Security Guards Government Contracts in Austin, TX

In Q2 2026, Austin has 6 active Security Guards opportunities, in line with the Texas per-city average of 6. Steady, predictable procurement volume makes Austin a reliable market for contractors seeking consistent federal Security Guards work in Texas.

At the state level, U.S. Marshals Service leads Texas's Security Guards procurement at 35% of awards, followed by Office of Procurement Operations (33%). Contractors should prioritize building past performance with U.S. Marshals Service and Office of Procurement Operations, which together control the majority of local awards. These statewide patterns are a strong indicator of the buying agencies active in the Austin area. Statewide in Texas, the incumbent landscape is entrenched: the top 3 vendors hold 78% of recent awards. New entrants should target recompete windows or set-aside opportunities rather than competing head-to-head on open solicitations.

Across Texas, there are 5 Security Guards contracts approaching recompete windows, worth an estimated $146.7M combined — any of which could create opportunity for contractors based in or targeting Austin. The largest is a $66.8M contract with Department of the Navy, currently held by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, which carries a high takeover signal based on the agency's vendor switching history. 5 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