Security Guards Government Contracts in Washington, DC

In Q3 2026, Washington shows above-average Security Guards procurement activity with 19 open opportunities — compared to 10 per city statewide. Washington ranks as the most active market among District of Columbia cities for federal Security Guards contracting. Above-average activity suggests growing federal investment in this area, making it a strong market for contractors building a District of Columbia pipeline.

At the state level, District of Columbia's Security Guards awards are dominated by U.S. Marshals Service, which accounts for 78% of all contract awards totaling $50.9M. Contractors targeting Washington should expect U.S. Marshals Service to be the primary buyer in this market. Statewide in District of Columbia, the incumbent landscape is entrenched: the top 3 vendors hold 96% of recent awards. New entrants should target recompete windows or set-aside opportunities rather than competing head-to-head on open solicitations.

Across District of Columbia, there are 10 Security Guards contracts approaching recompete windows, worth an estimated $2.1B combined — any of which could create opportunity for contractors based in or targeting Washington. The largest is a $837.8M contract with Department of the Navy, currently held by INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, which carries a high takeover signal based on the agency's vendor switching history. 10 of these recompetes carry high takeover signals, suggesting real opportunity for new entrants to displace incumbents.

Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily

Computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily