Engineering Government Contracts in Maryland
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Maryland.
Market Intelligence —
Engineering in Maryland
Maryland's Engineering Services market is highly concentrated: Unknown alone accounts for 62% of the state's 50 active opportunities in Q2 2026, with Unknown, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Indian Head collectively representing 80% 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 the remaining 4 cities offer lower-volume but less competitive opportunities.
In Maryland's Engineering Services sector, Unknown dominates with 31 active opportunities (62% of state volume) in Q2 2026, followed by Aberdeen Proving Ground at 5 and Indian Head at 4. The 6.2× 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.
In Maryland, Engineering Services procurement concentrates in two primary agencies: Department of the Navy (39%) and National Institutes of Health (26%). With 65% of 297 total awards between them and $21.2B 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 — BAE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS & SERVICES INC., Unknown, BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC — hold 72% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
Maryland's Engineering Services recompete pipeline contains 10 contracts approaching renewal windows in Q2 2026, valued at an estimated $477.8M 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
Maryland has 50 open engineering contract opportunities as of 2026-05-30, with 10 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Unknown, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Indian Head.
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Department of the Navy
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Key Insights —
Engineering in Maryland
Steady activity: 19 new engineering in maryland opportunities posted in the last 30 days, representing $277.5M in estimated pipeline.
Significant small-business share: 42% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
10 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $477.8M.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 72% 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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Solicitation: AE MEP IDIQ | Gaithersburg | COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY.DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST | Jun 10, 2026 | SBA |
| 77 | Ultrasonic Side Scan Testing Services | Curtis Bay | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.SFLC PROCUREMENT BRANCH 3(00040) | Jun 18, 2026 | SBA |
| 77 | Ultrasonic Side Scan Testing Services | Curtis Bay | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.SFLC PROCUREMENT BRANCH 3(00040) | Jun 18, 2026 | SBA |
| 75 | NSWC IHD Professional Facility Support Service | Indian Head | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.NSWC INDIAN HEAD DIVISION | Jun 4, 2026 | NONE |
| 75 | NSWC IHD Professional Facility Support Service | Indian Head | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.NSWC INDIAN HEAD DIVISION | Jun 4, 2026 | NONE |
| 75 | Joint Precision Approach and Landing System | Saint Inigoes | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVAIR.NAVAIR NAWC AD.NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIR DIV | Jun 2, 2026 | NONE |
| 68 | PM services- PMA 213 | St James | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVAIR.NAVAIR NAWC AD.NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIR DIV | Jun 15, 2026 | — |
| 68 | Marketplace for Acquisition of Professional Services (MAPS) | Aberdeen Proving Ground | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.W6QK ACC-APG | Jun 22, 2026 | — |
| 68 | Marketplace for Acquisition of Professional Services (MAPS) | Aberdeen Proving Ground | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.W6QK ACC-APG | Jun 22, 2026 | — |
| 68 | Marketplace for Acquisition of Professional Services (MAPS) | Aberdeen Proving Ground | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.W6QK ACC-APG | Jun 22, 2026 | — |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | FGS, LLC | Dec 13, 2025 – Apr 12, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | AMENTUM SERVICES, INC. | Dec 22, 2025 – Apr 21, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | VECTRUS SYSTEMS LLC | Dec 15, 2025 – Apr 14, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | National Institutes of Health | CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES, INC. | Dec 13, 2025 – Apr 12, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Social Security Administration | 3LINKS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Jan 29, 2026 – May 29, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Office of Procurement Operations | MASTER SECURITY COMPANY LLC | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | DIVERSIFIED SERVICE CONTRACTING, INC. | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | TEKLA RESEARCH, INC. | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | BAE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS & SERVICES INC. | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration | CHICKASAW BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC | Jan 21, 2026 – May 21, 2026 | high |
Across Maryland, engineering opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 50 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Indian Head.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Navy | 115 | $8462.1M |
| National Institutes of Health | 78 | $225.9M |
| Department of the Army | 38 | $4311.3M |
| Defense Contract Management Agency | 35 | $4868.5M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 31 | $3360.6M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
| Vendor↕ | Awards↕ |
|---|---|
| BAE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS & SERVICES INC. | 35 |
| Unknown | 33 |
| BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | 18 |
| SECURITYHUNTER, INC. | 18 |
| RMF ENGINEERING, INC., P.C. | 15 |
Top Cities in Maryland
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 engineering contracts are there in Maryland?
Maryland has 50 active federal engineering opportunities right now. RecompeteIQ tracks and ranks all opportunities daily from SAM.gov.
What are the top cities for engineering contracts in Maryland?
Unknown, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Indian Head are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top engineering contractors in Maryland?
The leading incumbent vendors include BAE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS & SERVICES INC., Unknown, BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do engineering contracts come up for rebid in Maryland?
Most engineering 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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