Subcontracting opportunities: NAICS 561612, Security Guards and Patrol Services
34 prime contractors held small business subcontracting plans on 863 federal security guards and patrol services contracts (NAICS 561612) in FY2022–FY2024, worth $5.5B including options. Only primes that aren't small businesses need these plans, and each one sets goals for work the prime gives to small businesses, so these are the companies looking for small subcontractors in this industry.
- Primes with plans
- 34
- Plan contracts
- 863
- Agencies
- 24
- Total value
- $5.5B
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Primes with subcontracting plans in 561612
Most plan contracts first. “Recent subcontracts” counts the subcontracts each prime reported among the 14 most recent reports in this code.
| Prime contractor | Plan contracts | Value | Main agencies | Recent subcontracts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Security Services, Inc.Chattanooga, TN | 313 | $1.3B | U.S. Marshals Service, Offices, Boards and Divisions | — |
| Paragon Systems, Inc.Herndon, VA · part of Securitas Critical Infrastructure Services Inc. | 235 | $1.1B | Office of Procurement Operations, U.S. Marshals Service+5 more | — |
| Wackenhut Services, IncorporatedPalm Beach Gardens, VA · part of Centerra Group LLC | 84 | $481M | U.S. Marshals Service, Offices, Boards and Divisions+4 more | — |
| Triple Canopy, Inc.Reston, VA | 81 | $483M | Office of Procurement Operations | — |
| Geo Group, Inc., theBoca Raton, FL | 15 | $222M | U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Marshals Service | — |
| Vendtech-Sgi LLCWichita, KS | 15 | $194M | Office of Procurement Operations | — |
| Universal Protection Service, LPSanta Ana, CA | 13 | $101M | Office of Procurement Operations | — |
| Inner-Parish Security, CorporationHammond, LA | 10 | $27M | Office of Procurement Operations | — |
| Corecivic, Inc.Brentwood, TN · part of Corrections Corporation of America | 9 | $156M | U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | — |
| American Eagle Protective Services CorporationLeander, TX | 9 | $34.6M | Office of Procurement Operations | — |
| Whitestone Group, Inc., theReynoldsburg, OH | 9 | $25.7M | Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of the Army+6 more | — |
| G4S Secure Solutions (USA) IncJupiter, FL | 7 | $54.9M | U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | — |
| Golden SVCS, LLCKingston, TN | 6 | $103M | Office of Procurement Operations | — |
| FJC Security Services, Inc.Long Island City, NY · part of Wendel | 6 | $21.8M | Office of Procurement Operations | — |
| Cda IncAnnapolis, MD | 5 | $108M | Office of Procurement Operations | — |
| First Coast Security Solutions, Inc.Jacksonville, FL | 5 | $45.3M | Office of Procurement Operations | — |
| United Security, Inc.Red Bank, NJ | 5 | $5.9M | Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons | — |
| VMD Systems Integrators IncFairfax, VA | 4 | $211M | Transportation Security Administration | — |
| Akima Global Services, LLCHerndon, VA · part of Nana Regional Corporation Inc | 4 | $64.9M | U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | — |
| Master Security Company, LLCCockeysville, MD | 4 | $22.3M | Office of Procurement Operations, National Institutes of Health | — |
| Diversified Protection CorporationDaniel Island, SC · part of Diversifired Planning Concepts | 3 | $43.5M | U.S. Customs and Border Protection, National Archives and Records Administration | — |
| American Security Programs, IncReston, VA · part of Securamerica LLC | 3 | $28.1M | Office of Procurement Operations | — |
| Iss Action, Inc.Punta Gorda, FL | 3 | $8.4M | U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, US Geological Survey+1 more | — |
| MVM, Inc.Ashburn, VA | 2 | $394M | U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | — |
| Soc LLCChantilly, VA · part of The Day & Zimmermann Group Inc | 2 | $151M | Department of Energy, Department of State | — |
| Amentum Services, Inc.Chantilly, VA · part of Amentum Government Services Holdings LLC | 2 | $10M | Department of the Air Force | 2$149K |
| Sectek, Inc.McLean, VA | 2 | $1.9M | National Park Service | — |
| Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc.Pasadena, CA | 1 | $72.7M | Department of State | — |
| Covenant Aviation Security, LLCNaperville, IL · part of Covenant Services Worldwide LLC | 1 | $22.4M | Transportation Security Administration | — |
| Chenega Infinity, LLCChantilly, VA | 1 | $12.9M | Transportation Security Administration | — |
| Jackson Hole Airport BoardJackson, WY | 1 | $10.5M | Transportation Security Administration | — |
| Honeywell International Inc.Miami, FL | 1 | $2M | Department of the Army | — |
| Adc LTD NMAlbuquerque, NM | 1 | $1.1M | Social Security Administration | — |
| Universal Protection Service, LLCConshohocken, PA | 1 | $887K | National Park Service | — |
Recent subcontracts to small businesses
Of the 14 most recent subcontracts primes reported under NAICS 561612 since Dec 1, 2023, 7 went to small businesses, worth $1.2M.
| Date | Small business | Prime | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | F3 Tactical Group LLCDC | Chenega Naswik International LLCNational Park Service | $58K |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Asia Trading Intl LLCNJ | Shields Point, LLCImmediate Office of the Secretary of Transportation | $57.5K |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Asia Trading Intl LLCNJ | Shields Point, LLCImmediate Office of the Secretary of Transportation | $40.1K |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Asia Trading Intl LLCNJ | Shields Point, LLCImmediate Office of the Secretary of Transportation | $146K |
| Feb 18, 2025 | Point Security IncNC | Bowhead Protection & Security Services LLCDepartment of the Air Force | $39.3K |
| May 17, 2024 | Asia Trading Intl LLCNJ | Shields Point, LLCDepartment of the Air Force | $120K |
| Dec 1, 2023 | Vision Quest Solutions IncSD | Bering Straits Professional Services, LLCImmediate Office of the Secretary of Transportation | $757K |
Small businesses winning these subcontracts
- Asia Trading Intl LLC, NJ: 4 subcontracts, $364K
- Vision Quest Solutions Inc, SD: 1 subcontract, $757K
- F3 Tactical Group LLC, DC: 1 subcontract, $58K
- Point Security Inc, NC: 1 subcontract, $39.3K
Which agencies
| Agency | Plan contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Marshals Service | 425 | $1.8B |
| Office of Procurement Operations | 337 | $2.1B |
| U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 35 | $876M |
| Offices, Boards and Divisions | 19 | $43.2M |
| Transportation Security Administration | 7 | $257M |
| Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons | 5 | $5.9M |
| U.S. Customs and Border Protection | 4 | $68.8M |
| National Institutes of Health | 4 | $32.3M |
| National Park Service | 4 | $4.8M |
| Department of the Air Force | 3 | $12.1M |
Where the work is
Virginia (115), Texas (78), California (58), Tennessee (43), New York (36), District of Columbia (34), Florida (31), Missouri (26), Alabama (22), Maryland (22), and 44 more.
How to win subcontracts with these primes
- Register in the prime's supplier portal. Most large primes have one, usually under “supplier diversity” or “small business programs” on their website. Buyers search it when they need a subcontractor, so list your NAICS codes, certifications and past work.
- Contact the small business liaison officer. Every prime with a plan names someone to run it. Find them through the supplier portal, or for defense primes in DoD's prime contractor directory. Send a one-page capability statement that names the contracts and agencies you can support.
- Watch SBA's SubNet. Primes post subcontracting solicitations and sources sought notices on SubNet.
- Be easy to vet. Keep your SAM.gov registration active and check that you count as small under 561612's size standard. Certifications such as 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB and SDVOSB count toward the prime's goals, which makes you more valuable to them.
- Get free help. APEX Accelerators introduce small businesses to primes and run matchmaking events. Our guide to becoming a government subcontractor covers the rest.
More on 561612: open contracts and top small-business winners and contracts ending in the next 12 months. Primes also post subcontracting opportunities on SBA's SubNet.
Frequently asked questions
What is a small business subcontracting plan?
Under FAR 19.702, a large business that wins a federal contract over $900,000 ($2 million for construction) with subcontracting possibilities must agree to a plan with goals for subcontracting to small businesses, including small disadvantaged, women-owned, HUBZone and service-disabled veteran-owned firms. The prime reports its progress twice a year in eSRS. Contracts awarded before October 2025 used the older $750,000 and $1.5 million thresholds.
How do I become a subcontractor to these 561612 primes?
Register in the prime's supplier portal (most large primes have one, often called supplier diversity or small business programs), keep your SAM.gov registration active, and send the prime's small business liaison officer a capability statement that names the contracts and agencies you can support. Primes need small subcontractors to meet their plan goals, so being easy to find and easy to vet matters.
Where does this data come from?
Primes and their plan contracts come from SBA's Directory of Federal Government Prime Contractors with Subcontracting Plans for FY2022–FY2024, which is drawn from FPDS. Recent subcontracts come from the subaward reports primes file on USAspending.gov (most subcontracts over $30,000 on prime contracts over $750,000 must be reported). A subcontractor is shown as a small business when it has an active SAM.gov registration as small under at least one NAICS code, or an SBA certification.
Source: SBA's directory of prime contractors with subcontracting plans (FY2022–FY2024, from FPDS) and USAspending.gov subaward reports. Contact names are never shown. Values are base plus all options, not what has been paid.