Security Systems Government Contracts in California
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across California.
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Security Systems in California
California's Security Systems Services market is highly concentrated: Unknown alone accounts for 58% of the state's 50 active opportunities in Q3 2026, with Unknown, El Segundo, Mather collectively representing 78% of all activity. This concentration pattern creates a two-tier market — contractors must establish presence in Unknown to access the majority of deal flow, while the remaining 7 cities offer lower-volume but less competitive opportunities.
California's Security Systems Services landscape in Q3 2026 is shaped by 10 active markets, with clear tiers of opportunity. The primary tier — Unknown and El Segundo — captures 70% of statewide activity. A secondary tier including Mather and LINDA adds another 14%, with the remaining 6 cities splitting 16% of opportunities. Understanding this tier structure is critical for resource allocation — a contractor targeting California gets the most return from prioritizing tier-one markets while monitoring tier-two for less competitive openings.
California's Security Systems Services procurement is controlled by a narrow agency base: Department of the Navy and Department of Veterans Affairs together account for 66% of all awards worth $340.5M in total obligated spending. This dual-agency dominance means contractors in California must build relationships with both to access the majority of contract dollars. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — JOHNSON CONTROLS SECURITY SOLUTIONS LLC, EVERGREEN FIRE ALARMS LLC, RAPISCAN SYSTEMS INC — hold 75% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
California's Security Systems Services recompete pipeline contains 10 contracts approaching renewal windows in Q3 2026, valued at an estimated $569.5M combined. 10 of these (100%) carry high takeover signals, indicating agencies with a pattern of switching vendors at contract renewal. Department of the Navy accounts for the largest share of upcoming recompetes, making it the priority agency for displacement-focused contractors.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
California has 50 open security systems contract opportunities as of 2026-07-14, with 10 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Unknown, El Segundo, Mather.
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Department of the Navy
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Key Insights —
Security Systems in California
Steady activity: 7 new security systems in california opportunities posted in the last 30 days, representing $889K in estimated pipeline.
Majority small-business: 88% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
10 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $569.5M.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 75% of recent awards across 5 tracked contractors.
Computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
Top Opportunities This Week
| Score↕ | Title↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Due Date↕ | Set-Aside↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | **UPDATE SITE VISIT INFO** US Coast Guard TRACEN Petaluma, CA - Troubleshoot Fire Alarm System Panels | Petaluma | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.U.S. COAST GUARD.TRACEN PETALUMA(00049) | Jul 17, 2026 | SBA |
| 69 | Surveillance Equipment Installation | — | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.LOG-9 | Jul 24, 2026 | SBA |
| 67 | Mental Health Over Door Alarm System and Installation | Palo Alto | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261) | — | SDVOSBC |
| 65 | Coast Guard Southwest District Electronic Security Systems (ESS) Modernization | Alameda | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.BASE ALAMEDA(00031) | Jul 30, 2026 | SBA |
| 63 | Fire Alarm System, Sprinkler System and Fire Pump Testing and Inspection services at Mineta San Jose International Airport, Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) | Santa Clara | TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION.697DCK REGIONAL ACQUISITIONS SVCS | Jul 20, 2026 | NONE |
| 63 | Strax Aerial Services | — | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262) | — | SBA |
| 59 | Dorm Camera Replacement Port Hueneme, CA | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND.JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO.FA3016 502 CONS CL | — | SBA |
| 57 | US Coast Guard TRACEN Petaluma, CA - Troubleshoot Fire Alarm System Panels | Petaluma | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.U.S. COAST GUARD.TRACEN PETALUMA(00049) | Jul 2, 2026 | SBA |
| 57 | Secure Space Security Upgrade | Mather | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU.JFHQ USPFO CA.USPFO CA PROCUREMENT.W7MX USPFO ACTIVITY CAANG 195 | Jun 24, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 57 | Repair of all Fire Alarm and Sprinkler Deficiencies at: Sepulveda facility at Sepulveda CBOC at 16111 Plummer St, North Hills, CA 91343 and LAACC at 351 E. Temple Street, Los Angeles, 90012. | — | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262) | Jun 26, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | PARSONS GOVERNMENT SERVICES INC. | Apr 21, 2026 – Aug 19, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | CREEK TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY | Jan 14, 2026 – May 14, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | TITANIUM COBRA SOLUTIONS, LLC | Jan 19, 2026 – May 19, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | GUSTAV KEONI | Jan 16, 2026 – May 16, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | G 2 SOFTWARE SYSTEMS, INC. | Feb 28, 2026 – Jun 28, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | AMENTUM TECHNOLOGY, INC. | Mar 16, 2026 – Jul 14, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | SPECTRUM SECURITY SERVICES, INC. | Jan 30, 2026 – May 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | VALIANT GLOBAL DEFENSE SERVICES INC. | Jan 30, 2026 – May 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | VERTEX AEROSPACE LLC | Jan 30, 2026 – May 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL | Apr 1, 2026 – Jul 30, 2026 | high |
Across California, security systems opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 50 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, El Segundo, Mather.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Navy | 97 | $86.5M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 90 | $19.7M |
| Department of the Air Force | 40 | $9.8M |
| Office of Procurement Operations | 35 | $222.2M |
| U.S. Coast Guard | 23 | $2.2M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in California
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 29 |
| El Segundo | 6 |
| Mather | 4 |
| LINDA | 3 |
| Petaluma | 2 |
| Santa Clara | 2 |
| Palo Alto | 1 |
| Edwards | 1 |
| Riverside | 1 |
| Alameda | 1 |
How We Rank These
We score each opportunity on a 0–100 scale using six transparent factors: service fit, contract value, timing urgency, geographic relevance, competition level, and agency buying appetite. Data sourced from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov, refreshed daily.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many security systems contracts are there in California?
California has 50 active federal security systems opportunities right now. RecompeteIQ tracks and ranks all opportunities daily from SAM.gov.
What are the top cities for security systems contracts in California?
Unknown, El Segundo, Mather are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top security systems contractors in California?
The leading incumbent vendors include JOHNSON CONTROLS SECURITY SOLUTIONS LLC, EVERGREEN FIRE ALARMS LLC, RAPISCAN SYSTEMS INC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do security systems contracts come up for rebid in California?
Most security systems contracts follow 30–48 month cycles. The "Recompetes" section shows contracts estimated to be recompeted within the next 12 months based on historical award patterns.
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