Specialty Trades Government Contracts in Novato, CA
Ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors in Novato.
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Specialty Trades in Novato, CA
In Q2 2026, Novato shows above-average Specialty Trades procurement activity with 4 open opportunities — compared to 3 per city statewide. Novato ranks as the 4th most active market among California cities for federal Specialty Trades contracting. Above-average activity suggests growing federal investment in this area, making it a strong market for contractors building a California pipeline.
At the state level, California's Specialty Trades awards are dominated by Department of the Navy, which accounts for 66% of all contract awards totaling $140.1M. Contractors targeting Novato should expect Department of the Navy to be the primary buyer in this market. Statewide in California, the incumbent landscape is entrenched: the top 3 vendors hold 75% of recent awards. New entrants should target recompete windows or set-aside opportunities rather than competing head-to-head on open solicitations.
Across California, there are 6 Specialty Trades contracts approaching recompete windows, worth an estimated $274.2M combined — any of which could create opportunity for contractors based in or targeting Novato. The largest is a $102.0M contract with Department of the Navy, currently held by JSL TECHNOLOGIES, INC., which carries a high takeover signal based on the agency's vendor switching history. 6 of these recompetes carry high takeover signals, suggesting real opportunity for new entrants to displace incumbents.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
There are 4 open specialty trades contract opportunities in Novato, CA as of 2026-04-15, with 6 likely recompetes on the horizon. The top buying agency is Department of the Navy.
4
Open Opportunities
6
Likely Recompetes
Department of the Navy
Top Buying Agency
SAPPER WEST - SPECTRUM SVC GRP - JV
Most Active Incumbent
Top Opportunities This Week
| Score↕ | Title↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Due Date↕ | Set-Aside↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | Install Security Fence at USCG Housing in Novato, CA | Novato, CA | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.BASE ALAMEDA(00031) | Feb 5, 2026 | SBA |
| 65 | Install Security Fence at USCG Housing in Novato, CA | Novato, CA | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.BASE ALAMEDA(00031) | Feb 5, 2026 | SBA |
| 65 | Install Security Fence at USCG Housing in Novato, CA | Novato, CA | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.BASE ALAMEDA(00031) | Feb 5, 2026 | SBA |
| 65 | Install Security Fence at USCG Housing in Novato, CA | Novato, CA | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.BASE ALAMEDA(00031) | Feb 5, 2026 | SBA |
Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | DEFENSE MICROELECTRONICS ACTIVITY | DEFENSE MICROELECTRONICS ACTIVITY | BLACKWATCH INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | Department of the Navy | Department of the Navy | THE CAMERON BELL CORPORATION | Dec 9, 2025 – Apr 8, 2026 | high |
| 88 | Department of the Navy | Department of the Navy | JSL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Dec 12, 2025 – Apr 11, 2026 | high |
| 88 | Department of the Army | Department of the Army | SUSTAINMENT & RESTORATION SERVICES, LLC | Dec 26, 2025 – Apr 25, 2026 | high |
| 88 | Department of the Navy | Department of the Navy | T-SOLUTIONS, INC. | Dec 26, 2025 – Apr 25, 2026 | high |
| 88 | Department of the Navy | Department of the Navy | HIGHBURY DEFENSE GROUP | Dec 21, 2025 – Apr 20, 2026 | high |
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Navy | 466 | $140.1M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 90 | $5.3M |
| Department of the Air Force | 84 | $70.1M |
| Forest Service | 36 | $13.1M |
| National Park Service | 29 | $6.7M |
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