Specialty Trades Government Contracts in Washington
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Washington.
Market Intelligence —
Specialty Trades in Washington
Federal Specialty Trades Services activity in Washington spreads across 9 cities in Q3 2026, with Unknown, Seattle, Hoodsport leading at a combined 66% of the state's 32 opportunities. The largest single market — Unknown — holds 28%, indicating moderate rather than extreme concentration. This multi-hub structure gives contractors flexibility to bid across several metro areas while maintaining geographic focus.
The top Specialty Trades Services markets in Washington as of Q3 2026 are: Unknown (9 opportunities, 28% of state activity); Seattle (8 opportunities, 25% of state activity); Hoodsport (4 opportunities, 13% of state activity). Unknown leads by a factor of 1.1× over the second-ranked city, Seattle, though the gap between top markets is narrow enough that competitive dynamics shift quarter to quarter. The statewide average is 4 opportunities per city across 9 markets.
Washington's Specialty Trades Services market has a clear leader but not a monopoly: Department of the Army holds 38% of awards, with buying spread across 5 active agencies. The top 3 — Department of the Army (38%), Forest Service (19%), U.S. Geological Survey (16%) — account for the majority of contract activity totaling $4.3M. 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 — FENCE SPECIALISTS LLC, PUGET SOUND ENERGY INC, ROOM TO ROAM FENCING, LLC — hold 67% 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
Washington has 32 open specialty trades contract opportunities as of 2026-07-19, with 1 likely recompete identified. Top markets include Unknown, Seattle, Hoodsport.
32
Open Opportunities
1
Likely Recompetes
Department of the Army
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Key Insights —
Specialty Trades in Washington
Steady activity: 7 new specialty trades in washington opportunities posted in the last 30 days, representing $370K in estimated pipeline.
Majority small-business: 84% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
1 incumbent-held contract is approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $63.0M.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 67% 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 | Construct Parking and Roadway Camp Murray, WA | Camp Murray | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU.JFHQ USPFO WA.USPFO WA PROCUREMENT.W7N6 USPFO ACTIVITY WAANG 194 | Jul 24, 2026 | SBA |
| 76 | Install a bat-friendly wildlife gate located on the Olympic National Forest | Hoodsport | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.USDA-FS, STEWARDSHIP CONTRACTING BRANCH | Jul 23, 2026 | SBA |
| 76 | Install a bat-friendly wildlife gate located on the Olympic National Forest | Hoodsport | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Jul 23, 2026 | SBA |
| 76 | Install a bat-friendly wildlife gate located on the Olympic National Forest | Hoodsport | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.USDA-FS, STEWARDSHIP CONTRACTING BRANCH | Jul 23, 2026 | SBA |
| 72 | Colville National Forest -GAOA Sullivan Lake Swim Dock Replacement | Metaline Falls | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.USDA-FS, CSA NORTHWEST 2 | Mar 11, 2026 | SBA |
| 63 | 5610--Road Paving - Hospital Entrance | — | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260) | — | SDVOSBC |
| 61 | Install a bat-friendly wildlife gate located on the Olympic National Forest | Hoodsport | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.USDA-FS, STEWARDSHIP CONTRACTING BRANCH | Jul 16, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Boulder Grazing Complex Fence Projects | Kettle Falls | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.USDA, DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION.USDA, OCP-POD-ACQ-MGMT-BRANCH-FTC | Jul 2, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Condensate Vacuum Line Repair | Tacoma | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260) | Jun 26, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Mud Mountain Dam Stop Log Placement and Removal (Equipment w/ Operator) | Enumclaw | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION NORTHWESTERN.ENDIST SEATTLE.W071 ENDIST SEATTLE | Jun 3, 2026 | SBA |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | NETWORK & SIMULATION TECHNOLOGIES INC | Feb 28, 2026 – Jun 28, 2026 | high |
Across Washington, specialty trades opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 32 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, Seattle, Hoodsport.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Army | 14 | $998K |
| Forest Service | 7 | $903K |
| U.S. Geological Survey | 6 | $424K |
| U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 6 | $1.9M |
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 4 | $59K |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in Washington
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 9 |
| Seattle | 8 |
| Hoodsport | 4 |
| Metaline Falls | 3 |
| Richland | 2 |
| Enumclaw | 2 |
| Kettle Falls | 2 |
| Tacoma | 1 |
| Camp Murray | 1 |
| Bremerton | 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 Washington?
Washington has 32 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 Washington?
Unknown, Seattle, Hoodsport are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top specialty trades contractors in Washington?
The leading incumbent vendors include FENCE SPECIALISTS LLC, PUGET SOUND ENERGY INC, ROOM TO ROAM FENCING, LLC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do specialty trades contracts come up for rebid in Washington?
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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