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 activity in California spreads across 10 cities in Q2 2026, with San Diego, Port Hueneme CBC Base, Sacramento leading at a combined 65% of the state's 48 opportunities. The largest single market — San Diego — holds 33%, indicating moderate rather than extreme concentration. This multi-hub structure gives contractors flexibility to bid across several metro areas while maintaining geographic focus.
California's Engineering Services landscape in Q2 2026 is shaped by 10 active markets, with clear tiers of opportunity. The primary tier — San Diego and Port Hueneme CBC Base — captures 56% of statewide activity. A secondary tier including Sacramento and Edwards adds another 16%, with the remaining 6 cities splitting 28% 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 49% of awards, with Department of Veterans Affairs at 17%. Together they represent 66% of the state's 204 recorded contract actions and $12.6B 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, DAV ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC. — hold 87% 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 $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 engineering contract opportunities as of 2026-04-13, with 10 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include San Diego, Port Hueneme CBC Base, Sacramento.
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Open Opportunities
10
Likely Recompetes
Department of the Navy
Top Agency
San Diego
Top City
Key Insights —
Engineering in California
Steady activity: 14 new engineering in california opportunities posted in the last 30 days, representing $65.7M in estimated pipeline.
Majority small-business: 70% 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 87% 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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Cathodic Protection System Service - Beale AFB | LINDA | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR COMBAT COMMAND.FA4686 9 CONS PK | Apr 28, 2026 | SBA |
| 72 | Miscellaneous Environmental and Cultural Resource Management Services | Los Angeles | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION SOUTH PACIFIC.ENDIST LOS ANGELES.W075 ENDIST LOS ANGELES | Apr 28, 2026 | — |
| 71 | F111--691 | Industrial Hygiene Services for the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System | Los Angeles | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262) | — | SDVOSBC |
| 71 | Project XUMU 243207, Engineering Study, Study Launch Facilities (LFs) 9 and 10, Vandenberg SFB, CA | Lompoc | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.FA4610 30 CONS PK | — | SBA |
| 69 | EWTGPAC Technical Training Instructional Services | San Diego | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP GLOBAL LOGISTICS SUPPORT.NAVSUP FLC SAN DIEGO.NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR SAN DIEGO | Apr 9, 2026 | SBA |
| 65 | Waterfront Facilities Inspection and Assessment, CONUS Region 3 | Port Hueneme CBC Base | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVFAC.EXPEDITIONARY WARFARE CENTER.NAVFAC SYSTEMS AND EXP WARFARE CTR | Oct 7, 2025 | SBA |
| 65 | Waterfront Facilities Inspection and Assessment, CONUS Region 1 | Port Hueneme CBC Base | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVFAC.EXPEDITIONARY WARFARE CENTER.NAVFAC SYSTEMS AND EXP WARFARE CTR | Oct 7, 2025 | SBA |
| 65 | Waterfront Facilities Inspection and Assessment, CONUS Region 2 | Port Hueneme CBC Base | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVFAC.EXPEDITIONARY WARFARE CENTER.NAVFAC SYSTEMS AND EXP WARFARE CTR | Oct 7, 2025 | SBA |
| 65 | Waterfront Facilities Inspection and Assessment, OCONUS | Port Hueneme CBC Base | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVFAC.EXPEDITIONARY WARFARE CENTER.NAVFAC SYSTEMS AND EXP WARFARE CTR | Oct 7, 2025 | NONE |
| 65 | Notice Of Opportunity (NOO) for Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) - Vandenberg Space Force Base, California | Lompoc | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA ENERGY.DLA ENERGY | Sep 22, 2025 | NONE |
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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, engineering opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 50 active opportunities. Top cities include San Diego, Port Hueneme CBC Base, Sacramento.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Navy | 100 | $8496.9M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 34 | $42.7M |
| Defense Contract Management Agency | 25 | $1863.1M |
| National Park Service | 24 | $14.6M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 21 | $2222.3M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
| Vendor↕ | Awards↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 59 |
| BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | 18 |
| DAV ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC. | 6 |
| DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP | 6 |
| CWE | 6 |
Top Cities in California
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| San Diego | 16 |
| Port Hueneme CBC Base | 11 |
| Sacramento | 4 |
| Edwards | 4 |
| Lompoc | 4 |
| Port Hueneme | 2 |
| Los Angeles | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
| LINDA | 2 |
| Palo Alto | 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?
San Diego, Port Hueneme CBC Base, Sacramento 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, DAV ENERGY SOLUTIONS, 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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