Security Guards Government Contracts in Maryland
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Maryland.
Market Intelligence —
Security Guards in Maryland
In Q2 2026, Maryland has 11 active Security Guards Services opportunities distributed across 2 cities, but the market is top-heavy: Unknown commands 91% of all activity. Unknown, Curtis Bay together hold 100% of statewide deal flow. Contractors entering Maryland's Security Guards Services market should treat Unknown as the primary beachhead before expanding to secondary markets.
In Maryland, Security Guards Services procurement concentrates in two primary agencies: Office of Procurement Operations (68%) and U.S. Marshals Service (16%). With 84% of 182 total awards between them and $1.2B in obligated spending, these agencies define the competitive landscape. Contractors should align their capability statements and teaming strategies to these agencies' acquisition preferences. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — DOMESTIC AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED), BRADLEY TECHNOLOGIES INC, CDA INC — hold 73% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
Looking ahead, 10 Security Guards Services contracts in Maryland are entering recompete windows, valued at an estimated $477.8M combined. Of these, 10 carry high takeover signals — meaning the incumbent's position is vulnerable based on the agency's historical vendor switching patterns. For contractors planning their Maryland pipeline, these recompetes represent the highest-probability wins: existing requirements with defined scopes, incumbent performance data on record, and established funding lines.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
Maryland has 11 open security guards contract opportunities as of 2026-06-01, with 10 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Unknown, Curtis Bay, Gaithersburg.
11
Open Opportunities
10
Likely Recompetes
Office of Procurement Operations
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Key Insights —
Security Guards in Maryland
Majority small-business: 55% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
10 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $477.8M.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 73% 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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | R430--Armed Guard Services | — | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245) | — | SDVOSBC |
| 63 | District Security Officer - Personal Services Contract | — | JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF.US MARSHALS SERVICE | Jul 1, 2030 | SBA |
| 54 | Protective Security Officer Services | — | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS.FPS EAST CCG DIV 2 ACQ DIV | — | — |
| 54 | Armed Protective Security Officer (PSO) services at the Center for Medicaid Services (CMS) in Woodlawn, MD | — | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS.FPS EAST CCG DIV 3 ACQ DIV | — | — |
| — | SCAFFOLDING AND CONTAINMENT SERVICES FOR 87' PATROL BOATS | — | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.SFLC PROCUREMENT BRANCH 3(00040) | Jul 16, 2025 | SBA |
| — | Law Enforcement Marine Patrol Watercraft | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC-APG.W6QK ACC-APG DIR | Aug 22, 2025 | SBA |
| — | IRS Explosive Detection Canine Team (EDCT) Services | — | TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THE.INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.NATIONAL OFFICE - PROCUREMENT OBO | Jul 11, 2025 | — |
| — | R430--Armed Guard Services | — | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245) | Jun 30, 2025 | — |
| — | Protective Security Officer Services | — | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS.FPS EAST CCG DIV 2 ACQ DIV | May 31, 2025 | — |
| — | R430--Armed Guard Services | — | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245) | Aug 4, 2025 | SDVOSBC |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | FGS, LLC | Dec 13, 2025 – Apr 12, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | AMENTUM SERVICES, INC. | Dec 22, 2025 – Apr 21, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | VECTRUS SYSTEMS LLC | Dec 15, 2025 – Apr 14, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | National Institutes of Health | CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES, INC. | Dec 13, 2025 – Apr 12, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Social Security Administration | 3LINKS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Jan 29, 2026 – May 29, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Office of Procurement Operations | MASTER SECURITY COMPANY LLC | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | DIVERSIFIED SERVICE CONTRACTING, INC. | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | TEKLA RESEARCH, INC. | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | BAE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS & SERVICES INC. | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration | CHICKASAW BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC | Jan 21, 2026 – May 21, 2026 | high |
Across Maryland, security guards opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 11 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, Curtis Bay, Gaithersburg.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Office of Procurement Operations | 123 | $885.8M |
| U.S. Marshals Service | 29 | $27.4M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 11 | $194.5M |
| Agricultural Research Service | 11 | $6.3M |
| National Institutes of Health | 8 | $44.2M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in Maryland
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 10 |
| Curtis Bay | 1 |
| Gaithersburg | 0 |
| Silver Spring | 0 |
| Indian Head | 0 |
| Adelphi | 0 |
| St James | 0 |
| Fort George G Meade | 0 |
| Baltimore | 0 |
| Landover | 0 |
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 Maryland?
Maryland has 11 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 Maryland?
Unknown, Curtis Bay, Gaithersburg are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top security guards contractors in Maryland?
The leading incumbent vendors include DOMESTIC AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED), BRADLEY TECHNOLOGIES INC, CDA INC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do security guards contracts come up for rebid in Maryland?
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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