Security Guards Government Contracts in Galveston, TX

Galveston's Security Guards market tracks near the Texas average with 6 active opportunities in Q3 2026. The state average is 11 per city across 9 cities with federal activity. Steady, predictable procurement volume makes Galveston a reliable market for contractors seeking consistent federal Security Guards work in Texas.

At the state level, Office of Procurement Operations leads Texas's Security Guards procurement at 36% of awards, followed by U.S. Marshals Service (32%). Contractors should prioritize building past performance with Office of Procurement Operations and U.S. Marshals Service, which together control the majority of local awards. These statewide patterns are a strong indicator of the buying agencies active in the Galveston area. Statewide in Texas, the incumbent landscape is entrenched: the top 3 vendors hold 78% of recent awards. New entrants should target recompete windows or set-aside opportunities rather than competing head-to-head on open solicitations.

Across Texas, there are 5 Security Guards contracts approaching recompete windows, worth an estimated $95.7M combined — any of which could create opportunity for contractors based in or targeting Galveston. The largest is a $39.1M contract with Department of the Air Force, currently held by ASRC FEDERAL GULF STATE CONSTRUCTORS LLC, which carries a high takeover signal based on the agency's vendor switching history. 5 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