Specialty Trades Government Contracts in Massachusetts
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Massachusetts.
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Specialty Trades in Massachusetts
Massachusetts's Specialty Trades Services market is highly concentrated: Bedford alone accounts for 80% of the state's 5 active opportunities in Q2 2026, with Bedford, Boston collectively representing 100% of all activity. This concentration pattern creates a two-tier market — contractors must establish presence in Bedford to access the majority of deal flow, while secondary markets offer lower-volume but less competitive opportunities.
Massachusetts's Specialty Trades Services market is highly distributed across 5 buying agencies, with no single agency exceeding 28% of the 25 total awards ($4.1M in total). This fragmentation is strategically significant: contractors can pursue multiple agencies without single-buyer dependency, and winning one agency's work doesn't require displacing an entrenched incumbent at another. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — L.J.V. DEVELOPMENT, LLC, SANTIAGO ROBERTO, MTV SOLUTIONS INC — hold 75% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
Massachusetts's Specialty Trades Services recompete pipeline contains 4 contracts approaching renewal windows in Q2 2026, valued at an estimated $166.3M combined. 4 of these (100%) carry high takeover signals, indicating agencies with a pattern of switching vendors at contract renewal. Department of the Air Force 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
Massachusetts has 5 open specialty trades contract opportunities as of 2026-04-16, with 4 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Bedford, Boston, Quincy.
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Open Opportunities
4
Likely Recompetes
U.S. Coast Guard
Top Agency
Bedford
Top City
Top Opportunities This Week
| Score↕ | Title↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Due Date↕ | Set-Aside↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | NAF Tent Installation, Tear Down, and Storage Services at Patriot Golf Course | Bedford | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER.FA2835 AFLCMC HANSCOM PZI | Apr 8, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | NAF Tent Installation, Tear Down, and Storage Services at Patriot Golf Course | Bedford | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER.FA2835 AFLCMC HANSCOM PZI | Apr 8, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | NAF Tent Installation, Tear Down, and Storage Services at Patriot Golf Course | Bedford | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER.FA2835 AFLCMC HANSCOM PZI | Apr 4, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Cleaning of conveyance system on board Coast Guard boat | Boston | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.BASE BOSTON(00024) | Feb 18, 2026 | LAS |
| 52 | Renovation of Athletic Fields #1 and #4 – Hanscom AFB | Bedford | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER.FA2835 AFLCMC HANSCOM PZI | Feb 12, 2026 | — |
Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Internal Revenue Service | NATIVE ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY INC | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Air Force | CREDENCE DYNAMO SOLUTIONS LLC | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Air Force | GOODRICH CORPORATION | Dec 21, 2025 – Apr 20, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Defense Contract Management Agency | EASTERN RESEARCH GROUP INC | Jan 30, 2026 – May 30, 2026 | high |
Across Massachusetts, specialty trades opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 5 active opportunities. Top cities include Bedford, Boston, Quincy.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Coast Guard | 7 | $1.1M |
| Department of the Army | 7 | $1.4M |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 5 | $997K |
| Department of the Air Force | 3 | $333K |
| U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 3 | $226K |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in Massachusetts
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Bedford | 4 |
| Boston | 1 |
| Quincy | 0 |
| Charlestown | 0 |
| Brockton | 0 |
| Huntington | 0 |
| Unknown | 0 |
| Leeds | 0 |
| Hanscom AFB | 0 |
| Casablanca | 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 Massachusetts?
Massachusetts has 5 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 Massachusetts?
Bedford, Boston, Quincy are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top specialty trades contractors in Massachusetts?
The leading incumbent vendors include L.J.V. DEVELOPMENT, LLC, SANTIAGO ROBERTO, MTV SOLUTIONS INC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do specialty trades contracts come up for rebid in Massachusetts?
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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