Specialty Trades Government Contracts in Alabama
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Alabama.
Market Intelligence —
Specialty Trades in Alabama
In Q2 2026, Alabama has 10 active Specialty Trades Services opportunities distributed across 4 cities, but the market is top-heavy: Irvington commands 50% of all activity. Irvington, Unknown, Mobile together hold 90% of statewide deal flow. Contractors entering Alabama's Specialty Trades Services market should treat Irvington as the primary beachhead before expanding to secondary markets.
In Alabama's Specialty Trades Services sector, Irvington dominates with 5 active opportunities (50% of state volume) in Q2 2026, followed by Unknown at 3 and Mobile at 1. The 1.7× gap between first and second place signals that Irvington has structural advantages — likely driven by proximity to major federal facilities or defense installations. Contractors should track how these rankings evolve seasonally, as federal fiscal year-end (September) often reshuffles city-level activity.
Alabama's Specialty Trades Services procurement is controlled by a narrow agency base: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Acquisition and Property Management Division and Department of the Air Force together account for 68% of all awards worth $3.4M in total obligated spending. This dual-agency dominance means contractors in Alabama must build relationships with both to access the majority of contract dollars. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — LITTLE RIVER GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING, LLC, WAS ENTERPRISES LLC, ES SQUARED, LLC — hold 83% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
Looking ahead, 8 Specialty Trades Services contracts in Alabama are entering recompete windows, valued at an estimated $492.6M combined. Of these, 8 carry high takeover signals — meaning the incumbent's position is vulnerable based on the agency's historical vendor switching patterns. For contractors planning their Alabama pipeline, these recompetes represent the highest-probability wins: existing requirements with defined scopes, incumbent performance data on record, and established funding lines.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
Alabama has 10 open specialty trades contract opportunities as of 2026-06-03, with 8 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Irvington, Unknown, Mobile.
10
Open Opportunities
8
Likely Recompetes
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Acquisition and Property Management Division
Top Agency
Irvington
Top City
Key Insights —
Specialty Trades in Alabama
Majority small-business: 60% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
8 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $492.6M.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 83% 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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Perimeter Fence Repair/Reno - Irvington Site Office, Irvington Alabama | Irvington | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION SOUTH ATLANTIC.W074 ENDIST MOBILE | Oct 13, 2025 | SBA |
| 61 | Crane and Forklift Rental Services for Alabama National Guard | Montgomery | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU.JFHQ USPFO AL.USPFO AL PROCUREMENT.W7MT USPFO ACTIVITY AL ARNG | Nov 7, 2025 | NONE |
| 61 | Perimeter Fence Repair/Reno - Irvington Site Office, Irvington Alabama | Irvington | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION SOUTH ATLANTIC.W074 ENDIST MOBILE | Oct 8, 2025 | SBA |
| 61 | Perimeter Fence Repair/Reno - Irvington Site Office, Irvington Alabama | Irvington | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION SOUTH ATLANTIC.W074 ENDIST MOBILE | Oct 8, 2025 | SBA |
| 55 | Perimeter Fence Repair/Reno - Irvington Site Office, Irvington Alabama | Irvington | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION SOUTH ATLANTIC.W074 ENDIST MOBILE | — | SBA |
| 52 | CESAM-OP Vertical Construction MATOC | Mobile | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION SOUTH ATLANTIC.ENDIST MOBILE.W074 ENDIST MOBILE | May 13, 2026 | — |
| 52 | Perimeter Fence Repair/Reno - Irvington Site Office, Irvington Alabama | Irvington | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION SOUTH ATLANTIC.W074 ENDIST MOBILE | Oct 31, 2025 | — |
| — | Splash Pad Seating Area and Plumbed K9 Bowl, Maxwell AFB Gunter Annex, AL | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND.FA3300 42 CONS CC | Jun 23, 2025 | — |
| — | Repair Acoustic Ceiling Tiles at USCG Sector Mobile, AL. | — | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.BASE NEW ORLEANS(00029) | Sep 16, 2025 | SBA |
| — | Perimeter Fence Repair/Reno - Irvington Site Office, Irvington Alabama | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.USACE.SAD.US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT MOBILE | Oct 31, 2025 | — |
Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | IRONMOUNTAIN SOLUTIONS, LLC | Dec 7, 2025 – Apr 6, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Missile Defense Agency | CHEROKEE NATION ARMORED SOLUTIONS, LLC | Dec 13, 2025 – Apr 12, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | CANVAS II, LLC | Dec 16, 2025 – Apr 15, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | PROJECTXYZ, INC. | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | AXIENT LLC | Dec 23, 2025 – Apr 22, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | HUNTSVILLE REHABILITATION FOUNDATION | Jan 30, 2026 – May 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | GAN CORPORATION | Jan 14, 2026 – May 14, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | AVION SOLUTIONS, INC. | Jan 30, 2026 – May 30, 2026 | high |
Across Alabama, specialty trades opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 10 active opportunities. Top cities include Irvington, Unknown, Mobile.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Acquisition and Property Management Division | 23 | $1.5M |
| Department of the Air Force | 5 | $1.4M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 5 | $120K |
| National Park Service | 4 | $185K |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 4 | $143K |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in Alabama
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Irvington | 5 |
| Unknown | 3 |
| Mobile | 1 |
| Montgomery | 1 |
| Demopolis | 0 |
| Anniston | 0 |
| Fort Mitchell | 0 |
| Talladega | 0 |
| Huntsville | 0 |
| Birmingham | 0 |
How We Rank These
We score each opportunity on a 0–100 scale using six transparent factors: service fit, contract value, timing urgency, geographic relevance, competition level, and agency buying appetite. Data sourced from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov, refreshed daily.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many specialty trades contracts are there in Alabama?
Alabama has 10 active federal specialty trades opportunities right now. RecompeteIQ tracks and ranks all opportunities daily from SAM.gov.
What are the top cities for specialty trades contracts in Alabama?
Irvington, Unknown, Mobile are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top specialty trades contractors in Alabama?
The leading incumbent vendors include LITTLE RIVER GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING, LLC, WAS ENTERPRISES LLC, ES SQUARED, LLC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do specialty trades contracts come up for rebid in Alabama?
Most specialty trades contracts follow 30–48 month cycles. The "Recompetes" section shows contracts estimated to be recompeted within the next 12 months based on historical award patterns.
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