Security Guards Government Contracts in Rhode Island
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Rhode Island.
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Security Guards in Rhode Island
Rhode Island's Security Guards Services procurement is controlled by a narrow agency base: Office of Procurement Operations and U.S. Marshals Service together account for 71% of all awards worth $33.1M in total obligated spending. This dual-agency dominance means contractors in Rhode Island 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 — NORTH AMERICAN SECURITY, INCORPORATED, METROPOLITAN SECURITY SERVICES, INC., STRATEGIC SECURITY CORP — hold 91% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
Rhode Island's Security Guards Services recompete pipeline contains 3 contracts approaching renewal windows in Q2 2026, valued at an estimated $127.1M combined. 3 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
Rhode Island has 1 open security guards contract opportunity as of 2026-05-01, with 3 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include NEWPORT, Providence, Cranston.
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Open Opportunities
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Likely Recompetes
Office of Procurement Operations
Top Agency
NEWPORT
Top City
Top Opportunities This Week
| Score↕ | Title↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Due Date↕ | Set-Aside↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Pre Solicitation Notice for USCG Offshore Patrol Cutters (OPC) Homeport Pier, Naval Station Newport, Newport RI | NEWPORT | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVFAC.NAVFAC ATLANTIC CMD.NAVFAC MID-ATLANTIC.NAVFACSYSCOM MID-ATLANTIC | — | — |
Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | RITE-SOLUTIONS, INC. | Dec 14, 2025 – Apr 13, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS, INCORPORATED | Dec 14, 2025 – Apr 13, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | SEACORP, LLC | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
Across Rhode Island, security guards opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 1 active opportunities. Top cities include NEWPORT, Providence, Cranston.
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Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Office of Procurement Operations | 15 | $13.6M |
| U.S. Marshals Service | 5 | $12.9M |
| Federal Emergency Management Agency | 3 | $871K |
| Department of the Navy | 3 | $337K |
| Environmental Protection Agency | 2 | $5.4M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in Rhode Island
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| NEWPORT | 1 |
| Providence | 0 |
| Cranston | 0 |
| Unknown | 0 |
| Woonsocket | 0 |
| East Greenwich | 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 Rhode Island?
Rhode Island has 1 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 Rhode Island?
NEWPORT, Providence, Cranston are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top security guards contractors in Rhode Island?
The leading incumbent vendors include NORTH AMERICAN SECURITY, INCORPORATED, METROPOLITAN SECURITY SERVICES, INC., STRATEGIC SECURITY CORP. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do security guards contracts come up for rebid in Rhode Island?
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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