Security Guards Government Contracts in California
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across California.
Market Intelligence —
Security Guards in California
California's Security Guards Services market clusters around three primary hubs: San Diego, Unknown, Arvin collectively account for 63% of the state's 49 opportunities in Q3 2026. No single city exceeds 29% market share, creating a multi-node market where contractors can build a diversified pipeline across 10 active cities without over-reliance on any one metro area. This balanced concentration rewards firms that establish presence in two or more hubs rather than betting on a single metro — geographic diversification reduces risk while maximizing bid volume.
In California's Security Guards Services sector, San Diego dominates with 14 active opportunities (29% of state volume) in Q3 2026, followed by Unknown at 9 and Arvin at 8. The 1.6× gap between first and second place signals that San Diego 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.
California's Security Guards Services market is highly distributed across 5 buying agencies, with no single agency exceeding 28% of the 309 total awards ($2.5B in total). This fragmentation is strategically significant: contractors can pursue multiple agencies without single-buyer dependency, and winning one agency's work doesn't require displacing an entrenched incumbent at another. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — DOMESTIC AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED), PARAGON SYSTEMS INC, CULPEPPER & ASSOCIATES SECURITY SERVICES INC — hold 80% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
California's Security Guards Services recompete pipeline contains 10 contracts approaching renewal windows in Q3 2026, valued at an estimated $569.5M 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
California has 50 open security guards contract opportunities as of 2026-07-14, with 10 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include San Diego, Unknown, Arvin.
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Likely Recompetes
U.S. Marshals Service
Top Agency
San Diego
Top City
Key Insights —
Security Guards in California
Steady activity: 8 new security guards in california opportunities posted in the last 30 days, representing $559K in estimated pipeline.
Majority small-business: 88% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
10 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $569.5M.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 80% 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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | Contract Security Services | San Diego | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262) | Jul 20, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 76 | Contract Security Services | San Diego | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262) | Jul 20, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 76 | Contract Security Services | San Diego | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262) | Jul 15, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 65 | Level II Armed Guards for Presidio California | Presidio | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.REGION 9: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AN | Dec 5, 2025 | SBA |
| 65 | Watchstander Services | Camp Pendleton | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.USMC.MARCORP I&L.MARINE CORPS INSTALLATIONS COMMAND.MCIWEST.COMMANDING GENERAL | Jan 30, 2026 | NONE |
| 63 | 36C78626Q50073 -- S206 | Vallejo | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786) | — | SDVOSBC |
| 63 | Building 7000 Security Escorts | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.FA4610 30 CONS PK | — | SBA |
| 63 | Unarmed security services for Miramar National Cemetery. -- S206 | San Diego | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786) | — | SDVOSBC |
| 63 | National Cemetery Administration - Unarmed Security Patrol - Sacramento Valley National Cemetery -- S206 | Dixon | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786) | — | SDVOSBC |
| 63 | PRESOLICITATION NOTICE: Unarmed Security Guard Patrols for Station 962 (Mare Island NC). -- S206 | Vallejo | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786) | — | SDVOSBC |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | PARSONS GOVERNMENT SERVICES INC. | Apr 21, 2026 – Aug 19, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | CREEK TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY | Jan 14, 2026 – May 14, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | TITANIUM COBRA SOLUTIONS, LLC | Jan 19, 2026 – May 19, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | GUSTAV KEONI | Jan 16, 2026 – May 16, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | G 2 SOFTWARE SYSTEMS, INC. | Feb 28, 2026 – Jun 28, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | AMENTUM TECHNOLOGY, INC. | Mar 16, 2026 – Jul 14, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | SPECTRUM SECURITY SERVICES, INC. | Jan 30, 2026 – May 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | VALIANT GLOBAL DEFENSE SERVICES INC. | Jan 30, 2026 – May 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | VERTEX AEROSPACE LLC | Jan 30, 2026 – May 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL | Apr 1, 2026 – Jul 30, 2026 | high |
Across California, security guards opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 50 active opportunities. Top cities include San Diego, Unknown, Arvin.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Marshals Service | 88 | $214.1M |
| Office of Procurement Operations | 81 | $460.9M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 75 | $105.5M |
| U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 42 | $1725.9M |
| Forest Service | 23 | $7.4M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in California
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| San Diego | 14 |
| Unknown | 9 |
| Arvin | 8 |
| Dixon | 7 |
| Vallejo | 6 |
| Los Angeles | 1 |
| Monterey | 1 |
| Camp Pendleton | 1 |
| Presidio | 1 |
| Menlo Park | 1 |
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 California?
California has 50 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 California?
San Diego, Unknown, Arvin are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top security guards contractors in California?
The leading incumbent vendors include DOMESTIC AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED), PARAGON SYSTEMS INC, CULPEPPER & ASSOCIATES SECURITY SERVICES INC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do security guards contracts come up for rebid in California?
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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