Specialty Trades Government Contracts in Connecticut
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Connecticut.
Market Intelligence —
Specialty Trades in Connecticut
In Q2 2026, Connecticut has 12 active Specialty Trades Services opportunities distributed across 5 cities, but the market is top-heavy: Unknown commands 42% of all activity. Unknown, Stamford, New London together hold 83% of statewide deal flow. Contractors entering Connecticut's Specialty Trades Services market should treat Unknown as the primary beachhead before expanding to secondary markets.
In Connecticut's Specialty Trades Services sector, Unknown dominates with 5 active opportunities (42% of state volume) in Q2 2026, followed by Stamford at 3 and New London at 2. The 1.7× gap between first and second place signals that Unknown has structural advantages — likely driven by proximity to major federal facilities or defense installations. Contractors should track how these rankings evolve seasonally, as federal fiscal year-end (September) often reshuffles city-level activity.
Two agencies shape Connecticut's Specialty Trades Services market: Department of the Army leads at 36% of awards, with U.S. Coast Guard at 27%. Together they represent 64% of the state's 22 recorded contract actions and $2.2M in total spending. Winning with either agency provides the past-performance foundation to compete for the other's work. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — ROBERT N GLIDDEN JR, KELLY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC., MOHAWK NORTHEAST INC — hold 78% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
Connecticut has 12 open specialty trades contract opportunities as of 2026-06-02, with 1 likely recompete identified. Top markets include Unknown, Stamford, New London.
12
Open Opportunities
1
Likely Recompetes
Department of the Army
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Key Insights —
Specialty Trades in Connecticut
Majority small-business: 75% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
1 incumbent-held contract is approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $15.0M.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 78% 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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | Generator Security Fencing, Stamford Hurricane Barrier, Stamford, CT | Stamford | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION NORTH ATLANTIC.W2SD ENDIST NEW ENGLAND | — | SBA |
| 61 | Generator Security Fencing, Stamford Hurricane Barrier, Stamford, CT | Stamford | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION NORTH ATLANTIC.W2SD ENDIST NEW ENGLAND | Oct 16, 2025 | SBA |
| 61 | Generator Security Fencing, Stamford Hurricane Barrier, Stamford, CT | Stamford | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION NORTH ATLANTIC.W2SD ENDIST NEW ENGLAND | Oct 16, 2025 | SBA |
| 61 | COAST GUARD ACADEMY SIGN PROJECT | New London | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.BASE CAPE COD(00052) | Jan 15, 2026 | LAS |
| 59 | Security Fence Improvements, Hop Brook Lake, Middlebury, CT | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.USACE.NAD.W2SD ENDIST NEW ENGLAND | — | SBA |
| 54 | USCG Academy Emergency Snow Removal | New London | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.CG ACADEMY(00039) | — | — |
| 52 | Crane Lease/Rental Services | Groton | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVFAC.NAVFAC ATLANTIC CMD.NAVFAC MID-ATLANTIC.NAVFACSYSCOM MID-ATLANTIC | Apr 3, 2026 | NONE |
| 52 | PERIMETER FENCE INSTALLATION | New Haven | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.BASE CAPE COD(00052) | Dec 10, 2025 | — |
| — | J045--WH Electric Chiller Plant Preventative Maintenance and Chemical Treatment | — | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241) | Aug 1, 2025 | SDVOSBC |
| — | J043--Service Medical Gas Systems maintenance Svc Contract with Base + 4 Option Years | — | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241) | Aug 1, 2025 | SDVOSBC |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Environmental Protection Agency | HYDROGEOLOGIC, INC. | Jan 17, 2026 – May 17, 2026 | high |
Across Connecticut, specialty trades opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 12 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, Stamford, New London.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Army | 8 | $395K |
| U.S. Coast Guard | 6 | $1.0M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 4 | $195K |
| Department of the Navy | 3 | $281K |
| Public Buildings Service | 1 | $268K |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in Connecticut
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 5 |
| Stamford | 3 |
| New London | 2 |
| Groton | 1 |
| New Haven | 1 |
| Hartford | 0 |
| Hamden | 0 |
| Middletown | 0 |
| North Grosvenordale | 0 |
| Mansfield Center | 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 Connecticut?
Connecticut has 12 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 Connecticut?
Unknown, Stamford, New London are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top specialty trades contractors in Connecticut?
The leading incumbent vendors include ROBERT N GLIDDEN JR, KELLY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC., MOHAWK NORTHEAST INC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do specialty trades contracts come up for rebid in Connecticut?
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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