NAICS 561622: Locksmiths
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) selling mechanical or electronic locking devices, safes, and security vaults, along with installation, repair, rebuilding, or adjusting services or (2) installing, repairing, rebuilding, and adjusting mechanical or electronic locking devices, safes, and security vaults. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more
NAICS 561622 – Locksmiths encompasses specialized security services centered on the installation, repair, maintenance, and rekeying of mechanical and electronic locking systems, including high-security locks, key control systems, master keying, and access control hardware. This sector supports critical infrastructure protection across federal facilities, military installations, and sensitive government buildings, where physical security and audit-compliant access management are paramount.
Industry Spending Overview
Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 561622.
AI Industry Description
NAICS 561622 – Locksmiths encompasses specialized security services centered on the installation, repair, maintenance, and rekeying of mechanical and electronic locking systems, including high-security locks, key control systems, master keying, and access control hardware. This sector supports criti...
NAICS 561622 – Locksmiths encompasses specialized security services centered on the installation, repair, maintenance, and rekeying of mechanical and electronic locking systems, including high-security locks, key control systems, master keying, and access control hardware. This sector supports critical infrastructure protection across federal facilities, military installations, and sensitive government buildings, where physical security and audit-compliant access management are paramount. Locksmiths in this space often work under strict compliance frameworks such as FISMA and NIST SP 800-53, integrating traditional lock mechanisms with modern electronic access control technologies to meet federal security standards. The work is foundational to physical security operations, complementing broader cybersecurity and personnel vetting programs. BHPE LLC is the leading contractor in this NAICS code, delivering tailored physical security solutions to federal clients. The contractor base is dominated by small businesses with specialized certifications in federal security protocols, reflecting the niche, labor-intensive nature of the work and the preference for qualified small business set-asides in physical security contracting. The Department of Defense is the primary federal buyer, driven by mission-critical needs to secure armories, data centers, barracks, and classified storage areas across domestic and overseas installations. Demand is fueled by facility modernization initiatives, force protection upgrades, and compliance with DoD Instruction 5200.48 on physical security. The competitive landscape is characterized by low contractor concentration and high regional specialization, with opportunities concentrated near major military bases and federal facilities. Contractors with expertise in ANSI/BHMA-grade hardware, electronic lock integration, and key control system management are best positioned to compete. Procurement trends indicate steady demand for retrofitting legacy systems with tamper-resistant and audit-trail-capable technologies, creating consistent opportunities for firms with certified technicians and security-clearance-ready personnel.
Small Business Size Standard
The SBA threshold that decides who can bid NAICS 561622 work as a small business.
The SBA cap for this NAICS (13 CFR 121.201). A business at or under it can self-certify as small for work in this code, which is what makes it eligible for a small-business set-aside. The cap is set per NAICS, so the same company can be small in one code and not in another.
13 CFR 121.201, effective January 1, 2026. The SBA revises the table roughly once a year.
Top Contractors
Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 561622, ranked by dollars won.
| Company | Total Awards | Contracts |
|---|---|---|
| TRUSTED SYSTEMS, INC. | $553K | 1 |
| LOC-DOC, INC. | $256K | 1 |
| DIAMOND SECURITY, INC. | $234K | 1 |
| DORMAKABA ESPANA S.A.U | $222K | 1 |
| APEX HIGH SECURITY SAFES, LLC | $194K | 6 |
| FEDERAL SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC. | $168K | 3 |
| ARCHITECTURAL SUPPLY COMPANY, INC. | $159K | 1 |
| EASTER'S LOCK & ACCESS SYSTEMS, INC. | $133K | 1 |
| FEDERAL LOCK & SAFE INC | $72K | 1 |
| STERILECO LLC | $62K | 1 |
Top Agencies
Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 561622.
Competition
How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 561622, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.
Half or more of reported awards drew exactly one bidder, usually a sign of incumbent-held work rather than an open field. · 3,665 reported awards
Median Bidders
1
Per reported award, all-time
Single-Bid Awards
60%
Share of reported awards with one bidder
10+ Bidder Awards
1%
Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders
Reported Awards
3,665
82% of 4,482 total awards
Share of reported awards in each bidder-count bracket per federal fiscal year.
How this code compares up the NAICS hierarchy. Parent cohorts pool every code under their prefix, so they are the steadier baseline when a 6-digit sample is thin.
| Industry Family | Competition | Median Bidders | Single-Bid | Bidder Mix | Reported Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
561622This Code Locksmiths | Usually Single-Bid | 1 | 60% | 3,66582% of 4,482 | |
56162NAICS Industry | Usually Single-Bid | 1 | 59% | 65,29886% of 76,125 | |
5616Industry Group Investigation and Security Services | Usually Single-Bid | 1 | 56% | 145,57981% of 179,476 | |
561Subsector | Fewer Bidders | 2 | 48% | 847,72079% of 1,066,351 | |
56Sector Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | Fewer Bidders | 2 | 45% | 1,121,39177% of 1,461,546 |
Bidder counts reported on past federal awards in this NAICS (USAspending). An open opportunity has no bidders yet, so this is the historical norm for similar work, not a fact about this solicitation. Not all awards report bidder counts, and fewer bidders often means incumbent-held work rather than an easier win. Federal reporting of bidder counts fell from ~96% of awards (FY2016) to ~30% (FY2018 onward); the chart shows shares of reported awards, and washed-out stretches mark years with fewer than 30 of them.
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