HVAC Government Contracts in Boulder, CO
Ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors in Boulder.
Market Intelligence —
HVAC in Boulder, CO
In Q3 2026, Boulder shows above-average HVAC procurement activity with 12 open opportunities — compared to 6 per city statewide. Boulder ranks as the 2nd most active market among Colorado cities for federal HVAC contracting. Above-average activity suggests growing federal investment in this area, making it a strong market for contractors building a Colorado pipeline.
At the state level, Department of the Air Force leads Colorado's HVAC procurement at 38% of awards, followed by Federal Aviation Administration (21%). The distributed buying pattern means contractors can build a pipeline across Department of the Air Force, Federal Aviation Administration, and Department of Veterans Affairs without single-agency dependency. These statewide patterns are a strong indicator of the buying agencies active in the Boulder area. Statewide in Colorado, the incumbent landscape is entrenched: the top 3 vendors hold 72% of recent awards. New entrants should target recompete windows or set-aside opportunities rather than competing head-to-head on open solicitations.
Across Colorado, there are 2 HVAC contracts approaching recompete windows, worth an estimated $83.6M combined — any of which could create opportunity for contractors based in or targeting Boulder. The largest is a $66.9M contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, currently held by THE GEO GROUP, INC., which carries a high takeover signal based on the agency's vendor switching history. 2 of these recompetes carry high takeover signals, suggesting real opportunity for new entrants to displace incumbents.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
There are 12 open hvac contract opportunities in Boulder, CO as of 2026-08-31, with 2 likely recompetes on the horizon. The top buying agency is Department of the Air Force.
12
Open Opportunities
2
Likely Recompetes
Department of the Air Force
Top Buying Agency
FRONT RANGE CONSTRUCTION INC
Most Active Incumbent
Key Insights —
HVAC in Boulder
Majority small-business: 83% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
2 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $83.6M.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 72% of recent awards across 5 tracked contractors.
Computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
Top Opportunities This Week
| Score↕ | Title↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Due Date↕ | Set-Aside↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | B26 Hot Water Recirculation | Boulder, CO | COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY.DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST | Mar 13, 2026 | SBA |
| 67 | Safety Shower and Eyewash Corrections Phase 1 | Boulder, CO | COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY.DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST | Mar 12, 2026 | — |
| 61 | Safety Shower and Eyewash Corrections Phase 1 | Boulder, CO | COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY.DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST | Aug 6, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Safety Shower and Eyewash Corrections Phase 1 | Boulder, CO | COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY.DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST | Aug 6, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Safety Shower and Eyewash Corrections Phase 1 | Boulder, CO | COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY.DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST | Aug 4, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | NIST Boulder Building 4 Room 1318 Fire Suppression Updates | Boulder, CO | COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY.DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST | Aug 15, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Safety Shower and Eyewash Corrections Phase 1 | Boulder, CO | COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY.DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST | Jun 30, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Safety Shower and Eyewash Corrections Phase 1 | Boulder, CO | COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY.DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST | Jun 23, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | B26 Hot Water Recirculation | Boulder, CO | COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY.DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST | May 20, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Safety Shower and Eyewash Corrections Phase 1 | Boulder, CO | COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY.DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST | Jun 23, 2026 | SBA |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | Federal Acquisition Service | Federal Acquisition Service | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | May 2, 2026 – Aug 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | THE GEO GROUP, INC. | May 17, 2026 – Sep 14, 2026 | high |
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Air Force | 22 | $16.2M |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 12 | $4.0M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 9 | $1.6M |
| National Institute of Standards and Technology | 9 | $12.9M |
| Public Buildings Service | 6 | $2.7M |
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