Security Guard contracts in Tennessee
Federal security guard and patrol work in Tennessee 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 0 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.
Covers NAICS 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services). Place of performance: Tennessee.
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Contracts ending soon (recompetes)
| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
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| 66 | SIMMONS & GOLDEN SECURITY LLC PROTECTIVE FORCE SECURITY SERVICES Why 66? ends in 9 mo · options could run to Jul 2029 · $26M · 8 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 9 months (Jul 7, 2027). +26/30
- Unexercised options on record could extend it to Jul 7, 2029, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
- $26M obligated so far. +18/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 8 offers (crowded field). +12/20
- Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2024 (about 2 years).
| Department of Energy Department of Energy | Security Guards and Patrol Services… | TN | $25,591,925 | Jul 7, 2027 |
Free local help: APEX Accelerators in Tennessee
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.
- Middle Tennessee APEX Accelerator - Nashville (Satelite) · Nashville (615) 532-8885
Serves: Bedford,…
- West Tennessee APEX Accelerator - Jackson (Satelite) · Jackson (615) 253-6381
Serves: Benton,Carroll,Chester,Crockett,Decatur,Dyer,Fayette,Gibson,Hardeman,Hardin,Haywood,Henderson,Henry,Hickman,Houston,Humphreys,Lake,Lauderda…
- East Tennessee APEX Accelerator - Oak Ridge (Satelite) · Oak Ridge (865) 483-0623
Serves: Anderson,Bledsoe,Blount,Bradley,Campbell,Carter,Claiborne,Cocke,Cumberland,Grainger,Greene,Grundy,Hamblen,Hamilton,Hancock,Hawkins,Jefferso…
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 Tennessee?
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 Tennessee (NAICS 561612), from SAM.gov.
Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in Tennessee?
Tennessee is served by Middle Tennessee APEX Accelerator - Nashville (Satelite), West Tennessee APEX Accelerator - Jackson (Satelite), East Tennessee APEX Accelerator - Oak Ridge (Satelite). APEX Accelerators give small businesses free help with registration, bid searches and proposals (official directory checked Oct 18, 2026).
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