Benchmark category
Security Guard Services
- Category slug
- security-guard-services
- Taxonomy version
- 2026.08.1
- Snapshot
- ecfc9b512f4016af
- Computed
- Aug 28, 2026
Last twelve months against the twelve before, which had a median of $6,186,583
Measures
Three distinct measures, deliberately not collapsed into one price.
| Measure | p25 | Median | p75 | Awards | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current award value | $21,000 | $103,295 | $2,818,719 | 1,875 | Distribution of current award value across comparable awards |
| Potential value with options | $27,061 | $268,447 | $4,449,881 | 1,898 | Distribution of potential award value including option periods |
| Obligated to date | $19,311 | $71,520 | $3,052,891 | 1,795 | Distribution of total obligations to date |
By place of performance
Only slices that independently clear the sample threshold are published.
| State | p25 | Median | p75 | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DC | $9,000 | $22,500 | $46,045 | 864 |
| TN | $1,839,597 | $3,821,735 | $6,382,342 | 86 |
| TX | $390,774 | $3,052,243 | $7,854,832 | 71 |
| CA | $187,270 | $1,694,424 | $8,076,413 | 68 |
| VA | $1,207,523 | $3,901,758 | $6,078,504 | 46 |
| FL | $750,000 | $2,821,381 | $15,254,567 | 37 |
| MD | $2,805,146 | $5,521,699 | $8,947,933 | 37 |
| NY | $683,974 | $4,424,653 | $10,887,182 | 27 |
| GA | $869,130 | $4,974,479 | $14,174,154 | 25 |
| AK | $384,971 | $4,090,846 | $10,038,410 | 24 |
| OR | $32,756 | $65,228 | $499,790 | 22 |
| WA | $63,554 | $708,533 | $1,935,260 | 22 |
| NM | $82,200 | $2,004,464 | $6,577,351 | 21 |
| NJ | $731,848 | $5,628,676 | $12,162,271 | 20 |
| LA | $1,612,717 | $2,872,439 | $4,772,916 | 18 |
| MS | $166,414 | $1,288,014 | $3,450,172 | 18 |
| MA | $14,472 | $251,740 | $506,697 | 17 |
| MO | $19,821 | $212,344 | $22,342,346 | 17 |
| MT | $102,255 | $250,527 | $692,876 | 14 |
| AZ | $269,691 | $1,043,990 | $13,174,087 | 12 |
| UT | $73,518 | $214,979 | $904,002 | 12 |
| WV | $774,380 | $3,288,043 | $7,381,179 | 12 |
| AR | $718,692 | $2,539,322 | $3,280,303 | 11 |
| OK | $939,497 | $1,651,160 | $4,857,649 | 11 |
| HI | $119,093 | $695,174 | $1,303,009 | 10 |
By awarding agency
| Agency | Median | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| department-of-homeland-security | $4,913,301 | 370 |
| department-of-justice | $103,295 | 245 |
| department-of-state | $6,878,045 | 196 |
| department-of-the-interior | $94,679 | 78 |
| department-of-defense | $169,727 | 70 |
| department-of-veterans-affairs | $415,017 | 61 |
| federal-emergency-management-agency | $6,539,858 | 55 |
| u-s-marshals-service | $20,000 | 55 |
| national-aeronautics-and-space-administration | $1,430,539 | 37 |
| department-of-agriculture | $349,559 | 23 |
| national-archives-and-records-administration | $3,563,338 | 19 |
| general-services-administration | $53,969 | 16 |
| department-of-health-and-human-services | $8,000,000 | 15 |
| department-of-commerce | $1,281,706 | 14 |
Awards behind this benchmark
The largest comparable awards counted in the current snapshot.
| Award | Contractor | Agency | Place | First action | Current value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70T05021F5900N002 TASK ORDER TO SUPPORT SECURITY SCREENING SERVICES AT SFO AIRPORT. | COVENANT AVIATION SECURITY, LLC | Department of Homeland Security | CA | Feb 5, 2021 | $772,868,270 |
| 19AQMM21C0066 GUARD SERVICES FOR DOS PHYSICAL FACILITIES CONUS AND OCONUS. | INTER-CON SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC. | Department of State | CA | May 27, 2021 | $653,106,625 |
| 19AQMM22F0469 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WORLDWIDE PROTECTIVE SERVICES III. TASK ORDER - 04 BAGHDAD MOVEMENT PROTECTIVE SERVICES BUREAU OF DIPLOMATIC SECURITY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE AWARD | TRIPLE CANOPY INC | Department of State | — | Feb 16, 2022 | $619,788,264 |
| 19AQMM22F3446 REVISE AWARD TASK ORDER NUMBER FROM 19AQMM22F1759 TO 19AQMM22F3446 AND CORRECT COMPANY DBA NAME. WORLDWIDE PROTECTIVE SERVICES III. TASK ORDER - 05 BAGHDAD EMBASSY SECURITY FORCE BUREAU OF DIPLOMATIC SECURITY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE AWARD | GARDAWORLD FEDERAL SERVICES LLC | Department of State | — | May 27, 2022 | $593,624,619 |
| 70CDCR25FR0000026 THIS TASK ORDER PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE NATIONWIDE TRANSPORTATION OF UNACCOMPANIED MINORS AND FAMILY UNITS. THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO PROVIDE INCREMENTAL FUNDING AND DEOBLIGATE ORR FUNDING. | MVM, INC. | Department of Homeland Security | TX | Jul 1, 2026 | $360,294,908 |
| 70CDCR26FR0000043 THIS TASK ORDER IS TO PROCURE THE RENOVATION OF EXISTING, ICE-OWNED PERMANENT STRUCTURE IN SUPRISE, AZ TO SERVE AS A PROCESSING AND DETENTION FACILITY AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY WRAPAROUND SERVICES FOR OPERATION OF THE FACILITY. | GARDAWORLD FEDERAL SERVICES LLC | Department of Homeland Security | VA | Mar 6, 2026 | $313,357,612 |
| 70CDCR26FR0000053 THIS TASK ORDER PROVIDES NATIONWIDE TRANSPORTATION OF UNACCOMPANIED MINORS AND FAMILY UNITS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026. | MVM, INC. | Department of Homeland Security | TX | Mar 27, 2026 | $225,172,452 |
| 33330218CF0010143 ''IGF::OT::IGF'' PROVIDE UNARMED GUARDS FOR SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION'S MUSEUMS AND FACILITIES LOCATED IN MULTIPLE JURISDICTIONS. | UNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICE, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | Smithsonian Institution | DC | Aug 20, 2018 | $199,622,992 |
| 89243322FAU400004 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 SECURITY CONTRACTOR SHALL FURNISH ALL CONTRACT MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT, SUPERV | CENTERRA GROUP, LLC | Department of Energy | DC | Feb 7, 2022 | $186,684,749 |
| 19AQMM23F0048 PROFESSIONAL SECURITY SERVICES U.S. EMBASSY UKRAINE | GARDAWORLD FEDERAL SERVICES LLC | Department of State | — | Oct 31, 2022 | $184,783,568 |
| HQ003422C0005 CONTRACT SECURITY OFFICER SUPPORT SERVICES | S1S ALPHA LLC | Department of Defense | DC | Feb 27, 2026 | $128,786,898 |
| 19AQMM23F0045 NEW AWARD/IRBIL | ACUITY - JANUS GLOBAL, LLC | Department of State | — | Dec 22, 2022 | $123,366,239 |
| 70CDCR25FR0000011 DETENTION SERVICES FOR SAN DIEGO AOR AT OTAY MESA | CORECIVIC, INC. | Department of Homeland Security | CA | Dec 20, 2024 | $114,347,543 |
| 70CDCR26FR0000035 THIS TASK ORDER IS TO PROCURE THE RENOVATION OF EXISTING, ICE-OWNED PERMANENT STRUCTURE IN HAGERSTOWN, MD TO SERVE AS A PROCESSING AND DETENTION FACILITY AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY WRAPAROUND SERVICES FOR OPERATION OF THE FACILITY. | KVG LLC | Department of Homeland Security | MD | Mar 6, 2026 | $113,052,116 |
| 70CDCR25FR0000122 THE PURPOSE OF THIS TASK ORDER IS FOR COMPREHENSIVE DETENTION AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR HOUSING CRIMINAL ALIENS AT CALIFORNIA CITY DETENTION CENTER IN CALIFORNIA CITY, CA. | CORECIVIC, INC. | Department of Homeland Security | CA | Sep 27, 2025 | $112,137,175 |
| 70CDCR25FR0000092 THIS IS A NEW TASK ORDER TO OBLIGATE FUNDING FOR HOUSING AND SAFEGUARDING ILLEGAL ALIENS IN SUPPORT OF ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL OPERATIONS (ERO) AT KROME SERVICE PROCESSING CENTER IN MIAMI, FL | AKIMA INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION LLC | Department of Homeland Security | FL | Sep 30, 2025 | $110,155,999 |
| 70RFP224FREC00024 PROTECTIVE SECURITY OFFICER (PSO) SERVICES IN WASHINGTON DC | TRIPLE CANOPY INC | Department of Homeland Security | DC | Jun 12, 2024 | $108,656,201 |
| 15M40023FA3500005 FY23 PRIVATE DETENTION SERVICES FOR CENTRAL VALLEY DETENTION FACILITY | THE GEO GROUP, INC. | Department of Justice | FL | Sep 29, 2023 | $107,789,897 |
| 70CDCR26FR0000028 DETENTION AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AT ADELANTO ICE PROCESSING CENTER FOR LOS ANGELES AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY | THE GEO GROUP, INC. | Department of Homeland Security | FL | Jan 27, 2026 | $107,738,200 |
| 70CDCR26FR0000101 THIS CONTRACT PROVIDES DETENTION AND DETENTION RELATED SERVICES AT THE BIG HORN DETENTION FACILITY IN HUDSON, COLORADO. THIS TASK ORDER PROVIDES ESTABLISHES THE BASE PERIOD CLINS AND PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD. | THE GEO GROUP, INC. | Department of Homeland Security | CO | Jul 15, 2026 | $106,502,323 |
Related records
Derived from awards these records share, ordered by how many.
Industry codes in this category
- 561612 — Security Guards and Patrol Services2,635
- 922120 — Police Protection20
- 561210 — Facilities Support Services17
- 922140 — Correctional Institutions17
- 561621 — Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)14
- 541330 — Engineering Services3
- 541611 — Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services3
- 541614 — Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services3
Buying agencies
Places of performance
- District of Columbia1,271
- Tennessee96
- Virginia89
- Texas81
- California76
- Maryland41
- Florida40
- New York27
Related categories
Sources and method
Figures on this page are computed from public federal award records. Numbers are never estimated or generated; where a figure is withheld, the reason is stated rather than filled in.
Distribution of current award value across comparable awards. Indefinite delivery vehicles are excluded because their ceiling values are not comparable to individual awards. Values beyond 3 times the interquartile range outside the first and third quartiles are excluded, as are values of zero or less. A cohort is published only when at least 10 comparable awards remain after exclusions. Awards whose category classification is below the confidence threshold are excluded from these statistics.
- 1Computed from USAspending.gov, last refreshed Aug 27, 2026. Award records are United States Government works.
- 2Distribution of current award value across 1,875 awards classified into this category, as of Aug 28, 2026. Snapshot ecfc9b512f40, code ddc523726155f720.
- Source data refreshed
- Today
- Metric definition
- current_award_value@2026.08.1
- Definition hash
- 47e351283780691d
- Page evaluation
- seo@2026.08.3
Note 1 applies to every figure on this page. These are award values, not unit prices: federal award records report obligations and award values, not dollars per square foot or per hour.