Security Guards Government Contracts in Mississippi
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Mississippi.
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Security Guards in Mississippi
Federal Security Guards Services procurement in Mississippi funnels disproportionately through Unknown, which captures 63% of the state's 8 opportunities as of Q3 2026. The top 3 markets — Unknown, Tupelo — account for 100% of statewide activity across 2 cities with federal contract flow. For market-entry strategy, Unknown is the gateway: winning work there builds the past performance and agency relationships needed to expand statewide.
Mississippi's Security Guards Services market has a clear leader but not a monopoly: Department of the Army holds 34% of awards, with buying spread across 5 active agencies. The top 3 — Department of the Army (34%), U.S. Marshals Service (25%), FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS (19%) — account for the majority of contract activity totaling $112.7M. This moderate concentration gives contractors multiple relationship paths while still rewarding specialization in the top buyer's requirements. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — GLOBAL SECTOR SERVICES INC, DOMESTIC AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED), NORTH AMERICAN SECURITY, INCORPORATED — hold 73% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
Mississippi has 8 open security guards contract opportunities as of 2026-09-04, with 1 likely recompete identified. Top markets include Unknown, Tupelo, Stennis Space Center.
8
Open Opportunities
1
Likely Recompetes
Department of the Army
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Top Opportunities This Week
| Score↕ | Title↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Due Date↕ | Set-Aside↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | 70FBR426Q00000010 | DR4899-MS RFQ - Level II Armed Guard Services | Tupelo | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.REGION 4 | Feb 27, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | 70FBR426Q00000010 | DR4899-MS RFQ - Level II Armed Guard Services | Tupelo | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.REGION 4 | Feb 27, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | 70FBR426Q00000010 | DR4899-MS RFQ - Level II Armed Guard Services | Tupelo | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.REGION 4 | Feb 27, 2026 | SBA |
| 58 | Bus Chaperone Services | — | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF.STATE, DEPARTMENT OF.US EMBASSY RIYADH | Nov 27, 2025 | NONE |
| 54 | 70FBR425C00000033 SSJ - FAR Part 13.5- Security Guards MS | — | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.REGION 4 | — | — |
| 52 | FAC-7903 Preventive Maintenance Service Contract (PMSC) Marine Security Guard Residence (MSGR) York Air Cooled Chiller. | — | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF.STATE, DEPARTMENT OF.US EMBASSY DJIBOUTI | Jun 12, 2026 | NONE |
| 25 | Marine Security Guard (MSG) Cook Services | — | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF.STATE, DEPARTMENT OF.US EMBASSY RIYADH | Aug 12, 2026 | NONE |
| — | 70FBR425I00000012 Request for Information (RFI) Armed Security Guards - DR4874-MS | — | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.REGION 4 | Jun 15, 2025 | LAS |
Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | WARREN COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS, INC. | May 2, 2026 – Aug 30, 2026 | high |
Across Mississippi, security guards opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 8 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, Tupelo, Stennis Space Center.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Army | 33 | $11.0M |
| U.S. Marshals Service | 24 | $35.4M |
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | 18 | $3.0M |
| Office of Procurement Operations | 14 | $30.9M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 8 | $32.3M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in Mississippi
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 5 |
| Tupelo | 3 |
| Stennis Space Center | 0 |
| Flowood | 0 |
| Gulfport | 0 |
| VICKSBURG | 0 |
| Meridian | 0 |
| Jackson | 0 |
| Poplarville | 0 |
| Ocean Springs | 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 Mississippi?
Mississippi has 8 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 Mississippi?
Unknown, Tupelo, Stennis Space Center are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top security guards contractors in Mississippi?
The leading incumbent vendors include GLOBAL SECTOR SERVICES INC, DOMESTIC AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED), NORTH AMERICAN SECURITY, INCORPORATED. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do security guards contracts come up for rebid in Mississippi?
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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