Painting Government Contracts in California
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across California.
Market Intelligence —
Painting in California
In Q3 2026, California has 25 active Painting Services opportunities distributed across 7 cities, but the market is top-heavy: Unknown commands 36% of all activity. Unknown, Irvine, Fresno together hold 72% of statewide deal flow. Contractors entering California's Painting Services market should treat Unknown as the primary beachhead before expanding to secondary markets.
California's Painting Services landscape in Q3 2026 is shaped by 7 active markets, with clear tiers of opportunity. The primary tier — Unknown and Irvine — captures 56% of statewide activity. A secondary tier including Fresno and Samoa adds another 28%, with the remaining 3 cities splitting 16% 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.
California's Painting Services procurement is controlled by a narrow agency base: Department of the Air Force and Department of the Navy together account for 78% of all awards worth $45.6M 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 — TOGIAK MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLC, T & M PAINTING AND CONSTRUCTION, INC., TSI ENGINEERING, INC. — hold 83% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
California's Painting Services recompete pipeline contains 10 contracts approaching renewal windows in Q3 2026, valued at an estimated $627.7M combined. 10 of these (100%) carry high takeover signals, indicating agencies with a pattern of switching vendors at contract renewal. Department of the Navy accounts for the largest share of upcoming recompetes, making it the priority agency for displacement-focused contractors.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
California has 25 open painting contract opportunities as of 2026-08-31, with 10 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Unknown, Irvine, Fresno.
25
Open Opportunities
10
Likely Recompetes
Department of the Air Force
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Key Insights —
Painting in California
Majority small-business: 92% 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 83% 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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | Building Exterior Repair Project – FDA Pacific Southwest Laboratory | Irvine | HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF.FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION.FDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS | Feb 25, 2026 | NONE |
| 63 | Paint Exteriors of warehouses | Tracy | DEPT OF DEFENSE | — | SBA |
| 61 | Building Exterior Repair Project – FDA Pacific Southwest Laboratory | Irvine | HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF.FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION.FDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS | Jul 27, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Paint and Lights Bldg 102 & Bldg 110 | Fresno | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU.JFHQ USPFO CA.USPFO CA PROCUREMENT.W7MX USPFO ACTIVITY CAANG 144 | Jul 22, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Building Exterior Repair Project – FDA Pacific Southwest Laboratory | Irvine | HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF.FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION.FDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS | Jul 27, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Paint and Lights Bldg 102 & Bldg 110 | Fresno | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU.JFHQ USPFO CA.USPFO CA PROCUREMENT.W7MX USPFO ACTIVITY CAANG 144 | Jul 22, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Building Exterior Repair Project – FDA Pacific Southwest Laboratory | Irvine | HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF.FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION.FDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS | Jul 20, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Paint and Lights Bldg 102 & Bldg 110 | Fresno | DEPT OF DEFENSE | Jul 17, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Paint and Lights Bldg 102 & Bldg 110 | Fresno | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU.JFHQ USPFO CA.USPFO CA PROCUREMENT.W7MX USPFO ACTIVITY CAANG 144 | Jul 17, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Building Exterior Repair Project – FDA Pacific Southwest Laboratory | Irvine | HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF.FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION.FDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS | Jul 20, 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, painting opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 25 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, Irvine, Fresno.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Air Force | 81 | $32.6M |
| Department of the Navy | 15 | $9.3M |
| National Park Service | 14 | $1.5M |
| Public Buildings Service | 7 | $234K |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 6 | $2.0M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in California
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 9 |
| Irvine | 5 |
| Fresno | 4 |
| Samoa | 3 |
| Edwards | 2 |
| Tracy | 1 |
| San Diego | 1 |
| Shasta Lake | 0 |
| Barstow | 0 |
| Fort Irwin | 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 painting contracts are there in California?
California has 25 active federal painting opportunities right now. RecompeteIQ tracks and ranks all opportunities daily from SAM.gov.
What are the top cities for painting contracts in California?
Unknown, Irvine, Fresno are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top painting contractors in California?
The leading incumbent vendors include TOGIAK MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLC, T & M PAINTING AND CONSTRUCTION, INC., TSI ENGINEERING, INC.. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do painting contracts come up for rebid in California?
Most painting 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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