Engineering Government Contracts in Virginia
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Virginia.
Market Intelligence —
Engineering in Virginia
In Q2 2026, Virginia has 50 active Engineering Services opportunities distributed across 9 cities, but the market is top-heavy: Unknown commands 54% of all activity. Unknown, Dahlgren, Norfolk together hold 78% of statewide deal flow. Contractors entering Virginia's Engineering Services market should treat Unknown as the primary beachhead before expanding to secondary markets.
Virginia's Engineering Services landscape in Q2 2026 is shaped by 9 active markets, with clear tiers of opportunity. The primary tier — Unknown and Dahlgren — captures 70% of statewide activity. A secondary tier including Norfolk and Suffolk adds another 16%, with the remaining 5 cities splitting 14% of opportunities. Understanding this tier structure is critical for resource allocation — a contractor targeting Virginia gets the most return from prioritizing tier-one markets while monitoring tier-two for less competitive openings.
Virginia's Engineering Services procurement is controlled by a narrow agency base: Department of the Navy and U.S. Marshals Service together account for 62% of all awards worth $24.3B in total obligated spending. This dual-agency dominance means contractors in Virginia must build relationships with both to access the majority of contract dollars. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — Unknown, MAYVIN, INC., BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC — hold 74% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
The recompete pipeline across Virginia shows 10 Engineering Services contracts approaching renewal, valued at an estimated $329.7M combined. Notably, 100% of these carry high takeover signals — a rate that suggests systemic dissatisfaction with incumbent performance or deliberate agency strategies to rotate vendors. Department of the Navy drives the largest concentration of recompete activity, making it the key agency for contractors positioning for contract takeover.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
Virginia has 50 open engineering contract opportunities as of 2026-05-30, with 10 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Unknown, Dahlgren, Norfolk.
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Open Opportunities
10
Likely Recompetes
Department of the Navy
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Key Insights —
Engineering in Virginia
High activity: 23 new engineering in virginia opportunities posted in the last 30 days, representing $601.7M in estimated pipeline.
Majority small-business: 58% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
10 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $329.7M.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 74% 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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84 | F108-- GAS MONITORING PROJECT | Salem | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246) | Jun 5, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 84 | NCTAMS LANT Telecommunication Support Services- Only Seeking RFP Responses from current Seaport NxG Contract Holders | Norfolk | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP GLOBAL LOGISTICS SUPPORT.NAVSUP FLC NORFOLK.NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK | Jun 1, 2026 | SBA |
| 81 | SATCOM | Suffolk | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP GLOBAL LOGISTICS SUPPORT.NAVSUP FLC NORFOLK.NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK | Jun 9, 2026 | WOSB |
| 81 | NUWC Division Keyport 2MMTR Services | Portsmouth | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.NAVSEALOGCENKYPTDIVNUWC MECH PA | Jun 11, 2026 | SBA |
| 81 | H30 Engineering Services | Dahlgren | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.NSWC DAHLGREN | Jun 8, 2026 | SBA |
| 81 | H30 Engineering Services | Dahlgren | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.NSWC DAHLGREN | Jun 8, 2026 | SBA |
| 81 | H30 Engineering Services | Dahlgren | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.NSWC DAHLGREN | Jun 8, 2026 | SBA |
| 81 | SATCOM | Suffolk | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP GLOBAL LOGISTICS SUPPORT.NAVSUP FLC NORFOLK.NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK | Jun 9, 2026 | WOSB |
| 81 | H30 Engineering Services | Dahlgren | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.NSWC DAHLGREN | Jun 8, 2026 | SBA |
| 75 | PTAG RFI – USPTO seeks an engineering assessment of Piller UPS system in Alexandria, VA | Alexandria | COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.US PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE.DEPT OF COMMERCE PTO | Jun 4, 2026 | NONE |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | AMD CM LLC | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | NAKUPUNA SOLUTIONS, LLC | Dec 10, 2025 – Apr 9, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | SIMVENTIONS INC | Dec 13, 2025 – Apr 12, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | FRONTIER TECHNOLOGY INC | Dec 13, 2025 – Apr 12, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | CACI, INC. - FEDERAL | Dec 14, 2025 – Apr 13, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | Dec 17, 2025 – Apr 16, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | ASRC FEDERAL CYBER, LLC | Dec 25, 2025 – Apr 24, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | COPPER RIVER INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES LLC | Mar 3, 2026 – Jul 1, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Federal Acquisition Service | — | Dec 22, 2025 – Apr 21, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Office of Procurement Operations | CELEEN LLC | Dec 27, 2025 – Apr 26, 2026 | high |
Across Virginia, engineering opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 50 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, Dahlgren, Norfolk.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Navy | 209 | $13934.0M |
| U.S. Marshals Service | 120 | $149.5M |
| Defense Contract Management Agency | 87 | $7473.2M |
| Federal Highway Administration | 59 | $74.1M |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 58 | $2707.7M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
| Vendor↕ | Awards↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 70 |
| MAYVIN, INC. | 64 |
| BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | 58 |
| M. C. DEAN, INC. | 35 |
| SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | 33 |
Top Cities in Virginia
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 27 |
| Dahlgren | 8 |
| Norfolk | 4 |
| Suffolk | 4 |
| Portsmouth | 2 |
| Virginia Beach | 2 |
| Hampton | 1 |
| Alexandria | 1 |
| Salem | 1 |
| Quantico | 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 Virginia?
Virginia has 50 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 Virginia?
Unknown, Dahlgren, Norfolk are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top engineering contractors in Virginia?
The leading incumbent vendors include Unknown, MAYVIN, INC., BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do engineering contracts come up for rebid in Virginia?
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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