Specialty Trades Government Contracts in Rhode Island
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Rhode Island.
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Specialty Trades in Rhode Island
Rhode Island's Specialty Trades Services market is highly concentrated: NEWPORT alone accounts for 57% of the state's 7 active opportunities in Q3 2026, with NEWPORT, Unknown collectively representing 100% of all activity. This concentration pattern creates a two-tier market — contractors must establish presence in NEWPORT to access the majority of deal flow, while secondary markets offer lower-volume but less competitive opportunities.
In Rhode Island, Specialty Trades Services procurement concentrates in two primary agencies: Department of the Navy (50%) and U.S. Coast Guard (20%). With 70% of 10 total awards between them and $424K 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 — BARNHART NORTHEAST, INC., EXCELL CONSTRUCTION CORP, L.J.V. DEVELOPMENT, LLC — hold 75% 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
Rhode Island has 7 open specialty trades contract opportunities as of 2026-07-30, with 0 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include NEWPORT, Unknown, Providence.
7
Open Opportunities
0
Likely Recompetes
Department of the Navy
Top Agency
NEWPORT
Top City
Top Opportunities This Week
| Score↕ | Title↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Due Date↕ | Set-Aside↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | Security Fence Replacement, Fox Point Hurricane Barrier, Providence, RI | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.USACE.NAD.W2SD ENDIST NEW ENGLAND | — | SBA |
| 61 | Construction _NUWCDIVNPT Speed awareness signs | NEWPORT | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.NUWC DIV NEWPORT | Jul 17, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Construction _NUWCDIVNPT Speed awareness signs | NEWPORT | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.NUWC DIV NEWPORT | Jun 29, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Construction _NUWCDIVNPT Speed awareness signs | NEWPORT | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.NUWC DIV NEWPORT | Jun 29, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Construction _NUWCDIVNPT Speed awareness signs | NEWPORT | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.NUWC DIV NEWPORT | Jun 29, 2026 | SBA |
| 59 | Pump Station Platform Rehabilitation, Woonsocket Flood Reduction Project, Woonsocket, RI | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.USACE.NAD.W2SD ENDIST NEW ENGLAND | — | SBA |
| — | Pump Station Platform Rehabilitation, Woonsocket Flood Reduction Project, Woonsocket, RI | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.USACE.NAD.W2SD ENDIST NEW ENGLAND | Jun 12, 2025 | SBA |
Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
No recompete candidates identified for Rhode Island yet. | |||||
Across Rhode Island, specialty trades opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 7 active opportunities. Top cities include NEWPORT, Unknown, Providence.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Navy | 5 | $323K |
| U.S. Coast Guard | 2 | $33K |
| Department of the Army | 2 | $58K |
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 1 | $10K |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in Rhode Island
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| NEWPORT | 4 |
| Unknown | 3 |
| Providence | 0 |
| Cranston | 0 |
| Pawtucket | 0 |
| North Kingstown | 0 |
| Woonsocket | 0 |
| Narragansett | 0 |
| East Greenwich | 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 Rhode Island?
Rhode Island has 7 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 Rhode Island?
NEWPORT, Unknown, Providence are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top specialty trades contractors in Rhode Island?
The leading incumbent vendors include BARNHART NORTHEAST, INC., EXCELL CONSTRUCTION CORP, L.J.V. DEVELOPMENT, LLC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do specialty trades contracts come up for rebid in Rhode Island?
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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