Security Guards Government Contracts in El Paso, TX
Ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors in El Paso.
Market Intelligence —
Security Guards in El Paso, TX
El Paso's Security Guards market outpaces most Texas cities, with 11 active opportunities in Q2 2026 versus a state average of 6 per city. El Paso ranks as the most active market among Texas cities for federal Security Guards contracting. Above-average activity suggests growing federal investment in this area, making it a strong market for contractors building a Texas pipeline.
At the state level, U.S. Marshals Service leads Texas's Security Guards procurement at 36% of awards, followed by Office of Procurement Operations (32%). 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 El Paso 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 El Paso. 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
There are 11 open security guards contract opportunities in El Paso, TX as of 2026-04-15, with 5 likely recompetes on the horizon. The top buying agency is U.S. Marshals Service.
11
Open Opportunities
5
Likely Recompetes
U.S. Marshals Service
Top Buying Agency
DOMESTIC AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED)
Most Active Incumbent
Key Insights —
Security Guards in El Paso
Majority small-business: 100% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
5 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $146.7M.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 78% 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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | Synopsis for Protective Security Officer Services throughout West Texas | El Paso, TX | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS.FPS EAST CCG DIV 4 ACQ DIV | Dec 31, 2025 | NONE |
| — | Camp East Montana | El Paso, TX | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF | Mar 12, 2026 | NONE |
| — | Camp East Montana | El Paso, TX | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF | Mar 12, 2026 | NONE |
| — | Camp East Montana | El Paso, TX | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF | Mar 12, 2026 | NONE |
| — | Border Patrol Untrained Canine – Detection BPK9 – El Paso, TX. | El Paso, TX | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION.MISSION SUPPORT CONTRACTING DIVISION | Feb 2, 2026 | SBA |
| — | Border Patrol Support Canine Program (SK9) | El Paso, TX | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION.MISSION SUPPORT CONTRACTING DIVISION | Dec 8, 2025 | SBA |
| — | Border Patrol Untrained Canine – Detection BPK9 – El Paso, TX. | El Paso, TX | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION.MISSION SUPPORT CONTRACTING DIVISION | Feb 2, 2026 | SBA |
| — | Border Patrol Untrained Canine – Detection BPK9 – El Paso, TX. | El Paso, TX | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION.MISSION SUPPORT CONTRACTING DIVISION | Feb 2, 2026 | SBA |
| — | Border Patrol Support Canine Program (SK9) | El Paso, TX | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION.MISSION SUPPORT CONTRACTING DIVISION | Dec 8, 2025 | SBA |
| — | Border Patrol Untrained Canine – Detection BPK9 – El Paso, TX | El Paso, TX | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION.MISSION SUPPORT CONTRACTING DIVISION | Feb 2, 2026 | SBA |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | Department of the Army | Department of the Army | GOLDBELT FRONTIER, LLC | Dec 30, 2025 – Apr 29, 2026 | high |
| 88 | Department of the Army | Department of the Army | NUGATE GROUP LLC | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | Department of the Army | Department of the Army | NUECES COUNTY MHMR COMMUNITY CENTER | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | Internal Revenue Service | Internal Revenue Service | BLUE SOLUTIONS | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | Department of the Navy | Department of the Navy | AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Marshals Service | 187 | $97.8M |
| Office of Procurement Operations | 166 | $508.8M |
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | 106 | $14.7M |
| U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 41 | $2421.8M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 16 | $40.5M |
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