Engineering Government Contracts in Lead, SD
Ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors in Lead.
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Engineering in Lead, SD
Federal Engineering activity in Lead is on pace with most South Dakota cities: 4 open opportunities in Q2 2026, close to the statewide average of 4 per city. Steady, predictable procurement volume makes Lead a reliable market for contractors seeking consistent federal Engineering work in South Dakota.
At the state level, South Dakota's Engineering awards are dominated by Department of Veterans Affairs, which accounts for 71% of all contract awards totaling $8.2M. Contractors targeting Lead should expect Department of Veterans Affairs to be the primary buyer in this market. Statewide in South Dakota, the incumbent landscape is entrenched: the top 3 vendors hold 82% of recent awards. New entrants should target recompete windows or set-aside opportunities rather than competing head-to-head on open solicitations.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
There are 4 open engineering contract opportunities in Lead, SD as of 2026-04-19, with 0 likely recompetes on the horizon. The top buying agency is Department of Veterans Affairs.
4
Open Opportunities
0
Likely Recompetes
Department of Veterans Affairs
Top Buying Agency
FOURFRONT DESIGN INC
Most Active Incumbent
Top Opportunities This Week
| Score↕ | Title↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Due Date↕ | Set-Aside↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Full-service A/E services in support of LBNF/DUNE US Far Site Building & Site Infrastructure (FDC) South Dakota | Lead, SD | ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.FERMILAB - DOE CONTRACTOR | Sep 30, 2025 | NONE |
| 61 | LBNF/DUNE-US Far Detector and Cryogenics South Dakota Architectural and Engineering (A/E) Services | Lead, SD | ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.FERMILAB - DOE CONTRACTOR | Oct 20, 2025 | NONE |
| 61 | LBNF/DUNE-US Far Detector and Cryogenics South Dakota Architectural and Engineering (A/E) Services | Lead, SD | ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.FERMILAB - DOE CONTRACTOR | Oct 10, 2025 | NONE |
| 61 | LBNF/DUNE-US Far Detector and Cryogenics South Dakota Architectural and Engineering (A/E) Services | Lead, SD | ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.FERMILAB - DOE CONTRACTOR | Oct 20, 2025 | NONE |
Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
No recompete candidates identified for Lead yet. | |||||
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 12 | $8.2M |
| Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education | 2 | $8.6M |
| Indian Health Service | 1 | $235K |
| Forest Service | 1 | $228K |
| U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 1 | $103K |
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