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 San Diego, which captures 42% of the state's 50 opportunities as of Q3 2026. The top 3 markets — San Diego, Unknown, Edwards — account for 80% of statewide activity across 9 cities with federal contract flow. For market-entry strategy, San Diego 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 9 active markets, with clear tiers of opportunity. The primary tier — San Diego and Unknown — captures 74% of statewide activity. A secondary tier including Edwards and Imperial Beach adds another 12%, with the remaining 5 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 31% of awards, with Department of Veterans Affairs at 30%. Together they represent 61% of the state's 318 recorded contract actions and $13.0B 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 80% 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 $627.7M 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 2026-08-31, with 10 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include San Diego, Unknown, Edwards.
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Open Opportunities
10
Likely Recompetes
Department of the Navy
Top Agency
San Diego
Top City
Key Insights —
Engineering in California
Majority small-business: 68% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
10 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $627.7M.
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 | Environmental Restoration Architect Engineering IDIQ | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVFAC.NAVFAC PACIFIC CMD.NAVFAC NORTHWEST NW.NAVFACSYSCOM NORTHWEST | — | SBA |
| 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 | 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 | Aug 7, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 69 | A-E 35% Design Aircraft Hangar Repair Fire Protection Systems PDPG22-1009 March ARB, CA | LINDA | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | Jul 31, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 69 | 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 |
| 69 | 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 | Aug 4, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 69 | 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 |
| 69 | 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 |
| 69 | 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 |
| 69 | 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 |
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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 | JSL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | May 10, 2026 – Sep 7, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | U.S. Customs and Border Protection | BONA FIDE CONGLOMERATE, INC. | May 2, 2026 – Aug 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | INNOVASYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL LLC | May 2, 2026 – Aug 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | National Archives and Records Administration | AMERICAN SECURITY PROGRAMS INC | Jun 2, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | ALUTIIQ LOGISTICS & MAINTENANCE SERVICES, LLC | May 17, 2026 – Sep 14, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | CORECIVIC, INC. | Jun 2, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | AMENTUM TECHNOLOGY, INC. | Jul 14, 2026 – Nov 11, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | AVUM, INC. | May 23, 2026 – Sep 20, 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 San Diego, Unknown, Edwards.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Navy | 100 | $8699.5M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 94 | $89.3M |
| National Park Service | 54 | $21.3M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 45 | $2292.1M |
| Defense Contract Management Agency | 25 | $1863.1M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
| Vendor↕ | Awards↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 71 |
| BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | 18 |
| AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC. | 16 |
| DAV ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC. | 15 |
| CWE | 12 |
Top Cities in California
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| San Diego | 21 |
| Unknown | 16 |
| Edwards | 3 |
| Imperial Beach | 3 |
| LINDA | 3 |
| Norco | 1 |
| Los Angeles | 1 |
| Port Hueneme CBC Base | 1 |
| Palmdale | 1 |
| Shasta Lake | 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 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?
San Diego, Unknown, Edwards 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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RecompeteIQ. (2026). Engineering Government Contracts in California. Retrieved 2026-08-31, from https://recompeteiq.com/state/ca/engineering-services
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RecompeteIQ. "Engineering Government Contracts in California." Accessed 2026-08-31. https://recompeteiq.com/state/ca/engineering-services.
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