Security Systems Government Contracts in Colorado
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Colorado.
Market Intelligence —
Security Systems in Colorado
Federal Security Systems Services procurement in Colorado funnels disproportionately through Unknown, which captures 57% of the state's 35 opportunities as of Q3 2026. The top 3 markets — Unknown, Colorado Springs, Boulder — account for 89% of statewide activity across 5 cities with federal contract flow. For market-entry strategy, Unknown is the gateway: winning work there builds the past performance and agency relationships needed to expand statewide.
In Colorado's Security Systems Services sector, Unknown dominates with 20 active opportunities (57% of state volume) in Q3 2026, followed by Colorado Springs at 6 and Boulder at 5. The 3.3× gap between first and second place signals that Unknown has structural advantages — likely driven by proximity to major federal facilities or defense installations. Contractors should track how these rankings evolve seasonally, as federal fiscal year-end (September) often reshuffles city-level activity.
Colorado's Security Systems Services market is highly distributed across 5 buying agencies, with no single agency exceeding 30% of the 90 total awards ($70.0M in total). This fragmentation is strategically significant: contractors can pursue multiple agencies without single-buyer dependency, and winning one agency's work doesn't require displacing an entrenched incumbent at another. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — ONERAIN INCORPORATED, B W ELECTRIC, INC., JOHNSON CONTROLS SECURITY SOLUTIONS LLC — hold 74% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
The recompete pipeline across Colorado shows 6 Security Systems Services contracts approaching renewal, valued at an estimated $334.7M combined. Notably, 100% of these carry high takeover signals — a rate that suggests systemic dissatisfaction with incumbent performance or deliberate agency strategies to rotate vendors.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
Colorado has 35 open security systems contract opportunities as of 2026-08-31, with 6 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Unknown, Colorado Springs, Boulder.
35
Open Opportunities
6
Likely Recompetes
Department of the Air Force
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Key Insights —
Security Systems in Colorado
Majority small-business: 51% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
6 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $334.7M.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 74% 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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | USAFA AI-Enabled Wildland Fire and Smoke Detection System | USAF Academy | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY.FA7000 10 CONS LGC | Mar 4, 2026 | SBA |
| 63 | Electronic Security System Upgrade at Trinidad Dam, CO | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.USACE.SPD.W075 ENDIST ALBUQUERQUE | — | 8AN |
| 62 | Fire Protection Systems Inspection, Testing, Maintenance, Repair & Impairment Coordinator (FPS-ITMR & IC) Services | Boulder | COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY.DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST | — | NONE |
| 59 | 21 SFS Mobile Surveillance System | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.FA2517 21 CONS BLDG 350 | — | SBA |
| 59 | White River NF Supervisor's Office Fire Alarm Repair | — | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.USDA-FS, CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 4 | — | SBA |
| 58 | N063--Provision and Installation of Personal Identity Verification Readers Denver Federal Center, Lakewood, CO | — | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259) | Feb 20, 2026 | SBA |
| 57 | 50 SFS Security Cameras | Colorado Springs | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.FA2550 50 CONS PKP | Jul 25, 2026 | SBA |
| 57 | White River NF Supervisor's Office Fire Alarm Repair | — | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.USDA-FS, CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 4 | Apr 28, 2026 | SBA |
| 57 | White River NF Supervisor's Office Fire Alarm Repair | — | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.USDA-FS, CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 4 | Apr 24, 2026 | SBA |
| 57 | Preventative Maintenance and Repairs Gates and Barriers, NIST, Boulder, CO | Boulder | COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY.DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST | Apr 23, 2026 | SBA |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Federal Acquisition Service | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | May 2, 2026 – Aug 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | THE GEO GROUP, INC. | May 17, 2026 – Sep 14, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | WESTON SOLUTIONS INC | May 14, 2026 – Sep 11, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Missile Defense Agency | STRATEGIC ALLIANCE SOLUTIONS LLC | Apr 19, 2026 – Aug 17, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Air Force | DELTA SOLUTIONS & STRATEGIES LLC | May 23, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of State | PACARCTIC, LLC | Jun 2, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026 | high |
Across Colorado, security systems opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 35 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, Colorado Springs, Boulder.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Air Force | 27 | $44.4M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 23 | $6.6M |
| Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education | 17 | $6.1M |
| Department of the Army | 15 | $7.9M |
| National Institute of Standards and Technology | 8 | $5.0M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in Colorado
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 20 |
| Colorado Springs | 6 |
| Boulder | 5 |
| USAF Academy | 3 |
| Lakewood | 1 |
| Creede | 0 |
| Aurora | 0 |
| Springfield | 0 |
| Denver | 0 |
| Craig | 0 |
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 Colorado?
Colorado has 35 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 Colorado?
Unknown, Colorado Springs, Boulder are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top security systems contractors in Colorado?
The leading incumbent vendors include ONERAIN INCORPORATED, B W ELECTRIC, INC., JOHNSON CONTROLS SECURITY SOLUTIONS LLC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do security systems contracts come up for rebid in Colorado?
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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