Security Guard contracts in District of Columbia
Federal security guard and patrol work in District of Columbia that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 17, 2026: 0 open notices, 2 set-aside contracts ending in the next 6 to 18 months, and 7 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.
Covers NAICS 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services). Place of performance: District of Columbia.
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Contracts ending soon (recompetes)
| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
|---|
| 73 | STEEL SECURITY, CORP. UNARMED SECURITY GUARD SERVICES Why 73? ends in 11 mo · no option years left · $18M · 8 offers last time · GSA Schedule holders- Ends in about 11 months (Sep 29, 2027). +20/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $18M obligated so far. +16/20
- Last time it was competed in full and open competition with 8 offers (crowded field). +12/20
- Ordered under a GSA Schedule (FSS) contract (47QSWA23D009B); you would likely need your own GSA Schedule to compete. +5/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2023 (about 3 years).
| Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs | Security Guards and Patrol Services… | DC | $17,814,272 | Sep 29, 2027 |
| 53 | COGAR GROUP, LTD., THE OPM/TRB GUARDS SERVICES CONTRACT RE-COMPETE (SP-FSEM-246929) Why 53? ends in 11 mo · options could run to Mar 2031 · $7.4M · 4 offers last time · GSA Schedule holders- Ends in about 11 months (Sep 29, 2027). +20/30
- Unexercised options on record could extend it to Mar 29, 2031, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
- $7.4M obligated so far. +14/20
- Last time it was competed in full and open competition with 4 offers. +14/20
- Ordered under a GSA Schedule (FSS) contract (GS07F0625X); you would likely need your own GSA Schedule to compete. +5/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2025 (about 1 year).
| Office of Personnel Management Office of Personnel Management | Security Guards and Patrol Services… | DC | $7,443,088 | Sep 29, 2027 |
Who wins this work in District of Columbia
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| Shields Point LLC | $18,680,230 |
| Vision Quest Solutions Inc | $15,829,414 |
| S1S Alpha LLC | $12,462,989 |
| Trust Consulting Services Inc. | $9,024,020 |
| Cogar Group, LTD., the | $7,167,843 |
Top buyers: Department of Transportation ($27,165,308), Department of Agriculture ($16,387,996), Department of Defense ($13,274,051).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 561612 performed in District of Columbia, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.
Free local help: APEX Accelerators in District of Columbia
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.
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 District of Columbia?
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 District of Columbia (NAICS 561612), from SAM.gov.
Who wins security guard and patrol set-aside contracts in District of Columbia?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 7 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in District of Columbia. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Shields Point LLC ($18,680,230), and the biggest buyer was Department of Transportation.
Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia is served by DC APEX Accelerator (District of Columbia Government). APEX Accelerators give small businesses free help with registration, bid searches and proposals (official directory checked Oct 18, 2026).
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