INSCOM G-2 Access Control and Security Escorts (ACES)
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · Dept of Defense · Responses due Nov 18, 2026
INSCOM G-2 Access Control and Security Escorts (ACES) is a combined synopsis/solicitation posted on SAM.gov by Dept of Defense (W6QK Inscom Belvoir) on Nov 2, 2026, under NAICS 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services). It is set aside: 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8). The work is to be performed in Virginia. Responses are due Nov 18, 2026.
- Notice type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Agency
- Dept of Defense
- Office
- Dept of the Army / Amc / Acc / Acc-Ctrs / Acc-Dta / W6QK Inscom Belvoir
- Solicitation number
- W50NH9-26-R-A028
- Industry (NAICS)
- 561612 Security Guards and Patrol Services
- Set-aside
- 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)
- Place of performance
- Virginia
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
- Responses due
- Nov 18, 2026 (17 days left)
The full description, attachments and response instructions are on SAM.gov: read this notice on SAM.gov. To respond you need an active SAM.gov registration, which is free.
What this combined synopsis/solicitation means
A combined synopsis/solicitation is used mainly for commercial products and services: the notice itself is the solicitation, so you can prepare and submit an offer now, before the response date.
- Read the full solicitation and every attachment on SAM.gov, including the scope of work and evaluation criteria.
- Confirm you are eligible: active SAM.gov registration, the NAICS size standard and any set-aside.
- Submit questions to the contracting officer before the question deadline, if there is one.
- Prepare your response exactly as instructed and submit it before the deadline.
Who wins security guard government contracts
Federal agencies obligated $19B on contracts under NAICS 561612 from FY2024 to FY2026, including $7.4B in FY2026. The largest contractors in this industry, possible competitors or teaming partners for this bid:
- Metropolitan Security Services, Inc.: $1.6B
- Paragon Systems Inc: $1.4B
- The Geo Group, Inc.: $1.2B
- Triple Canopy Inc: $1.1B
- Corecivic, Inc.: $886M
Recent security guard contract awards
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Excelsior Defense, Inc | Department of Veterans Affairs"EO 14398" RATIFICATION SECURITY GUARD SERVICES | $41,114 | 36C25726P0652 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Sicuritalia - Securitas Critical Infrastructure Services Inc JV | Department of StateLGF SERVICES - U.S. MISSION NAPLES, ITALY | $5,000 | 19AQMM26F1512 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Sicuritalia - Securitas Critical Infrastructure Services Inc JV | Department of StateLGF SERVICES - US MISSION ROME, ITALY | $5,000 | 19AQMM26F1510 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Sicuritalia - Securitas Critical Infrastructure Services Inc JV | Department of StateLGF SERVICES - U.S. MISSION NAPLES, ITALY | $5,000 | 19AQMM26F0152 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Chenega Global Protection, LLC | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationNASA PROTECTIVE SERVICES CONTRACT - SOUTH REGION - TASK ORDER PROVIDES PROTECTIVE SERVICES SUPPORT AT MAF | $950,000 | 80MSFC26FA050 |
DoD contract spending
The Department of Defense obligated $1.3T on contracts from FY2024 to FY2026. Its largest contractors were Lockheed Martin Corporation, Electric Boat Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation. What it buys most: aircraft manufacturing, engineering services, research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology).
See Department of Defense contracts: top contractors, what it buys and recent awards.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the response deadline for W50NH9-26-R-A028?
- Responses are due Nov 18, 2026. Always confirm the date and time zone in the notice on SAM.gov, since agencies sometimes extend deadlines with an amendment.
- Who can respond to INSCOM G-2 Access Control and Security Escorts (ACES)?
- This notice is set aside for businesses certified in the SBA 8(a) Business Development program. You also need an active SAM.gov registration, which is free.
- Who usually wins security guard government contracts?
- Under NAICS 561612, the largest federal contractors from FY2024 to FY2026 were Metropolitan Security Services, Inc. ($1.6B), Paragon Systems Inc ($1.4B), The Geo Group, Inc. ($1.2B).
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