Engineering Government Contracts in California
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across California.
Market Intelligence —
Engineering in California
Federal Engineering Services procurement in California funnels disproportionately through Unknown, which captures 76% of the state's 50 opportunities as of Q2 2026. The top 3 markets — Unknown, San Diego, Imperial Beach — account for 90% of statewide activity across 7 cities with federal contract flow. For market-entry strategy, Unknown is the gateway: winning work there builds the past performance and agency relationships needed to expand statewide.
California's Engineering Services landscape in Q2 2026 is shaped by 7 active markets, with clear tiers of opportunity. The primary tier — Unknown and San Diego — captures 86% of statewide activity. A secondary tier including Imperial Beach and Point Mugu NAWC adds another 8%, with the remaining 3 cities splitting 6% of opportunities. Understanding this tier structure is critical for resource allocation — a contractor targeting California gets the most return from prioritizing tier-one markets while monitoring tier-two for less competitive openings.
Two agencies shape California's Engineering Services market: Department of the Navy leads at 42% of awards, with Department of Veterans Affairs at 23%. Together they represent 65% of the state's 236 recorded contract actions and $12.7B in total spending. Winning with either agency provides the past-performance foundation to compete for the other's work. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — Unknown, BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC, AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC. — hold 87% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
Looking ahead, 10 Engineering Services contracts in California are entering recompete windows, valued at an estimated $481.6M combined. Of these, 10 carry high takeover signals — meaning the incumbent's position is vulnerable based on the agency's historical vendor switching patterns. For contractors planning their California pipeline, these recompetes represent the highest-probability wins: existing requirements with defined scopes, incumbent performance data on record, and established funding lines.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
California has 50 open engineering contract opportunities as of 2026-05-30, with 10 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Unknown, San Diego, Imperial Beach.
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Department of the Navy
Top Agency
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Top City
Key Insights —
Engineering in California
Steady activity: 15 new engineering in california opportunities posted in the last 30 days, representing $3.2B in estimated pipeline.
Significant small-business share: 46% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
10 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $481.6M.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 87% 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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84 | Force Generation Professional Support Services | Imperial Beach | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP GLOBAL LOGISTICS SUPPORT.NAVSUP FLC SAN DIEGO.NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR SAN DIEGO | Jun 2, 2026 | SBA |
| 81 | The Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS) Educational Program Support | Monterey | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP GLOBAL LOGISTICS SUPPORT.NAVSUP FLC SAN DIEGO.NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR SAN DIEGO | Jun 10, 2026 | SBA |
| 77 | Force Generation Professional Support Services | Imperial Beach | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP GLOBAL LOGISTICS SUPPORT.NAVSUP FLC SAN DIEGO.NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR SAN DIEGO | Jun 27, 2026 | SBA |
| 75 | Sustainment for Resonant Sciences Adaptable Zonal Radar (RAZR) | Palmdale | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER.BOMBER AIRCRAFT.FA8110 AFLCMC WBK-2 B-2 | Jun 4, 2026 | NONE |
| 71 | Infrastructure Support Services | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER | — | 8AN |
| 69 | CNAP FLAG OFFICE SUPPORT SERVICES | San Diego | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP GLOBAL LOGISTICS SUPPORT.NAVSUP FLC SAN DIEGO.NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR SAN DIEGO | May 8, 2026 | WOSB |
| 68 | Command & Control Experimentation (C2X) and Modernization Software Engineering Services for Future Naval Operations_*SEAPORT CONTRACT HOLDERS ONLY | San Diego | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.SPAWAR.SPAWAR PACIFIC.NIWC PACIFIC | Jun 29, 2026 | NONE |
| 68 | Tactical Networks (TACNET) In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.SPAWAR.SPAWAR PACIFIC.NIWC PACIFIC | Jun 15, 2026 | — |
| 68 | Market Survey for Tactical Networks (TACNET) In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.SPAWAR.SPAWAR PACIFIC.NIWC PACIFIC | Jun 15, 2026 | — |
| 62 | AE IDIQ Builder Sustainment Management Systems | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVFAC.NAVFAC PACIFIC CMD.NAVFAC SOUTHWEST SW.NAVFACSYSCOM SOUTHWEST | — | — |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | DEFENSE MICROELECTRONICS ACTIVITY | BLACKWATCH INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | THE CAMERON BELL CORPORATION | Dec 9, 2025 – Apr 8, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | JSL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Dec 12, 2025 – Apr 11, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | SUSTAINMENT & RESTORATION SERVICES, LLC | Dec 26, 2025 – Apr 25, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | T-SOLUTIONS, INC. | Dec 26, 2025 – Apr 25, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | HIGHBURY DEFENSE GROUP | Dec 21, 2025 – Apr 20, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | SUSTAINMENT & RESTORATION SERVICES, LLC | Dec 27, 2025 – Apr 26, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | DSC-EMI MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS, LLC | Dec 29, 2025 – Apr 28, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | INDUS TECHNOLOGY INC | Dec 29, 2025 – Apr 28, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | UNIVERSAL CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC | Jan 2, 2026 – May 2, 2026 | high |
Across California, engineering opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 50 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, San Diego, Imperial Beach.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Navy | 100 | $8496.9M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 54 | $53.9M |
| National Park Service | 33 | $16.1M |
| Defense Contract Management Agency | 25 | $1863.1M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 24 | $2227.9M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
| Vendor↕ | Awards↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 61 |
| BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | 18 |
| AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC. | 9 |
| DAV ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC. | 7 |
| DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP | 6 |
Top Cities in California
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 38 |
| San Diego | 5 |
| Imperial Beach | 2 |
| Point Mugu NAWC | 2 |
| Monterey | 1 |
| Port Hueneme CBC Base | 1 |
| Palmdale | 1 |
| Shasta Lake | 0 |
| Barstow | 0 |
| Fort Irwin | 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 California?
California has 50 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 California?
Unknown, San Diego, Imperial Beach are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top engineering contractors in California?
The leading incumbent vendors include Unknown, BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC, AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC.. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do engineering contracts come up for rebid in California?
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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