5 Open 8(a) Solicitations — NAICS 561612
5 open 8(a) Business Development solicitations are currently posted under NAICS 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services). Over the past 12 months, agencies posted 10 solicitations, with DEPT OF DEFENSE, TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF, HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF among the top buyers.
Top Buying Agencies (Last 12 Months)
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Top Award Winners (Last 12 Months)
- T47 INTERNATIONAL, INC.1 awards · $9.6M
Open Solicitations
See all →- Sea-Based X-Band Radar (SBX-1) Security
DEPT OF DEFENSEDue Oct 2, 2026
• The Navy requires classified contract services as indicated by the DD Form 254 upload. • This solicitation is subject to the terms of the uploaded DD Form 254. • A Contract Security Classification Specification is now available in the Solicitation Module. • Offer due date remains unchanged, but no specific deadline is provided in this notice.
- Sea-Based X-Band Radar (SBX-1) Security
DEPT OF DEFENSEDue Oct 2, 2026
• Naval facility requires construction services for paving of parking lots and roads. • This is an unrestricted competition under NAICS code, not specified in provided text. • Details of technical requirements and location are not provided in the given description.
- Sea-Based X-Band Radar (SBX-1) Security
DEPT OF DEFENSEDue Oct 9, 2026
- WJHTC Armed Security Guard Services
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFDue Oct 29, 2026
• The FAA requires Armed Security Guard Services at the William J. Hughes Technical Center. • This is a Total Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Business (SEDB) 8(a) set-aside using best value tradeoff procedures. • A mandatory site visit is required, with confirmation due by September 22, 2026, and site visit on September 29, 2026. • Proposals and questions must be submitted by specific deadlines, with questions due by October 5, 2026.
- INSCOM G-2 Access Control and Security Escorts (ACES)
DEPT OF DEFENSEDue Nov 4, 2026
• HQ INSCOM requires unarmed access control officers and security escort services for SCIF access control. • This is an 8(a) Small Business Set-Aside competitive solicitation. • Services must ensure personnel clearance and proper equipment marking for all INSCOM SCIFs. • Contract will be an IDIQ with FFP and LH CLINS.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 8(a) Business Development program?
The SBA 8(a) program is a nine-year business development program for small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (often minority-owned businesses). 8(a) firms can receive sole-source contracts up to $4.5 million ($7.5 million for manufacturing) and compete in set-aside competitions among 8(a) firms.
How do I apply for 8(a) certification?
Apply through SBA's certify.sba.gov portal. Requirements include: at least 51% owned by a socially and economically disadvantaged individual (income ≤ $400K/year, net worth ≤ $750K excluding primary residence and business equity, total assets ≤ $6M), U.S. citizenship, two years of business operation, and good character. Review the SBA 8(a) eligibility checklist before applying.
What administrative support and facilities contracts does the government award (NAICS 56)?
NAICS sector 56 covers administrative support, facilities management, security services, and waste management. Federal contracts include building services, janitorial, landscaping, security guard services, temporary staffing, and records management. GSA, DoD, and VA are major buyers.
How do I find federal contracting opportunities?
Federal contracting opportunities are posted on SAM.gov (System for Award Management). You can search by keyword, NAICS code, set-aside type, agency, and response deadline. FedOps aggregates and enriches SAM.gov data daily so you can filter and track opportunities in one place.