Specialty Trades Government Contracts in Texas
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Texas.
Market Intelligence —
Specialty Trades in Texas
Texas's Specialty Trades Services market is highly concentrated: Laredo alone accounts for 31% of the state's 26 active opportunities in Q2 2026, with Laredo, Los Fresnos, Houston collectively representing 81% of all activity. This concentration pattern creates a two-tier market — contractors must establish presence in Laredo to access the majority of deal flow, while the remaining 4 cities offer lower-volume but less competitive opportunities.
Texas's Specialty Trades Services landscape in Q2 2026 is shaped by 7 active markets, with clear tiers of opportunity. The primary tier — Laredo and Los Fresnos — captures 62% of statewide activity. A secondary tier including Houston and Brownsville adds another 27%, with the remaining 3 cities splitting 11% of opportunities. Understanding this tier structure is critical for resource allocation — a contractor targeting Texas gets the most return from prioritizing tier-one markets while monitoring tier-two for less competitive openings.
Two agencies shape Texas's Specialty Trades Services market: Department of the Army leads at 78% of awards, with Department of the Air Force at 13%. Together they represent 91% of the state's 528 recorded contract actions and $244.0M in total spending. Winning with either agency provides the past-performance foundation to compete for the other's work. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — SEDONA-NASCO JV2, LLC, ACUMEN ENTERPRISES INC, WEIL CONSTRUCTION INC — hold 95% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
Texas's Specialty Trades Services recompete pipeline contains 10 contracts approaching renewal windows in Q2 2026, valued at an estimated $288.7M combined. 10 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
Texas has 26 open specialty trades contract opportunities as of 2026-04-19, with 10 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Laredo, Los Fresnos, Houston.
26
Open Opportunities
10
Likely Recompetes
Department of the Army
Top Agency
Laredo
Top City
Key Insights —
Specialty Trades in Texas
Emerging activity: 3 new specialty trades in texas opportunities posted in the last 30 days, representing $3.1M in estimated pipeline.
Majority small-business: 100% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
10 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $288.7M.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 95% 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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | Tactical Infrastructure (TI) Maintenance DRT, LRT, RGV | Laredo | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION | Mar 1, 2026 | 8A |
| 71 | High Game Fence Installation, Cameron and Starr Counties, TX | Los Fresnos | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE.MRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MN | — | SDVOSBC |
| 71 | Houston National Cemetery - Headstone/Flat Marker Setting/Raise and Realign | Houston | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786) | — | SDVOSBC |
| 65 | Tactical Infrastructure (TI) Maintenance DRT, LRT, RGV | — | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION | Dec 26, 2025 | 8A |
| 65 | High Game Fence Installation, Cameron and Starr Counties, TX | Los Fresnos | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE.MRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MN | Feb 25, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 65 | High Game Fence Installation, Cameron and Starr Counties, TX | Los Fresnos | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE.MRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MN | Feb 25, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 65 | Houston National Cemetery - Headstone/Flat Marker Setting/Raise and Realign | Houston | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786) | Feb 23, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 65 | High Game Fence Installation, Cameron and Starr Counties, TX | Los Fresnos | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE.MRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MN | Feb 25, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 65 | High Game Fence Installation, Cameron and Starr Counties, TX | Los Fresnos | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE.MRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MN | Feb 25, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 65 | Houston National Cemetery - Headstone/Flat Marker Setting/Raise and Realign | Houston | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786) | Feb 23, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | GOLDBELT FRONTIER, LLC | Dec 30, 2025 – Apr 29, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | NUGATE GROUP LLC | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | NUECES COUNTY MHMR COMMUNITY CENTER | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Internal Revenue Service | BLUE SOLUTIONS | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Air Force | CHUGACH LOGISTICS AND FACILITY SERVICES JV, LLC | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | CORECIVIC, INC. | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Bureau of Engraving and Printing | GOODWILL INDUSTRIAL SERVICES OF FORT WORTH, INC. | Jan 1, 2026 – May 1, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Air Force | CHEROKEE NATION STRATEGIC PROGRAMS, L.L.C. | Jan 5, 2026 – May 5, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | U.S. Customs and Border Protection | TRAINING, REHABILITATION, & DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE, INC. | Jan 30, 2026 – May 30, 2026 | high |
Across Texas, specialty trades opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 26 active opportunities. Top cities include Laredo, Los Fresnos, Houston.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Army | 411 | $147.5M |
| Department of the Air Force | 70 | $86.5M |
| Department of the Navy | 18 | $6.2M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 16 | $1.1M |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 13 | $2.6M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
| Vendor↕ | Awards↕ |
|---|---|
| SEDONA-NASCO JV2, LLC | 362 |
| ACUMEN ENTERPRISES INC | 27 |
| WEIL CONSTRUCTION INC | 14 |
| WALDROP CONSTRUCTION INC | 11 |
| RGON CORP | 10 |
Top Cities in Texas
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Laredo | 8 |
| Los Fresnos | 8 |
| Houston | 5 |
| Brownsville | 2 |
| Dallas | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
| Corpus Christi | 1 |
| DWG | 0 |
| Texarkana | 0 |
| Fort Worth | 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 Texas?
Texas has 26 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 Texas?
Laredo, Los Fresnos, Houston are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top specialty trades contractors in Texas?
The leading incumbent vendors include SEDONA-NASCO JV2, LLC, ACUMEN ENTERPRISES INC, WEIL CONSTRUCTION INC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do specialty trades contracts come up for rebid in Texas?
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 Texas. Retrieved 2026-04-19, from https://recompeteiq.com/state/tx/specialty-trade-contractors
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