Engineering Government Contracts in Arkansas
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Arkansas.
Market Intelligence —
Engineering in Arkansas
Arkansas's Engineering Services market is highly concentrated: Unknown alone accounts for 80% of the state's 10 active opportunities in Q3 2026, with Unknown, Fayetteville, Mount Ida collectively representing 100% 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 secondary markets offer lower-volume but less competitive opportunities.
Arkansas's Engineering Services landscape in Q3 2026 is shaped by 3 active markets, with clear tiers of opportunity. The primary tier — Unknown and Fayetteville — captures 90% of statewide activity. with the remaining 0 cities splitting 0% of opportunities. Understanding this tier structure is critical for resource allocation — a contractor targeting Arkansas gets the most return from prioritizing tier-one markets while monitoring tier-two for less competitive openings.
In Arkansas, Engineering Services procurement concentrates in two primary agencies: Department of Veterans Affairs (78%) and Forest Service (8%). With 86% of 37 total awards between them and $123.7M in obligated spending, these agencies define the competitive landscape. Contractors should align their capability statements and teaming strategies to these agencies' acquisition preferences. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — APOGEE CONSULTING GROUP, P.A., MILLER-REMICK, LLC, HARRELL DESIGN GROUP PC — hold 69% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
Arkansas's Engineering Services recompete pipeline contains 3 contracts approaching renewal windows in Q3 2026, valued at an estimated $121.6M combined. 3 of these (100%) carry high takeover signals, indicating agencies with a pattern of switching vendors at contract renewal. Department of Energy 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
Arkansas has 10 open engineering contract opportunities as of 2026-09-04, with 3 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Unknown, Fayetteville, Mount Ida.
10
Open Opportunities
3
Likely Recompetes
Department of Veterans Affairs
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Key Insights —
Engineering in Arkansas
Majority small-business: 60% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
3 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $121.6M.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 69% 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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | 12445126R0004 DOI-FWS MATOC AE Services ARKANSAS Albert Pike Campground Design | Mount Ida | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.USDA-FS, CSA EAST 11 | May 26, 2026 | SBA |
| 60 | R408 - REGIONAL OPERATIONAL CENTER (ROC) WATCHSTANDER SERVICES - | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP GLOBAL LOGISTICS SUPPORT.NAVSUP FLC SAN DIEGO.NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR SAN DIEGO | Jun 15, 2026 | — |
| 50 | C213--Life Safety Statement of Conditions Survey | Fayetteville | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256) | — | — |
| — | Industry Day Announcement for Project Management Mounted Armored Vehicle Systems Logistic Field Service Support System Technical Support | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.W6QK ACC- DTA | Aug 1, 2025 | NONE |
| — | Mark IV-E and Mark V CO-H2 Burners | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.NSWC PHILADELPHIA DIV | Jul 28, 2025 | — |
| — | Project Management Mounted Armored Vehicle Systems Logistic Field Service Support System Technical Support | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.W6QK ACC- DTA | Jul 12, 2025 | NONE |
| — | R499-- Radiation Oncology Shielding Design Technical Review and Training | — | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256) | Jul 25, 2025 | SBA |
| — | Notice of Intent to Sole Source to COLSA | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.SPAWAR.SPAWAR PACIFIC.NIWC PACIFIC | Aug 22, 2025 | — |
| — | Hydrovac Excavation Services for ERDC GSL | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.USACE.OTHER_DIVISION.W2R2 USA ENGR R AND D CTR | Sep 8, 2025 | SBA |
| — | Conduct Review & Update of Modeling Relationships and Associated Computerized Applications - CADET, Hull Lines Flexibility, Powering and Emissions Handling, Ballast Templates & Wake Screening Application | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.USACE.OTHER_DIVISION.W4LD USA HECSA | Sep 16, 2025 | SBA |
Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Department of Energy | PROJECT ENHANCEMENT CORPORATION | May 18, 2026 – Sep 15, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of Energy | INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIPS LLC | Jun 18, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | RE-ENGINEERED BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC | May 31, 2026 – Sep 28, 2026 | high |
Across Arkansas, engineering opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 10 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, Fayetteville, Mount Ida.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 29 | $46.3M |
| Forest Service | 3 | $559K |
| Federal Highway Administration | 2 | $457K |
| Indian Health Service | 2 | $1.3M |
| Department of the Army | 1 | $75.2M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in Arkansas
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 8 |
| Fayetteville | 1 |
| Mount Ida | 1 |
| Fort Smith | 0 |
| Stuttgart | 0 |
| White Hall | 0 |
| Rogers | 0 |
| El Paso | 0 |
| Royal | 0 |
| Pine Bluff | 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 Arkansas?
Arkansas has 10 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 Arkansas?
Unknown, Fayetteville, Mount Ida are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top engineering contractors in Arkansas?
The leading incumbent vendors include APOGEE CONSULTING GROUP, P.A., MILLER-REMICK, LLC, HARRELL DESIGN GROUP PC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do engineering contracts come up for rebid in Arkansas?
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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RecompeteIQ. (2026). Engineering Government Contracts in Arkansas. Retrieved 2026-09-04, from https://recompeteiq.com/state/ar/engineering-services
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