Top DOE security guards and patrol services contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Energy obligated $69.9M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 561612, up 21.3% from $57.6M in the preceding 12 months. 9 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 3 of them accounted for 80% of that spend.
Prime contracts funded by the Department of Energy. 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 DOE 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 | Centerra Group, LLC | $43.8M | $30.4M | 60.6% | — |
| 2 | Simmons & Golden Security LLC | $10.4M | $11.8M | 14.4% | — |
| 3 | Hana Enterprises, Inc. | $5.7M | $0 | 7.9% | New |
| 4 | Vision Quest Solutions Inc | $3.7M | $1.6M | 5.1% | ▲ 3 |
| 5 | Protection Strategies Inc | $3.0M | $5.4M | 4.2% | ▼ 2 |
| 6 | Montech Inc | $2.9M | $2.3M | 4.0% | ▼ 1 |
| 7 | The Whitestone Group, Inc. | $1.6M | $3.2M | 2.3% | ▼ 3 |
| 8 | Chenega Sentinel 360, LLC | $583K | $0 | 0.8% | New |
| 9 | Gem Technology International, Corp | $546K | $593K | 0.8% | ▼ 1 |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- Centerra Group, LLC$30.4M → $43.8M (+$13.5M) · now #1
- Hana Enterprises, Inc.$0 → $5.7M (+$5.7M) · now #3
- Vision Quest Solutions Inc$1.6M → $3.7M (+$2.1M) · now #4
Largest declines
- SOC LLC−$19K → −$2.4M (−$2.4M) · no latest-period obligations
- Protection Strategies Inc$5.4M → $3.0M (−$2.4M) · now #5
- Diversified Protection Corp$1.7M → $0 (−$1.7M) · no latest-period obligations
New to this market
2 contractors received their first obligations in this market (since FY2022) during the latest 12 months. The largest:
| Contractor | First obligation | Latest 12 mo |
|---|---|---|
| Hana Enterprises, Inc. | Apr 17, 2026 | $5.7M |
| Chenega Sentinel 360, LLC | Sep 15, 2026 | $583K |
Where the money comes from
Funding sub-agencies within the Department of Energy, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Energy | $68.3M | $54.5M | Up $13.8M (25.3%) |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission | $1.6M | $3.2M | Down $1.5M (48.2%) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89233121CNA000172 | Montech Inc SECURITY SERVICES | $9.8M | Dec 15, 2026 |
| 89233124CNA000330 | Montech Inc ENTRY CONTROL AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES (ECAPS II) | $1.8M | Feb 27, 2027 |
| 89243221FEM400010 | Protection Strategies Inc SECURITY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE FORT SAINT VRAIN (FSV) INDEPENDENT SPENT FUEL STORAGE INSTALLATION (ISFSI). | $20.5M | Mar 31, 2027 |
| 89243322FAU400004 | Centerra Group, LLC PROTECTIVE FORCE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY HEADQUARTERS IN SUPPORT OF THE OFFICE THE ASSOCIATE UNDER (AU) SECRETARY FOR ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, SAFETY AND… | $176.2M | May 17, 2027 |
| 89503026CWA000035 | Hana Enterprises, Inc. TO ACQUIRE WAPA-WIDE GUARD SERVICES IN MULTIPLE GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS. | $5.7M | May 31, 2027 |
| 89243124CSC000170 | Simmons & Golden Security LLC PROTECTIVE FORCE SECURITY SERVICES | $25.6M | Jul 7, 2027 |
| 89243325FFE400681 | Vision Quest Solutions Inc SITE SECURITY SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE) / NATIONAL ENERGY TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (NETL) AT THE MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA; PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA; AND ALBANY,… | $5.3M | Jul 31, 2027 |
| 89233123FNA400505 | Gem Technology International, Corp OPERATIONAL/ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE OFFICE OF COST ESTIMATING AND PROGRAM EVALUATION (NA-1.3), OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR (NA-1), AND THE OFFICE OF… | $2.0M | Dec 31, 2027 |
Common questions
Who are the top DOE contractors for NAICS 561612?
In the latest 12 months, Centerra Group, LLC ($43.8M), Simmons & Golden Security LLC ($10.4M), Hana Enterprises, Inc. ($5.7M) received the most DOE obligations for security guards and patrol services.
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 99.3% of positive obligations, and Centerra Group, LLC alone held 60.6%. 2 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large DOE NAICS 561612 contracts ending soon?
8 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is 89233121CNA000172 (Montech Inc, $9.8M obligated), ending Dec 15, 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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