Waste Treatment Government Contracts in Arkansas
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Arkansas.
Market Intelligence —
Waste Treatment in Arkansas
Federal Waste Treatment Services procurement in Arkansas funnels disproportionately through Fayetteville, which captures 70% of the state's 10 opportunities as of Q2 2026. The top 3 markets — Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Unknown — account for 90% of statewide activity across 4 cities with federal contract flow. For market-entry strategy, Fayetteville is the gateway: winning work there builds the past performance and agency relationships needed to expand statewide.
The top Waste Treatment Services markets in Arkansas as of Q2 2026 are: Fayetteville (7 opportunities, 70% of state activity); Fort Smith (1 opportunities, 10% of state activity); Unknown (1 opportunities, 10% of state activity). Fayetteville leads by a factor of 7.0× over the second-ranked city, Fort Smith, reflecting federal installation density and agency office concentration in the Fayetteville metro. The statewide average is 3 opportunities per city across 4 markets.
The buying landscape for Waste Treatment Services in Arkansas centers on FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS (33%), Department of the Air Force (17%), Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services (17%), spanning 6 total contract actions worth $163K. FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS's 33% market share makes it the priority target, but the remaining 4 agencies provide enough alternative deal flow to support a multi-agency pursuit strategy. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — FORREST CITY PLUMBING INC, CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC, ROCK-DOC LLC — hold 67% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
Arkansas has 10 open waste treatment contract opportunities as of 2026-04-18, with 0 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Unknown.
10
Open Opportunities
0
Likely Recompetes
FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS
Top Agency
Fayetteville
Top City
Key Insights —
Waste Treatment in Arkansas
Emerging activity: 2 new waste treatment in arkansas opportunities posted in the last 30 days.
Majority small-business: 100% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 67% 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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | Solid Waste Collections and Disposal Services, Nimrod and Blue Mountain Lakes Project | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION SOUTHWESTERN.ENDIST LITTLE ROCK.W076 ENDIST LITTLE ROCK | Mar 5, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Sale of Residential and Newspaper | North Little Rock | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU.W7MW USPFO ACTIVITY AR ARNG | Sep 24, 2025 | SBA |
| 61 | Sale of Expended De-Milled Brass Munitions Casings | Fort Smith | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU.W7MW USPFO ACTIVITY AR ARNG | Oct 1, 2025 | SBA |
| 61 | Municipal Waste Disposal | Fayetteville | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256) | Feb 16, 2026 | NONE |
| 59 | Municipal Waste Disposal | Fayetteville | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256) | Mar 25, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| — | Municipal Waste Disposal | Fayetteville | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | Mar 25, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| — | Municipal Waste Disposal | Fayetteville | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256) | Mar 23, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| — | Municipal Waste Disposal | Fayetteville | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | Mar 23, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| — | Municipal Waste Disposal | Fayetteville | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256) | Mar 23, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| — | Municipal Waste Disposal | Fayetteville | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256) | Mar 23, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
No recompete candidates identified for Arkansas yet. | |||||
Across Arkansas, waste treatment opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 10 active opportunities. Top cities include Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Unknown.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | 2 | $21K |
| Department of the Air Force | 1 | $32K |
| Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services | 1 | $3K |
| Agricultural Research Service | 1 | $1K |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 1 | $105K |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in Arkansas
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Fayetteville | 7 |
| Fort Smith | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
| North Little Rock | 1 |
| 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 waste treatment contracts are there in Arkansas?
Arkansas has 10 active federal waste treatment opportunities right now. RecompeteIQ tracks and ranks all opportunities daily from SAM.gov.
What are the top cities for waste treatment contracts in Arkansas?
Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Unknown are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top waste treatment contractors in Arkansas?
The leading incumbent vendors include FORREST CITY PLUMBING INC, CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC, ROCK-DOC LLC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do waste treatment contracts come up for rebid in Arkansas?
Most waste treatment 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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