Security Systems Government Contracts in Columbus, OH
Ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors in Columbus.
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Security Systems in Columbus, OH
With 3 active opportunities in Q2 2026, Columbus's federal Security Systems market runs above the Ohio average of 2 per city. Columbus ranks as the 3rd most active market among Ohio cities for federal Security Systems contracting. Above-average activity suggests growing federal investment in this area, making it a strong market for contractors building a Ohio pipeline.
At the state level, U.S. Marshals Service leads Ohio's Security Systems procurement at 49% of awards, followed by Department of Veterans Affairs (26%). Contractors should prioritize building past performance with U.S. Marshals Service and Department of Veterans Affairs, which together control the majority of local awards. These statewide patterns are a strong indicator of the buying agencies active in the Columbus area. Statewide in Ohio, the incumbent landscape is entrenched: the top 3 vendors hold 83% of recent awards. New entrants should target recompete windows or set-aside opportunities rather than competing head-to-head on open solicitations.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
There are 3 open security systems contract opportunities in Columbus, OH as of 2026-04-15, with 1 likely recompete on the horizon. The top buying agency is U.S. Marshals Service.
3
Open Opportunities
1
Likely Recompetes
U.S. Marshals Service
Top Buying Agency
DIEBOLD NIXDORF, INC
Most Active Incumbent
Top Opportunities This Week
| Score↕ | Title↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Due Date↕ | Set-Aside↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Closed Circuit TV Maintenance Support for DFAS-IN | Columbus, OH | DEPT OF DEFENSE | Mar 20, 2026 | NONE |
| — | Closed Circuit TV Maintenance Support for DFAS-IN | Columbus, OH | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SERVICE (DFAS).DEFENSE FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SVC | Mar 20, 2026 | NONE |
| — | Closed Circuit TV Maintenance Support for DFAS-IN | Columbus, OH | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SERVICE (DFAS).DEFENSE FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SVC | Mar 19, 2026 | NONE |
Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | Defense Logistics Agency | Defense Logistics Agency | LICKING-KNOX GOODWILL INDUSTRIES, INC. | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Marshals Service | 43 | $3.5M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 23 | $12.0M |
| Department of the Air Force | 7 | $538K |
| U.S. Coast Guard | 7 | $214K |
| National Park Service | 7 | $143K |
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