Engineering Government Contracts in California
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across California.
Market Intelligence —
Engineering in California
Federal Engineering Services procurement in California funnels disproportionately through Unknown, which captures 40% of the state's 50 opportunities as of Q3 2026. The top 3 markets — Unknown, San Diego, Imperial Beach — account for 82% of statewide activity across 10 cities with federal contract flow. For market-entry strategy, Unknown is the gateway: winning work there builds the past performance and agency relationships needed to expand statewide.
California's Engineering Services landscape in Q3 2026 is shaped by 10 active markets, with clear tiers of opportunity. The primary tier — Unknown and San Diego — captures 74% of statewide activity. A secondary tier including Imperial Beach and Edwards adds another 12%, with the remaining 6 cities splitting 14% of opportunities. Understanding this tier structure is critical for resource allocation — a contractor targeting California gets the most return from prioritizing tier-one markets while monitoring tier-two for less competitive openings.
Two agencies shape California's Engineering Services market: Department of the Navy leads at 37% of awards, with Department of Veterans Affairs at 27%. Together they represent 64% of the state's 269 recorded contract actions and $12.7B 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 — Unknown, BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC, AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC. — hold 84% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
Looking ahead, 10 Engineering Services contracts in California are entering recompete windows, valued at an estimated $569.5M 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 engineering contract opportunities as of 2026-07-14, with 10 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Unknown, San Diego, Imperial Beach.
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Open Opportunities
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Likely Recompetes
Department of the Navy
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Key Insights —
Engineering in California
Steady activity: 13 new engineering in california opportunities posted in the last 30 days, representing $3.1B in estimated pipeline.
Majority small-business: 66% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
10 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $569.5M.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 84% 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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84 | Force Generation Professional Support Services - SEAPORT | Imperial Beach | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP GLOBAL LOGISTICS SUPPORT.NAVSUP FLC SAN DIEGO.NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR SAN DIEGO | Jul 20, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 84 | SeaPort NxG NAVWAR 4.0 Fleet Readiness & Lifecyle Logistics Directorate (FRLLD) Manpower, Personnel, and Training (MPT) Technical Authority (TA) & Information Warfare Training (IWT) Support | San Diego | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.SPAWAR.SPAWAR HQ.NAVAL INFORMATION WARFARE SYSTEMS | Jul 17, 2026 | SBA |
| 84 | Force Generation Professional Support Services - SEAPORT | Imperial Beach | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP GLOBAL LOGISTICS SUPPORT.NAVSUP FLC SAN DIEGO.NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR SAN DIEGO | Jul 20, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 84 | SeaPort CNSP - Readiness Assistance Training Team (RATT) Support | San Diego | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP GLOBAL LOGISTICS SUPPORT.NAVSUP FLC SAN DIEGO.NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR SAN DIEGO | Jul 15, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 77 | A-E 35% Design Repair Runway PDPG26-0103 March ARB, CA | LINDA | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE RESERVE COMMAND.FA4664 452 MSG PK | Jul 31, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 77 | SeaPort CNSP - Readiness Assistance Training Team (RATT) Support | San Diego | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP GLOBAL LOGISTICS SUPPORT.NAVSUP FLC SAN DIEGO.NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR SAN DIEGO | Jul 29, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 75 | NCTE Engineering Services | Norco | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER | Jul 16, 2026 | — |
| 72 | N0016425GWP16 – P00002 – SYNOPSIS – SOLE SOURCE – MODIFICATION TO ADD KLYSTRON TUBE MANUFACTURINIG AND REPAIR | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.NSWC CRANE | Jul 27, 2026 | — |
| 71 | Award for Blast Consequences and Explosion Effects | Port Hueneme CBC Base | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVFAC.EXPEDITIONARY WARFARE CENTER.NAVFAC SYSTEMS AND EXP WARFARE CTR | — | SBA |
| 69 | Modification of Boat Maintenance, Repair, and Technical Support Services | San Diego | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY | Jun 18, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | PARSONS GOVERNMENT SERVICES INC. | Apr 21, 2026 – Aug 19, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | CREEK TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY | Jan 14, 2026 – May 14, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | TITANIUM COBRA SOLUTIONS, LLC | Jan 19, 2026 – May 19, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | GUSTAV KEONI | Jan 16, 2026 – May 16, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | G 2 SOFTWARE SYSTEMS, INC. | Feb 28, 2026 – Jun 28, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | AMENTUM TECHNOLOGY, INC. | Mar 16, 2026 – Jul 14, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | SPECTRUM SECURITY SERVICES, INC. | Jan 30, 2026 – May 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | VALIANT GLOBAL DEFENSE SERVICES INC. | Jan 30, 2026 – May 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | VERTEX AEROSPACE LLC | Jan 30, 2026 – May 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL | Apr 1, 2026 – Jul 30, 2026 | high |
Across California, engineering opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 50 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, San Diego, Imperial Beach.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Navy | 100 | $8562.1M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 73 | $70.6M |
| National Park Service | 41 | $18.1M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 30 | $2233.5M |
| Defense Contract Management Agency | 25 | $1863.1M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
| Vendor↕ | Awards↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 66 |
| BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | 18 |
| AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC. | 13 |
| DAV ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC. | 12 |
| CWE | 7 |
Top Cities in California
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 20 |
| San Diego | 17 |
| Imperial Beach | 4 |
| Edwards | 2 |
| Palmdale | 2 |
| Norco | 1 |
| Los Angeles | 1 |
| Monterey | 1 |
| Port Hueneme CBC Base | 1 |
| LINDA | 1 |
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 engineering contracts are there in California?
California has 50 active federal engineering opportunities right now. RecompeteIQ tracks and ranks all opportunities daily from SAM.gov.
What are the top cities for engineering contracts in California?
Unknown, San Diego, Imperial Beach are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top engineering contractors in California?
The leading incumbent vendors include Unknown, BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC, AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC.. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do engineering contracts come up for rebid in California?
Most engineering 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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