Electrical Government Contracts in California
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across California.
Market Intelligence —
Electrical in California
In Q2 2026, California has 50 active Electrical Services opportunities distributed across 5 cities, but the market is top-heavy: Unknown commands 76% of all activity. Unknown, San Diego, Paicines together hold 92% of statewide deal flow. Contractors entering California's Electrical Services market should treat Unknown as the primary beachhead before expanding to secondary markets.
The top Electrical Services markets in California as of Q2 2026 are: Unknown (38 opportunities, 76% of state activity); San Diego (4 opportunities, 8% of state activity); Paicines (4 opportunities, 8% of state activity). Unknown leads by a factor of 9.5× over the second-ranked city, San Diego, reflecting federal installation density and agency office concentration in the Unknown metro. The statewide average is 10 opportunities per city across 5 markets.
Two agencies shape California's Electrical Services market: Department of the Navy leads at 39% of awards, with Department of the Air Force at 21%. Together they represent 61% of the state's 456 recorded contract actions and $210.4M in total spending. Winning with either agency provides the past-performance foundation to compete for the other's work. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — MIWOK CONSTRUCTION LLC, BARKLEY ANDROSS CORP., C.N.S. COMMUNICATIONS, LLC — hold 80% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
Looking ahead, 10 Electrical Services contracts in California are entering recompete windows, valued at an estimated $481.6M combined. Of these, 10 carry high takeover signals — meaning the incumbent's position is vulnerable based on the agency's historical vendor switching patterns. For contractors planning their California 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
California has 50 open electrical contract opportunities as of 2026-05-30, with 10 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Unknown, San Diego, Paicines.
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Department of the Navy
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Key Insights —
Electrical in California
Steady activity: 8 new electrical in california opportunities posted in the last 30 days, representing $7.9M in estimated pipeline.
Majority small-business: 82% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
10 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $481.6M.
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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | 146 CES Repair Base Wide Fire Alarm System | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.NGB.W7MX USPFO ACTIVITY CAANG 146 | — | SBA |
| 71 | SINGLE-DISCIPLINE ELECTRICAL INDEFINITE DELIVERY INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACT IDIQ FOR MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MCAS MIRAMAR, SAN DIEGO, CA | San Diego | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVFAC.NAVFAC PACIFIC CMD.NAVFAC SOUTHWEST SW.NAVFACSYSCOM SOUTHWEST | — | 8AN |
| 69 | Z--Rehab Power and Cooling Systems, Pinnalces NP | Paicines | INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.NATIONAL PARK SERVICE.PWR PORE MABO (84000) | Jun 19, 2026 | SBA |
| 69 | Z--Rehab Power and Cooling Systems, Pinnalces NP | Paicines | INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.NATIONAL PARK SERVICE.PWR PORE MABO (84000) | Jun 19, 2026 | SBA |
| 63 | Replacement of fire alarm initiating devices and wires | Tracy | DEPT OF DEFENSE | — | SBA |
| 61 | Z--Rehab Power and Cooling Systems, Pinnalces NP | Paicines | INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.NATIONAL PARK SERVICE.PWR PORE MABO (84000) | May 29, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Electrical system repair, Switchgear replacement. Supervisor's Office. | — | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.USDA-FS, CSA SOUTHWEST 6 | May 21, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Rehab Power and Cooling Systems, Pinnalces NP | Paicines | INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.NATIONAL PARK SERVICE.PWR PORE MABO (84000) | May 29, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Electrical system repair, Switchgear replacement. Supervisor's Office. | — | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.USDA-FS, CSA SOUTHWEST 6 | May 21, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Request for Information - Electrical IDIQ - Edwards AFB | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE | Apr 14, 2026 | 8AN |
Showing 10 of 30 results
Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | DEFENSE MICROELECTRONICS ACTIVITY | BLACKWATCH INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | THE CAMERON BELL CORPORATION | Dec 9, 2025 – Apr 8, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | JSL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Dec 12, 2025 – Apr 11, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | SUSTAINMENT & RESTORATION SERVICES, LLC | Dec 26, 2025 – Apr 25, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | T-SOLUTIONS, INC. | Dec 26, 2025 – Apr 25, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | HIGHBURY DEFENSE GROUP | Dec 21, 2025 – Apr 20, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | SUSTAINMENT & RESTORATION SERVICES, LLC | Dec 27, 2025 – Apr 26, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | DSC-EMI MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS, LLC | Dec 29, 2025 – Apr 28, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | INDUS TECHNOLOGY INC | Dec 29, 2025 – Apr 28, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | UNIVERSAL CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC | Jan 2, 2026 – May 2, 2026 | high |
Across California, electrical opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 50 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, San Diego, Paicines.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Navy | 180 | $78.9M |
| Department of the Air Force | 97 | $62.2M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 72 | $38.7M |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 67 | $26.5M |
| Public Buildings Service | 40 | $4.0M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in California
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 38 |
| San Diego | 4 |
| Paicines | 4 |
| Riverside | 3 |
| Tracy | 1 |
| Shasta Lake | 0 |
| Barstow | 0 |
| Fort Irwin | 0 |
| Benicia | 0 |
| Port Hueneme | 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 electrical contracts are there in California?
California has 50 active federal electrical opportunities right now. RecompeteIQ tracks and ranks all opportunities daily from SAM.gov.
What are the top cities for electrical contracts in California?
Unknown, San Diego, Paicines are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top electrical contractors in California?
The leading incumbent vendors include MIWOK CONSTRUCTION LLC, BARKLEY ANDROSS CORP., C.N.S. COMMUNICATIONS, LLC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do electrical contracts come up for rebid in California?
Most electrical 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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RecompeteIQ. (2026). Electrical Government Contracts in California. Retrieved 2026-05-30, from https://recompeteiq.com/state/ca/electrical-contractors
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RecompeteIQ. "Electrical Government Contracts in California." Accessed 2026-05-30. https://recompeteiq.com/state/ca/electrical-contractors.
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