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U.S. Marshals Service

USMS

The U.S. Marshals Service is the nation's oldest federal law enforcement agency, protecting federal courts, transporting prisoners, and managing the Witness Security Program. It spends $600M+ annually on detention, IT, and operational services.

$600M+
Annual Contract Spend
$1.4B+
Annual Budget
32%
Small Business %
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Set-Aside & Small Business History

U.S. Marshals Service historically awards the following percentages of eligible contract dollars to small and disadvantaged businesses. These figures reflect agency performance against statutory goals and represent real contract opportunities for certified firms.

32%
Small Business
5%
SDVOSB
4%
WOSB
3%
HUBZone
6%
8(a)

What USMS Buys

U.S. Marshals Service is an active buyer in the following categories. These represent the highest-volume procurement areas based on historical award data.

Detention services
IT systems
Construction
Transportation
Professional services
Security

How to Get on USMS's Radar

The contractors who win USMS contracts consistently aren't just responding to solicitations — they're known quantities before the solicitation is published. Here's how to build that position.

1

Register with the USMS Office of Acquisition Management at usmarshals.gov

2

Target USMS detention programs — prisoner detention contracts at local facilities

3

Monitor SAM.gov for USMS solicitations in detention and security categories

4

Contact the USMS contracting office at headquarters in Arlington, Virginia

Attend DOJ small business outreach events that include USMS procurement

Key Programs & Contract Vehicles

01Prisoner detention contracts
02Witness Security Program support
03Seized asset management
04Judicial security
05Fugitive operations support

Top NAICS Codes at USMS

These NAICS codes represent the highest-volume procurement categories at U.S. Marshals Service. Register these codes in your SAM.gov profile to appear in agency vendor searches.

236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
$2.5M avg →
541512Computer Systems Design Services
$1.8M avg →
518210Data Processing and Hosting Services
$2.1M avg →
484121General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance
$600K avg →
561320Temporary Help Services
$700K avg →
561612Security Guards and Patrol Services
$1.8M avg →

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register as a vendor with USMS?

SAM.gov + USMS Office of Acquisition. Ensure your SAM.gov registration is active and includes the NAICS codes that match U.S. Marshals Service's primary procurement categories before reaching out directly.

What certifications help with USMS contracts?

U.S. Marshals Service awards 32% of eligible contract dollars to small businesses. SDVOSB firms receive approximately 5% of awards. 8(a)-certified firms receive approximately 6%. All applicable SBA certifications are recognized.

What does USMS spend on contracts annually?

U.S. Marshals Service spends approximately $600M+ annually on contracts. The total agency budget is $1.4B+, with procurement representing the contract-deliverable portion of that spending.

How do I find active USMS solicitations?

Monitor SAM.gov and filter by U.S. Marshals Service as the contracting agency. Set up email notifications for your NAICS codes from this agency. BidEdgeHQ monitors SAM.gov and state portals in real time, scoring every USMS solicitation against your ICP profile and delivering WhatsApp alerts for high-match opportunities.