Top DHS security guards and patrol services contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security obligated $4.7B in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 561612, up 44.2% from $3.2B in the preceding 12 months. 103 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 18 of them accounted for 80% of that spend.
Prime contracts funded by the Department of Homeland Security. 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 DHS 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 | Amentum Services, Inc. | $657.6M | $250 | 14.1% | ▲ 115 |
| 2 | The GEO Group, Inc. | $643.2M | $307.7M | 13.8% | — |
| 3 | Corecivic, Inc. | $341.0M | $284.2M | 7.3% | — |
| 4 | Universal Protection Service, Limited Partnership | $290.5M | $86.4M | 6.2% | ▲ 9 |
| 5 | Akima Infrastructure Protection LLC | $239.1M | $170.5M | 5.1% | ▲ 1 |
| 6 | MVM, Inc. | $234.5M | $172.8M | 5.0% | ▼ 1 |
| 7 | Paragon Systems Inc | $232.8M | $436.2M | 5.0% | ▼ 6 |
| 8 | Triple Canopy Inc | $197.1M | $204.1M | 4.2% | ▼ 4 |
| 9 | Covenant Aviation Security, LLC | $157.7M | $165.3M | 3.4% | ▼ 2 |
| 10 | Kerberos International, Inc. | $145.4M | $120.5M | 3.1% | ▼ 2 |
| 11 | Gardaworld Federal Services LLC | $100.5M | $250 | 2.1% | ▲ 92 |
| 12 | g4s Secure Solutions (USA) Inc. | $86.5M | $89.3M | 1.9% | ▼ 1 |
| 13 | Paragon Professional Services LLC | $86.4M | $104.3M | 1.8% | ▼ 3 |
| 14 | Bradley Technologies Inc | $76.5M | $84.2M | 1.6% | — |
| 15 | Vendtech-SGI LLC | $74.3M | $77.3M | 1.6% | — |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- Amentum Services, Inc.$250 → $657.6M (+$657.6M) · now #1
- The GEO Group, Inc.$307.7M → $643.2M (+$335.6M) · now #2
- Universal Protection Service, Limited Partnership$86.4M → $290.5M (+$204.1M) · now #4
Largest declines
- Paragon Systems Inc$436.2M → $232.8M (−$203.5M) · now #7
- Akima Global Services, LLC$110.3M → $48.0M (−$62.3M) · now #25
- CDA Incorporated$89.1M → $49.9M (−$39.2M) · now #24
New to this market
29 contractors received their first obligations in this market (since FY2022) during the latest 12 months. The largest:
| Contractor | First obligation | Latest 12 mo |
|---|---|---|
| GXC Max Inc | Jan 30, 2026 | $18.7M |
| ADC Ltd NM | Sep 28, 2026 | $16.6M |
| TCS Alpha Security LLC | Jan 26, 2026 | $15.3M |
| GEO Transport, Inc. | Jan 9, 2026 | $12.5M |
| Metro East Joint Venture LLC | Dec 17, 2025 | $8.9M |
| Shields Point LLC | Oct 27, 2025 | $7.8M |
| Veary Enterprises LLC | May 6, 2026 | $7.3M |
| Maverick Strategies LLC | Mar 3, 2026 | $5.5M |
Where the money comes from
Funding sub-agencies within the Department of Homeland Security, 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. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | $2.6B | $1.3B | Up $1.3B (96.7%) |
| Office of the Under Secretary for Management | $1.6B | $1.4B | Up $158.8M (11.2%) |
| Transportation Security Administration | $315.6M | $262.0M | Up $53.7M (20.5%) |
| U.S. Customs and Border Protection | $87.5M | $116.7M | Down $29.2M (25.0%) |
| U.S. Coast Guard | $41.1M | $26.9M | Up $14.2M (53.0%) |
| Federal Law Enforcement Training Center | $31.5M | $19.9M | Up $11.7M (58.7%) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70T05021F5900N002 | Covenant Aviation Security, LLC TASK ORDER TO SUPPORT SECURITY SCREENING SERVICES AT SFO AIRPORT. | $733.7M | Nov 30, 2026 |
| 70CDCR26C00000016 | Amentum Services, Inc. THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT IS TO PROVIDE DETENTION, TRANSPORTATION AND MEDICAL SERVICES AT THE CAMP EAST MONTANA TEMPORARY DETENTION CENTER IN EL PASO, TX. | $657.6M | Nov 30, 2026 |
| 70CDCR26FR0000028 | The GEO Group, Inc. DETENTION AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AT ADELANTO ICE PROCESSING CENTER FOR LOS ANGELES AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY | $107.7M | Dec 19, 2026 |
| 70CDCR26FR0000030 | Corecivic, Inc. DETENTION AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR CDF AT OTAY MESA IN SUPPORT SAN DIEGO AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY, CA | $84.7M | Dec 19, 2026 |
| 70CDCR26FR0000042 | The GEO Group, Inc. THIS IS TO ESTABLISH NEW TASK ORDER FOR DETENTION SERVICES AT THE MESA VERDE AND GOLDEN STATE ICE DETENTION FACILITY IN THE SAN FRANSCISCO AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY | $77.6M | Dec 19, 2026 |
| 70RFP224FREC00024 | Triple Canopy Inc PROTECTIVE SECURITY OFFICER (PSO) SERVICES IN WASHINGTON DC | $110.7M | Dec 31, 2026 |
| 70T05024F5900N006 | VMD Systems Integrators, LLC THIS TASK ORDER IS FOR AIRPORT SECURITY SCREENING SERVICES AND REQUIRED DELIVERABLES FOR THE KANSAS CITY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (MCI) KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. | $63.6M | Dec 31, 2026 |
| 70CDCR26FR0000053 | MVM, Inc. THIS TASK ORDER PROVIDES NATIONWIDE TRANSPORTATION OF UNACCOMPANIED MINORS AND FAMILY UNITS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026. | $182.1M | Mar 31, 2027 |
| 70T05023F5900N001 | Aviation Security Management LLC COMPREHENSIVE SECURITY SCREENING SERVICES AT SARASOTA BRADENTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (SRQ) IN SARASOTA, FLORIDA, IN SUPPORT OF THE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (TSA),… | $64.4M | Aug 31, 2027 |
| 70CDCR26C00000023 | Gardaworld Federal Services LLC PROVIDES 24/7/365 ARMED GROUND TRANSPORTATION FOR INDIVIDUALS PLACED INTO ICE CUSTODY UNDER THE 287(G) PROGRAM ACROSS ALL 254 TEXAS COUNTIES, INCLUDING DISPATCH, SECURE PORTAL,… | $100.5M | Aug 31, 2027 |
Common questions
Who are the top DHS contractors for NAICS 561612?
In the latest 12 months, Amentum Services, Inc. ($657.6M), The GEO Group, Inc. ($643.2M), Corecivic, Inc. ($341.0M) received the most DHS obligations for security guards and patrol services.
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 60.8% of positive obligations, and Amentum Services, Inc. alone held 14.1%. 29 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large DHS 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 70T05021F5900N002 (Covenant Aviation Security, LLC, $733.7M obligated), ending Nov 30, 2026. An end date is a research lead, not a confirmed recompete: options and extensions often move it.
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$42.9MFigures 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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