NAICS Code Guide
Police Protection (Security Services)
Public Administration · SBA Size Standard: $47M · ~10,000 registered entities
NAICS 922120 covers federal security guard and physical protection services. FPS, DoD, and State Department are major buyers of facility security under this code.
About NAICS 922120
NAICS 922120 covers establishments primarily engaged in providing police protection or law enforcement activities. In federal contracting, this code is commonly used for physical security guard services — protecting federal buildings, military installations, courthouses, embassies, and other government facilities. The Federal Protective Service (FPS), DoD, State Department, and GSA award large guard services contracts under this and related security NAICS codes. Armed and unarmed security, access control, and facility protection all fall here.
922120
NAICS Code
$47M
SBA Size Standard
10,000
Registered Entities
Applicable Set-Aside Programs
Companies that qualify under NAICS 922120 and hold applicable SBA certifications can compete for set-aside contracts reserved for these programs. Certifications are linked to your CAGE code record in SAM.gov.
Learn about set-aside programs →Top Federal Buyers Under NAICS 922120
These agencies award the most contract dollars under this NAICS code. See full award data on FedAtlas.com.
Federal Physical Security: Key Programs
- Federal Protective Service (FPS) — building security for GSA-managed facilities
- DoD Base Access Control — military installation entry control
- State Department — embassy and diplomatic facility security
- Federal Bureau of Prisons — correctional facility security support
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the size standard for NAICS 922120?
$47 million average annual receipts for guard services.
Contract Award Data
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NAICS 922120 Quick Facts
- Code
- 922120
- Sector
- Public Administration
- SBA Size Standard
- $47M