Specialty Trades Government Contracts in Nebraska
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Nebraska.
Market Intelligence —
Specialty Trades in Nebraska
Federal Specialty Trades Services procurement in Nebraska funnels disproportionately through Unknown, which captures 69% of the state's 13 opportunities as of Q2 2026. The top 3 markets — Unknown, Clay Center, Omaha — account for 100% of statewide activity across 3 cities with federal contract flow. For market-entry strategy, Unknown is the gateway: winning work there builds the past performance and agency relationships needed to expand statewide.
In Nebraska's Specialty Trades Services sector, Unknown dominates with 9 active opportunities (69% of state volume) in Q2 2026, followed by Clay Center at 3 and Omaha at 1. The 3.0× 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.
No single agency dominates Nebraska's Specialty Trades Services procurement: the largest buyer — Department of the Army — holds just 28% of 18 awards totaling $8.8M. With 5 active buying agencies, the market rewards contractors who can manage a portfolio of smaller contracts across multiple agency relationships rather than depending on one large vehicle. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — NOVACEK JASON DEAN, ADDON SERVICES LLC, VISIONARY CONSTRUCTION INC — hold 71% 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
Nebraska has 13 open specialty trades contract opportunities as of 2026-06-02, with 0 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Unknown, Clay Center, Omaha.
13
Open Opportunities
0
Likely Recompetes
Department of the Army
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Key Insights —
Specialty Trades in Nebraska
Majority small-business: 92% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 71% 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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | Protective Canopy Shade System Service (Clay Center, NE) | Clay Center | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE.USDA ARS AFM APD | Mar 11, 2026 | SBA |
| 72 | Protective Canopy Shade System Service (Clay Center, NE) | Clay Center | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE.USDA ARS AFM APD | Mar 11, 2026 | SBA |
| 67 | Protective Canopy Shade System Service (Clay Center, NE) | Clay Center | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE.USDA ARS AFM APD | — | SBA |
| 63 | Gavins Point Campground Concrete Pads | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.USACE.NWD.W071 ENDIST OMAHA | — | SBA |
| 61 | Z2LZ--Parking Lot Seal Coating - NWI | Omaha | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263) | Aug 15, 2025 | SBA |
| — | Snooper Crane Services in Support of Required Bridge Inspections - Corps of Engineers Omaha District | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.USACE.NWD.W071 ENDIST OMAHA | May 30, 2025 | SBA |
| — | Snooper Crane Services with Traffic Control for Required Bridge Inspections - Corps of Engineers Omaha District | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.USACE.NWD.W071 ENDIST OMAHA | Jul 11, 2025 | NONE |
| — | Gate with Cipher Lock | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR COMBAT COMMAND.FA4600 55 CONS PKP | Jul 25, 2025 | SBA |
| — | Gavins Point Campground Concrete Pads | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.USACE.NWD.W071 ENDIST OMAHA | Aug 3, 2025 | SBA |
| — | Gate with Cipher Lock | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR COMBAT COMMAND.FA4600 55 CONS PKP | Aug 15, 2025 | SBA |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
No recompete candidates identified for Nebraska yet. | |||||
Across Nebraska, specialty trades opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 13 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, Clay Center, Omaha.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Army | 5 | $6.5M |
| Department of the Air Force | 5 | $224K |
| Agricultural Research Service | 4 | $589K |
| Forest Service | 2 | $785K |
| National Park Service | 2 | $744K |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in Nebraska
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 9 |
| Clay Center | 3 |
| Omaha | 1 |
| St Columbans | 0 |
| Crofton | 0 |
| Halsey | 0 |
| Republican City | 0 |
| Harrison | 0 |
| Kimball | 0 |
| Offutt AFB | 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 Nebraska?
Nebraska has 13 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 Nebraska?
Unknown, Clay Center, Omaha are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top specialty trades contractors in Nebraska?
The leading incumbent vendors include NOVACEK JASON DEAN, ADDON SERVICES LLC, VISIONARY CONSTRUCTION INC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do specialty trades contracts come up for rebid in Nebraska?
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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