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For security companies that have never won a government contract

Can a security company win a government contract?

Yes, the government buys what you do. There are 56 open federal bids for security companies right now.

15 of them are reserved for small businesses, so a large company cannot take them.

That is a live count from the government's own listings, not an estimate. Winning one is another matter: the government decides, and nobody can promise it.

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Can my business actually do this?

What the government buys from security companies

  • Guard service at federal buildings and sites
  • Alarm and camera systems, and the monitoring of them
  • Locksmith work and control of who comes in and out

Good to know. Guard contracts usually ask for state licenses and for guards who meet set training rules. Check those in the notice first.

What do I need before I can bid?

Less than you may think, but it has to be in place first

  • An active SAM.gov registration. It is free, it is the government's own list of who it can pay, and it has to be renewed every year. Allow a few weeks.
  • A one-page capability statement. It tells a buyer what you do, where, and who you have done it for.
  • Proof you have done this work. Many bids ask about past jobs. Work for private customers usually counts.
  • A certification, for some bids only. Some bids are reserved for woman-owned, veteran-owned, HUBZone or 8(a) businesses. Most are not.
Am I ready? Free 2-minute check Start with the free first lesson Get help with SAM.gov Do I qualify for a certification?

Which contracts should I pursue?

Open bids for security companies

The ones kindest to a first-time bidder come first. Start close to home, start small, and check the deadline before you read anything else.

56 open bids

Advanced Programs-OMN-Security System Maintenance

Due in 8 days Oct 16, 2026

Department of Defense · Orlando, FL

In plain English: Maintain and repair access control and intrusion detection security systems.

Who can bid: Open to any business or nonprofit registered to work with the federal government.

Security Open to all Presolicitation NAICS 561621
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  • Read every bid and grant in full, with the official notice
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How do I respond to a 60-page solicitation?

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A bid is written for contracting officers, not for a business owner. Sabrina, our AI assistant, reads the notice and its documents with you and tells you in plain English what it is asking for, what you have to send in, and where you stand.

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  • She reads the bid's documents, and the files and screenshots you add
  • Estimates built from your own numbers, compared with what the government has paid before
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