Security Guard contracts in California
Federal security guard and patrol work in California that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 17, 2026: 0 open notices, 1 set-aside contract ending in the next 6 to 18 months, and 16 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.
Covers NAICS 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services). Place of performance: California.
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Contracts ending soon (recompetes)
| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
|---|
| 62 | CHENEGA SECURITY CALIFORNIA CORPORATION NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA OFFICE (NCAO) ARMED SECURITY GUARD SERVICES - CONTRACTOR SHALL… Why 62? ends in 11 mo · options could run to Dec 2028 · $8.8M · 3 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 11 months (Sep 15, 2027). +21/30
- Unexercised options on record could extend it to Dec 28, 2028, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
- $8.8M obligated so far. +14/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 3 offers. +17/20
- Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2023 (about 3 years).
| Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation | Security Guards and Patrol Services… | CA | $8,808,065 | Sep 15, 2027 |
Who wins this work in California
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| Starside Security & Investigation Inc | $5,960,000 |
| KR Contracting Inc | $4,137,625 |
| Chenega Security California Corporation | $2,966,945 |
| Global Security Management Agency, Inc. | $2,410,898 |
| Veterans Tactical Solutions L.L.C | $2,381,742 |
Top buyers: Department of Homeland Security ($9,965,197), Department of Veterans Affairs ($6,448,389), Department of the Interior ($4,804,097).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 561612 performed in California, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.
Free local help: APEX Accelerators in California
APEX Accelerators give small businesses no-cost, one-on-one help with SAM.gov registration, finding bids and preparing proposals. The program is funded by the Department of War (formerly Defense) Office of Industrial Base Growth.
- American Indian Chamber Education Fund APEX Accelerator - Headquarters · Los Angeles (213) 448-2333
Serves: CA, AZ, UT, NV, WA, OR, ID - BIA REGION (PACIFIC / WESTERN/NORTHWEST)
- American Indian Chamber Education Fund APEX Accelerator - California · Huntington Beach (714) 906-2701
Serves: CA, AZ, UT, NV, WA, OR, ID - BIA REGION (PACIFIC / WESTERN/NORTHWEST)
- California Capital APEX Accelerator · Sacramento (916) 442-1729
Serves: Butte, Colusa, El Dorado, Glenn, Lake, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, Sierra, Sutter, Tehama, Yolo, Yuba
- Golden State APEX Accelerator · Bakersfield
Serves: Kern, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Ventura
- Los Angeles County APEX Accelerator · Los Angeles (323) 881-3964
Serves: The County of Los Angeles
- Monterey Bay APEX Accelerator · Salinas (831) 216-3000
Serves: Alpine, Fresno, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Tulare, Tuolumne counties.
- Norcal APEX Accelerator · Arcata (707) 267-7561
Serves: Alameda, Contra Costa, Del Norte, Humboldt, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Shasta, Siskiyou, Sonoma,…
- Inland Empire APEX Accelerator · Riverside 951-235-5312
Serves: Riverside, San Bernardino counties only.
Source: official APEX Accelerators directory, checked Oct 18, 2026. AwardWatchdog is independent and not affiliated with the APEX Accelerators program.
Frequently asked questions
How many federal security guard and patrol set-aside contracts are open in California?
As of Oct 17, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 0 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notices for security guard and patrol work performed in California (NAICS 561612), from SAM.gov.
Who wins security guard and patrol set-aside contracts in California?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 16 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in California. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Starside Security & Investigation Inc ($5,960,000), and the biggest buyer was Department of Homeland Security.
Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in California?
California is served by American Indian Chamber Education Fund APEX Accelerator - Headquarters, American Indian Chamber Education Fund APEX Accelerator - California, California Capital APEX Accelerator and others. APEX Accelerators give small businesses free help with registration, bid searches and proposals (official directory checked Oct 18, 2026).
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