Specialty Trades Government Contracts in Idaho
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Idaho.
Market Intelligence —
Specialty Trades in Idaho
Federal Specialty Trades Services procurement in Idaho funnels disproportionately through Unknown, which captures 54% of the state's 26 opportunities as of Q3 2026. The top 3 markets — Unknown, Stanley, Council — account for 88% 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.
In Idaho's Specialty Trades Services sector, Unknown dominates with 14 active opportunities (54% of state volume) in Q3 2026, followed by Stanley at 5 and Council at 4. The 2.8× gap between first and second place signals that Unknown has structural advantages — likely driven by proximity to major federal facilities or defense installations. Contractors should track how these rankings evolve seasonally, as federal fiscal year-end (September) often reshuffles city-level activity.
The buying landscape for Specialty Trades Services in Idaho centers on Bureau of Land Management (40%), Forest Service (20%), Department of the Army (20%), spanning 30 total contract actions worth $3.5M. Bureau of Land Management's 40% 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 — MICHAEL MELTON CONTRACTING LLC, CASCADE ENTERPRISES, INC, AMJA, LLC — hold 69% 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
Idaho has 26 open specialty trades contract opportunities as of 2026-08-31, with 0 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Unknown, Stanley, Council.
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Open Opportunities
0
Likely Recompetes
Bureau of Land Management
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Key Insights —
Specialty Trades in Idaho
Majority small-business: 77% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 69% 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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | Payette NF Disaster Relief Fence Reconstruction | — | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.PAYETTE NATIONAL FOREST | Mar 4, 2026 | SBA |
| 75 | Sunbeam Dam Stairs | Stanley | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.USDA-FS, CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 8 | Mar 7, 2026 | SBA |
| 75 | Payette NF Disaster Relief Fence Reconstruction | — | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.PAYETTE NATIONAL FOREST | Mar 4, 2026 | SBA |
| 71 | Sunbeam Dam Stairs | Stanley | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.USDA-FS, CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 8 | Mar 20, 2026 | SBA |
| 63 | Y--BDO BLM ESR RANGE FENCE CONSTRUCTION | — | INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT.NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER | — | SBA |
| 63 | Sunbeam Dam Stairs | Stanley | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.USDA-FS, CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 8 | — | SBA |
| 61 | DWA Temporary Elk Exclosure Installation | Ahsahka | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION NORTHWESTERN.ENDIST WALLA WALLA.US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT WALLA WAL | Aug 3, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Range Building Renovations | Dubois | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE.USDA ARS AFM APD | Aug 15, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Lava Fire Rangeland Fence Reconstruction | Council | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.PAYETTE NATIONAL FOREST | Apr 17, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Lava Fire Rangeland Fence Reconstruction | Council | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.PAYETTE NATIONAL FOREST | Apr 17, 2026 | SBA |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
No recompete candidates identified for Idaho yet. | |||||
Across Idaho, specialty trades opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 26 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, Stanley, Council.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Land Management | 12 | $984K |
| Forest Service | 6 | $1.7M |
| Department of the Army | 6 | $430K |
| National Park Service | 4 | $369K |
| U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 2 | $24K |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in Idaho
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 14 |
| Stanley | 5 |
| Council | 4 |
| Mountain Home AFB | 1 |
| Ahsahka | 1 |
| Dubois | 1 |
| Lewiston | 0 |
| Idaho Falls | 0 |
| Grangeville | 0 |
| Boise | 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 Idaho?
Idaho has 26 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 Idaho?
Unknown, Stanley, Council are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top specialty trades contractors in Idaho?
The leading incumbent vendors include MICHAEL MELTON CONTRACTING LLC, CASCADE ENTERPRISES, INC, AMJA, LLC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do specialty trades contracts come up for rebid in Idaho?
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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