Security Guards Government Contracts in Kentucky
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Kentucky.
Market Intelligence —
Security Guards in Kentucky
In Q3 2026, Kentucky has 12 active Security Guards Services opportunities distributed across 3 cities, but the market is top-heavy: Unknown commands 83% of all activity. Unknown, Sassafras, Covington together hold 100% of statewide deal flow. Contractors entering Kentucky's Security Guards Services market should treat Unknown as the primary beachhead before expanding to secondary markets.
The top Security Guards Services markets in Kentucky as of Q3 2026 are: Unknown (10 opportunities, 83% of state activity); Sassafras (1 opportunities, 8% of state activity); Covington (1 opportunities, 8% of state activity). Unknown leads by a factor of 10.0× over the second-ranked city, Sassafras, reflecting federal installation density and agency office concentration in the Unknown metro. The statewide average is 4 opportunities per city across 3 markets.
Kentucky's Security Guards Services market is highly distributed across 5 buying agencies, with no single agency exceeding 30% of the 110 total awards ($136.9M 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 — DOMESTIC AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED), HANA INDUSTRIES, INC., PATRONUS SYSTEMS INC — hold 70% 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
Kentucky has 12 open security guards contract opportunities as of 2026-09-04, with 0 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Unknown, Sassafras, Covington.
12
Open Opportunities
0
Likely Recompetes
Department of the Army
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Key Insights —
Security Guards in Kentucky
Significant small-business share: 25% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 70% 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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Protective Security Officer (PSO) Services throughout the State of Kentucky | — | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS.FPS EAST CCG DIV 1 ACQ DIV | — | SBA |
| 61 | Notice of Intent to Sole Source Carr Creek Law Enforcement | Sassafras | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION GREAT LAKES AND OHIO.ENDIST LOUISVILLE.W072 ENDIST LOUISVILLE | Feb 13, 2026 | NONE |
| 58 | SECURITY SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, LOUISVILLE DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS FACILITY | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION GREAT LAKES AND OHIO.W072 ENDIST LOUISVILLE | — | — |
| 54 | Protective Security Officer (PSO) services at various IRS Service Center locations throughout Covington and Florence, KY | — | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS.FPS EAST CCG DIV 1 ACQ DIV | — | — |
| 54 | Protective Security Officer (PSO) services at various IRS Service Center locations throughout Covington and Florence, KY | — | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS.FPS EAST CCG DIV 1 ACQ DIV | — | — |
| 54 | PSO Services IRS Kentucky | Covington | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS.FPS EAST CCG DIV 1 ACQ DIV | — | — |
| 54 | Protective Security Officer (PSO) services in various locations throughout Kentucky | — | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS.FPS EAST CCG DIV 1 ACQ DIV | — | — |
| 54 | PSO Services IRS Kentucky | — | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS.FPS EAST CCG DIV 1 ACQ DIV | — | — |
| 54 | Protective Security Officer (PSO) services in various locations throughout Kentucky | — | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS.FPS EAST CCG DIV 1 ACQ DIV | — | — |
| 52 | SECURITY SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, LOUISVILLE DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS FACILITY | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION GREAT LAKES AND OHIO.W072 ENDIST LOUISVILLE | Sep 29, 2025 | — |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
No recompete candidates identified for Kentucky yet. | |||||
Across Kentucky, security guards opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 12 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, Sassafras, Covington.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Army | 33 | $1.6M |
| Office of Procurement Operations | 27 | $85.0M |
| U.S. Marshals Service | 27 | $34.0M |
| Federal Emergency Management Agency | 18 | $14.8M |
| Forest Service | 5 | $1.5M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in Kentucky
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 Kentucky?
Kentucky has 12 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 Kentucky?
Unknown, Sassafras, Covington are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top security guards contractors in Kentucky?
The leading incumbent vendors include DOMESTIC AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED), HANA INDUSTRIES, INC., PATRONUS SYSTEMS INC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do security guards contracts come up for rebid in Kentucky?
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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