Federal Business Services Bond 6b. 7 to 15 employees
Overview
Winning a federal contract or securing ongoing service work with a government agency often comes with a clear condition: your business must carry a Business Services Bond. This federal-level bond covers 7 to 15 employees and protects clients — including federal entities — against dishonest acts committed by your workers on the job. It signals financial accountability and is a standard requirement for cleaning, maintenance, and facility service companies operating under federal contracts. Bond Titan makes it fast to get covered so you can move forward without delay.
Who Needs This Bond?
If you run a business service company — janitorial, cleaning, security, maintenance, or similar — and employ between 7 and 15 workers who access federal client properties, this bond is likely required of you. Federal contracts and agreements routinely mandate this coverage before work can begin or continue. This specific tier of the bond is sized to match your workforce count, which is why the 7-to-15 employee classification exists. If your crew size changes, your bond tier needs to match.
What is this Bond For?
Business Service Bonds are fidelity bonds — they protect clients from employee theft, vandalism, or dishonest acts that occur while your workers are on-site. Under this federal bond, any covered loss caused by an employee during the performance of services can trigger a claim. The bond gives your federal clients assurance that if something goes wrong, there is a financial remedy in place. It is not liability insurance — it is specifically about employee honesty and integrity.
When is it Required?
Renewal and ongoing compliance are baked into how this bond works — coverage must stay active throughout the life of any federal contract or service agreement that requires it. If you are onboarding a new federal client or responding to a contract solicitation, you will likely need to show proof of bonding before the work is awarded or the agreement is signed. Some federal procurement processes require the bond at the proposal stage. Letting coverage lapse — even briefly — can put your contract status at risk.
Where Does it Apply?
This is a federal-level bond with no state-specific jurisdiction, meaning it applies to business service operations conducted under federal contracts anywhere in the United States. It does not satisfy a single state's licensing requirement — it is tied to federal procurement and service agreement obligations. Wherever your employees perform covered services under a federal contract, this bond travels with them.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and the secure surety portal will open in a new tab — that is where you complete your application and purchase your bond. The process is fully online, and you can move through it at your own pace without waiting on an agent. Once issued, your bond documentation is delivered electronically so you can provide proof to your federal client right away.
Why Bond Titan?
Bond Titan is powered by The Southern Agency, a trusted name in surety with a nationwide catalog built for businesses that need to move fast. There is no waiting on an agent callback, no office visits, and no paper forms — just a direct online path to getting bonded. If you have been told you need this bond to fulfill a federal contract, this is the fastest way to get it done.