Specialty Trades Government Contracts in Colorado
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Colorado.
Market Intelligence —
Specialty Trades in Colorado
Federal Specialty Trades Services procurement in Colorado funnels disproportionately through Unknown, which captures 50% of the state's 16 opportunities as of Q4 2026. The top 3 markets — Unknown, Longmont, Grand Junction — account for 88% of statewide activity across 5 cities with federal contract flow. For market-entry strategy, Unknown is the gateway: winning work there builds the past performance and agency relationships needed to expand statewide.
The top Specialty Trades Services markets in Colorado as of Q4 2026 are: Unknown (8 opportunities, 50% of state activity); Longmont (4 opportunities, 25% of state activity); Grand Junction (2 opportunities, 13% of state activity). Unknown leads by a factor of 2.0× over the second-ranked city, Longmont, reflecting federal installation density and agency office concentration in the Unknown metro. The statewide average is 3 opportunities per city across 5 markets.
Federal Specialty Trades Services buying in Colorado fragments across 5 agencies, with Forest Service leading at just 30% of 43 total awards. This broad distribution means no single agency relationship is make-or-break — contractors can build a diversified Colorado pipeline across multiple buyers, accessing a combined $14.3M in obligated spending. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — X FIELD SERVICES LLC, MERIDIAN FIRE & SECURITY, LLC, HD INC. — hold 65% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
Looking ahead, 5 Specialty Trades Services contracts in Colorado are entering recompete windows, valued at an estimated $304.7M combined. Of these, 5 carry high takeover signals — meaning the incumbent's position is vulnerable based on the agency's historical vendor switching patterns. For contractors planning their Colorado 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
Colorado has 16 open specialty trades contract opportunities as of 2026-10-16, with 5 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Unknown, Longmont, Grand Junction.
16
Open Opportunities
5
Likely Recompetes
Forest Service
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Key Insights —
Specialty Trades in Colorado
Majority small-business: 88% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
5 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $304.7M.
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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | BLM-CO GJFO AUTOMATIC GATE | Grand Junction | INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT.COLORADO STATE OFFICE | Mar 21, 2026 | SBA |
| 67 | GAOA Chimney Rock Paving in the San Juan National Forest | Durango | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.San Juan National Forest | — | SBA |
| 63 | Z--Fence Replacement @ MEVE | — | INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.NATIONAL PARK SERVICE.MWR OHIO(64000) | — | SBA |
| 61 | Greenhouse Repairs, CRL, Ft. Collins, Colorado | Fort Collins | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE.USDA ARS AFM APD | Jul 31, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Fence, Remove and Install | Longmont | COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF | Jul 21, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Fence, Remove and Install | Longmont | COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY.DEPT OF COMMERCE SSPO | Jul 21, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Fence, Remove and Install | Longmont | COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY.DEPT OF COMMERCE SSPO | Jul 10, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Fence, Remove and Install | Longmont | COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY.DEPT OF COMMERCE SSPO | Jul 17, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Fence Replacement @ MEVE | — | INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.NATIONAL PARK SERVICE.MWR OHIO(64000) | Jun 2, 2026 | SBA |
| 54 | 99--Informational Kiosk Production and Installation | — | INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT.COLORADO STATE OFFICE | — | — |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Federal Acquisition Service | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | May 2, 2026 – Aug 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | THE GEO GROUP, INC. | Jul 17, 2026 – Nov 14, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Missile Defense Agency | STRATEGIC ALLIANCE SOLUTIONS LLC | Apr 19, 2026 – Aug 17, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Air Force | DELTA SOLUTIONS & STRATEGIES LLC | May 23, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of State | PACARCTIC, LLC | Jun 2, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026 | high |
Across Colorado, specialty trades opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 16 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, Longmont, Grand Junction.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 13 | $6.3M |
| Bureau of Land Management | 12 | $623K |
| Bureau of Reclamation | 7 | $4.0M |
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | 6 | $194K |
| Department of the Air Force | 5 | $3.2M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in Colorado
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 8 |
| Longmont | 4 |
| Grand Junction | 2 |
| Fort Collins | 1 |
| Durango | 1 |
| Boulder | 0 |
| USAF Academy | 0 |
| Creede | 0 |
| Aurora | 0 |
| Springfield | 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 specialty trades contracts are there in Colorado?
Colorado has 16 active federal specialty trades opportunities right now. RecompeteIQ tracks and ranks all opportunities daily from SAM.gov.
What are the top cities for specialty trades contracts in Colorado?
Unknown, Longmont, Grand Junction are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top specialty trades contractors in Colorado?
The leading incumbent vendors include X FIELD SERVICES LLC, MERIDIAN FIRE & SECURITY, LLC, HD INC.. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do specialty trades contracts come up for rebid in Colorado?
Most specialty trades 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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