Security Systems Government Contracts in California
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across California.
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Security Systems in California
California's Security Systems Services market is highly concentrated: El Segundo alone accounts for 41% of the state's 37 active opportunities in Q2 2026, with El Segundo, Unknown, Palo Alto collectively representing 62% of all activity. This concentration pattern creates a two-tier market — contractors must establish presence in El Segundo to access the majority of deal flow, while the remaining 7 cities offer lower-volume but less competitive opportunities.
California's Security Systems Services landscape in Q2 2026 is shaped by 10 active markets, with clear tiers of opportunity. The primary tier — El Segundo and Unknown — captures 55% of statewide activity. A secondary tier including Palo Alto and Edwards adds another 16%, with the remaining 6 cities splitting 29% of opportunities. Understanding this tier structure is critical for resource allocation — a contractor targeting California gets the most return from prioritizing tier-one markets while monitoring tier-two for less competitive openings.
California's Security Systems Services procurement is controlled by a narrow agency base: Department of the Navy and Department of Veterans Affairs together account for 65% of all awards worth $337.1M in total obligated spending. This dual-agency dominance means contractors in California must build relationships with both to access the majority of contract dollars. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — JOHNSON CONTROLS SECURITY SOLUTIONS LLC, EVERGREEN FIRE ALARMS LLC, RAPISCAN SYSTEMS INC — hold 76% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
California's Security Systems Services recompete pipeline contains 10 contracts approaching renewal windows in Q2 2026, valued at an estimated $481.6M 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 38 open security systems contract opportunities as of 2026-04-13, with 10 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include El Segundo, Unknown, Palo Alto.
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Open Opportunities
10
Likely Recompetes
Department of the Navy
Top Agency
El Segundo
Top City
Key Insights —
Security Systems in California
Steady activity: 12 new security systems in california opportunities posted in the last 30 days, representing $27.1M in estimated pipeline.
Majority small-business: 92% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
10 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $481.6M.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 76% 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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | Air Force Plant Access Control Vetting | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER.COMBAT READINESS.FA8623 AFLCMC EZVK ENV | Mar 2, 2026 | NONE |
| 79 | Air Force Plant Access Control Vetting | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER.COMBAT READINESS.FA8623 AFLCMC EZVK ENV | Mar 2, 2026 | NONE |
| 72 | Mental Health Over Door Alarm System and Installation | Palo Alto | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261) | Apr 17, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 71 | IESS Solicitation (RFP) | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.US SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (USSOCOM).NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE COMMAND | — | SBA |
| 67 | Intrusion Detection System (IDS) Installation at the Robert T. Matsui United States Courthouse, 501 I St, Sacramento, CA 95814 (CA0306) | Sacramento | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS.FPS WEST CCG | Mar 9, 2026 | — |
| 67 | Intrusion Detection System (IDS) Installation at the Robert T. Matsui United States Courthouse, 501 I St, Sacramento, CA 95814 (CA0306) | Sacramento | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS.FPS WEST CCG | Mar 9, 2026 | — |
| 65 | Base Alarm Services - Los Angles Air Force Base | El Segundo | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.FA2816 SMC PK PKO | Dec 15, 2025 | SBA |
| 65 | H342--Fire Alarm Maintenance | Palo Alto | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261) | Dec 1, 2025 | SDVOSBC |
| 65 | N063--WEAPONS DETECTION SYSTEM - Base plus 2 OY [605] | POP: 02/01/2026 - 01/31/2029 | Loma Linda | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262) | Dec 12, 2025 | SDVOSBC |
| 65 | Base Alarm Services - Los Angles Air Force Base | El Segundo | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.FA2816 SMC PK PKO | Dec 15, 2025 | SBA |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | DEFENSE MICROELECTRONICS ACTIVITY | BLACKWATCH INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | THE CAMERON BELL CORPORATION | Dec 9, 2025 – Apr 8, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | JSL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Dec 12, 2025 – Apr 11, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | SUSTAINMENT & RESTORATION SERVICES, LLC | Dec 26, 2025 – Apr 25, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | T-SOLUTIONS, INC. | Dec 26, 2025 – Apr 25, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | HIGHBURY DEFENSE GROUP | Dec 21, 2025 – Apr 20, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | SUSTAINMENT & RESTORATION SERVICES, LLC | Dec 27, 2025 – Apr 26, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | DSC-EMI MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS, LLC | Dec 29, 2025 – Apr 28, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | INDUS TECHNOLOGY INC | Dec 29, 2025 – Apr 28, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | UNIVERSAL CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC | Jan 2, 2026 – May 2, 2026 | high |
Across California, security systems opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 38 active opportunities. Top cities include El Segundo, Unknown, Palo Alto.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Navy | 97 | $86.5M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 83 | $19.6M |
| Department of the Air Force | 40 | $9.8M |
| Office of Procurement Operations | 33 | $220.0M |
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | 22 | $1.2M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in California
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| El Segundo | 15 |
| Unknown | 5 |
| Palo Alto | 3 |
| Edwards | 3 |
| Fort Irwin | 2 |
| ARBOGA | 2 |
| Sacramento | 2 |
| Los Angeles | 2 |
| San Francisco | 2 |
| Martinez | 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 systems contracts are there in California?
California has 38 active federal security systems opportunities right now. RecompeteIQ tracks and ranks all opportunities daily from SAM.gov.
What are the top cities for security systems contracts in California?
El Segundo, Unknown, Palo Alto are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top security systems contractors in California?
The leading incumbent vendors include JOHNSON CONTROLS SECURITY SOLUTIONS LLC, EVERGREEN FIRE ALARMS LLC, RAPISCAN SYSTEMS INC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do security systems contracts come up for rebid in California?
Most security systems 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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