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PSC S206: Housekeeping - Guard — Active Federal Contracts & NAICS Crosswalk (580+ Bids Open)

Search 580+ Bids open SAM.gov solicitations for Federal PSC S206 (Housekeeping - Guard). Annual federal spend: $6.8 Billion. Crosswalked to NAICS 561612 and...

PSC S206: Housekeeping - Guard — Active Federal SAM.gov Contracts & NAICS Crosswalk

Federal procurement intelligence, spending breakdown, NAICS/NIGP crosswalk, and contract capture guide for PSC S206 (Housekeeping - Guard).

Product and Service Code (PSC) S206 — Housekeeping - Guard — is an official federal procurement classification within Portfolio S — Utilities and Housekeeping Services managed by the General Services Administration (GSA) under the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) Product and Service Codes Manual. Across federal agencies, contracting officers obligate approximately $6.8 Billion annually under PSC S206, with 580+ Bids active solicitations, pre-solicitation notices, and task order RFQs circulating on SAM.gov and agency e-Buy portals. While a 6-digit NAICS code defines a contractor's overall industry and Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard, PSC S206 specifies the exact service (security) deliverable being purchased on the contract line item (CLIN). In federal solicitation architecture, PSC S206 is most frequently paired with Primary NAICS 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services), which carries an SBA small business size standard of $29.0 Million. Major buying commands—led by Department of Homeland Security (FPS / ICE) (46% of spend), Department of Defense (25%), and Department of State (18%)—use PSC S206 to categorize statements of work encompassing Armed Protective Security Officers (PSOs) for Federal Courthouses & FPS Facilities; Military Base Access Control Point (ACP) Gate Guards & Perimeter Roving Patrols; and Embassy Local Guard Force, Detention Facility Security & Cleared SCIF Access Control. Understanding how contracting officers cross-walk PSC S206 with NAICS 561612 is critical because many agencies filter dynamic small business searches, GSA e-Buy distributions, and historical FPDS incumbent spend analyses by PSC rather than NAICS alone. Procurement teams issuing awards under PSC S206 utilize a mix of open-market SAM.gov solicitations and pre-competed contract vehicles such as GSA MAS 561612. Depending on the acquisition threshold and market research results from Sources Sought notices, contracting officers frequently restrict PSC S206 competitions to certified small businesses—including 8(a) Business Development participants, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), and HUBZone firms. Offerors responding to PSC S206 RFPs must demonstrate strict compliance with applicable FAR and DFARS clauses, deliverable quality standards, and supply-chain or labor regulations. For contractors expanding across both federal and state/local (SLED) markets, PSC S206 maps directly to NIGP Commodity/Service Code 990-46 (Guard and Security Services (Unarmed and Armed Patrol)) used by state procurement portals, municipal purchasing departments, public universities, and K-12 school districts. InTandem's automated government contracting platform continuously monitors live SAM.gov notices tagged with PSC S206 alongside matching state and local NIGP 990-46 bids, enabling capture teams to uncover hidden opportunities and generate compliant proposals faster.

What Federal Agencies Buy Under PSC S206

  • Armed Protective Security Officers (PSOs) for Federal Courthouses & FPS Facilities
  • Military Base Access Control Point (ACP) Gate Guards & Perimeter Roving Patrols
  • Embassy Local Guard Force, Detention Facility Security & Cleared SCIF Access Control
  • K-9 Explosive Detection Teams, X-Ray Magnetometer Screening & Dispatch Operations
  • Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination Compliance & Collective Bargaining (CBA) Admin
  • Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS / Maximo / Builder) Work Order Tracking
  • 24/7 Emergency Trouble Call Dispatch, Preventive Maintenance (PM) & Quality Control Inspections
  • EPA Green Purchasing, OSHA Workplace Safety & Installation Access Security Badging

Top Federal Buying Agencies for PSC S206

  • Department of Homeland Security (FPS / ICE): $3.1 Billion (46% of PSC Spend of obligations)
  • Department of Defense: $1.7 Billion (25% of PSC Spend of obligations)
  • Department of State: $1.2 Billion (18% of PSC Spend of obligations)
  • General Services Administration & Civilian Agencies: $185 Million (11% of PSC Spend of obligations)

Common Federal Contract Vehicles & GWACs

  • GSA MAS 561612 (GSA Multiple Award Schedule / Best-in-Class Vehicle): Primary pre-competed federal contract vehicle used by contracting officers to issue RFQs and task orders under PSC S206.
  • SAM.gov Open Market Solicitations (PSC S206) (FAR Part 12 / 13 / 15 Open Market): Standalone Invitations for Bid (IFBs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Simplified Acquisitions published directly under PSC S206.
  • Agency-Specific IDIQs, MATOCs & GWACs (Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity): Multi-year agency task order vehicles at Department of Homeland Security (FPS / ICE) and Department of Defense where PSC S206 is the designated product/service identifier.

PSC S206 Frequently Asked Questions

What does Federal PSC Code S206 cover?

PSC S206 (Housekeeping - Guard) is an official Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) Product and Service Code under Portfolio S — Utilities and Housekeeping Services. Federal agencies use PSC S206 to classify procurements for Armed Protective Security Officers (PSOs) for Federal Courthouses & FPS Facilities, Military Base Access Control Point (ACP) Gate Guards & Perimeter Roving Patrols, and Embassy Local Guard Force, Detention Facility Security & Cleared SCIF Access Control.

What is the difference between PSC S206 and NAICS 561612?

NAICS 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services) classifies the contractor's primary industry and establishes the SBA small business size standard ($29.0 Million). PSC S206 (Housekeeping - Guard) identifies the specific service (security) being purchased on the solicitation or contract line item (CLIN).

How much does the federal government spend on PSC S206 annually?

Federal agencies obligate approximately $6.8 Billion per year under PSC S206, led by Department of Homeland Security (FPS / ICE) ($3.1 Billion), Department of Defense ($1.7 Billion), and Department of State ($1.2 Billion), with roughly 580+ Bids active opportunities annually.

Which GSA Schedule or contract vehicle covers PSC S206?

Procurements under PSC S206 are frequently routed through GSA MAS 561612, alongside agency-specific IDIQ contracts and open-market solicitations published directly on SAM.gov.

What is the State & Local (SLED) NIGP code equivalent for PSC S206?

When bidding on state, county, municipal, or school district solicitations, the primary NIGP cross-reference for federal PSC S206 is NIGP 990-46 (Guard and Security Services (Unarmed and Armed Patrol)).

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