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HVAC Government Contracts in California

Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across California.

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Market Intelligence —
HVAC in California

Federal HVAC Services procurement in California is unusually distributed: 10 cities share 37 active opportunities in Q2 2026, with the largest market — San Diego — holding just 22% of activity. The top 3 cities (San Diego, Palo Alto, Winterhaven) collectively represent 43%. For contractors, this distributed pattern means opportunities are accessible from multiple geographic bases, reducing the risk of single-market dependency.

The top HVAC Services markets in California as of Q2 2026 are: San Diego (8 opportunities, 22% of state activity); Palo Alto (4 opportunities, 11% of state activity); Winterhaven (4 opportunities, 11% of state activity). San Diego leads by a factor of 2.0× over the second-ranked city, Palo Alto, though the gap between top markets is narrow enough that competitive dynamics shift quarter to quarter. The statewide average is 4 opportunities per city across 10 markets.

California's HVAC Services procurement is controlled by a narrow agency base: Department of the Navy and Department of Veterans Affairs together account for 76% of all awards worth $453.5M in total obligated spending. This dual-agency dominance means contractors in California must build relationships with both to access the majority of contract dollars. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — PARADIGM MECHANICAL CORP., FOUR TRIBES ENTERPRISES LLC, SOUZA CONSTRUCTION, INC. — hold 68% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.

Looking ahead, 10 HVAC 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 hvac contract opportunities as of 2026-04-15, with 10 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include San Diego, Palo Alto, Winterhaven.

50

Open Opportunities

10

Likely Recompetes

Department of the Navy

Top Agency

San Diego

Top City

Key Insights —
HVAC in California

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High activity: 23 new hvac in california opportunities posted in the last 30 days, representing $736.6M in estimated pipeline.

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Majority small-business: 80% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.

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10 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $481.6M.

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Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 68% 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↕
76Z--Repair/Replace HVAC at HQ/NOC, NPS-REDWCrescent CityINTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.NATIONAL PARK SERVICE.PWR PORE MABO (84000)Apr 21, 2026SBA
76FCC Lompoc Water TreatmentLompocJUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS.FCC LOMPOCApr 20, 2026SBA
76Z--Repair/Replace HVAC at HQ/NOC, NPS-REDWCrescent CityINTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.NATIONAL PARK SERVICE.PWR PORE MABO (84000)Apr 21, 2026SBA
73Boiler ReplacementsParlierAGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE.USDA ARS AFM APDApr 24, 2026SBA
71Upgrade Central Chiller Plant and DDC Controls (Long Beach VA Campus)Long BeachDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION SOUTH PACIFIC.W075 ENDIST LOS ANGELES—SBA
71IDIQ MACC SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, AND REPAIR OF FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM PROJECTS AT VARIOUS GOVERNMENT INSTALLATIONS LOCATED IN CA, AZ, NV, UT, CO and NMSan DiegoDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVFAC.NAVFAC PACIFIC CMD.NAVFAC SOUTHWEST SW.NAVFACSYSCOM SOUTHWEST—SBA
71IDIQ MACC SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, AND REPAIR OF FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM PROJECTS AT VARIOUS GOVERNMENT INSTALLATIONS LOCATED IN CA, AZ, NV, UT, CO and NMSan DiegoDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVFAC.NAVFAC PACIFIC CMD.NAVFAC SOUTHWEST SW.NAVFACSYSCOM SOUTHWEST—SBA
71IDIQ MACC SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, AND REPAIR OF FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM PROJECTS AT VARIOUS GOVERNMENT INSTALLATIONS LOCATED IN CA, AZ, NV, UT, CO and NMSan DiegoDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVFAC.NAVFAC PACIFIC CMD.NAVFAC SOUTHWEST SW.NAVFACSYSCOM SOUTHWEST—SBA
69W044--Service Contract Rental Temporary Operators - (POP: 07/01/2026 - 06/30/2028) - B 1OY Base Plus One Option Year VA San Diego Healthcare SystemSan DiegoVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)May 7, 2026SDVOSBC
69W044--Service Contract Rental Temporary Operators - (POP: 07/01/2026 - 06/30/2028) - B 1OY Base Plus One Option Year VA San Diego Healthcare SystemSan DiegoVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)May 7, 2026SDVOSBC

Showing 10 of 30 results

Recompetes

Score↕Location↕Agency↕Incumbent↕Est. Window↕Takeover Signal↕
88—DEFENSE MICROELECTRONICS ACTIVITYBLACKWATCH INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONDec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026high
88—Department of the NavyTHE CAMERON BELL CORPORATIONDec 9, 2025 – Apr 8, 2026high
88—Department of the NavyJSL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Dec 12, 2025 – Apr 11, 2026high
88—Department of the ArmySUSTAINMENT & RESTORATION SERVICES, LLCDec 26, 2025 – Apr 25, 2026high
88—Department of the NavyT-SOLUTIONS, INC.Dec 26, 2025 – Apr 25, 2026high
88—Department of the NavyHIGHBURY DEFENSE GROUPDec 21, 2025 – Apr 20, 2026high
88—Department of the ArmySUSTAINMENT & RESTORATION SERVICES, LLCDec 27, 2025 – Apr 26, 2026high
88—Department of the NavyDSC-EMI MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS, LLCDec 29, 2025 – Apr 28, 2026high
88—Department of the NavyINDUS TECHNOLOGY INCDec 29, 2025 – Apr 28, 2026high
88—Department of the NavyUNIVERSAL CONSULTING SERVICES, LLCJan 2, 2026 – May 2, 2026high

Across California, hvac opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 50 active opportunities. Top cities include San Diego, Palo Alto, Winterhaven.

Data updated: Apr 15, 2026

Top Buying Agencies

Agency↕Awards↕Est. Spend↕
Department of the Navy243$310.4M
Department of Veterans Affairs145$63.8M
Department of the Air Force80$56.0M
National Park Service27$15.3M
FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS18$8.1M

Top Incumbent Vendors

Vendor↕Awards↕
PARADIGM MECHANICAL CORP.37
FOUR TRIBES ENTERPRISES LLC29
SOUZA CONSTRUCTION, INC.27
MIK CONSTRUCTION INC22
DUWRIGHT CONSTRUCTION INC21

Top Cities in California

City↕Opportunities↕
San Diego8
Palo Alto4
Winterhaven4
Menlo Park4
ARBOGA3
E RNCHO DMNGZ3
Victorville3
French Camp3
Crescent City3
SANTA NELLA2

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 hvac contracts are there in California?

California has 50 active federal hvac opportunities right now. RecompeteIQ tracks and ranks all opportunities daily from SAM.gov.

What are the top cities for hvac contracts in California?

San Diego, Palo Alto, Winterhaven are the top markets based on opportunity count.

Who are the top hvac contractors in California?

The leading incumbent vendors include PARADIGM MECHANICAL CORP., FOUR TRIBES ENTERPRISES LLC, SOUZA CONSTRUCTION, INC.. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.

When do hvac contracts come up for rebid in California?

Most hvac 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.

How can I get notified about new opportunities?

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