Security Guards Government Contracts in Virginia
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Virginia.
Market Intelligence —
Security Guards in Virginia
Federal Security Guards Services procurement in Virginia funnels disproportionately through Unknown, which captures 48% of the state's 42 opportunities as of Q3 2026. The top 3 markets — Unknown, Norfolk, Virginia Beach — account for 67% of statewide activity across 9 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 Virginia's Security Guards Services sector, Unknown dominates with 20 active opportunities (48% of state volume) in Q3 2026, followed by Norfolk at 4 and Virginia Beach at 4. The 5.0× 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.
In Virginia, Security Guards Services procurement concentrates in two primary agencies: Office of Procurement Operations (39%) and U.S. Marshals Service (36%). With 75% of 334 total awards between them and $1.2B in obligated spending, these agencies define the competitive landscape. Contractors should align their capability statements and teaming strategies to these agencies' acquisition preferences. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — PARAGON SYSTEMS INC, CENTERRA GROUP, LLC, SWANSON SERVICES LLC — hold 81% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
Virginia's Security Guards Services recompete pipeline contains 10 contracts approaching renewal windows in Q3 2026, valued at an estimated $551.2M combined. 10 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
Virginia has 42 open security guards contract opportunities as of 2026-07-14, with 10 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Unknown, Norfolk, Virginia Beach.
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Open Opportunities
10
Likely Recompetes
Office of Procurement Operations
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Key Insights —
Security Guards in Virginia
Emerging activity: 1 new security guards in virginia opportunities posted in the last 30 days, representing $40.1M in estimated pipeline.
Majority small-business: 71% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
10 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $551.2M.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 81% 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 | INSCOM G-2 Access Control and Escort Services | Fort Belvoir | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC-DTA.W6QK INSCOM BELVOIR | Mar 5, 2026 | 8A |
| 65 | Pre-solicitation Synopsis - extension of PSO services contract in the State of Virginia | Herndon | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS.FPS EAST CCG DIV 3 ACQ DIV | Sep 27, 2025 | NONE |
| 65 | INSCOM Access Control Officers and Escort Services | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC-DTA.W6QK INSCOM BELVOIR | Jan 7, 2026 | NONE |
| 63 | Construction Security Monitoring Services - Solicitation | — | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF.STATE, DEPARTMENT OF.ACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUM | — | SBA |
| 62 | 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 | — | NONE |
| 62 | Avantus Security Escort Sole Source | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.FA2401 SPACE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY SDA | — | — |
| 62 | Guard Services at UMSB USACE | Alexandria | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.SCO ALEXANDRIA.ENGINEER CENTER SUPPORT ACT HUMPHREYS.W4LD USA HECSA | — | — |
| 62 | SBX Security Services | Norfolk | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.MSC.MSC HQS.MSCHQ NORFOLK | — | NONE |
| 61 | Construction Security Services NIWDC | Virginia Beach | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP GLOBAL LOGISTICS SUPPORT.NAVSUP FLC NORFOLK.NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK | Jun 18, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Construction Security Services NIWDC | Virginia Beach | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP GLOBAL LOGISTICS SUPPORT.NAVSUP FLC NORFOLK.NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK | Jun 12, 2026 | SBA |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | COPPER RIVER INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES LLC | Mar 3, 2026 – Jul 1, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of State | OBSIDIAN SOLUTIONS GROUP LLC | Jan 30, 2026 – May 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | DCS CORPORATION | Apr 21, 2026 – Aug 19, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | U.S. Customs and Border Protection | MAYVIN, INC. | Apr 16, 2026 – Aug 14, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Transportation Security Administration | VERTEX AEROSPACE LLC | Apr 23, 2026 – Aug 21, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Internal Revenue Service | EXPLOSIVE COUNTERMEASURES INTERNATIONAL INC | Apr 1, 2026 – Jul 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services | AMERICAN INSTITUTES FOR RESEARCH IN THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES | Apr 27, 2026 – Aug 25, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | REEFPOINT GROUP LLC | Apr 2, 2026 – Jul 31, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | RITE-SOLUTIONS, INC. | Apr 29, 2026 – Aug 27, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | FALCONWOOD | Apr 30, 2026 – Aug 28, 2026 | high |
Across Virginia, security guards opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 42 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, Norfolk, Virginia Beach.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Office of Procurement Operations | 130 | $681.7M |
| U.S. Marshals Service | 119 | $409.0M |
| Department of the Army | 31 | $54.5M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 28 | $74.6M |
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | 26 | $8.1M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in Virginia
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 20 |
| Norfolk | 4 |
| Virginia Beach | 4 |
| Front Royal | 4 |
| Arlington | 3 |
| Newport News | 3 |
| Alexandria | 2 |
| Fort Belvoir | 1 |
| Herndon | 1 |
| Quantico | 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 Virginia?
Virginia has 42 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 Virginia?
Unknown, Norfolk, Virginia Beach are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top security guards contractors in Virginia?
The leading incumbent vendors include PARAGON SYSTEMS INC, CENTERRA GROUP, LLC, SWANSON SERVICES LLC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do security guards contracts come up for rebid in Virginia?
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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