Federal Contracts in California
Browse all federal contract categories in California. 374 active opportunities across 16 service categories, ranked by fit and updated daily.
California has 374 active federal contract opportunities across 16 service categories as of 2026-02-28. 135 existing contracts have been identified as likely recompete candidates. The most active categories are janitorial, engineering, hvac. Total estimated pipeline value is $1.1B.
374
Open Opportunities
135
Likely Recompetes
16
Service Categories
Department of Veterans Affairs
Top Agency
Key Insights —
California
High activity: 125 new california opportunities posted in the last 30 days, representing $1.1B in estimated pipeline.
Majority small-business: 83% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
135 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $1.6B.
Computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
Contract Categories in California
Janitorial
Janitorial Services
52
active opportunities
Engineering
Engineering Services
52
active opportunities
HVAC
HVAC Contractors
50
active opportunities
Landscaping
Landscaping Services
46
active opportunities
Facilities Support
Facilities Support Services
37
active opportunities
Specialty Trades
Specialty Trade Contractors
26
active opportunities
Security Systems
Security Systems Services
23
active opportunities
Env. Consulting
Environmental Consulting
21
active opportunities
Security Guards
Security Guards and Patrol Services
15
active opportunities
Electrical
Electrical Contractors
13
active opportunities
Remediation
Remediation Services
12
active opportunities
Waste Collection
Solid Waste Collection
9
active opportunities
Building Services
Other Services to Buildings
7
active opportunities
Waste Treatment
Waste Treatment and Disposal
5
active opportunities
Tech Consulting
Technical Consulting
5
active opportunities
Painting
Painting Contractors
1
active opportunity
Top Buying Agencies in California
| Agency | Awards |
|---|---|
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 193 |
| Department of the Navy | 187 |
| Department of the Army | 99 |
| Department of the Air Force | 79 |
| Environmental Protection Agency | 54 |
Source: USAspending.gov award data
California is home to a broad range of federal facilities requiring contracted services across 16 categories. The largest opportunity areas are janitorial services, engineering services, hvac contractors. Key buying agencies include Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of the Navy, Department of the Army. RecompeteIQ has identified 135 contracts likely approaching recompete windows, giving contractors early visibility into upcoming bid opportunities. All opportunity data is sourced from SAM.gov (refreshed daily) and award history from USAspending.gov (refreshed weekly).
Data updated:
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 federal contracts are available in California?
California currently has 374 active federal contract opportunities across 16 service categories. Data is refreshed daily from SAM.gov.
What types of government contracts are most common in California?
The most active categories are Janitorial Services (52 opportunities), Engineering Services (52 opportunities), HVAC Contractors (50 opportunities).
Who are the top federal contractors in California?
Vendor data will populate as award history is analyzed.
Which federal agencies are most active in California?
The top buying agencies in California are Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of the Navy, Department of the Army, based on recent contract awards.
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