Security Guards Government Contracts in Carlisle, PA

In Q3 2026, Carlisle shows above-average Security Guards procurement activity with 3 open opportunities — compared to 2 per city statewide. Carlisle ranks as the most active market among Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania pipeline.

At the state level, U.S. Marshals Service leads Pennsylvania's Security Guards procurement at 52% of awards, followed by Office of Procurement Operations (20%). Contractors should prioritize building past performance with U.S. Marshals Service and Office of Procurement Operations, which together control the majority of local awards. These statewide patterns are a strong indicator of the buying agencies active in the Carlisle area. Statewide in Pennsylvania, the incumbent landscape is entrenched: the top 3 vendors hold 81% of recent awards. New entrants should target recompete windows or set-aside opportunities rather than competing head-to-head on open solicitations.

Across Pennsylvania, there are 2 Security Guards contracts approaching recompete windows, worth an estimated $110.5M combined — any of which could create opportunity for contractors based in or targeting Carlisle. The largest is a $64.1M contract with Department of the Army, currently held by HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC, which carries a high takeover signal based on the agency's vendor switching history. 2 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