contractors and program managers should note buyer concentration and the presence of large incumbent firms when assessing opportunities in this market.
How has federal spending on NAICS 561612 changed recently?
Obligations rose from $5B in FY21 to $5.1B in FY22, then to $5.6B in FY23 and remained $5.6B in FY24. Obligations increased to $6B in FY25 and are $6B in FY26 to date, and overall obligations are down 0.1% year over year. The market logged 5,697 awards with an average award size of $1M. FY2026 totals are partial, reflecting fiscal year to date obligations.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Homeland Security | $3.6B |
| Department of State | $777M |
| Department of Justice | $757M |
| Department of Defense | $303M |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $111M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $70.6M |
| Department of Energy | $66.2M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $56.1M |
| Department of Commerce | $42.6M |
| Department of Transportation | $33.1M |
Department of Homeland Security was the top buyer, obligating $3.6B (59.7% of all obligations).
Who are the biggest buyers and vendors in NAICS 561612?
The Department of Homeland Security is the top buyer with $3.6B in obligations, followed by the Department of State with $777M and the Department of Justice with $757M. The Department of Defense obligated $303M and other buyers range from $111M at HHS to $33.1M at the Department of Transportation. THE GEO GROUP, INC. is the top vendor with $574M, followed by METROPOLITAN SECURITY SERVICES, INC. with $527M and AMENTUM SERVICES, INC. with $507M.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| THE GEO GROUP, INC. | $574M |
| METROPOLITAN SECURITY SERVICES, INC. | $527M |
| AMENTUM SERVICES, INC. | $507M |
| CORECIVIC, INC. | $336M |
| PARAGON SYSTEMS INC | $312M |
| UNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICE, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | $282M |
| TRIPLE CANOPY INC | $279M |
| AKIMA INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION LLC | $172M |
| INTER-CON SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC. | $166M |
| COVENANT AVIATION SECURITY, LLC | $141M |
THE GEO GROUP, INC. led all vendors with $574M in obligations, 9.6% of the market.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE GEO GROUP, INC. | $574M |
| 2 | METROPOLITAN SECURITY SERVICES, INC. | $527M |
| 3 | AMENTUM SERVICES, INC. | $507M |
| 4 | CORECIVIC, INC. | $336M |
| 5 | PARAGON SYSTEMS INC | $312M |
| 6 | UNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICE, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | $282M |
| 7 | TRIPLE CANOPY INC | $279M |
| 8 | AKIMA INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION LLC | $172M |
| 9 | INTER-CON SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC. | $166M |
| 10 | COVENANT AVIATION SECURITY, LLC | $141M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | COVENANT AVIATION SECURITY, LLC | $773M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 2 | INTER-CON SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC. | $652M | 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 | $244M | Department of Defense |
| 9 | UNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICE, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | $199M | Smithsonian Institution |
| 10 | PARAGON SYSTEMS INC | $191M | Department of Justice |
| 11 | CENTERRA GROUP, LLC | $176M | Department of Energy |
| 12 | MVM, INC. | $165M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 13 | MVM, INC. | $142M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 14 | CHENEGA INFINITY, LLC | $140M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 15 | S1S ALPHA LLC | $124M | Department of Defense |
| 16 | THE GEO GROUP, INC. | $120M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 17 | CORECIVIC, INC. | $114M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 18 | CORECIVIC, INC. | $112M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 19 | ACUITY - JANUS GLOBAL, LLC | $110M | Department of State |
| 20 | TRIPLE CANOPY INC | $109M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 21 | THE GEO GROUP, INC. | $108M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 22 | AKIMA INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION LLC | $95.7M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 23 | THE GEO GROUP, INC. | $91.9M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 24 | ACUITY - JANUS GLOBAL, LLC | $88.6M | Department of State |
| 25 | TRIPLE CANOPY INC | $88M | Department of Homeland Security |
| Rank | Contract | Incumbent | Award Value | Awarding Agency | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70T05021F5900N002 | COVENANT AVIATION SECURITY, LLC | $773M | Department of Homeland Security | 2026-10-31 |
| 2 | 19AQMM21C0066 | INTER-CON SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC. | $652M | 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 | $244M | Department of Defense | 2026-10-30 |
| 6 | 33330218CF0010143 | UNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICE, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | $199M | Smithsonian Institution | 2026-09-30 |
| 7 | 89243322FAU400004 | CENTERRA GROUP, LLC | $176M | Department of Energy | 2027-05-17 |
| 8 | HQ003422C0005 | S1S ALPHA LLC | $124M | Department of Defense | 2026-11-30 |
| 9 | 70CDCR25FR0000122 | CORECIVIC, INC. | $112M | Department of Homeland Security | 2026-08-31 |
| 10 | 19AQMM23F0045 | ACUITY - JANUS GLOBAL, LLC | $110M | Department of State | 2027-01-03 |
| 11 | 70RFP224FREC00024 | TRIPLE CANOPY INC | $109M | Department of Homeland Security | 2026-09-30 |
| 12 | 70CDCR26FR0000028 | THE GEO GROUP, INC. | $108M | Department of Homeland Security | 2026-12-19 |
| 13 | 70CDCR25FR0000092 | AKIMA INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION LLC | $95.7M | Department of Homeland Security | 2026-08-31 |
| 14 | 19AQMM22F0090 | SOC LLC | $87M | Department of State | 2027-01-09 |
| 15 | 70RFP425FRE600009 | VENDTECH-SGI LLC | $85.9M | Department of Homeland Security | 2026-09-30 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the federal government spend on NAICS 561612?
The federal government obligated $6B on NAICS 561612 in FY2026 to date. The market recorded 5,697 awards with an average award size of $1M, and obligations are down 0.1% year over year.
Which agencies buy the most NAICS 561612 services?
The Department of Homeland Security buys the most NAICS 561612 services with $3.6B in obligations. The Department of State follows with $777M and the Department of Justice with $757M, then the Department of Defense with $303M.
Who are the largest NAICS 561612 government contractors?
THE GEO GROUP, INC. is the largest NAICS 561612 government contractor with $574M in obligations. METROPOLITAN SECURITY SERVICES, INC. follows with $527M and AMENTUM SERVICES, INC. follows with $507M.
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