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NAICS 561612: Security Guards and Patrol Services

Security Guards and Patrol Services is NAICS code 561612. A business is small under it with $29 million or less in average annual receipts. 22 federal contracts are open on SAM.gov under this code right now.

SBA size standard
$29 million or less in average annual receipts
Open contracts now
22
Federal spending, FY2026
$7.4 billion
Share won by small businesses
29%
Small businesses registered
2,897
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What NAICS 561612 covers

The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 561612:

  • Body guard services
  • Guard dog services
  • Guard services
  • Parking security services
  • Patrol services, security
  • Personal protection services (except security systems services)
  • Private police services
  • Property protection services (except armored car, security systems)
  • Protection services (except armored car, security systems), personal or property
  • Protective guard services
  • Security guard services
  • Security patrol services

Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.

SBA size standard for 561612

To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 561612, your business must have $29 million or less in average annual receipts. Receipts are averaged over your last five completed fiscal years.

From SBA's table of size standards, effective Mar 17, 2023. Confirm it with SBA's size standards tool before you certify your size.

Who buys security guards and patrol services

Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 561612 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:

AgencyObligated
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement$4.9 billion
Office of Procurement Operations$4.3 billion
Department of State$2.7 billion
U.S. Marshals Service$1.9 billion
Transportation Security Administration$839 million
Department of the Army$816.6 million
U.S. Customs and Border Protection$399.8 million
National Aeronautics and Space Administration$302 million

Open notices right now come from Department of Veterans Affairs (9), Dept of Defense (4), Department of Homeland Security (3), Department of State (3), Department of Justice (2) and Department of Transportation (1).

Set-asides on open 561612 contracts

  • Service-disabled veteran-owned set-aside: 9
  • No set-aside (full and open): 7
  • 8(a) set-aside: 3
  • Total small business set-aside: 3

Not sure which set-asides you qualify for? Try the free SBA certification screener, or read set-aside contracts, explained.

Your competition

2,897 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 561612, most of them in Texas (350), Florida (330), California (289), Virginia (249) and Maryland (170). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.

Federal spending under 561612 by year

Fiscal yearContract obligations
FY2024$5.6 billion
FY2025$6 billion
FY2026$7.4 billion
FY2027 (so far)$19.2 million

Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.

Related NAICS codes

Frequently asked questions

What is NAICS code 561612?

561612 is the 2022 NAICS code for Security Guards and Patrol Services. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as body guard services, guard dog services, guard services under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.

What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 561612?

$29 million or less in average annual receipts. A business at or under that is small for contracts assigned this code. The current SBA table took effect Mar 17, 2023.

Are there government contracts for security guards and patrol services?

Yes. 22 federal contract opportunities under NAICS 561612 are open on SAM.gov right now. Agencies obligated about $7.4 billion under this code in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov.

How do I add NAICS code 561612 to my SAM.gov registration?

Update your entity registration on SAM.gov and add the code on the Goods and Services page, in the Assertions section. You can list several NAICS codes and mark one as your primary. Changes are free.

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