Security Guards Government Contracts in Ohio
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Ohio.
Market Intelligence —
Security Guards in Ohio
Federal Security Guards Services procurement in Ohio funnels disproportionately through Unknown, which captures 43% of the state's 14 opportunities as of Q3 2026. The top 3 markets — Unknown, Cincinnati, Miamisburg — account for 93% of statewide activity across 4 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.
Ohio's Security Guards Services landscape in Q3 2026 is shaped by 4 active markets, with clear tiers of opportunity. The primary tier — Unknown and Cincinnati — captures 86% of statewide activity. A secondary tier including Miamisburg and Parma adds another 14%, with the remaining 0 cities splitting 0% of opportunities. Understanding this tier structure is critical for resource allocation — a contractor targeting Ohio gets the most return from prioritizing tier-one markets while monitoring tier-two for less competitive openings.
Two agencies shape Ohio's Security Guards Services market: U.S. Marshals Service leads at 58% of awards, with Office of Procurement Operations at 21%. Together they represent 80% of the state's 84 recorded contract actions and $226.6M in total spending. Winning with either agency provides the past-performance foundation to compete for the other's work. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — DOMESTIC AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED), PARAGON SYSTEMS INC, METROPOLITAN SECURITY SERVICES, INC. — hold 87% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
Ohio's Security Guards Services recompete pipeline contains 5 contracts approaching renewal windows in Q3 2026, valued at an estimated $340.7M combined. 5 of these (100%) carry high takeover signals, indicating agencies with a pattern of switching vendors at contract renewal. Federal Acquisition Service 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
Ohio has 14 open security guards contract opportunities as of 2026-09-01, with 5 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Unknown, Cincinnati, Miamisburg.
14
Open Opportunities
5
Likely Recompetes
U.S. Marshals Service
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Key Insights —
Security Guards in Ohio
Majority small-business: 71% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
5 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $340.7M.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 87% 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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | Neville Island Facility Security Services | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION GREAT LAKES AND OHIO.ENDIST PITTSBURGH.W072 ENDIST PITTSBURGH | Dec 30, 2025 | SBA |
| 58 | Neville Island Facility Security Services | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION GREAT LAKES AND OHIO.ENDIST PITTSBURGH.W072 ENDIST PITTSBURGH | Dec 30, 2025 | SBA |
| 56 | Alarm Monitoring & Dispatch, and On-site Security | Miamisburg | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER.FA8604 AFLCMC PZI | Feb 11, 2016 | — |
| 54 | EPA Cincinnati Security Management Services | — | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY.ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY.CINCINNATI ACQUISITION DIV (CAD) | — | — |
| 52 | SECURITY SERVICES FOR PARMA OHIO CBOC | Parma | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250) | Apr 8, 2026 | NONE |
| 34 | Z1DA--Site Security Updates at Cincinnati VAMC. Project No. 539-22-208 | Cincinnati | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250) | May 14, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 34 | Z1DA--Site Security Updates at Cincinnati VAMC. Project No. 539-22-208 | Cincinnati | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250) | May 14, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 34 | Z1DA--Site Security Updates at Cincinnati VAMC. Project No. 539-22-208 | Cincinnati | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250) | May 14, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 34 | Z1DA--Site Security Updates at Cincinnati VAMC. Project No. 539-22-208 | Cincinnati | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250) | May 14, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| — | R430--Fisher House Security Contract 10/01/2025-09/30/2026 | — | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250) | Jul 18, 2025 | SDVOSBC |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Federal Acquisition Service | LINQUEST CORPORATION | May 5, 2026 – Sep 2, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Air Force | INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS JV, LLC | May 2, 2026 – Aug 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Federal Acquisition Service | HII MISSION TECHNOLOGIES CORP | May 8, 2026 – Sep 5, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | ENVIRO-FIX SOLUTIONS LLC | Jul 2, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Federal Acquisition Service | LINQUEST CORPORATION | Jun 8, 2026 – Oct 6, 2026 | high |
Across Ohio, security guards opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 14 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, Cincinnati, Miamisburg.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Marshals Service | 49 | $81.5M |
| Office of Procurement Operations | 18 | $123.8M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 9 | $5.7M |
| Department of the Army | 5 | $2.7M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 3 | $12.9M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in Ohio
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 6 |
| Cincinnati | 6 |
| Miamisburg | 1 |
| Parma | 1 |
| Columbus | 0 |
| Vienna | 0 |
| Dayton | 0 |
| Lisbon | 0 |
| Cleveland | 0 |
| Chillicothe | 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 Ohio?
Ohio has 14 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 Ohio?
Unknown, Cincinnati, Miamisburg are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top security guards contractors in Ohio?
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 Ohio?
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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