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 19 active Painting Services opportunities distributed across 7 cities, but the market is top-heavy: Unknown commands 37% of all activity. Unknown, Irvine, Samoa together hold 68% 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 53% of statewide activity. A secondary tier including Samoa and Edwards adds another 27%, with the remaining 3 cities splitting 20% 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 79% of all awards worth $45.4M 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 84% 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 $569.5M 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 19 open painting contract opportunities as of 2026-07-14, with 10 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Unknown, Irvine, Samoa.
19
Open Opportunities
10
Likely Recompetes
Department of the Air Force
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Key Insights —
Painting in California
Emerging activity: 4 new painting in california opportunities posted in the last 30 days.
Majority small-business: 95% 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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | 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 |
| 76 | Paint and Lights Bldg 102 & Bldg 110 | Fresno | DEPT OF DEFENSE | Jul 17, 2026 | SBA |
| 76 | 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 |
| 76 | 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 |
| 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 | Sources Sought - Paintings & Coatings IDIQ - Edwards AFB | Edwards | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE TEST CENTER.FA9301 AFTC PZIO | Jun 26, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Sources Sought - Paintings & Coatings IDIQ - Edwards AFB | Edwards | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE TEST CENTER.FA9301 AFTC PZIO | Jun 26, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Paint Exterior and Interior Surfaces at USCG Station and Aid To Navigation Team Humboldt Bay | Samoa | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.BASE ALAMEDA(00031) | Jun 11, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Paint Exterior and Interior Surfaces at USCG Station and Aid To Navigation Team Humboldt Bay | Samoa | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.BASE ALAMEDA(00031) | Jun 9, 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 | 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, painting opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 19 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, Irvine, Samoa.
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 | 13 | $1.3M |
| Public Buildings Service | 7 | $234K |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 6 | $2.0M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in California
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 7 |
| Irvine | 3 |
| Samoa | 3 |
| Edwards | 2 |
| Fresno | 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 19 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, Samoa 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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RecompeteIQ. (2026). Painting Government Contracts in California. Retrieved 2026-07-14, from https://recompeteiq.com/state/ca/painting-contractors
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