Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) Security Screening Services Extension

The federal government buys security guard and patrol services primarily through the Department of Homeland Security. AQM Momentum leads with 1034 awards totaling $17.06B, followed by the Detention Compliance and Removals office with 373 awards worth $9.97B. The Office of Security Contracts and two FPS East divisions also represent major buying centers. Most awards go to unrestricted competition: 43770 awards carried no set-aside, and 16466 have no recorded set-aside status. SBA set-asides account for 3911 awards, while 8(a) and 8(a) Newbie programs together represent fewer than 3000 awards.

The market shows high fragmentation despite its size. Over 27 years, 1117 distinct vendors shared $102.7B, but the median award of $20.8K indicates most contracts are small. This suggests the market consists of many local and regional security firms winning modest individual contracts rather than a few large national players dominating. A firm considering entry should expect to compete for small awards and plan for volume rather than blockbuster contracts.

Watch the 899 contracts expiring within the next 12 months, worth $8.11B total. These represent immediate rebid opportunities. The 34 active notices signal ongoing procurement activity. Firms should monitor whether AQM Momentum and Detention Compliance continue their outsized share or whether buying patterns shift across the DHS enterprise.