Specialty Trades Government Contracts in Maryland
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Maryland.
Market Intelligence —
Specialty Trades in Maryland
Federal Specialty Trades Services procurement in Maryland funnels disproportionately through Gaithersburg, which captures 29% of the state's 21 opportunities as of Q2 2026. The top 3 markets — Gaithersburg, Unknown, Ocean City — account for 76% of statewide activity across 6 cities with federal contract flow. For market-entry strategy, Gaithersburg is the gateway: winning work there builds the past performance and agency relationships needed to expand statewide.
Maryland's Specialty Trades Services landscape in Q2 2026 is shaped by 6 active markets, with clear tiers of opportunity. The primary tier — Gaithersburg and Unknown — captures 58% of statewide activity. A secondary tier including Ocean City and Curtis Bay adds another 33%, with the remaining 2 cities splitting 9% of opportunities. Understanding this tier structure is critical for resource allocation — a contractor targeting Maryland gets the most return from prioritizing tier-one markets while monitoring tier-two for less competitive openings.
Across Maryland, Specialty Trades Services procurement distributes across 5 buying agencies, led by Department of the Army (34%), Department of the Navy (26%), U.S. Coast Guard (21%). With Department of the Army at 34% market share and $18.8M in total state spending, the market offers a balance of focused and diversified strategies — contractors can specialize in the top agency or build a broader pipeline across multiple buyers. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — LIFE SAFETY GROUP, LLC, H & L ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, LLC, FRED L HAWKINS CO INC — hold 74% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
The recompete pipeline across Maryland shows 10 Specialty Trades Services contracts approaching renewal, valued at an estimated $477.8M combined. Notably, 100% of these carry high takeover signals — a rate that suggests systemic dissatisfaction with incumbent performance or deliberate agency strategies to rotate vendors. Department of the Navy drives the largest concentration of recompete activity, making it the key agency for contractors positioning for contract takeover.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
Maryland has 21 open specialty trades contract opportunities as of 2026-05-30, with 10 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Gaithersburg, Unknown, Ocean City.
21
Open Opportunities
10
Likely Recompetes
Department of the Army
Top Agency
Gaithersburg
Top City
Key Insights —
Specialty Trades in Maryland
Majority small-business: 95% 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 74% 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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Burn Cell Complex (Tear Out and Build In) | — | JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF.ATF ACQUISITION AND PROPERTY MGMT DIV.ATF | — | HZC |
| 65 | Crawl Space Repair - USCG STA Ocean City | Ocean City | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.LOG-9 | Sep 25, 2025 | SBA |
| 65 | Security Fencing Station Ocean City, MD | Ocean City | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.BASE PORTSMOUTH(00027) | Sep 24, 2025 | SBA |
| 65 | Scaffolding/Containment Services for 154 Foot Fast Response Cutter | Curtis Bay | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.SFLC PROCUREMENT BRANCH 3(00040) | Jan 15, 2026 | SBA |
| 65 | Scaffolding/Containment Services for 154 Foot Fast Response Cutter | Curtis Bay | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.SFLC PROCUREMENT BRANCH 3(00040) | Jan 1, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Roll Up door Maintenance & Repair Services | Gaithersburg | COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY.DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST | Apr 29, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Scaffolding/Containment Services for 154' Richard Snyder | Curtis Bay | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.SFLC PROCUREMENT BRANCH 3(00040) | Apr 23, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Roll Up door Maintenance & Repair Services | Gaithersburg | COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY.DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST | Apr 26, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Roll Up door Maintenance & Repair Services | Gaithersburg | COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF | Apr 26, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Roll Up door Maintenance & Repair Services | Gaithersburg | COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY.DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST | Apr 26, 2026 | SBA |
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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, specialty trades opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 21 active opportunities. Top cities include Gaithersburg, Unknown, Ocean City.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Army | 31 | $7.3M |
| Department of the Navy | 24 | $565K |
| U.S. Coast Guard | 19 | $9.2M |
| National Institutes of Health | 9 | $574K |
| Social Security Administration | 8 | $1.1M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in Maryland
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Gaithersburg | 6 |
| Unknown | 6 |
| Ocean City | 4 |
| Curtis Bay | 3 |
| Silver Spring | 1 |
| Crisfield | 1 |
| Indian Head | 0 |
| Adelphi | 0 |
| St James | 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 specialty trades contracts are there in Maryland?
Maryland has 21 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 Maryland?
Gaithersburg, Unknown, Ocean City are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top specialty trades contractors in Maryland?
The leading incumbent vendors include LIFE SAFETY GROUP, LLC, H & L ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, LLC, FRED L HAWKINS CO INC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do specialty trades contracts come up for rebid in Maryland?
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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