U.S. Marshals Service contracts

The U.S. Marshals Service, part of the Department of Justice, posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what U.S. Marshals Service buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.

Open contracts now
10
Contract spending, FY2026
$1.5 billion
Share to small businesses
23%

Open U.S. Marshals Service contracts, due soonest

  • 2026 Used Trucks

    Department of Justice · US Marshals Service · Dallas, TX

    Transportation, logistics & vehiclesSmall business

    Due in 9 daysOct 14, 2026

  • FY 26 Eight (8) IOD used SUV WC

    Department of Justice · US Marshals Service · Grand Prairie, TX

    Transportation, logistics & vehiclesSmall business

    Due in 11 daysOct 16, 2026

  • FY25 - IOD 4 Used Mixed Vehicles

    Department of Justice · US Marshals Service · Grand Prairie, TX

    Transportation, logistics & vehiclesSmall business

    Due in 12 daysOct 17, 2026

  • FY26 - IOD 9 Used SUV EC

    Department of Justice · US Marshals Service · Grand Prairie, TX

    Transportation, logistics & vehiclesSmall business

    Due in 12 daysOct 17, 2026

  • FY26 JSD SkySafe

    Department of Justice · US Marshals Service

    IT, software & telecom

    Due in 23 daysOct 28, 2026

  • Aviation Security Officer - Personal Services Contract

    Department of Justice · US Marshals Service · Kansas City, MO

    Security & guard servicesSmall business

    Due in 1365 daysJul 1, 2030

See all 10 open U.S. Marshals Service contracts →

What U.S. Marshals Service is buying right now

NAICS codes on U.S. Marshals Service's open notices. Each notice's code sets the size standard for who counts as small.

CodeIndustryOpen now
441120Used Car Dealers4
561612Security Guards and Patrol Services2
518210Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services1
722320Caterers1

U.S. Marshals Service contract spending by year

Fiscal yearContract obligations
FY2024$1.3 billion
FY2025$1.3 billion
FY2026$1.5 billion
FY2027 (so far)$0

The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.

What U.S. Marshals Service spends the most on

Industries with the most U.S. Marshals Service contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:

NAICSIndustryObligated
561612Security Guards and Patrol Services$1.9 billion
922190Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities$354.8 million
524114Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers$337.3 million
561210Facilities Support Services$292.5 million
541330Engineering Services$235.3 million
541519Other Computer Related Services$203.4 million
561621Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)$108 million
541512Computer Systems Design Services$91.5 million

Small business contracts at U.S. Marshals Service

About 23% of U.S. Marshals Service's contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses. The government-wide goal is 23%.

Dollars awarded under each kind of set-aside in the same period:

  • Small business: $77.4 million
  • Service-disabled veteran-owned: $26.4 million
  • Women-owned: $25.6 million
  • 8(a): $5.1 million
  • HUBZone: $721,274

Set-asides on U.S. Marshals Service's open notices right now:

  • Total small business set-aside: 7
  • No set-aside (full and open): 3

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Who wins U.S. Marshals Service contracts

Companies with the most U.S. Marshals Service contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:

CompanyObligated
Metropolitan Security Services, Inc.$1.5 billion
The Geo Group, Inc.$508.6 million
Heritage Health Solutions, Inc.$337.3 million
Corecivic, Inc.$184.4 million
M. C. Dean, Inc.$147 million
Centerra Group, LLC$139 million
Geo Secure Services, LLC$106.4 million
Mayvin, Inc.$95.6 million
Bae Systems Technology Solutions & Services Inc.$73.6 million
Aersale, Inc.$60.3 million

Large primes subcontract part of their work to small businesses. Look up any small business's registration with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.

Where U.S. Marshals Service's open work is

By place of performance, the most open U.S. Marshals Service contracts are in Texas, Louisiana and Maryland.

  • Texas: 4 open
  • Louisiana: 1 open
  • Maryland: 1 open
  • Missouri: 1 open
  • New Jersey: 1 open
  • Oklahoma: 1 open

Frequently asked questions

How do I find U.S. Marshals Service contract opportunities?

The U.S. Marshals Service posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site. 10 are open right now. You can search them here by NAICS code, set-aside and state, and set up a free email alert for new ones.

How much does U.S. Marshals Service spend on contracts?

The U.S. Marshals Service obligated about $1.5 billion on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 23% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.

Who are U.S. Marshals Service's biggest contractors?

Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most U.S. Marshals Service contract dollars were Metropolitan Security Services, Inc., The Geo Group, Inc. and Heritage Health Solutions, Inc., per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.

Who do I talk to about small business contracts at U.S. Marshals Service?

Federal law requires every agency with buying power to have an Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), sometimes called the Office of Small Business Programs. Its staff help small businesses understand what the agency buys and how. Free counseling is also available from APEX Accelerators.

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FedReady is an independent company, not affiliated with the U.S. Marshals Service, SAM.gov or any government agency. Open-contract counts come from SAM.gov and update daily; spending figures come from USAspending.gov and cover contracts only.