Engineering Government Contracts in Pennsylvania
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Pennsylvania.
Market Intelligence —
Engineering in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's Engineering Services market is highly concentrated: Philadelphia alone accounts for 64% of the state's 36 active opportunities in Q2 2026, with Philadelphia, Unknown, MECHANICSBURG collectively representing 86% of all activity. This concentration pattern creates a two-tier market — contractors must establish presence in Philadelphia to access the majority of deal flow, while the remaining 3 cities offer lower-volume but less competitive opportunities.
In Pennsylvania's Engineering Services sector, Philadelphia dominates with 23 active opportunities (64% of state volume) in Q2 2026, followed by Unknown at 5 and MECHANICSBURG at 3. The 4.6× gap between first and second place signals that Philadelphia 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.
Across Pennsylvania, Engineering Services procurement distributes across 5 buying agencies, led by Department of Veterans Affairs (38%), Department of the Navy (18%), Public Buildings Service (18%). With Department of Veterans Affairs at 38% market share and $2.5B 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 — Unknown, AE WORKS LTD, FIDELITY TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION — hold 76% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
Pennsylvania's Engineering Services recompete pipeline contains 4 contracts approaching renewal windows in Q2 2026, valued at an estimated $250.5M combined. 4 of these (100%) carry high takeover signals, indicating agencies with a pattern of switching vendors at contract renewal. Department of the Army 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
Pennsylvania has 36 open engineering contract opportunities as of 2026-04-13, with 4 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Philadelphia, Unknown, MECHANICSBURG.
36
Open Opportunities
4
Likely Recompetes
Department of Veterans Affairs
Top Agency
Philadelphia
Top City
Key Insights —
Engineering in Pennsylvania
Steady activity: 5 new engineering in pennsylvania opportunities posted in the last 30 days, representing $528.4M in estimated pipeline.
Majority small-business: 72% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
4 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $250.5M.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 76% 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 | PD-42-0005; Engineering, Technical, Repair, and Program Management Support | Philadelphia | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.NSWC PHILADELPHIA DIV | Apr 21, 2026 | — |
| 75 | Sources Sought Notice for Architect-Engineer Indefinite Quantity (A-E IDIQ) Contract for Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Design in support for fleet of inland and coastal vessels. | Philadelphia | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION NORTH ATLANTIC.ENDIST PHILADELPHIA.W2SD ENDIST PHILADELPHIA | Apr 15, 2026 | — |
| 71 | Architecture Engineering (AE), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Design Services for the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) | Philadelphia | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.NSWC PHILADELPHIA DIV | — | SBA |
| 65 | Army Materiel Command Small Uncrewed Aircraft System (SUAS) Manufacturing Advisory Assistant | Tobyhanna | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.W6QK ACC-APG CONT CT TYAD OFC | Oct 1, 2025 | NONE |
| 65 | Enhanced Monitoring System Support Services (Proposed Sole Source) | Tobyhanna | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.W0ML USA DEP TOBYHANNA | Oct 3, 2025 | NONE |
| 65 | 41-0314, Oxygen Support Services | Philadelphia | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.NSWC PHILADELPHIA DIV | Oct 21, 2025 | NONE |
| 65 | Engineering Services for AC&R Systems | Philadelphia | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.NSWC PHILADELPHIA DIV | Oct 31, 2025 | NONE |
| 65 | 44-0132; Electrical Power & Integrated Propulsion Systems | Philadelphia | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.NSWC PHILADELPHIA DIV | Oct 21, 2025 | NONE |
| 65 | 44-0133 GEPC OEM Support Services | Philadelphia | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.NSWC PHILADELPHIA DIV | Dec 23, 2025 | NONE |
| 65 | Naval Sea Logistics Center Readiness Based Sparing Services | MECHANICSBURG | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.NAVSEALOGCENKYPTDIVNUWC MECH PA | Feb 23, 2026 | WOSB |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | GENERAL DYNAMICS OTS (WILKES BARRE), LLC | Dec 3, 2025 – Apr 2, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | GENERAL DYNAMICS OTS (WILKES BARRE), LLC | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Air Force | CRITERION CORPORATION | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | CSA GLOBAL LLC | Jan 5, 2026 – May 5, 2026 | high |
Across Pennsylvania, engineering opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 36 active opportunities. Top cities include Philadelphia, Unknown, MECHANICSBURG.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 17 | $12.5M |
| Department of the Navy | 8 | $552.5M |
| Public Buildings Service | 8 | $2.1M |
| Defense Contract Management Agency | 7 | $347.6M |
| Department of the Air Force | 5 | $1568.2M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
| Vendor↕ | Awards↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 11 |
| AE WORKS LTD | 9 |
| FIDELITY TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION | 5 |
| NOBLIS MSD LLC | 4 |
| MILLER-REMICK, LLC | 4 |
Top Cities in Pennsylvania
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 23 |
| Unknown | 5 |
| MECHANICSBURG | 3 |
| Tobyhanna | 3 |
| Chambersburg | 1 |
| S ABINGTN TWP | 1 |
| Tionesta | 0 |
| New Cumberland | 0 |
| Carlisle | 0 |
| Springfield | 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 engineering contracts are there in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania has 36 active federal engineering opportunities right now. RecompeteIQ tracks and ranks all opportunities daily from SAM.gov.
What are the top cities for engineering contracts in Pennsylvania?
Philadelphia, Unknown, MECHANICSBURG are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top engineering contractors in Pennsylvania?
The leading incumbent vendors include Unknown, AE WORKS LTD, FIDELITY TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do engineering contracts come up for rebid in Pennsylvania?
Most engineering 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). Engineering Government Contracts in Pennsylvania. Retrieved 2026-04-13, from https://recompeteiq.com/state/pa/engineering-services
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