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Federal contracts for NAICS 561612

Security Guards and Patrol Services

In fiscal year 2024, U.S. federal agencies obligated $5.6B on contracts under NAICS 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services), led by the Department of Homeland Security at $2.9B. Below are the top buying agencies, how competitive the code is, and how to find open opportunities.

$5.6B
Federal obligations, FY2024
Dept. of Homeland Security
Top buyer
Contractors paid, FY2024

Top federal buyers of Security Guards and Patrol Services

FY2024 contract obligations under NAICS 561612, from USAspending.gov.

AgencyFY2024 obligated
Department of Homeland Security$2.9B
Department of State$926M
Department of Justice$691M
Department of Defense$440M
Department of Health and Human Services$130M
National Aeronautics and Space Administration$101M
Department of Veterans Affairs$70M
Department of Energy$53M

How to win Security Guards and Patrol Services contracts

Register & list NAICS 561612

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Respond fast & compliant

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Related NAICS codes

NAICS 561612 — frequently asked

How much does the federal government spend on NAICS 561612?

In FY2024, federal agencies obligated approximately $5.6B on contracts under NAICS 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services), led by the Department of Homeland Security at $2.9B.

Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 561612?

The top federal buyers in FY2024 were Department of Homeland Security, Department of State, Department of Justice.

How do I find open Security Guards and Patrol Services contract opportunities?

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