GardaWorld Federal Services

What GardaWorld Federal Services does

GardaWorld Federal Services LLC is the U.S. government contracting arm of GardaWorld Security Corporation, a $5 billion Canadian-headquartered integrated security services provider owned by BC Partners since 2019. Founded as a federal contracting entity in 2004, GardaWorld Federal delivers integrated operational support across four core capability areas: Safety & Security (intelligence-led protective security, K9 explosive detection, executive protection, and threat intelligence advisory); Rapid Response, Medical & Disaster Support (deployable medical professionals, emergency logistics, MEDEVAC coordination); Operations, Logistics & Infrastructure (expeditionary logistics, camp and base operations, supply chain management); and Program Delivery (workforce management, compliance, case management, and program governance). The company holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 18788:2015, and ANSI/ASIS PSC-1:2022 certifications and is a founding member of the International Code of Conduct Association, supporting deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan, Haiti, Ukraine, East Africa, and the broader Middle East.

The company's go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting U.S. federal, state, and local government agencies, prime defense contractors, and allied partners through direct engagement with contracting officers and structured teaming arrangements. Revenue is generated through federal contract vehicles, IDIQ contracts, prime contractor subcontracting, and direct awards, with multi-year sustained programs across the Department of Defense, Department of State, USAID, HHS, ICE, and FEMA/state emergency management agencies. Pricing is contract-based and not publicly disclosed, negotiated through standard government procurement processes. The technology stack combines specialized physical security assets (largest private K9 explosive detection program for the U.S. Department of State, supported by a Summit Point, West Virginia training center) with AI-enhanced mobile video surveillance and integrated program management platforms. Headcount is reported in the 1001-5000 range for the federal services division, with access to the parent's 132,000+ professionals across 45+ countries and 500+ locations.

The business model is professional services-driven with managed services characteristics in newer immigration processing and humanitarian center contracts. Recent strategic positioning includes $426 million in ICE warehouse-to-detention facility contracts (shared with KVG), inclusion in the U.S. Navy's $45 billion WEXMAC TITUS program, and the launch of Humanitarian Emergency Response & Relief Centers, with the first Queens, New York facility operational in 2026 as part of a planned network of six. Customer concentration is high, with all major revenue tied to U.S. Government buyers and their prime contractors, creating meaningful exposure to federal budget cycles and policy shifts in immigration, overseas contingency operations, and diplomatic security.

Name

GardaWorld Federal Services

Legal name

GardaWorld Federal Services LLC

Website

https://garda-federal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

GardaWorld Federal Services is the U.S. government contracting arm of GardaWorld Security Corporation, delivering integrated operational support including protective security, K9 explosive detection, rapid response, logistics, and program delivery to U.S. federal, state, and local agencies and prime contractors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Contracted Security and Operational Support Services

NAICS

Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive/Board Security Advisory & Risk Briefings (BPAKADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Secure Transportation & Protective Driving (Armored / Convoy) (BPAKABAH), Security Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Advisory (BPAKADAG)

Keywords

• Federal security services
• Diplomatic protection services
• Disaster response logistics
• Government operational support
• K9 explosive detection

Headquarters

HQ city

Mclean

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Services Contracts: Integrated operational support services to federal, state, and local government agencies including protective security, rapid response, disaster support, operations and logistics, and program delivery. Revenue generated through federal contract vehicles, IDIQ contracts, and direct awards. Long-term sustained performance contracts with U.S. Government agencies.
2. Prime Contractor Subcontracting: Teaming arrangements with prime contractors where GardaWorld Federal provides specialized security, logistics, medical, or program management functions as part of larger government programs. Supports Department of Defense, Department of State, USAID, and other agency prime contracts.
3. Immigrant Processing/Detention Facility Contracts: Contracts to convert warehouses into immigrant detention facilities as part of federal $38 billion expansion plan. ICE awarded at least $426 million in contracts to KVG and GardaWorld Federal Services to convert warehouses in Maryland and Arizona.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

GardaWorld Federal Services provides integrated operational support to U.S. Government agencies, prime contractors, and allied partners across four capability areas: Safety & Security (protective security, K9 explosive detection, mobile surveillance, executive protection), Rapid Response/Medical & Disaster Support (emergency logistics, deployable medical, MEDEVAC, evacuation), Operations/Logistics & Infrastructure (expeditionary logistics, base operations, supply chain), and Program Delivery (workforce management, compliance, reporting). Services are delivered under federal contract vehicles, IDIQ contracts, and prime-contractor teaming arrangements in complex and high-threat environments domestically and internationally.

Product overview

GardaWorld Federal Services is a U.S. Government contractor providing integrated operational support through four core capability areas: Safety & Security, Rapid Response/Medical & Disaster Support, Operations/Logistics & Infrastructure, and Program Delivery. These four capabilities are designed to work together as an integrated operating model, providing coordinated protective security, disaster response, logistics, and program governance to federal, state, and local government agencies. Additionally, the company operates Humanitarian Emergency Response & Relief Centers as standalone turnkey facilities for crisis response. The portfolio spans from mobile security and K9 detection to expeditionary logistics and multi-location program coordination, unified under ISO-certified governance frameworks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Safety & Security Intelligence-led protective security services enabling U.S. Government programs to operate with confidence in complex environments. Capabilities span mobile and static security, infrastructure protection, K9 detection (the largest private provider of explosive detection dogs to the U.S. Department of State), protective services, executive protection, and threat intelligence advisory. For federal, state, and local government clients.
• Rapid Response, Medical & Disaster Support Rapidly deployable disaster response and humanitarian support services combining logistics, medical, security, and life-support capabilities into a single coordinated response for federal, state, and local emergency management bodies. Includes emergency logistics, temporary infrastructure, medical and behavioral health services, evacuation support operations, and on-the-ground coordination, with 24-48 hour activation timeframes and 450+ ICS-trained first responders.
• Operations, Logistics & Infrastructure Integrated logistics, infrastructure, and workforce deployment support spanning expeditionary logistics, camp and base operations, facilities construction and management, supply chain management, transport and mobility, and asset visibility systems for complex, remote, and high-demand government programs. Supports sustained federal programs such as the K-BOSSS contract in Kuwait and embassy operations in Iraq.
• Program Delivery Coordination and governance infrastructure for consistent program performance from contract award through close-out, including workforce management, compliance, case management, reporting, and transition planning across complex, multi-location government programs.
• K9 Explosive Detection Program DHS/TSA-certified K9 teams providing cargo, vehicle, facility, and public/static environment explosive detection screening for U.S. Government clients. The largest private provider of explosive detection dogs to the U.S. Department of State, backed by a dedicated training center in Summit Point, West Virginia supporting one of the most advanced canine detection programs in federal contracting.
• Mobile Remote Video Surveillance System Rapidly deployable, solar-powered mobile surveillance system with AI-enhanced detection, thermal imaging, live operator monitoring, and real-time intervention capability requiring no on-site infrastructure. Integrated with guard force, K9, and intelligence advisory capability for continuous perimeter visibility across border monitoring, critical infrastructure protection, and remote site operations.
• Integrated Medical Support Capability Deployable licensed medical professionals, forward clinics, triage capability, and MEDEVAC coordination scaling from single nurse practitioner to full Role 2 clinic, integrated as part of unified response or as a standalone requirement for U.S. Government programs.
• Humanitarian Emergency Response & Relief Centers Turnkey emergency facilities offering comprehensive services for individuals affected by crises. The Queens, NY center (first of six planned) accommodates up to 1,000 individuals with integrated support services for crisis response and humanitarian assistance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% operational uptime on sustained federal security programs
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• WEXMAC TITUS Program (109 Companies)minorOthers · 1 January 2025The U.S. Navy increased the WEXMAC TITUS contract ceiling by $45 billion from January 2025 to December 2029, involving 109 companies. The contract covers logistics, humanitarian aid, and defense support for joint operations domestically and in territories.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Constellis: Constellis (formerly Triple Canopy) is a leading private government services contractor providing protective security, K9 detection, intelligence solutions, and training to U.S. federal agencies including DoS and DoD. Most direct competitor to GardaWorld Federal given overlap in embassy security, K9 detection, and federal protective services.
• Amentum: Amentum (formerly AECOM Federal Services) is a major U.S. federal contractor delivering integrated security, logistics, base operations, and mission support to DoD, DoS, and intelligence agencies. Directly comparable given overlapping government services portfolio, prior AECOM ties to GardaWorld Federal executives, and similar IDIQ-driven business model.
• DynCorp International: DynCorp is a federal services contractor providing aviation, logistics, intelligence training, and security operations to DoD, DoS, and allied governments. Highly comparable given shared focus on diplomatic security, contingency operations, and aviation-enabled federal mission support.
• Vectrus: Vectrus provides integrated mission solutions including base operations, security, logistics, and IT services to U.S. and allied governments worldwide. Directly comparable given similar federal customer base (DoD, DoS), expeditionary operations focus, and integrated service model.
• Control Risks: Control Risks is a global risk consultancy providing security advisory, crisis response, political risk analysis, and protective services to corporate and government clients. Comparable given overlap in security consulting, executive protection, and high-threat environment operations (GardaWorld Federal VP Armand Gadoury was previously a Partner at Control Risks).
• Pinkerton: Pinkerton is a global corporate security and investigations firm providing protective services, threat intelligence, background screening, and security consulting to corporate and government clients. Comparable to GardaWorld Federal in corporate and government protective services, executive protection, and intelligence advisory.

Broad incumbents

• KBR Inc. KBR is a large-scale government services and technology contractor delivering mission solutions, defense readiness, and logistics support across DoD and allied agencies. Overlaps with GardaWorld Federal in expeditionary logistics, base operations, and contingency support, but at much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Booz Allen Hamilton: Booz Allen Hamilton is a leading federal management and technology consultancy providing security, intelligence, and engineering services to DoD, intelligence community, and civilian agencies. Overlaps with GardaWorld Federal in federal security consulting and intelligence advisory, though focused more on advisory/technology than physical security.
• CACI International: CACI International provides federal services in national security, intelligence, and IT modernization for DoD, intelligence community, and federal civilian agencies. Comparable in federal customer base and security services scope, though much larger and broader in scale.
• Allied Universal (G4S): Allied Universal acquired G4S in 2021 and is the largest global security services company providing manned guarding, electronic security, and risk consulting. Comparable through GardaWorld parent context and similar physical security services, with broader commercial footprint and significant federal/government work globally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/gardaworld_fs

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles26 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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