Specialty Trades Government Contracts in Hawaii
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Hawaii.
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Specialty Trades in Hawaii
Federal Specialty Trades Services procurement in Hawaii funnels disproportionately through Honolulu, which captures 43% of the state's 7 opportunities as of Q2 2026. The top 3 markets — Honolulu, Kahului, JBPHH — account for 86% of statewide activity across 4 cities with federal contract flow. For market-entry strategy, Honolulu is the gateway: winning work there builds the past performance and agency relationships needed to expand statewide.
Hawaii's Specialty Trades Services procurement is controlled by a narrow agency base: U.S. Coast Guard and Department of the Army together account for 76% of all awards worth $15.5M in total obligated spending. This dual-agency dominance means contractors in Hawaii 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 — M OKAMURA CONTRACTOR INC, HAWAIIAN CRANE & RIGGING, LTD., BRANDSAFWAY SERVICES LLC — hold 73% 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
Hawaii has 7 open specialty trades contract opportunities as of 2026-04-16, with 0 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Honolulu, Kahului, JBPHH.
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Open Opportunities
0
Likely Recompetes
U.S. Coast Guard
Top Agency
Honolulu
Top City
Top Opportunities This Week
| Score↕ | Title↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Due Date↕ | Set-Aside↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | WWVH Government Property Relocation | Kekaha | COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY.DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST | Apr 27, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Amendment 01 - JPMRC 26-01 Maui Crane & Stevedoring Kahului Harbor | Kahului | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-OO.413TH CSB.0413 AQ HQ CONTRACT AUG | Oct 22, 2025 | SBA |
| 61 | Amendment - 01 JPMRC 26-01 CRANE RENTAL | Honolulu | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-OO.413TH CSB.0413 AQ HQ CONTRACT AUG | Oct 27, 2025 | SBA |
| 61 | JPMRC 26-01 Maui Crane & Stevedoring Kahului Harbor | Kahului | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-OO.413TH CSB.0413 AQ HQ CONTRACT AUG | Oct 22, 2025 | SBA |
| 61 | Playground Maintenance | JBPHH | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.PACIFIC AIR FORCES.FA5215 766 ESS PKP | Sep 25, 2025 | SBA |
| 61 | JPMRC 26-01 CRANE RENTAL | Honolulu | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-OO.413TH CSB.0413 AQ HQ CONTRACT AUG | Oct 27, 2025 | SBA |
| 61 | USCG Request for Quotation- CGC Kimball Scaffolding | Honolulu | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.C5I DIVISION 2 KEARNEYSVILLE | Jan 28, 2026 | NONE |
Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
No recompete candidates identified for Hawaii yet. | |||||
Across Hawaii, specialty trades opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 7 active opportunities. Top cities include Honolulu, Kahului, JBPHH.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Coast Guard | 30 | $624K |
| Department of the Army | 22 | $2.8M |
| Department of the Navy | 8 | $433K |
| National Park Service | 5 | $9.5M |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 3 | $2.1M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in Hawaii
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Honolulu | 3 |
| Kahului | 2 |
| JBPHH | 1 |
| Kekaha | 1 |
| Kailua Kona | 0 |
| Unknown | 0 |
| Hilo | 0 |
| Lihue | 0 |
| Wheeler Army Airfield | 0 |
| Hawai'i National Park | 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 Hawaii?
Hawaii 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 Hawaii?
Honolulu, Kahului, JBPHH are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top specialty trades contractors in Hawaii?
The leading incumbent vendors include M OKAMURA CONTRACTOR INC, HAWAIIAN CRANE & RIGGING, LTD., BRANDSAFWAY SERVICES LLC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do specialty trades contracts come up for rebid in Hawaii?
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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