Security Guards Government Contracts in Columbia, SC
Ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors in Columbia.
There are 3 open security guards contract opportunities in Columbia, SC as of 2026-02-28, with 0 likely recompetes on the horizon.
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Open Opportunities
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Top Buying Agency
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Most Active Incumbent
Top Opportunities This Week
| Score↕ | Title↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Due Date↕ | Set-Aside↕ |
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| 61 | Level II Armed Security Guard Service - State of South Carolina | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.REGION 4: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AN | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.REGION 4: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AN | Feb 13, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Level II Armed Security Guard Service - State of South Carolina | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.REGION 4: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AN | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.REGION 4: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AN | Feb 11, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Level II Armed Security Guard Service - State of South Carolina | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.REGION 4: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AN | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.REGION 4: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AN | Feb 11, 2026 | SBA |
Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
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No recompete candidates identified for Columbia yet. | |||||
In Columbia, security guards opportunities are driven by federal agencies with facilities in the South Carolina area. There are currently 3 active opportunities, with the top-scoring at 61/100.
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Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
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Top Incumbent Vendors
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How We Rank These
We score each opportunity on a 0–100 scale using six transparent factors: service fit (NAICS match), contract value, timing urgency, geographic relevance, competition level, and agency buying appetite. Every score includes a plain-English explanation. Data is sourced from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov, refreshed daily.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find security guards contracts in Columbia?
RecompeteIQ tracks all federal security guards opportunities (NAICS 561612) in Columbia, SC. We rank them by relevance, timing, and value so you can focus on the best fits.
Which agencies buy security guards services in Columbia?
Federal agencies with facilities in the Columbia area regularly contract for security guards services. The top buying agencies are shown in the table above, ranked by 24-month award volume.
How often are security guards contracts rebid in Columbia?
Typical contract cycles for security guards are 30–48 months. RecompeteIQ estimates recompete windows from historical award data and shows contracts likely opening soon in the "Recompetes" section.
What set-aside categories are common for security guards contracts?
Common set-asides for security guards in Columbia include Small Business (SBA), 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB. Check the "Set-Aside" column in the opportunities table for current designations.
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