Michael D. Lutz has personally built SCIF-grade security infrastructure at some of the most secured facilities in the country — before founding Black Star Security LLC in Kalispell, Montana.
Black Star Security LLC is a SAM-registered small business specializing in electronic security system integration and infrastructure support for federal and public sector facilities.
Led by Michael D. Lutz, owner and principal technician with over 18 years of hands-on experience in high-security environments — we deliver compliant, reliable, and technically precise solutions.
Backed by vendor certifications from Avigilon, Bosch, Software House, Hirsch, and Cisco — along with OSHA 30 and prior DoD clearance — with a strong emphasis on quality control, life-safety compliance, troubleshooting, and training.
To deliver technically precise electronic security integration that supports the operational integrity of federal and public sector facilities — with rapid execution and zero administrative delay.
18+ years building toward one goal: bringing federal-grade security expertise to Montana.
Installed satellite communications infrastructure for remote and specialized deployments. Built foundational systems integration skills in demanding field environments.
Deployed to Iraq supporting DoD operations. Installed and maintained security systems under active operational conditions with zero-failure expectations.
Lead technician on DHS/TSA airports, VA Medical Center Bay Pines, and DoD installations at Fort McCoy, Hamilton, and Meade. Access control and classified infrastructure.
SCIF-grade access control and surveillance at U.S. Marshals Service federal courthouses nationwide, including Billings, MT. The highest civilian security classification standard.
Bringing federal-grade security expertise directly to Montana — serving government facilities and commercial clients who need the same precision as the most secured buildings in the country.
Most commercial security installers have never worked in a classified environment. We have.
Federal-Grade Standards on Every Job
We bring the same compliance discipline, documentation standards, and installation precision we used on DoD bases and federal courthouses — to every project, regardless of size.
No Bid Required — Move Fast
SAM-registered and micro-purchase eligible. Government agencies can engage us directly with a purchase card under FAR 13.201 — no competitive bid, no procurement delay.
One Person Accountable
Michael Lutz is on every job. Not a crew lead you've never met. The person with federal courthouse and DoD installation experience is the person doing your work.
Compliance-Ready Documentation
Every installation is documented to federal standards — as-built drawings, equipment schedules, warranty records, and commissioning reports delivered as a complete package.
Multi-Platform Certified
Certified on C·CURE 9000, Lenel, Hirsch, Avigilon, Bosch, Software House, and more. We can work with your existing infrastructure or recommend the right platform for your facility.
Montana-Based. Regionally Committed.
We're local to the Flathead Valley. Fast response times, no out-of-state travel markups, and a genuine stake in the security of the communities we serve.
Vendor-certified across the major enterprise security platforms used in federal and commercial facilities.
Experienced professionals with federal, DoD, and commercial security installation backgrounds.
