Security Guard contracts in South Carolina
Federal security guard and patrol work in South Carolina 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: South Carolina.
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Contracts ending soon (recompetes)
| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
|---|
| 83 | SYSTEMS INTEGRATION/MODELING & SIMULATION, INC. ALARM MONITORING SERVICES Why 83? ends in 7 mo · no option years left · $11M · 5 offers last time · GSA Schedule holders- Ends in about 7 months (May 30, 2027). +29/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $11M obligated so far. +15/20
- Last time it was competed in full and open competition with 5 offers. +14/20
- Ordered under a GSA Schedule (FSS) contract (GS07F0011V); you would likely need your own GSA Schedule to compete. +5/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2022 (about 4 years).
| Department of Defense Department of the Navy | Security Guards and Patrol Services… | SC | $10,656,664 | May 30, 2027 |
Who wins this work in South Carolina
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| Systems Integration/Modeling & Simulation, Inc. | $2,342,297 |
| Strategic Security Corp | $581,069 |
| The Whitestone Group, Inc. | $528,435 |
| Culpepper & Associates Security Services Inc | $317,906 |
| Comprehensive Security Services Inc | $231,000 |
Top buyers: Department of Defense ($2,342,297), Department of Veterans Affairs ($846,341), Department of Homeland Security ($581,069).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 561612 performed in South Carolina, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.
Free local help: APEX Accelerators in South Carolina
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 South Carolina?
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 South Carolina (NAICS 561612), from SAM.gov.
Who wins security guard and patrol set-aside contracts in South Carolina?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 1 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in South Carolina. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Systems Integration/Modeling & Simulation, Inc. ($2,342,297), and the biggest buyer was Department of Defense.
Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in South Carolina?
South Carolina is served by South Carolina APEX Accelerator. APEX Accelerators give small businesses free help with registration, bid searches and proposals (official directory checked Oct 18, 2026).
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