Specialty Trades Government Contracts in Colorado
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Colorado.
Market Intelligence —
Specialty Trades in Colorado
Federal Specialty Trades Services procurement in Colorado funnels disproportionately through Unknown, which captures 46% of the state's 13 opportunities as of Q3 2026. The top 3 markets — Unknown, Longmont, Grand Junction — account for 92% of statewide activity across 4 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.
The top Specialty Trades Services markets in Colorado as of Q3 2026 are: Unknown (6 opportunities, 46% of state activity); Longmont (4 opportunities, 31% of state activity); Grand Junction (2 opportunities, 15% of state activity). Unknown leads by a factor of 1.5× over the second-ranked city, Longmont, reflecting federal installation density and agency office concentration in the Unknown metro. The statewide average is 3 opportunities per city across 4 markets.
The buying landscape for Specialty Trades Services in Colorado centers on Forest Service (31%), Bureau of Land Management (26%), Bureau of Reclamation (17%), spanning 42 total contract actions worth $14.2M. Forest Service's 31% market share makes it the priority target, but the remaining 4 agencies provide enough alternative deal flow to support a multi-agency pursuit strategy. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — MERIDIAN FIRE & SECURITY, LLC, X FIELD SERVICES LLC, HD INC. — hold 63% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
Colorado has 13 open specialty trades contract opportunities as of 2026-07-14, with 2 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Unknown, Longmont, Grand Junction.
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Open Opportunities
2
Likely Recompetes
Forest Service
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Key Insights —
Specialty Trades in Colorado
Emerging activity: 3 new specialty trades in colorado opportunities posted in the last 30 days, representing $838K in estimated pipeline.
Majority small-business: 85% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
2 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $86.6M.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 63% 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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | Fence, Remove and Install | Longmont | COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF | Jul 21, 2026 | SBA |
| 76 | Fence, Remove and Install | Longmont | COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY.DEPT OF COMMERCE SSPO | Jul 21, 2026 | SBA |
| 76 | Fence, Remove and Install | Longmont | COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY.DEPT OF COMMERCE SSPO | Jul 17, 2026 | SBA |
| 72 | BLM-CO GJFO AUTOMATIC GATE | Grand Junction | INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT.COLORADO STATE OFFICE | Mar 21, 2026 | SBA |
| 67 | GAOA Chimney Rock Paving in the San Juan National Forest | Durango | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.San Juan National Forest | — | SBA |
| 61 | Fence, Remove and Install | Longmont | COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY.DEPT OF COMMERCE SSPO | Jul 10, 2026 | SBA |
| 54 | 99--Informational Kiosk Production and Installation | — | INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT.COLORADO STATE OFFICE | — | — |
| — | 56--Mt Elbert (MTE) Security Gate Replacement | — | INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.BUREAU OF RECLAMATION.GREAT PLAINS REGIONAL OFFICE | Jun 24, 2025 | — |
| — | 99--BLM-CO WRFO KIOSK INSTALLATION | — | INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT.COLORADO STATE OFFICE | May 30, 2025 | SBA |
| — | GAOA Chimney Rock Paving in the San Juan National Forest | — | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.San Juan National Forest | Aug 10, 2025 | SBA |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Missile Defense Agency | STRATEGIC ALLIANCE SOLUTIONS LLC | Apr 19, 2026 – Aug 17, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Air Force | INDYNE, INC. | Jan 31, 2026 – May 31, 2026 | high |
Across Colorado, specialty trades opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 13 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, Longmont, Grand Junction.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 13 | $6.3M |
| Bureau of Land Management | 11 | $523K |
| Bureau of Reclamation | 7 | $4.0M |
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | 6 | $192K |
| Department of the Air Force | 5 | $3.2M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in Colorado
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 6 |
| Longmont | 4 |
| Grand Junction | 2 |
| Durango | 1 |
| Boulder | 0 |
| USAF Academy | 0 |
| Creede | 0 |
| Aurora | 0 |
| Springfield | 0 |
| Denver | 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 specialty trades contracts are there in Colorado?
Colorado has 13 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 Colorado?
Unknown, Longmont, Grand Junction are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top specialty trades contractors in Colorado?
The leading incumbent vendors include MERIDIAN FIRE & SECURITY, LLC, X FIELD SERVICES LLC, HD INC.. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do specialty trades contracts come up for rebid in Colorado?
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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