Specialty Trades Government Contracts in California
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across California.
Market Intelligence —
Specialty Trades in California
Federal Specialty Trades Services procurement in California is unusually distributed: 10 cities share 41 active opportunities in Q2 2026, with the largest market — Port Hueneme CBC Base — holding just 22% of activity. The top 3 cities (Port Hueneme CBC Base, Unknown, Sanger) collectively represent 46%. For contractors, this distributed pattern means opportunities are accessible from multiple geographic bases, reducing the risk of single-market dependency.
The top Specialty Trades Services markets in California as of Q2 2026 are: Port Hueneme CBC Base (9 opportunities, 22% of state activity); Unknown (5 opportunities, 12% of state activity); Sanger (5 opportunities, 12% of state activity). Port Hueneme CBC Base leads by a factor of 1.8× over the second-ranked city, Unknown, though the gap between top markets is narrow enough that competitive dynamics shift quarter to quarter. The statewide average is 4 opportunities per city across 10 markets.
In California, Specialty Trades Services procurement concentrates in two primary agencies: Department of the Navy (66%) and Department of Veterans Affairs (13%). With 79% of 705 total awards between them and $235.3M 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 — SAPPER WEST - SPECTRUM SVC GRP - JV, PERMON CONTRACTORS INC, RAMPCOUSA, INC. — hold 75% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
The recompete pipeline across California shows 10 Specialty Trades Services contracts approaching renewal, valued at an estimated $481.6M combined. Notably, 100% of these carry high takeover signals — a rate that suggests systemic dissatisfaction with incumbent performance or deliberate agency strategies to rotate vendors. Department of the Navy drives the largest concentration of recompete activity, making it the key agency for contractors positioning for contract takeover.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
California has 47 open specialty trades contract opportunities as of 2026-04-13, with 10 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Port Hueneme CBC Base, Unknown, Sanger.
47
Open Opportunities
10
Likely Recompetes
Department of the Navy
Top Agency
Port Hueneme CBC Base
Top City
Key Insights —
Specialty Trades in California
Steady activity: 10 new specialty trades in california opportunities posted in the last 30 days, representing $6.6M in estimated pipeline.
Majority small-business: 83% 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 75% 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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | Forest Service - GAOA Upper San Juan CG Renovation | — | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.USDA-FS, CSA SOUTHWEST 6 | Mar 4, 2026 | SBA |
| 79 | Forest Service - GAOA Upper San Juan CG Renovation | — | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.USDA-FS, CSA SOUTHWEST 6 | Mar 4, 2026 | SBA |
| 79 | 127EAW26Q0002 - Stanislaus NF Admin Site Improvements | Pinecrest | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.USDA-FS, CSA SOUTHWEST 6 | Mar 3, 2026 | SBA |
| 79 | Forest Service - GAOA Upper San Juan CG Renovation | — | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.USDA-FS, CSA SOUTHWEST 6 | Mar 4, 2026 | SBA |
| 79 | 26-SIMACQ-E20-0005 Crane Services | Port Hueneme CBC Base | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.COMMANDING OFFICER | Mar 6, 2026 | SBA |
| 76 | 26-SIMACQ-E20-0005 Crane Services | Port Hueneme CBC Base | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.COMMANDING OFFICER | Mar 12, 2026 | SBA |
| 71 | Pool Facility Repair, B2000 | San Diego | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVFAC.NAVFAC PACIFIC CMD.NAVFAC SOUTHWEST SW.NAVFACSYSCOM SOUTHWEST | — | 8AN |
| 71 | 8(a) Sole Source IDIQ JOC All Other Specialty Trade Contractors ROICC Travis | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVFAC.NAVFAC PACIFIC CMD.NAVFAC SOUTHWEST SW.NAVFACSYSCOM SOUTHWEST | — | 8AN |
| 70 | ZOA ARTCC Replace Security Fence | Fremont | TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION.6973GH FRANCHISE ACQUISITION SVCS | Mar 6, 2026 | — |
| 70 | ZOA ARTCC Replace Security Fence | Fremont | TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION.6973GH FRANCHISE ACQUISITION SVCS | Mar 6, 2026 | — |
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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, specialty trades opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 47 active opportunities. Top cities include Port Hueneme CBC Base, Unknown, Sanger.
Data updated:
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 |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in California
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Port Hueneme CBC Base | 9 |
| Unknown | 5 |
| Sanger | 5 |
| Lompoc | 4 |
| Novato | 4 |
| Fremont | 4 |
| San Diego | 3 |
| Pinecrest | 3 |
| San Dimas | 2 |
| Los Olivos | 2 |
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 California?
California has 47 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 California?
Port Hueneme CBC Base, Unknown, Sanger are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top specialty trades contractors in California?
The leading incumbent vendors include SAPPER WEST - SPECTRUM SVC GRP - JV, PERMON CONTRACTORS INC, RAMPCOUSA, INC.. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do specialty trades contracts come up for rebid in California?
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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