Specialty Trades Government Contracts in Arizona
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Arizona.
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Specialty Trades in Arizona
Arizona's Specialty Trades Services market is highly concentrated: Unknown alone accounts for 53% of the state's 17 active opportunities in Q2 2026, with Unknown, Tucson, Baku collectively representing 100% of all activity. This concentration pattern creates a two-tier market — contractors must establish presence in Unknown to access the majority of deal flow, while secondary markets offer lower-volume but less competitive opportunities.
The top Specialty Trades Services markets in Arizona as of Q2 2026 are: Unknown (9 opportunities, 53% of state activity); Tucson (6 opportunities, 35% of state activity); Baku (2 opportunities, 12% of state activity). Unknown leads by a factor of 1.5× over the second-ranked city, Tucson, reflecting federal installation density and agency office concentration in the Unknown metro. The statewide average is 6 opportunities per city across 3 markets.
Arizona's Specialty Trades Services market is highly distributed across 5 buying agencies, with no single agency exceeding 25% of the 122 total awards ($76.5M in total). This fragmentation is strategically significant: contractors can pursue multiple agencies without single-buyer dependency, and winning one agency's work doesn't require displacing an entrenched incumbent at another. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — J STAR ENTERPRISES INC, PVB FABRICATIONS, INC, NOLAND TOUGH FENCE, LLC — hold 80% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
Arizona's Specialty Trades Services recompete pipeline contains 3 contracts approaching renewal windows in Q2 2026, valued at an estimated $370.9M combined. 3 of these (100%) carry high takeover signals, indicating agencies with a pattern of switching vendors at contract renewal. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement accounts for the largest share of upcoming recompetes, making it the priority agency for displacement-focused contractors.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
Arizona has 17 open specialty trades contract opportunities as of 2026-06-02, with 3 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Unknown, Tucson, Baku.
17
Open Opportunities
3
Likely Recompetes
Forest Service
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Key Insights —
Specialty Trades in Arizona
Majority small-business: 76% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
3 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $370.9M.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 80% 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 | Asphalt Repair Project at the U.S. Embassy Baku, Azerbaijan | Baku | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF.STATE, DEPARTMENT OF.US EMBASSY BAKU | May 8, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Fence-Gate Installation | — | INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS.INDIAN EDUCATION ACQUISITION OFFICE | May 13, 2026 | ISBEE |
| 61 | Asphalt Repair Project for the U.S. Embassy Baku, Azerbaijan | Baku | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF.STATE, DEPARTMENT OF.US EMBASSY BAKU | Apr 16, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | 309 AMARG 100T Crane Rental with Operators | Tucson | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR COMBAT COMMAND.FA4877 355 CONS PK | Sep 26, 2025 | SBA |
| 59 | CBP Tucson Sector, Az. Tactical Infrastructure Maintenance | Tucson | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION | Mar 26, 2026 | 8A |
| 59 | CBP Tucson Sector, Az. Tactical Infrastructure Maintenance | Tucson | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION | Mar 26, 2026 | 8A |
| 59 | 309 AMARG 100T Crane Rental with Operators | Tucson | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR COMBAT COMMAND.FA4877 355 CONS PK | — | SBA |
| 50 | Window Film & Installation- Scottsdale, AZ | — | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT.INVESTIGATIONS AND OPERATIONS SUPPORT DALLAS | — | NONE |
| — | Equipment Purchase Dishwasher Machine removal and install | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC-APG.W6QK ACC-APG CONT CT SW SECTOR | Jun 30, 2025 | — |
| — | FY 25 Wax Plant Electrical Upgrades, B3566 | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.USACE.SPD.W075 ENDIST LOS ANGELES | Aug 11, 2025 | SBA |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | AKIMA GLOBAL SERVICES, LLC | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Air Force | RAYTHEON COMPANY | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | RAYTHEON COMPANY | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
Across Arizona, specialty trades opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 17 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, Tucson, Baku.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 31 | $3.3M |
| Department of the Navy | 30 | $6.5M |
| Department of the Air Force | 30 | $2.5M |
| U.S. Customs and Border Protection | 18 | $61.3M |
| Bureau of Land Management | 13 | $2.9M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in Arizona
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 Arizona?
Arizona has 17 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 Arizona?
Unknown, Tucson, Baku are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top specialty trades contractors in Arizona?
The leading incumbent vendors include J STAR ENTERPRISES INC, PVB FABRICATIONS, INC, NOLAND TOUGH FENCE, LLC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do specialty trades contracts come up for rebid in Arizona?
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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