Specialty Trades Government Contracts in New Jersey
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across New Jersey.
Market Intelligence —
Specialty Trades in New Jersey
In Q3 2026, New Jersey has 12 active Specialty Trades Services opportunities distributed across 3 cities, but the market is top-heavy: Unknown commands 58% of all activity. Unknown, Colts Neck, Lyons together hold 100% of statewide deal flow. Contractors entering New Jersey's Specialty Trades Services market should treat Unknown as the primary beachhead before expanding to secondary markets.
In New Jersey's Specialty Trades Services sector, Unknown dominates with 7 active opportunities (58% of state volume) in Q3 2026, followed by Colts Neck at 3 and Lyons at 2. The 2.3× 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 New Jersey, Specialty Trades Services procurement concentrates in two primary agencies: Department of the Navy (79%) and U.S. Coast Guard (7%). With 86% of 84 total awards between them and $4.1M 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 — J.L. DOBBS, INC., WOLEN, L.L.C., KUNJ CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION — hold 97% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
Looking ahead, 5 Specialty Trades Services contracts in New Jersey are entering recompete windows, valued at an estimated $185.8M combined. Of these, 5 carry high takeover signals — meaning the incumbent's position is vulnerable based on the agency's historical vendor switching patterns. For contractors planning their New Jersey pipeline, these recompetes represent the highest-probability wins: existing requirements with defined scopes, incumbent performance data on record, and established funding lines.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
New Jersey has 12 open specialty trades contract opportunities as of 2026-09-06, with 5 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Unknown, Colts Neck, Lyons.
12
Open Opportunities
5
Likely Recompetes
Department of the Navy
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Key Insights —
Specialty Trades in New Jersey
Majority small-business: 75% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
5 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $185.8M.
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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | NWS Earle Crane Services-Colts Neck/Leonardo, New Jersey | Colts Neck | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVFAC.NAVFAC ATLANTIC CMD.NAVFAC MID-ATLANTIC.NAVFACSYSCOM MID-ATLANTIC | — | SBA |
| 61 | NWS Earle Crane Services-Colts Neck/Leonardo, New Jersey | Colts Neck | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVFAC.NAVFAC ATLANTIC CMD.NAVFAC MID-ATLANTIC.NAVFACSYSCOM MID-ATLANTIC | May 29, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | NWS Earle Crane Services-Colts Neck/Leonardo, New Jersey | Colts Neck | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVFAC.NAVFAC ATLANTIC CMD.NAVFAC MID-ATLANTIC.NAVFACSYSCOM MID-ATLANTIC | Apr 17, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Y1DA--561A4-26-500 Repaving of the CLC Loading Dock | Lyons | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242) | Feb 27, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 54 | NWS Earle Crane Services Increase the Contract Maximum Not-to-Exceed (NTE) Amount | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVFAC.NAVFAC ATLANTIC CMD.NAVFAC MID-ATLANTIC.NAVFACSYSCOM MID-ATLANTIC | — | — |
| 52 | CSS 94542 Seal and Stripe | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC-NJ.W6QK ACC-PICA | Jun 8, 2026 | — |
| 34 | FY 2026 Facility Upgrades for New Jersey and New York Recruiting Stations - Flooring Only | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION NORTH ATLANTIC.ENDIST NEW YORK.W2SD ENDIST NEW YORK | Aug 11, 2026 | SBA |
| 34 | FY 2026 Facility Upgrades for New Jersey and New York Recruiting Stations - Flooring Only | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION NORTH ATLANTIC.ENDIST NEW YORK.W2SD ENDIST NEW YORK | Aug 4, 2026 | SBA |
| — | Construction Services Refueler Parking - JB McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.USACE.NWD.W071 ENDIST OMAHA | Jul 22, 2025 | — |
| — | TCCM PARKING LOG PAINTING | — | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.TRACEN YORKTOWN(00041) | Jul 25, 2025 | SBA |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Federal Aviation Administration | JANCO FS 2, LLC | Apr 1, 2026 – Jul 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | SOL SOLUTIONS, LLC | May 10, 2026 – Sep 7, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | THE GEO GROUP, INC. | Apr 1, 2026 – Jul 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Environmental Protection Agency | AJANTA CONSULTING LLC | Jun 2, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Federal Aviation Administration | ADVANCED SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | Jun 8, 2026 – Oct 6, 2026 | high |
Across New Jersey, specialty trades opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 12 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, Colts Neck, Lyons.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Navy | 66 | $1.5M |
| U.S. Coast Guard | 6 | $1.1M |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 6 | $82K |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 3 | $348K |
| Department of the Air Force | 3 | $1.0M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in New Jersey
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 7 |
| Colts Neck | 3 |
| Lyons | 2 |
| Picatinny Arsenal | 0 |
| Cape May | 0 |
| Newark | 0 |
| Jersey City | 0 |
| CAPE MAY CH | 0 |
| East Orange | 0 |
| Atlantic City | 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 New Jersey?
New Jersey has 12 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 New Jersey?
Unknown, Colts Neck, Lyons are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top specialty trades contractors in New Jersey?
The leading incumbent vendors include J.L. DOBBS, INC., WOLEN, L.L.C., KUNJ CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do specialty trades contracts come up for rebid in New Jersey?
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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RecompeteIQ. (2026). Specialty Trades Government Contracts in New Jersey. Retrieved 2026-09-06, from https://recompeteiq.com/state/nj/specialty-trade-contractors
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