Specialty Trades Government Contracts in New Mexico
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across New Mexico.
Market Intelligence —
Specialty Trades in New Mexico
New Mexico's Specialty Trades Services market is broadly distributed across 10 cities in Q3 2026, with no single city exceeding 22% of the state's 32 active opportunities. Even the top 3 markets — Unknown, Ruidoso, Mountainair — account for only 50% combined. This fragmentation favors contractors with statewide reach who can bid across multiple metro areas simultaneously, rather than those concentrated in a single city.
New Mexico's Specialty Trades Services landscape in Q3 2026 is shaped by 10 active markets, with clear tiers of opportunity. The primary tier — Unknown and Ruidoso — captures 38% of statewide activity. A secondary tier including Mountainair and Santa Fe adds another 22%, with the remaining 6 cities splitting 40% of opportunities. Understanding this tier structure is critical for resource allocation — a contractor targeting New Mexico gets the most return from prioritizing tier-one markets while monitoring tier-two for less competitive openings.
New Mexico's Specialty Trades Services market is highly distributed across 5 buying agencies, with no single agency exceeding 30% of the 77 total awards ($617.8M in total). This fragmentation is strategically significant: contractors can pursue multiple agencies without single-buyer dependency, and winning one agency's work doesn't require displacing an entrenched incumbent at another. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — GALLUP LUMBER & SUPPLY CO INC, RYMARC CONSTRUCTION INC, NOLAND TOUGH FENCE, LLC — hold 71% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
New Mexico's Specialty Trades Services recompete pipeline contains 3 contracts approaching renewal windows in Q3 2026, valued at an estimated $290.3M combined. 3 of these (100%) carry high takeover signals, indicating agencies with a pattern of switching vendors at contract renewal. Federal Law Enforcement Training Center 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
New Mexico has 33 open specialty trades contract opportunities as of 2026-08-31, with 3 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Unknown, Ruidoso, Mountainair.
33
Open Opportunities
3
Likely Recompetes
Forest Service
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Key Insights —
Specialty Trades in New Mexico
Majority small-business: 85% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
3 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $290.3M.
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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | 58 MXS 70-Ton Truck Crane Rental | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE GLOBAL STRIKE COMMAND.FA9401 377 MSG PK | Mar 2, 2026 | SBA |
| 75 | 58 MXS 70-Ton Truck Crane Rental | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE GLOBAL STRIKE COMMAND.FA9401 377 MSG PK | Mar 2, 2026 | SBA |
| 71 | Hopewell Recreation Site Improvements on the Carson National Forest | Tres Piedras | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.Carson National Forest | — | SBA |
| 63 | Conchas Dam Foundation Drain Cleaning | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.USACE.SPD.W075 ENDIST ALBUQUERQUE | — | SBA |
| 61 | Install Fence at Kiowa Rita Blanca District Office, Cibola NF/National Grasslands | Clayton | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.USDA-FS, CSA SOUTHWEST 7 | Jul 1, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Install Fence at Kiowa Rita Blanca District Office, Cibola NF/National Grasslands | Clayton | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.USDA-FS, CSA SOUTHWEST 7 | Jul 1, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | 56--Parking lot Vehicle Gate & Fencing Replacement | — | INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.BUREAU OF RECLAMATION.UPPER COLORADO REGIONAL OFFICE | Jun 22, 2026 | ISBEE |
| 61 | Blue Lake Fence Reconstruction near Ruidoso, NM | Ruidoso | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.LINCOLN NATIONAL FOREST | Jun 5, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Blue Lake Fence Reconstruction near Ruidoso, NM | Ruidoso | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Jun 6, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Blue Lake Fence Reconstruction near Ruidoso, NM | Ruidoso | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.LINCOLN NATIONAL FOREST | Jun 5, 2026 | SBA |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Federal Law Enforcement Training Center | CMI MANAGEMENT, LLC | May 1, 2026 – Aug 29, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | AEROSTAR ENVIRONMENTAL AND CONSTRUCTION LLC | Jun 2, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Air Force | NETCENTRIC TECHNOLOGY, LLC | Mar 2, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026 | high |
Across New Mexico, specialty trades opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 33 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, Ruidoso, Mountainair.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 23 | $7.2M |
| Indian Health Service | 23 | $724K |
| Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education | 16 | $1.3M |
| Department of the Army | 9 | $608.0M |
| Bureau of Reclamation | 6 | $679K |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in New Mexico
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 Mexico?
New Mexico has 33 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 Mexico?
Unknown, Ruidoso, Mountainair are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top specialty trades contractors in New Mexico?
The leading incumbent vendors include GALLUP LUMBER & SUPPLY CO INC, RYMARC CONSTRUCTION INC, NOLAND TOUGH FENCE, LLC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do specialty trades contracts come up for rebid in New Mexico?
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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