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Specialty Trades Government Contracts in Idaho

Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Idaho.

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Market Intelligence
Specialty Trades in Idaho

Federal Specialty Trades Services procurement in Idaho funnels disproportionately through Stanley, which captures 40% of the state's 10 opportunities as of Q2 2026. The top 3 markets — Stanley, Unknown, Council — account for 100% of statewide activity across 3 cities with federal contract flow. For market-entry strategy, Stanley is the gateway: winning work there builds the past performance and agency relationships needed to expand statewide.

In Idaho's Specialty Trades Services sector, Stanley dominates with 4 active opportunities (40% of state volume) in Q2 2026, followed by Unknown at 3 and Council at 3. The relatively close race between top cities indicates a competitive market where ranking shifts are common as new solicitations post. Contractors should track how these rankings evolve seasonally, as federal fiscal year-end (September) often reshuffles city-level activity.

In Idaho, Specialty Trades Services procurement concentrates in two primary agencies: Bureau of Land Management (44%) and Department of the Army (22%). With 67% of 27 total awards between them and $7.5M in obligated spending, these agencies define the competitive landscape. Contractors should align their capability statements and teaming strategies to these agencies' acquisition preferences. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — MICHAEL MELTON CONTRACTING LLC, CASCADE ENTERPRISES, INC, HERON CONSULTING, LLC — hold 67% 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

Idaho has 10 open specialty trades contract opportunities as of 2026-04-15, with 1 likely recompete identified. Top markets include Stanley, Unknown, Council.

10

Open Opportunities

1

Likely Recompetes

Bureau of Land Management

Top Agency

Stanley

Top City

Key Insights
Specialty Trades in Idaho

Emerging activity: 2 new specialty trades in idaho opportunities posted in the last 30 days, representing $85K in estimated pipeline.

Majority small-business: 90% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.

1 incumbent-held contract is approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $15.2M.

Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 67% of recent awards across 5 tracked contractors.

Computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily

Top Opportunities This Week

ScoreTitleLocationAgencyDue DateSet-Aside
76Lava Fire Rangeland Fence ReconstructionCouncilAGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.PAYETTE NATIONAL FORESTApr 16, 2026SBA
76Lava Fire Rangeland Fence ReconstructionCouncilAGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.PAYETTE NATIONAL FORESTApr 16, 2026SBA
76Lava Fire Rangeland Fence ReconstructionCouncilAGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.PAYETTE NATIONAL FORESTApr 16, 2026SBA
75Sunbeam Dam StairsStanleyAGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.USDA-FS, CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 8Mar 6, 2026SBA
75Payette NF Disaster Relief Fence ReconstructionAGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.PAYETTE NATIONAL FORESTMar 4, 2026SBA
75Payette NF Disaster Relief Fence ReconstructionAGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.PAYETTE NATIONAL FORESTMar 4, 2026SBA
71Sunbeam Dam StairsStanleyAGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.USDA-FS, CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 8Mar 20, 2026SBA
50Y--Burnt Creek Exclosure Fence ConstructionINTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT.IDAHO STATE OFFICE
Sunbeam Dam StairsStanleyAGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.USDA-FS, CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 8Mar 20, 2026SBA
Sunbeam Dam StairsStanleyAGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.USDA-FS, CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 8Mar 20, 2026SBA

Recompetes

ScoreLocationAgencyIncumbentEst. WindowTakeover Signal
88Office of Procurement OperationsUNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICE, LIMITED PARTNERSHIPDec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026high

Across Idaho, specialty trades opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 10 active opportunities. Top cities include Stanley, Unknown, Council.

Data updated:

Top Buying Agencies

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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 Idaho?

Idaho has 10 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 Idaho?

Stanley, Unknown, Council are the top markets based on opportunity count.

Who are the top specialty trades contractors in Idaho?

The leading incumbent vendors include MICHAEL MELTON CONTRACTING LLC, CASCADE ENTERPRISES, INC, HERON CONSULTING, LLC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.

When do specialty trades contracts come up for rebid in Idaho?

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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