Security Guard contracts in Montana
Federal security guard and patrol work in Montana 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 1 new set-aside award in the last 12 months.
Covers NAICS 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services). Place of performance: Montana.
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Contracts ending soon (recompetes)
| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
|---|
| 66 | JOHNSON SECURITY BUREAU, INC TASK ORDER FOR COMPREHENSIVE SECURITY SCREENING SERVICES AND REQUIRED DELIVERABLES AT… Why 66? ends in 6 mo · options could run to Apr 2029 · $38M · 4 offers last time · vehicle holders only- Ends in about 6 months (Apr 30, 2027). +30/30
- Unexercised options on record could extend it to Apr 30, 2029, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
- $38M obligated so far. +19/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 4 offers. +14/20
- Ordered under an IDIQ contract (70T05021D5900N006); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2024 (about 2 years).
| Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration | Security Guards and Patrol Services… | MT | $37,886,179 | Apr 30, 2027 |
Who wins this work in Montana
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| Johnson Security Bureau, Inc | $14,287,681 |
| Viking Brothers, LLC | $516,555 |
| DRS Services Inc | $117,182 |
Top buyers: Department of Homeland Security ($14,804,236), Department of Veterans Affairs ($117,182).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 561612 performed in Montana, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.
Free local help: APEX Accelerators in Montana
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.
- Montana PTAC APEX Accelerator - Great Falls · Great Falls (406) 564-0957
Serves: Cascade, Teton, Chouteau, Pondera, Toole, Liberty, Hill counties
- Montana PTAC APEX Accelerator - Billings · Billings 406-869-8414
Serves: Daniels, Sheridan, Roosevelt, McCone, Richland, Dawson, Prairie, Wibaux, Custer, Fallon, Powder River, Carter, Rosebud, Treasure,…
- Montana PTAC APEX Accelerator - Kalispell · Kalispell (406) 257-7711
Serves: Flathead, Glacier, Sanders, Lincoln counties
- Montana PTAC APEX Accelerator - Missoula · Missoula (406) 243-4030
Serves: Lake, Missoula, Mineral, Powell, Granite, Deer Lodge, Ravalli counties
- Montana PTAC APEX Accelerator - Lewistown · Lewistown (406) 535-2591
Serves: Blaine, Phillips, Valley, Garfield, Petroleum, Musselshell, Golden Valley, Wheatland, Meagher, Judith Basin, Fergus counties
- Southwest Montana Big Sky EDA · Billings 406-869-8414
Serves: Beaverhead, Broadwater, Jefferson, Gallatin, Lewis and Clark, Madison, Silver Bow counties
- Native American Development Corporation APEX Accelerator · Billings (406) 294-7994
Serves: BIA Rocky Mountain and Great Plains Regions (MT,WY,ND,SD,NE), Native Ameican businesses located in: Blackfeet Tribal Business Council,…
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 Montana?
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 Montana (NAICS 561612), from SAM.gov.
Who wins security guard and patrol set-aside contracts in Montana?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 1 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in Montana. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Johnson Security Bureau, Inc ($14,287,681), and the biggest buyer was Department of Homeland Security.
Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in Montana?
Montana is served by Montana PTAC APEX Accelerator - Great Falls, Montana PTAC APEX Accelerator - Billings, Montana PTAC APEX Accelerator - Kalispell 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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