Remediation Government Contracts in California
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across California.
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Remediation in California
California's Remediation Services market is highly concentrated: Unknown alone accounts for 46% of the state's 41 active opportunities in Q2 2026, with Unknown, San Diego, Oxnard collectively representing 68% of all activity. This concentration pattern creates a two-tier market — contractors must establish presence in Unknown to access the majority of deal flow, while the remaining 7 cities offer lower-volume but less competitive opportunities.
The top Remediation Services markets in California as of Q2 2026 are: Unknown (19 opportunities, 46% of state activity); San Diego (5 opportunities, 12% of state activity); Oxnard (4 opportunities, 10% of state activity). Unknown leads by a factor of 3.8× over the second-ranked city, San Diego, reflecting federal installation density and agency office concentration in the Unknown metro. The statewide average is 4 opportunities per city across 10 markets.
California's Remediation Services market is highly distributed across 5 buying agencies, with no single agency exceeding 29% of the 723 total awards ($1.9B in total). This fragmentation is strategically significant: contractors can pursue multiple agencies without single-buyer dependency, and winning one agency's work doesn't require displacing an entrenched incumbent at another. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — EA ENGINEERING, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY, INC., PBC, APTIM FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC, Unknown — hold 65% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
California's Remediation Services recompete pipeline contains 10 contracts approaching renewal windows in Q2 2026, valued at an estimated $481.6M 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 47 open remediation contract opportunities as of 2026-05-30, with 10 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Unknown, San Diego, Oxnard.
47
Open Opportunities
10
Likely Recompetes
Department of the Army
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Key Insights —
Remediation in California
Steady activity: 9 new remediation in california opportunities posted in the last 30 days, representing $29.1M in estimated pipeline.
Majority small-business: 77% 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 65% 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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | Emergency Water Damage Restoration Services | Edwards | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE TEST CENTER.FA9301 AFTC PZIO | Jun 5, 2026 | SBA |
| 71 | Germantown Defuel | San Diego | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP GLOBAL LOGISTICS SUPPORT.NAVSUP FLC SAN DIEGO.NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR SAN DIEGO | — | SDVOSBS |
| 67 | Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract at DFSP San Pedro for Environmental Remediation Services | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | Mar 12, 2026 | — |
| 65 | Asbestos Abatement | Los Angeles | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262) | May 15, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 65 | Commercial Industrial Services (CIS) Tank Cleaning Services - YRBM-29 | San Diego | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.REGIONAL MAINTENANCE CENTER.SOUTHWEST REGIONAL MAINT CENTER | May 7, 2026 | SBA |
| 65 | Commercial Industrial Services (CIS) Tank Cleaning Services - YRBM-29 | San Diego | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.REGIONAL MAINTENANCE CENTER.SOUTHWEST REGIONAL MAINT CENTER | May 6, 2026 | SBA |
| 65 | Asbestos Abatement | Los Angeles | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262) | May 15, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 65 | Design-Build Construction and Mitigation Service at Air Station Pt Mugu Mitigation, Ventura, CA - Opportunity Limited to NMACC III Pool 3 IDIQ Contract Holders Only | Point Mugu NAWC | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.FDCC DET SEATTLE(00050) | Apr 17, 2026 | SBA |
| 65 | F--The purpose of this procurement is to award a new DES Task Order for the String | Jurupa Valley | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY.ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY.REGION 9 CONTRACTING OFFICE | Apr 24, 2026 | SBA |
| 65 | Design-Build Construction and Mitigation Service at Air Station Pt Mugu Mitigation, Ventura, CA - Opportunity Limited to NMACC III Pool 3 IDIQ Contract Holders Only | Point Mugu NAWC | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.FDCC DET SEATTLE(00050) | Apr 17, 2026 | SBA |
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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, remediation opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 47 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, San Diego, Oxnard.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Army | 213 | $824.7M |
| Department of the Navy | 201 | $492.5M |
| Environmental Protection Agency | 165 | $235.8M |
| Department of the Air Force | 78 | $301.3M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 66 | $17.7M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in California
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 19 |
| San Diego | 5 |
| Oxnard | 4 |
| Los Angeles | 3 |
| Ingot | 3 |
| Point Mugu NAWC | 3 |
| Mather | 1 |
| Edwards | 1 |
| San Pedro | 1 |
| E RNCHO DMNGZ | 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 remediation contracts are there in California?
California has 47 active federal remediation opportunities right now. RecompeteIQ tracks and ranks all opportunities daily from SAM.gov.
What are the top cities for remediation contracts in California?
Unknown, San Diego, Oxnard are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top remediation contractors in California?
The leading incumbent vendors include EA ENGINEERING, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY, INC., PBC, APTIM FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC, Unknown. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do remediation contracts come up for rebid in California?
Most remediation 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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