Security Guards Government Contracts in Johnston, IA
Ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors in Johnston.
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Security Guards in Johnston, IA
At the state level, Iowa's Security Guards awards are dominated by U.S. Marshals Service, which accounts for 86% of all contract awards totaling $22.1M. Contractors targeting Johnston should expect U.S. Marshals Service to be the primary buyer in this market. Statewide in Iowa, the incumbent landscape is entrenched: the top 3 vendors hold 95% of recent awards. New entrants should target recompete windows or set-aside opportunities rather than competing head-to-head on open solicitations.
Across Iowa, there are 2 Security Guards contracts approaching recompete windows, worth an estimated $27.9M combined — any of which could create opportunity for contractors based in or targeting Johnston. The largest is a $14.4M contract with Department of the Army, currently held by AMERICAN ORDNANCE LLC, which carries a high takeover signal based on the agency's vendor switching history. 2 of these recompetes carry high takeover signals, suggesting real opportunity for new entrants to displace incumbents.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
There are 2 open security guards contract opportunities in Johnston, IA as of 2026-07-19, with 2 likely recompetes on the horizon. The top buying agency is U.S. Marshals Service.
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Open Opportunities
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Likely Recompetes
U.S. Marshals Service
Top Buying Agency
DOMESTIC AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED)
Most Active Incumbent
Top Opportunities This Week
| Score↕ | Title↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Due Date↕ | Set-Aside↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Iowa National Guard requires technical instruction services for a Highway Drug Investigations for Patrol Course for the Midwest Counterdrug Training Center | Johnston, IA | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU.JFHQ USPFO IA.USPFO IA PROCUREMENT.W7M8 USPFO ACTIVITY IA ARNG | Jan 15, 2026 | — |
| — | Iowa National Guard requires technical instruction services for a Patrol Officer’s Response to Street Drugs Course for the Midwest Counterdrug Training Center. | Johnston, IA | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU.JFHQ USPFO IA.USPFO IA PROCUREMENT.W7M8 USPFO ACTIVITY IA ARNG | Jan 15, 2026 | — |
Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | Department of the Army | Department of the Army | AMERICAN ORDNANCE LLC | Apr 2, 2026 – Jul 31, 2026 | high |
| 88 | Department of the Army | Department of the Army | AMERICAN ORDNANCE LLC | Jan 30, 2026 – May 30, 2026 | high |
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Marshals Service | 37 | $22.1M |
| Federal Emergency Management Agency | 3 | $2.1M |
| Federal Acquisition Service | 1 | $6.4M |
| Office of Procurement Operations | 1 | $1.2M |
| Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service | 1 | $7.6M |
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