Specialty Trades Government Contracts in Santa Barbara, CA
Ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors in Santa Barbara.
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Specialty Trades in Santa Barbara, CA
In Q4 2026, Santa Barbara has 3 active Specialty Trades opportunities, in line with the California per-city average of 5. Steady, predictable procurement volume makes Santa Barbara a reliable market for contractors seeking consistent federal Specialty Trades work in California.
At the state level, California's Specialty Trades awards are dominated by Department of the Navy, which accounts for 64% of all contract awards totaling $140.4M. Contractors targeting Santa Barbara should expect Department of the Navy to be the primary buyer in this market. Statewide in California, the incumbent landscape is entrenched: the top 3 vendors hold 75% of recent awards. New entrants should target recompete windows or set-aside opportunities rather than competing head-to-head on open solicitations.
Across California, there are 8 Specialty Trades contracts approaching recompete windows, worth an estimated $362.4M combined — any of which could create opportunity for contractors based in or targeting Santa Barbara. The largest is a $112.1M contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, currently held by CORECIVIC, INC., which carries a high takeover signal based on the agency's vendor switching history. 8 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 3 open specialty trades contract opportunities in Santa Barbara, CA as of 2026-10-16, with 8 likely recompetes on the horizon. The top buying agency is Department of the Navy.
3
Open Opportunities
8
Likely Recompetes
Department of the Navy
Top Buying Agency
SAPPER WEST - SPECTRUM SVC GRP - JV
Most Active Incumbent
Top Opportunities This Week
| Score↕ | Title↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Due Date↕ | Set-Aside↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | 127EAW26Q0045 - Office Trailer Utility Connections | Santa Barbara, CA | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.USDA-FS, CSA SOUTHWEST 6 | Jul 14, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | 127EAW26Q0045 - Office Trailer Utility Connections | Santa Barbara, CA | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.USDA-FS, CSA SOUTHWEST 6 | Jul 14, 2026 | SBA |
| 52 | 31100PR260000041 - Playground Installation at Station Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.BASE LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH(00037) | Jul 11, 2026 | — |
Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | Department of the Navy | Department of the Navy | APTIM FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC | Jul 14, 2026 – Nov 11, 2026 | high |
| 88 | Department of the Army | Department of the Army | PARSONS GOVERNMENT SERVICES INC. | Apr 21, 2026 – Aug 19, 2026 | high |
| 88 | Department of the Navy | Department of the Navy | JSL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | May 10, 2026 – Sep 7, 2026 | high |
| 88 | U.S. Customs and Border Protection | U.S. Customs and Border Protection | BONA FIDE CONGLOMERATE, INC. | Jul 1, 2026 – Oct 29, 2026 | high |
| 88 | Department of the Navy | Department of the Navy | INNOVASYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL LLC | May 2, 2026 – Aug 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | National Archives and Records Administration | National Archives and Records Administration | AMERICAN SECURITY PROGRAMS INC | Jun 2, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | Department of the Navy | Department of the Navy | ALUTIIQ LOGISTICS & MAINTENANCE SERVICES, LLC | May 17, 2026 – Sep 14, 2026 | high |
| 88 | U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | CORECIVIC, INC. | Jun 2, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026 | high |
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Navy | 466 | $140.4M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 102 | $6.0M |
| Department of the Air Force | 84 | $70.1M |
| Forest Service | 45 | $18.8M |
| National Park Service | 29 | $6.4M |
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