Electrical Government Contracts in Virginia
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Virginia.
Market Intelligence —
Electrical in Virginia
Virginia's Electrical Services market is highly concentrated: Unknown alone accounts for 36% of the state's 50 active opportunities in Q3 2026, with Unknown, Richmond, Alexandria collectively representing 78% of all activity. This concentration pattern creates a two-tier market — contractors must establish presence in Unknown to access the majority of deal flow, while the remaining 5 cities offer lower-volume but less competitive opportunities.
The top Electrical Services markets in Virginia as of Q3 2026 are: Unknown (18 opportunities, 36% of state activity); Richmond (15 opportunities, 30% of state activity); Alexandria (6 opportunities, 12% of state activity). Unknown leads by a factor of 1.2× over the second-ranked city, Richmond, reflecting federal installation density and agency office concentration in the Unknown metro. The statewide average is 6 opportunities per city across 8 markets.
Virginia's Electrical Services market has a clear leader but not a monopoly: Department of State holds 37% of awards, with buying spread across 5 active agencies. The top 3 — Department of State (37%), Defense Logistics Agency (23%), Department of the Navy (16%) — account for the majority of contract activity totaling $694.1M. This moderate concentration gives contractors multiple relationship paths while still rewarding specialization in the top buyer's requirements. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — VARCOMAC LLC, COLORADO STANDBY, LLC, ARES SPECTRUM LLC — hold 83% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
Looking ahead, 10 Electrical Services contracts in Virginia are entering recompete windows, valued at an estimated $547.6M combined. Of these, 10 carry high takeover signals — meaning the incumbent's position is vulnerable based on the agency's historical vendor switching patterns. For contractors planning their Virginia 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
Virginia has 50 open electrical contract opportunities as of 2026-07-18, with 10 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Unknown, Richmond, Alexandria.
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Key Insights —
Electrical in Virginia
Steady activity: 15 new electrical in virginia opportunities posted in the last 30 days, representing $1.2M in estimated pipeline.
Majority small-business: 90% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
10 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $547.6M.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 83% 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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | Defense Supply Center of Richmond (DSCR) Walkway Light Repairs | Richmond | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DCSO.DCSO RICHMOND.DCSO RICHMOND DIVISION #1 | Jul 25, 2026 | SBA |
| 73 | Switchboard and MCC Panel Replacement | Radford | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.MISSION INSTALLATION CONTRACTING COMMAND.FDO EUSTIS.W6QM MICC FT LEE | Jul 31, 2026 | SBA |
| 73 | Switchboard and MCC Panel Replacement | Radford | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.MISSION INSTALLATION CONTRACTING COMMAND.FDO EUSTIS.W6QM MICC FT LEE | Jul 31, 2026 | SBA |
| 67 | Z1DA--PN: 636-25-307, Emergency Electrical System Upgrades (OM) 36C26325C0049 | — | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263) | — | SDVOSBC |
| 61 | Main Switchboard Panel Install | Alexandria | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.SCO ALEXANDRIA.ENGINEER CENTER SUPPORT ACT HUMPHREYS.W4LD USA HECSA | Jul 18, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Main Switchboard Panel Install | Alexandria | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.SCO ALEXANDRIA.ENGINEER CENTER SUPPORT ACT HUMPHREYS.W4LD USA HECSA | Jul 18, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Main Switchboard Panel Install | Alexandria | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.SCO ALEXANDRIA.ENGINEER CENTER SUPPORT ACT HUMPHREYS.W4LD USA HECSA | Jul 16, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Lights & Electric Repairs | Sandston | DEPT OF DEFENSE | Jul 9, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Lights & Electric Repairs | Sandston | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU.JFHQ USPFO VA.USPFO VA PROCUREMENT.W7N5 USPFO ACTIVITY VAANG 192 | Jul 9, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Main Switchboard Panel Install | Alexandria | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.SCO ALEXANDRIA.ENGINEER CENTER SUPPORT ACT HUMPHREYS.W4LD USA HECSA | Jul 16, 2026 | SBA |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | COPPER RIVER INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES LLC | Mar 3, 2026 – Jul 1, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of State | OBSIDIAN SOLUTIONS GROUP LLC | Jan 30, 2026 – May 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | DCS CORPORATION | Apr 21, 2026 – Aug 19, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | U.S. Customs and Border Protection | MAYVIN, INC. | Apr 16, 2026 – Aug 14, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Transportation Security Administration | VERTEX AEROSPACE LLC | Apr 23, 2026 – Aug 21, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Internal Revenue Service | EXPLOSIVE COUNTERMEASURES INTERNATIONAL INC | Apr 1, 2026 – Jul 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services | AMERICAN INSTITUTES FOR RESEARCH IN THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES | Apr 27, 2026 – Aug 25, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | REEFPOINT GROUP LLC | Apr 2, 2026 – Jul 31, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | RITE-SOLUTIONS, INC. | Apr 29, 2026 – Aug 27, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | THE MCHENRY MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC | May 2, 2026 – Aug 30, 2026 | high |
Across Virginia, electrical opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 50 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, Richmond, Alexandria.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of State | 115 | $620.7M |
| Defense Logistics Agency | 72 | $21.7M |
| Department of the Navy | 50 | $31.3M |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 47 | $12.8M |
| Department of the Army | 31 | $7.5M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
| Vendor↕ | Awards↕ |
|---|---|
| VARCOMAC LLC | 59 |
| COLORADO STANDBY, LLC | 39 |
| ARES SPECTRUM LLC | 14 |
| PD POWER SYSTEMS, LLC | 12 |
| WELLS GLOBAL, LLC | 11 |
Top Cities in Virginia
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 18 |
| Richmond | 15 |
| Alexandria | 6 |
| Sandston | 5 |
| Norfolk | 2 |
| Radford | 2 |
| Virginia Beach | 1 |
| GRASSY CREEK | 1 |
| Quantico | 0 |
| Hampton | 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 electrical contracts are there in Virginia?
Virginia has 50 active federal electrical opportunities right now. RecompeteIQ tracks and ranks all opportunities daily from SAM.gov.
What are the top cities for electrical contracts in Virginia?
Unknown, Richmond, Alexandria are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top electrical contractors in Virginia?
The leading incumbent vendors include VARCOMAC LLC, COLORADO STANDBY, LLC, ARES SPECTRUM LLC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do electrical contracts come up for rebid in Virginia?
Most electrical 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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