Top Commerce security guards and patrol services contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Commerce obligated $42.9M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 561612, up 30.2% from $33.0M in the preceding 12 months. 18 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 5 of them accounted for 80% of that spend.
Prime contracts funded by the Department of Commerce. Latest 12 months: Oct 6, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026. Source: USAspending.gov.
Obligations by fiscal year
Net prime contract obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September).
Top Commerce contractors for NAICS 561612
Ranked by positive obligations in the latest 12 months. Share is of all positive obligations in this market.
| # | Contractor | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Share | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Universal Protection Service, Limited Partnership | $15.0M | $0 | 34.9% | New |
| 2 | Excalibur Associates Inc | $8.9M | $7.9M | 20.7% | — |
| 3 | Cogar Group, Ltd., the | $6.4M | $5.8M | 14.9% | — |
| 4 | Prudential Protective Services LLC | $2.8M | $2.4M | 6.6% | — |
| 5 | Centerra Group, LLC | $2.2M | $11.1M | 5.1% | ▼ 4 |
| 6 | Parker Tide LLC | $1.8M | $0 | 4.1% | New |
| 7 | Vision Quest Solutions Inc | $1.4M | $1.4M | 3.3% | ▼ 2 |
| 8 | Servexo | $725K | $675K | 1.7% | ▼ 2 |
| 9 | Innovative Performance Construction Co LLC | $721K | $639K | 1.7% | ▼ 2 |
| 10 | Explosive Countermeasures International Inc | $600K | $431K | 1.4% | ▲ 1 |
| 11 | Florida International University | $523K | $499K | 1.2% | ▼ 1 |
| 12 | Alliance Detective & Security Service, Inc. | $512K | $552K | 1.2% | ▼ 4 |
| 13 | DRS Services Inc | $342K | $537K | 0.8% | ▼ 4 |
| 14 | Cascade Sorbent Products Inc | $299K | $306K | 0.7% | ▼ 1 |
| 15 | Surveillance Security, Inc | $270K | $270K | 0.6% | ▼ 1 |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- Universal Protection Service, Limited Partnership$0 → $15.0M (+$15.0M) · now #1
- Parker Tide LLC$0 → $1.8M (+$1.8M) · now #6
- Excalibur Associates Inc$7.9M → $8.9M (+$918K) · now #2
Largest declines
- Centerra Group, LLC$11.1M → $2.2M (−$8.9M) · now #5
- DRS Services Inc$537K → $342K (−$195K) · now #13
- Hana Enterprises, Inc.$368K → $224K (−$144K) · now #17
New to this market
3 contractors received their first obligations in this market (since FY2022) during the latest 12 months. The largest:
| Contractor | First obligation | Latest 12 mo |
|---|---|---|
| Universal Protection Service, Limited Partnership | Jan 8, 2026 | $15.0M |
| Parker Tide LLC | Oct 24, 2025 | $1.8M |
| Veterans Tactical Solutions L.L.C | Mar 18, 2026 | $32K |
Where the money comes from
Funding sub-agencies within the Department of Commerce, latest 12 months. The funding organization can differ from the office that runs the requirement.
| Funding sub-agency | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Patent and Trademark Office | $18.9M | $11.1M | Up $7.8M (70.5%) |
| Office of the Secretary | $15.9M | $14.1M | Up $1.7M (12.1%) |
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | $5.3M | $5.4M | Down $133K (2.5%) |
| U.S. Census Bureau | $2.8M | $2.3M | Up $525K (22.7%) |
Potential recompetes
Large awards in this market whose current period of performance ends in the next 18 months. Treat these as research leads: options, extensions, and follow-on vehicles often change the timing.
| Award | Incumbent | Obligated | Current end |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1333BJ26F00054001 | Parker Tide LLC SERVICES FOR PERSONNEL SECURITY BRANCH AND ANY OVERLAPPING OFFICE OF SECURITY PROGRAMS SUCH AS SECURITY SERVICES CENTER THROUGHOUT THE AGENCY. | $1.8M | Oct 23, 2026 |
| 1331L526F13OS0004 | Excalibur Associates Inc ARMED GUARD SERVICES | $9.0M | Nov 30, 2026 |
| 1305M423CNAAA0002 | Vision Quest Solutions Inc WRC SECURITY GUARD SERVICE CONTRACT | $5.2M | Nov 30, 2026 |
| 1331L526F13OS0011 | Cogar Group, Ltd., the SECURITY GUARDS | $6.2M | Dec 31, 2026 |
| 1333LC24F00000149 | Prudential Protective Services LLC SECURITY GUARD SERVICES AT JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA. | $6.0M | Dec 31, 2026 |
| 1305M223FNMAN0026 | Alliance Detective & Security Service, Inc. GUARD SERVICES FOR NOAA SHIPS DURING PORTS IN NEW ENGLAND AREA | $1.5M | Jan 2, 2027 |
| 1305M225P0026 | Innovative Performance Construction Co LLC SECURITY GUARD SERVICES FOR THE GULF MARINE SUPPORT FACILITY (GMSF), ABOARD NOAA SHIPS LOCATED AT GMSF, AT THE PORT OF PASCAGOULA'S SINGING RIVER ISLAND FACILITY, AND AT THE PORT… | $1.3M | Jan 30, 2027 |
| 1305M324C0024 | Florida International University SECURITY GUARD SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY AT THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER (NHC) ON THE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS IN MIAMI. | $1.4M | Jan 31, 2027 |
| 1333BJ26F00050002 | Universal Protection Service, Limited Partnership ARMED SECURITY GUARD SERVICE | $15.0M | Feb 14, 2027 |
| 1305M223FNMAN0121 | Servexo SECURITY WATCH GUARD SERVICES FOR MOC-P AND NOAA SHIPS | $2.5M | Mar 31, 2027 |
Common questions
Who are the top Commerce contractors for NAICS 561612?
In the latest 12 months, Universal Protection Service, Limited Partnership ($15.0M), Excalibur Associates Inc ($8.9M), Cogar Group, Ltd., the ($6.4M) received the most Commerce obligations for security guards and patrol services.
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 91.3% of positive obligations, and Universal Protection Service, Limited Partnership alone held 34.9%. 3 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large Commerce NAICS 561612 contracts ending soon?
10 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is 1333BJ26F00054001 (Parker Tide LLC, $1.8M obligated), ending Oct 23, 2026. An end date is a research lead, not a confirmed recompete: options and extensions often move it.
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$69.9MFigures are net obligations on prime contracts (award types A–D) from USAspending.gov, grouped by funding agency and the NAICS code on each award. Net obligations include deobligations and corrections, so they can differ from positive-obligation totals. See methodology.
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