Painting Government Contracts in Arkansas
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Arkansas.
Market Intelligence —
Painting in Arkansas
Federal Painting Services procurement in Arkansas funnels disproportionately through Hot Springs, which captures 80% of the state's 5 opportunities as of Q4 2026. The top 3 markets — Hot Springs, Stuttgart — account for 100% of statewide activity across 2 cities with federal contract flow. For market-entry strategy, Hot Springs is the gateway: winning work there builds the past performance and agency relationships needed to expand statewide.
Federal Painting Services buying in Arkansas fragments across 5 agencies, with Department of Veterans Affairs leading at just 29% of 7 total awards. This broad distribution means no single agency relationship is make-or-break — contractors can build a diversified Arkansas pipeline across multiple buyers, accessing a combined $4.6M in obligated spending. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — EXCELLENT PAINTERS GROUP LLC, AMARI PAINTING & LINING LLC, DISABLED VETERANS CONSTRUCTION INC — hold 67% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
Arkansas's Painting Services recompete pipeline contains 3 contracts approaching renewal windows in Q4 2026, valued at an estimated $124.3M 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 5 open painting contract opportunities as of 2026-10-19, with 3 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Hot Springs, Stuttgart, Fort Smith.
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Open Opportunities
3
Likely Recompetes
Department of Veterans Affairs
Top Agency
Hot Springs
Top City
Top Opportunities This Week
| Score↕ | Title↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Due Date↕ | Set-Aside↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | Z--Hot Springs National Park-Paint the Exterior of Reserve Street Buildings | Hot Springs | INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.NATIONAL PARK SERVICE.MWR NEKOTA(63000) | — | SBA |
| 61 | Interior Painting for USDA ARS Stuttgart, AR | Stuttgart | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE.USDA ARS AFM APD | Jul 2, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Wind Cave National Park-Security System Upgrade | Hot Springs | INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE | Apr 14, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Z--Wind Cave National Park-Security System Upgrade | Hot Springs | INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE | Apr 14, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Z--Hot Springs NP-Paint Exterior Reserve Street Bldgs | Hot Springs | INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.NATIONAL PARK SERVICE.MWR NEKOTA(63000) | Apr 14, 2026 | 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, painting opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 5 active opportunities. Top cities include Hot Springs, Stuttgart, Fort Smith.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 2 | $134K |
| National Park Service | 2 | $90K |
| Department of the Army | 1 | $4.4M |
| Forest Service | 1 | $15K |
| Department of the Air Force | 1 | $12K |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in Arkansas
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Hot Springs | 4 |
| Stuttgart | 1 |
| Fort Smith | 0 |
| White Hall | 0 |
| Rogers | 0 |
| El Paso | 0 |
| Royal | 0 |
| Pine Bluff | 0 |
| Unknown | 0 |
| Heber Springs | 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 painting contracts are there in Arkansas?
Arkansas has 5 active federal painting opportunities right now. RecompeteIQ tracks and ranks all opportunities daily from SAM.gov.
What are the top cities for painting contracts in Arkansas?
Hot Springs, Stuttgart, Fort Smith are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top painting contractors in Arkansas?
The leading incumbent vendors include EXCELLENT PAINTERS GROUP LLC, AMARI PAINTING & LINING LLC, DISABLED VETERANS CONSTRUCTION INC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do painting contracts come up for rebid in Arkansas?
Most painting 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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