Specialty Trades Government Contracts in Arkansas
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Arkansas.
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Specialty Trades in Arkansas
Federal Specialty Trades Services procurement in Arkansas funnels disproportionately through Little Rock, which captures 40% of the state's 5 opportunities as of Q3 2026. The top 3 markets — Little Rock, Little Rock Air Force Base, Unknown — account for 100% of statewide activity across 3 cities with federal contract flow. For market-entry strategy, Little Rock is the gateway: winning work there builds the past performance and agency relationships needed to expand statewide.
Federal Specialty Trades Services buying in Arkansas fragments across 5 agencies, with National Park Service leading at just 22% of 9 total awards. This broad distribution means no single agency relationship is make-or-break — contractors can build a diversified Arkansas pipeline across multiple buyers, accessing a combined $1.9M in obligated spending. The vendor landscape shows moderate consolidation, with DRI INC, SHEARBILT ENTERPRISES INC, LACUSONG LEILANI holding 60% of awards across 5 tracked contractors. While incumbents have an edge, the market regularly awards to new entrants.
The recompete pipeline across Arkansas shows 3 Specialty Trades Services contracts approaching renewal, valued at an estimated $121.6M combined. Notably, 100% of these carry high takeover signals — a rate that suggests systemic dissatisfaction with incumbent performance or deliberate agency strategies to rotate vendors. Department of Energy drives the largest concentration of recompete activity, making it the key agency for contractors positioning for contract takeover.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
Arkansas has 5 open specialty trades contract opportunities as of 2026-09-04, with 3 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Little Rock, Little Rock Air Force Base, Unknown.
5
Open Opportunities
3
Likely Recompetes
National Park Service
Top Agency
Little Rock
Top City
Top Opportunities This Week
| Score↕ | Title↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Due Date↕ | Set-Aside↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | FY26 D09 EA Emergency SallyPort Door | Little Rock | JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF.US MARSHALS SERVICE.DEPT OF JUSTICE US MARSHAL SERVICE | Dec 2, 2025 | SBA |
| 61 | FY26 D09 EA Emergency SallyPort Door | Little Rock | JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF.US MARSHALS SERVICE.DEPT OF JUSTICE US MARSHAL SERVICE | Dec 3, 2025 | NONE |
| 59 | Harris Road Fence and Double Gate Installation | Little Rock Air Force Base | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR MOBILITY COMMAND.FA4460 19 CONS PKA | Mar 25, 2026 | SBA |
| 59 | Harris Road Fence and Double Gate Installation | Little Rock Air Force Base | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR MOBILITY COMMAND.FA4460 19 CONS PKA | Mar 25, 2026 | SBA |
| 58 | Crane Rental with Operator and Rigger | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.SCO ALEXANDRIA.ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER.W2R2 USA ENGR R & D CTR | Dec 17, 2025 | SBA |
Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Department of Energy | PROJECT ENHANCEMENT CORPORATION | May 18, 2026 – Sep 15, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of Energy | INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIPS LLC | Jun 18, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | RE-ENGINEERED BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC | May 31, 2026 – Sep 28, 2026 | high |
Across Arkansas, specialty trades opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 5 active opportunities. Top cities include Little Rock, Little Rock Air Force Base, Unknown.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| National Park Service | 2 | $876K |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 2 | $172K |
| Department of the Army | 2 | $43K |
| Forest Service | 2 | $38K |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 1 | $795K |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in Arkansas
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Little Rock | 2 |
| Little Rock Air Force Base | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
| Fort Smith | 0 |
| Stuttgart | 0 |
| White Hall | 0 |
| Rogers | 0 |
| El Paso | 0 |
| Royal | 0 |
| Pine Bluff | 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 Arkansas?
Arkansas has 5 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 Arkansas?
Little Rock, Little Rock Air Force Base, Unknown are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top specialty trades contractors in Arkansas?
The leading incumbent vendors include DRI INC, SHEARBILT ENTERPRISES INC, LACUSONG LEILANI. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do specialty trades contracts come up for rebid in Arkansas?
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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