Specialty Trades Government Contracts in Washington, DC

In Q3 2026, Washington has 3 active Specialty Trades opportunities, in line with the District of Columbia per-city average of 4. Steady, predictable procurement volume makes Washington a reliable market for contractors seeking consistent federal Specialty Trades work in District of Columbia.

District of Columbia's Specialty Trades market is fragmented across 5 agencies at the state level, with no single buyer exceeding 26% of awards. This distribution suggests contractors in Washington can pursue multiple agencies without single-buyer dependency. Statewide in District of Columbia, the incumbent landscape is entrenched: the top 3 vendors hold 69% of recent awards. New entrants should target recompete windows or set-aside opportunities rather than competing head-to-head on open solicitations.

Across District of Columbia, there are 10 Specialty Trades contracts approaching recompete windows, worth an estimated $2.1B combined — any of which could create opportunity for contractors based in or targeting Washington. The largest is a $837.8M contract with Department of the Navy, currently held by INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, which carries a high takeover signal based on the agency's vendor switching history. 10 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