Specialty Trades Government Contracts in District of Columbia
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across District of Columbia.
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Specialty Trades in District of Columbia
District of Columbia's Specialty Trades Services market is highly concentrated: Unknown alone accounts for 57% of the state's 7 active opportunities in Q3 2026, with Unknown, Washington collectively representing 100% 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 secondary markets offer lower-volume but less competitive opportunities.
Federal Specialty Trades Services buying in District of Columbia fragments across 5 agencies, with National Park Service leading at just 28% of 40 total awards. This broad distribution means no single agency relationship is make-or-break — contractors can build a diversified District of Columbia pipeline across multiple buyers, accessing a combined $97.5M in obligated spending. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — LJB INC., WHITING-TURNER CONTRACTING COMPANY, THE, BLAIR INC — hold 69% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
District of Columbia's Specialty Trades Services recompete pipeline contains 10 contracts approaching renewal windows in Q3 2026, valued at an estimated $2.1B 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
District of Columbia has 7 open specialty trades contract opportunities as of 2026-07-14, with 10 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Unknown, Washington, Washington Navy Yard.
7
Open Opportunities
10
Likely Recompetes
National Park Service
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Top Opportunities This Week
| Score↕ | Title↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Due Date↕ | Set-Aside↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | Galley Upgrades at USCG Base NCR | Washington | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.BASE PORTSMOUTH(00027) | Sep 25, 2025 | — |
| 56 | Galley Upgrades at USCG Base NCR | Washington | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.BASE PORTSMOUTH(00027) | Sep 25, 2025 | — |
| 52 | Notice of Intent to Sole Source Patriotic Lighting Support Services | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS).WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES | Jun 30, 2026 | NONE |
| 52 | USDA Sink Hole Repair and Perimeter Security Enhancement at Parking Lot 9-Design/Build Services | Washington | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.USDA, DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION.USDA, OCP-POD-ACQ-MGMT-BRANCH-FTC | Apr 10, 2026 | NONE |
| — | Roof Fall Protection Systems Services | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS).WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES | Jun 23, 2025 | — |
| — | 11 SFS ECP Equipment BPA | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON.FA7060 11TH CONTRACTING SQ PK | Jul 29, 2025 | SBA |
| — | 11 SFS Heavy Duty FP Equipment BPA | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON.FA7060 11TH CONTRACTING SQ PK | Jul 29, 2025 | SBA |
Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Department of the Air Force | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION | Apr 3, 2026 – Aug 1, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Federal Aviation Administration | CSSI, LLC | Mar 25, 2026 – Jul 23, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Office of Procurement Operations | LMI CONSULTING, LLC | Jan 27, 2026 – May 27, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Office of Procurement Operations | APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC. | Feb 28, 2026 – Jun 28, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | GRYPHON TECHNOLOGIES, L.C. | Apr 27, 2026 – Aug 25, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | SERCO INC | Apr 29, 2026 – Aug 27, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of State | PACARCTIC, LLC | Jan 30, 2026 – May 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Federal Aviation Administration | CONSTELLATION AVIATION SOLUTIONS, LLC | Jan 14, 2026 – May 14, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION | Jan 22, 2026 – May 22, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Federal Acquisition Service | PARSONS GOVERNMENT SERVICES INC. | Jan 20, 2026 – May 20, 2026 | high |
Across District of Columbia, specialty trades opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 7 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, Washington, Washington Navy Yard.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| National Park Service | 11 | $84.1M |
| National Gallery of Art | 10 | $11.4M |
| Smithsonian Institution | 9 | $1.4M |
| Washington Headquarters Services | 5 | $340K |
| Department of State | 5 | $245K |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in District of Columbia
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 4 |
| Washington | 3 |
| Washington Navy Yard | 0 |
| ADANA | 0 |
| Bolling AFB | 0 |
| Antiguo Cuscatlan | 0 |
| Quito | 0 |
| Ha Noi | 0 |
| JAKARTA | 0 |
| Amman | 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 District of Columbia?
District of Columbia has 7 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 District of Columbia?
Unknown, Washington, Washington Navy Yard are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top specialty trades contractors in District of Columbia?
The leading incumbent vendors include LJB INC., WHITING-TURNER CONTRACTING COMPANY, THE, BLAIR INC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do specialty trades contracts come up for rebid in District of Columbia?
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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