NAICS 561612 · Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
NAICS 561612: Security Guards and Patrol Services
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing guard and patrol services, such as bodyguard, guard dog, and parking security services.
Department of Defense · Virginia · Due November 4, 2026
What NAICS 561612 covers
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing guard and patrol services, such as bodyguard, guard dog, and parking security services.
Not in this code
Establishments primarily engaged in picking up and delivering money, receipts, or other valuable items are classified in U.S. Industry 561613, Armored Car Services.
Establishments primarily engaged in selling, installing, monitoring, and maintaining security systems and devices, such as burglar and fire alarms and locking devices, are classified in Industry 56162, Security Systems Services.
Government establishments primarily engaged in criminal and civil law enforcement, police, traffic safety, and similar activities related to the enforcement of law are classified in Industry 922120, Police Protection.
SBA size standard
A business is small under NAICS 561612 if it has no more than $29 million in average annual receipts (averaged over the last five completed fiscal years, including affiliates).
Source: SBA Table of Size Standards, effective 2023-03-17. Always check the size standard printed in the solicitation itself.
Who buys it
Departments that posted the most NAICS 561612 solicitations in the last two years:
RFQ #70FBR426Q00000038_01 Armed Level II Security Guards DR-4930 · Homeland Security · Mississippi · posted September 11, 2026
70FBR426Q00000038 Armed Level II Security Guard DR-4930 · Homeland Security · Mississippi · posted September 1, 2026
R430--Fire Guard Services for SAVAHCS POP: 09/01/2026 - 08/31/2029 · Veterans Affairs · Arizona · posted August 21, 2026
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NAICS 561612 is Security Guards and Patrol Services. This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing guard and patrol services, such as bodyguard, guard dog, and parking security services.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 561612?
The size standard for NAICS 561612 is $29 million in average annual receipts. Firms at or under it count as small businesses for contracts assigned this code.
Are there government contracts for security guards and patrol services?
Yes. 2 government contracts are open under NAICS 561612 right now, and 28 were posted in the last 12 months.
Can I bid on NAICS 561612 contracts without registering in SAM.gov?
You need an active SAM.gov registration to win a federal contract in your own name. If you would rather skip that, XL Eagle can bid as the prime contractor using your price, and you do the work as our subcontractor.