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 procurement in Washington funnels disproportionately through Seattle, which captures 54% of the state's 13 opportunities as of Q2 2026. The top 3 markets — Seattle, Metaline Falls, Richland — account for 92% of statewide activity across 4 cities with federal contract flow. For market-entry strategy, Seattle is the gateway: winning work there builds the past performance and agency relationships needed to expand statewide.
The top Specialty Trades Services markets in Washington as of Q2 2026 are: Seattle (7 opportunities, 54% of state activity); Metaline Falls (3 opportunities, 23% of state activity); Richland (2 opportunities, 15% of state activity). Seattle leads by a factor of 2.3× over the second-ranked city, Metaline Falls, reflecting federal installation density and agency office concentration in the Seattle metro. The statewide average is 3 opportunities per city across 4 markets.
Washington's Specialty Trades Services market has a clear leader but not a monopoly: Department of the Army holds 40% of awards, with buying spread across 5 active agencies. The top 3 — Department of the Army (40%), U.S. Geological Survey (17%), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (17%) — account for the majority of contract activity totaling $4.4M. 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.
Washington's Specialty Trades Services recompete pipeline contains 3 contracts approaching renewal windows in Q2 2026, valued at an estimated $174.1M combined. 3 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
Washington has 13 open specialty trades contract opportunities as of 2026-04-16, with 3 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Seattle, Metaline Falls, Richland.
13
Open Opportunities
3
Likely Recompetes
Department of the Army
Top Agency
Seattle
Top City
Key Insights —
Specialty Trades in Washington
Steady activity: 8 new specialty trades in washington opportunities posted in the last 30 days.
Majority small-business: 77% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
3 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $174.1M.
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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | Colville National Forest -GAOA Sullivan Lake Swim Dock Replacement | Metaline Falls | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.USDA-FS, CSA NORTHWEST 2 | Mar 10, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | OFFLOAD OF HYPERBARIC RECOMPRSSION CHAMBER AND ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT | Seattle | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.LOG-9 | Apr 16, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | OFFLOAD OF HYPERBARIC RECOMPRSSION CHAMBER AND ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT | Seattle | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF | Apr 10, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | OFFLOAD OF HYPERBARIC RECOMPRSSION CHAMBER AND ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT | Seattle | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF | Apr 10, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | OFFLOAD OF HYPERBARIC RECOMPRSSION CHAMBER AND ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT | Seattle | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF | Apr 10, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | OFFLOAD OF HYPERBARIC RECOMPRSSION CHAMBER AND ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT | Seattle | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.LOG-9 | Apr 10, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | OFFLOAD OF HYPERBARIC RECOMPRSSION CHAMBER AND ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT | Seattle | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.LOG-9 | Apr 10, 2026 | SBA |
| 59 | USFS Swim Dock Replacement - Sullivan Lake Campground, Washington | Metaline Falls | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.USDA-FS, CSA NORTHWEST 2 | Apr 2, 2026 | SBA |
| 52 | FY26 MV Puget Back-up Crane Vessel Services | Seattle | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION NORTHWESTERN.ENDIST SEATTLE.W071 ENDIST SEATTLE | Jan 15, 2026 | — |
| — | Amended-Colville National Forest -GAOA Sullivan Lake Swim Dock Replacement | Metaline Falls | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.USDA-FS, CSA NORTHWEST 2 | Mar 10, 2026 | SBA |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | EC COMPANY | Dec 12, 2025 – Apr 11, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | INDUS TECHNOLOGY INC | Dec 14, 2025 – Apr 13, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | THE GEO GROUP, INC. | Dec 27, 2025 – Apr 26, 2026 | high |
Across Washington, specialty trades opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 13 active opportunities. Top cities include Seattle, Metaline Falls, Richland.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Army | 14 | $998K |
| U.S. Geological Survey | 6 | $424K |
| U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 6 | $1.9M |
| Forest Service | 6 | $859K |
| U.S. Customs and Border Protection | 3 | $223K |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in Washington
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Seattle | 7 |
| Metaline Falls | 3 |
| Richland | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
| Tacoma | 0 |
| Bremerton | 0 |
| Fairchild AFB | 0 |
| Walla Walla | 0 |
| North Lakewood | 0 |
| Vancouver | 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 13 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?
Seattle, Metaline Falls, Richland 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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