Specialty Trades Government Contracts in Hawaii
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Hawaii.
Market Intelligence —
Specialty Trades in Hawaii
Federal Specialty Trades Services procurement in Hawaii funnels disproportionately through Unknown, which captures 33% of the state's 24 opportunities as of Q3 2026. The top 3 markets — Unknown, JBPHH, Honolulu — account for 67% of statewide activity across 6 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.
Hawaii's Specialty Trades Services landscape in Q3 2026 is shaped by 6 active markets, with clear tiers of opportunity. The primary tier — Unknown and JBPHH — captures 50% of statewide activity. A secondary tier including Honolulu and Schofield Barracks adds another 30%, with the remaining 2 cities splitting 20% of opportunities. Understanding this tier structure is critical for resource allocation — a contractor targeting Hawaii gets the most return from prioritizing tier-one markets while monitoring tier-two for less competitive openings.
Hawaii's Specialty Trades Services procurement is controlled by a narrow agency base: U.S. Coast Guard and Department of the Army together account for 77% of all awards worth $15.5M in total obligated spending. This dual-agency dominance means contractors in Hawaii must build relationships with both to access the majority of contract dollars. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — M OKAMURA CONTRACTOR INC, HAWAIIAN CRANE & RIGGING, LTD., HAWAII SECURITY GROUP, LLC — hold 73% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
Looking ahead, 3 Specialty Trades Services contracts in Hawaii are entering recompete windows, valued at an estimated $105.0M combined. Of these, 3 carry high takeover signals — meaning the incumbent's position is vulnerable based on the agency's historical vendor switching patterns. For contractors planning their Hawaii 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
Hawaii has 24 open specialty trades contract opportunities as of 2026-09-04, with 3 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Unknown, JBPHH, Honolulu.
24
Open Opportunities
3
Likely Recompetes
U.S. Coast Guard
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Key Insights —
Specialty Trades in Hawaii
Majority small-business: 92% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
3 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $105.0M.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 73% 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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | Tiger Dock Floating Dock Repair | JBPHH | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP GLOBAL LOGISTICS SUPPORT.NAVSUP FLC PEARL HARBOR.NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR PEARL HARBOR | Jul 30, 2026 | NONE |
| 61 | Market Survey: Consolidated Elevator Maintenance at Kona & Honolulu ATCT | Honolulu | TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION.697DCK REGIONAL ACQUISITIONS SVCS | Jul 28, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | WWVH Government Property Relocation | Kekaha | COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY.DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST | Jul 10, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Removal and Recycling of Storage Sheds | — | COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION.DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA | Jun 19, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Removal and Recycling of Storage Sheds | — | COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF | Jun 19, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Removal and Recycling of Storage Sheds | — | COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION.DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA | Jun 19, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | SVC Barrier Mobilization for 4th of July | Schofield Barracks | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-OO.413TH CSB.0413 AQ HQ RCO-HI | Jun 12, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | WWVH Government Property Relocation | Kekaha | COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY.DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST | Jul 8, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | SVC Barrier Mobilization for 4th of July | Schofield Barracks | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-OO.413TH CSB.0413 AQ HQ RCO-HI | Jun 12, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Crane Services In Support Of NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Pearl Harbor, Ocean Terminals | JBPHH | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP GLOBAL LOGISTICS SUPPORT.NAVSUP FLC PEARL HARBOR.NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR PEARL HARBOR | May 29, 2026 | SBA |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | CAPE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INC | May 2, 2026 – Aug 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | HDR ENVIRONMENTAL, OPERATIONS AND CONSTRUCTION, INC. | May 2, 2026 – Aug 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Air Force | KUPONO GOVERNMENT SERVICES, LLC | Jun 2, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026 | high |
Across Hawaii, specialty trades opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 24 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, JBPHH, Honolulu.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Coast Guard | 31 | $635K |
| Department of the Army | 22 | $2.8M |
| Department of the Navy | 8 | $433K |
| National Park Service | 5 | $9.7M |
| U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 3 | $2.0M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in Hawaii
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 8 |
| JBPHH | 4 |
| Honolulu | 4 |
| Schofield Barracks | 3 |
| Kekaha | 3 |
| Kahului | 2 |
| Kailua Kona | 0 |
| Hilo | 0 |
| Lihue | 0 |
| Wheeler Army Airfield | 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 Hawaii?
Hawaii has 24 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 Hawaii?
Unknown, JBPHH, Honolulu are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top specialty trades contractors in Hawaii?
The leading incumbent vendors include M OKAMURA CONTRACTOR INC, HAWAIIAN CRANE & RIGGING, LTD., HAWAII SECURITY GROUP, LLC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do specialty trades contracts come up for rebid in Hawaii?
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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