Security System Pricing — Built for Your Scale

Budgetary pricing for access control ranges from $900 per door for a basic commercial add-on to $6,700 per door for a fully networked enterprise door with dedicated controller and power supply. Most commercial installations fall between $1,500 and $3,800 per door. Enterprise federal deployments with redundant controllers typically run $3,700 to $6,700 per door.

A commercial video surveillance system typically costs $500 to $1,300 per camera installed, depending on indoor/outdoor placement and resolution. A complete 8-camera system with NVR runs $3,000 to $5,500, while a 16-camera system runs $4,500 to $8,500. Enterprise deployments with VMS licensing, dedicated servers, and 30-day storage run $900 to $2,100 per camera.

Zero Trust network pricing starts at $15 to $35 per device per month, depending on scale. Enterprise deployments (100+ devices) average $15 to $25 per device monthly. Commercial deployments (25-99 devices) run $20 to $30. Onboarding costs run $50 to $150 per device as a one-time fee. Pricing scales down with volume.

Persistent authentication pricing starts at $23 per user per month for enterprise deployments (250+ users), with a one-time setup fee of $64 per user and $33 per security card. Smaller deployments (50-99 users) run $25 per user per month with $69 setup and $35 per card. Volume discounts apply at scale.

A complete integrated security system for a small commercial facility (8 doors + 8 cameras) typically runs $12,000 to $25,000. Enterprise facilities (50+ doors, 32+ cameras, Zero Trust network) range from $75,000 to $250,000 or more. Add 8-15% for design and engineering, 5-8% for commissioning, and 8-12% for project management.

Cloud-based access control shifts cost from capital to operational. On-premise costs $900 to $6,700 per door upfront. Cloud-based runs $15 to $35 per door per month with lower initial investment. For facilities planning 5+ years of operation, on-premise is typically cheaper long-term. Cloud wins for flexibility and multi-site management.

A single-door installation takes 4 to 8 hours. A typical 8-door commercial system takes 3 to 5 days. Enterprise deployments of 50+ doors run 2 to 6 weeks depending on infrastructure readiness, existing conditions, and whether new cable pathways are needed.

Yes. Budgetary pricing on this page is accurate within 15-20%, but final pricing requires a site survey to confirm existing infrastructure, door hardware, pathway availability, and power. Site surveys take 2 to 4 hours and are complimentary for qualified opportunities.

Security system installation labor rates range from $85 per hour for a commercial technician to $240 per hour for a federal cybersecurity engineer. Federal projects budget $110 to $150 per hour for installation technicians and $150 to $200 per hour for programming and commissioning engineers. Commercial rates run $85 to $165 per hour depending on role.

Access control system programming runs $1,000 to $5,000 per system, covering controller programming, credential setup, access levels, time zones, anti-passback rules, and alarm monitoring configuration. VMS programming adds $1,000 to $4,000. Integration programming between systems runs $750 to $3,500 per integration point.

Annual maintenance contracts typically run 12 to 18% of total system value per year for federal facilities and 10 to 15% for commercial. A $50,000 system carries a $5,000 to $9,000 annual maintenance contract. This includes quarterly inspections, firmware updates, priority response with a 4-hour federal SLA, remote support, and preventative maintenance.

System design and engineering runs 8 to 15% of total project cost for federal deployments (minimum $2,500) and 5 to 10% for commercial (minimum $1,000). This covers architecture drawings, bill of materials, CLIN structure, statement of work, technical approach, and integration specifications. For a $50,000 project, expect $4,000 to $7,500 in design and engineering.

Yes. SDVOSB prime contractors must self-perform at least 51% of labor costs under FAR 52.219-14. TSS Group performs security system installation, programming, commissioning, and project management in-house. Specialized work like fiber splicing or heavy electrical may be subcontracted, but the majority of labor is TSS direct.

Budgetary pricing covers equipment, standard cable runs up to 150 feet, installation labor, basic configuration, and project management. It does NOT include high-voltage electrical work, construction modifications, drywall repair, environmental remediation, permits, travel outside metro Phoenix, or overtime. A complete exclusions list is provided with every formal quote.

Yes. Budgetary pricing is accurate within 15-20%, but final pricing requires a site survey to verify existing infrastructure, cable pathway, power access, and door conditions. Site surveys take 2 to 4 hours, are complimentary for qualified opportunities, and produce a detailed report with photos and recommendations.

Budgetary pricing gives you a range — it tells you whether a project is $10K or $50K. A formal quote (Standard Estimate) provides itemized pricing with real part numbers, specific quantities, and exact labor hours. A Full Proposal adds a statement of work, compliance documentation, and a CLIN structure for federal procurement. All three tiers are available — start with budgetary and upgrade when ready.

Pricing includes standard installation within metro Phoenix, Arizona. Projects beyond 50 miles from Scottsdale incur mileage at $0.67 per mile. Multi-day projects require per diem at $75 to $150 per day per technician and lodging at $100 to $200 per night. All travel costs are itemized in the formal quote — no surprise charges.

Any work not explicitly listed in the approved scope is priced as a change order. This includes additional cable runs, changes to device count, or rework due to incorrect information. Change orders are documented, priced, and approved before work begins — nothing is added without your sign-off.