Security Guards Government Contracts in Illinois
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Illinois.
Market Intelligence —
Security Guards in Illinois
Illinois's Security Guards Services market is highly concentrated: Unknown alone accounts for 60% of the state's 10 active opportunities in Q3 2026, with Unknown, Lemont collectively representing 100% 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 secondary markets offer lower-volume but less competitive opportunities.
Illinois's Security Guards Services procurement is controlled by a narrow agency base: U.S. Marshals Service and Office of Procurement Operations together account for 86% of all awards worth $238.1M in total obligated spending. This dual-agency dominance means contractors in Illinois 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 — DOMESTIC AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED), PARAGON SYSTEMS INC, METROPOLITAN SECURITY SERVICES, INC. — hold 93% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
Illinois has 10 open security guards contract opportunities as of 2026-07-14, with 2 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Unknown, Lemont, Batavia.
10
Open Opportunities
2
Likely Recompetes
U.S. Marshals Service
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Key Insights —
Security Guards in Illinois
Emerging activity: 2 new security guards in illinois opportunities posted in the last 30 days, representing $51.7B in estimated pipeline.
Majority small-business: 50% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
2 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $79.9M.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 93% 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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | Global Protective Services | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC RI.W6QK ACC-RI | — | NONE |
| 62 | Global Protective Services (GPS) | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC RI.W6QK ACC-RI | — | NONE |
| 62 | Global Protective Services | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC RI.W6QK ACC-RI | — | NONE |
| 62 | Global Protective Services (GPS) | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC RI.W6QK ACC-RI | — | NONE |
| 62 | Global Protective Services (GPS) | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC RI.W6QK ACC-RI | — | NONE |
| 54 | ARMED PROTECTIVE SECURITY GUARD SERVICE THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF ILLINOIS | — | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS.FPS EAST CCG DIV 4 ACQ DIV | — | — |
| 52 | Unarmed Uniformed Security Force (Protective Force Services) | Lemont | ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.ARGONNE NATL LAB - DOE CONTRACTOR | Jul 8, 2026 | — |
| 52 | Unarmed Uniformed Security Force (Protective Force Services) | Lemont | ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.ARGONNE NATL LAB - DOE CONTRACTOR | Jul 8, 2026 | — |
| 52 | Unarmed Uniformed Security Force (Protective Force Services) | Lemont | ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.ARGONNE NATL LAB - DOE CONTRACTOR | Jun 24, 2026 | — |
| 52 | Unarmed Uniformed Security Force (Protective Force Services) | Lemont | ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.ARGONNE NATL LAB - DOE CONTRACTOR | Jun 24, 2026 | — |
Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | SIX MILE, LLC | Jan 30, 2026 – May 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Air Force | RIVERTECH LLC | Mar 2, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026 | high |
Across Illinois, security guards opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 10 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, Lemont, Batavia.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Marshals Service | 51 | $48.9M |
| Office of Procurement Operations | 24 | $181.2M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 6 | $5.9M |
| Federal Emergency Management Agency | 3 | $2.0M |
| Department of State | 3 | $143K |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in Illinois
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 6 |
| Lemont | 4 |
| Batavia | 0 |
| Great Lakes | 0 |
| Jerusalem | 0 |
| Chicago | 0 |
| North Chicago | 0 |
| Scott Air Force Base | 0 |
| Rock Island | 0 |
| Marion | 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 guards contracts are there in Illinois?
Illinois has 10 active federal security guards opportunities right now. RecompeteIQ tracks and ranks all opportunities daily from SAM.gov.
What are the top cities for security guards contracts in Illinois?
Unknown, Lemont, Batavia are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top security guards contractors in Illinois?
The leading incumbent vendors include DOMESTIC AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED), PARAGON SYSTEMS INC, METROPOLITAN SECURITY SERVICES, INC.. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do security guards contracts come up for rebid in Illinois?
Most security guards 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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