Painting Government Contracts in Maryland
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Maryland.
Market Intelligence —
Painting in Maryland
Federal Painting Services procurement in Maryland funnels disproportionately through St James, which captures 40% of the state's 10 opportunities as of Q3 2026. The top 3 markets — St James, Unknown, Bethesda — account for 80% of statewide activity across 5 cities with federal contract flow. For market-entry strategy, St James is the gateway: winning work there builds the past performance and agency relationships needed to expand statewide.
In Maryland's Painting Services sector, St James dominates with 4 active opportunities (40% of state volume) in Q3 2026, followed by Unknown at 2 and Bethesda at 2. The 2.0× gap between first and second place signals that St James 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.
Two agencies shape Maryland's Painting Services market: National Institutes of Health leads at 57% of awards, with Department of the Air Force at 33%. Together they represent 90% of the state's 72 recorded contract actions and $13.5M in total spending. Winning with either agency provides the past-performance foundation to compete for the other's work. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — DAVID C. SMITH & SON, INC., VANGUARD PACIFIC LLC, RITZ CONSTRUCTION INC — hold 97% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
Maryland's Painting Services recompete pipeline contains 10 contracts approaching renewal windows in Q3 2026, valued at an estimated $716.6M 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 10 open painting contract opportunities as of 2026-08-31, with 10 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include St James, Unknown, Bethesda.
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Open Opportunities
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National Institutes of Health
Top Agency
St James
Top City
Key Insights —
Painting in Maryland
Majority small-business: 80% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
10 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $716.6M.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 97% 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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | JB Andrews Paint, Coatings, and Markings IDIQ | St James | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON.FA2860 316 CONS PK | Jan 23, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 65 | JB Andrews Paint, Coatings, and Markings IDIQ | St James | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON.FA2860 316 CONS PK | Jan 15, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 65 | JB Andrews Paint, Coatings, and Markings IDIQ | St James | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON.FA2860 316 CONS PK | Jan 15, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 65 | Solicitation Protective Coating and Marking Services | St James | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON.FA2860 316 CONS PK | Jan 15, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 63 | Synopsis Protective Coating and Marking Services | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON.FA2860 316 CONS PK | — | SDVOSBC |
| 61 | KES Enclosure Painting services | Bethesda | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.NSWC CARDEROCK | Jul 31, 2026 | SBA |
| 59 | Sandblasting and Painting services | Bethesda | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.NSWC CARDEROCK | — | SBA |
| 56 | Chesapeake City Bridge Painting and Miscellaneous Repairs | Chesapeake City | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION NORTH ATLANTIC.ENDIST PHILADELPHIA.W2SD ENDIST PHILADELPHIA | Dec 19, 2025 | — |
| — | Sandblasting and Painting services | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.NSWC CARDEROCK | Aug 28, 2025 | SBA |
| — | Work Platforms for Blasting, Painting, and Welding | Curtis Bay | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.SFLC PROCUREMENT BRANCH 3(00040) | Dec 8, 2025 | — |
Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | BAE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS & SERVICES INC. | May 3, 2026 – Aug 31, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Social Security Administration | HBC MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. | Apr 18, 2026 – Aug 16, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences | C2 ALASKA, LLC | Mar 28, 2026 – Jul 26, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | National Institutes of Health | COMPUTERCRAFT CORPORATION | Apr 21, 2026 – Aug 19, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | PSI PAX, INC. | Mar 28, 2026 – Jul 26, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Air Force | THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC | Apr 24, 2026 – Aug 22, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | U.S. Coast Guard | INSIGHT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, LLC | Apr 25, 2026 – Aug 23, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Food and Drug Administration | BIRDI SYSTEMS, INC. | Apr 24, 2026 – Aug 22, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Social Security Administration | LIFEBRIDGE HEALTH, INC. | Apr 26, 2026 – Aug 24, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | RELIANCE TEST & TECHNOLOGY, LLC | Apr 1, 2026 – Jul 30, 2026 | high |
Across Maryland, painting opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 10 active opportunities. Top cities include St James, Unknown, Bethesda.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health | 41 | $9.8M |
| Department of the Air Force | 24 | $2.7M |
| Smithsonian Institution | 3 | $137K |
| National Park Service | 2 | $806K |
| Department of the Navy | 2 | $140K |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in Maryland
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| St James | 4 |
| Unknown | 2 |
| Bethesda | 2 |
| Curtis Bay | 1 |
| Chesapeake City | 1 |
| Gaithersburg | 0 |
| Silver Spring | 0 |
| Indian Head | 0 |
| Adelphi | 0 |
| Fort George G Meade | 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 painting contracts are there in Maryland?
Maryland has 10 active federal painting opportunities right now. RecompeteIQ tracks and ranks all opportunities daily from SAM.gov.
What are the top cities for painting contracts in Maryland?
St James, Unknown, Bethesda are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top painting contractors in Maryland?
The leading incumbent vendors include DAVID C. SMITH & SON, INC., VANGUARD PACIFIC LLC, RITZ CONSTRUCTION INC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do painting contracts come up for rebid in Maryland?
Most painting 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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