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Government contracts for security services in California
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About security services contracts in California
Security services contracts in California typically cover armed and unarmed guard services at federal courthouses, X-ray and magnetometer screening, perimeter patrols at DOE sites, and access-control staffing at military installations. Federal posts in this category fall under NAICS 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services), and the bulk of the work flows to the U.S. Marshals Service, GSA Federal Protective Service, DoD, and the Department of Energy. Many guard contracts are SDVOSB set-asides and require a state-issued private-security license in the place of performance.
California currently has 24 open security services contracts in our database, with 13 added in the last 30 days. That's a steady cadence — enough flow to make automated alerting worthwhile rather than manual portal-checking. The most active buyers are Los Angeles County (4 open posts) and VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF (3), with the rest spread across other federal civilian agencies, DoD components, and state and local departments active in California.
Beyond federal opportunities, much of the security services work in California is posted through Cal eProcure, with recurring buyers including Caltrans, the University of California system, the California Department of General Services, and the City and County of Los Angeles. California's SB/DVBE certification programs reserve a target share of state spend for certified small and disabled-veteran-owned firms — getting certified is usually step one. ContractRadar pulls federal postings from SAM.gov alongside state and local feeds so a security-services firm doesn't have to monitor each portal manually.
Top matching contracts in California
Unarmed Security Guard Services at the Los Angeles National Cemetery. -- S206
Unarmed Security Guard Services at the Los Angeles National Cemetery. -- S206 Unarmed Security Guard Services at the Los Angeles National Cemetery. Unarmed Security Guard Services at the Los Angeles N…
PRESOLICITATION NOTICE: Unarmed Security Guard Patrols for Station 962 (Mare Island NC). -- S206
PRESOLICITATION NOTICE: Unarmed Security Guard Patrols for Station 962 (Mare Island NC). -- S206 PRESOLICITATION NOTICE: Unarmed Security Guard Patrols for Station 962 (Mare Island NC). PRESOLICITATIO…
On-Call Enhanced Security Services
The City of Sacramento currently contracts with Universal Protection Services, dba Allied Universal for Citywide Unarmed Uniformed Security Services. There is currently no existing contract for on-cal…
IFB 10212689 - Security Guard Services
IFB 10212689 - Security Guard Services at State Water Project Facilities throughout the State of California.
As-Needed Security Guard Services for Library Department
The City of San Diego (City), Library Department is requesting proposals from qualified firms to furnish security services on an as-needed basis at various City Library locations. The usage is not gua…
National Cemetery Administration - Unarmed Security Patrol - Sacramento Valley National Cemetery -- S206
National Cemetery Administration - Unarmed Security Patrol - Sacramento Valley National Cemetery -- S206 There will be an RFQ published around 4/1/2026 (or before) for unarmed security patrol services…
As-Needed Investigative Services
The City has as-needed service requirements in four (4) categories of investigative services, each category with quality standards that must be met. The investigative categories include but are not li…
Crossing Guard Services
A. INVITATION The City of Sunnyvale (City) is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide comprehensive crossing guard services that support the safe and orderly movement of students, families, …
IFB #SP69902601 Fire & Security Alarm Systems Monitoring & Maintenance Services
The California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority (CALCTRA) is soliciting for the fire & security alarm systems monitoring & maintenance services located at the CALCTRA Central Office …
SB Bid #26C726001 - CCTV Installation at CHP Gilroy CVEF
The Department of California Highway Patrol (CHP) invites prospective bidders who are certified by the Department of General Services (DGS) Office of Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enter…
Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) System and Related Services
The City of Carlsbad Police Department is requesting proposals from qualified and experienced firms to provide a comprehensive Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) system and related services to supp…