Engineering Government Contracts in Massachusetts
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Massachusetts.
Market Intelligence —
Engineering in Massachusetts
Federal Engineering Services procurement in Massachusetts funnels disproportionately through Unknown, which captures 40% of the state's 50 opportunities as of Q3 2026. The top 3 markets — Unknown, Pittsfield, Hanscom AFB — account for 84% of statewide activity across 8 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 Massachusetts's Engineering Services sector, Unknown dominates with 20 active opportunities (40% of state volume) in Q3 2026, followed by Pittsfield at 16 and Hanscom AFB at 6. The relatively close race between top cities indicates a competitive market where ranking shifts are common as new solicitations post. Contractors should track how these rankings evolve seasonally, as federal fiscal year-end (September) often reshuffles city-level activity.
The buying landscape for Engineering Services in Massachusetts centers on Immediate Office of the Secretary of Transportation (35%), Defense Contract Management Agency (22%), Department of Veterans Affairs (19%), spanning 171 total contract actions worth $14.7B. Immediate Office of the Secretary of Transportation's 35% 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 — Unknown, SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, KBR WYLE SERVICES, LLC — hold 85% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
Looking ahead, 3 Engineering Services contracts in Massachusetts are entering recompete windows, valued at an estimated $39.8M 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 Massachusetts 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
Massachusetts has 50 open engineering contract opportunities as of 2026-08-31, with 3 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Unknown, Pittsfield, Hanscom AFB.
50
Open Opportunities
3
Likely Recompetes
Immediate Office of the Secretary of Transportation
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Key Insights —
Engineering in Massachusetts
Majority small-business: 56% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
3 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $39.8M.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 85% 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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | Senior Engineering Services | Natick | DEPT OF DEFENSE | Jul 31, 2026 | SBA |
| 69 | Senior Engineering Services | Natick | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC-APG.W6QK ACC-APG NATICK | Aug 3, 2026 | SBA |
| 69 | MINE HUNTING IN CHALLENGING ENVIRONMENTS PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT (MHCE PA) ACOUSTIC COMMUNICATIONS (ACOMMS) EXP | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER | Apr 14, 2026 | SBA |
| 67 | Crash Preventability Determination Program Support | — | TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF.OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY.6913G6 VOLPE NATL TRANS SYS CNTR | — | SBA |
| 62 | C1DB--631-24-001 A/E Renovate and Expand Dental Services | — | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241) | — | — |
| 62 | Pega Products and Ancillary Services | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC RI.W6QK ACC-RI | — | — |
| 62 | Power Converter Refresh | Pittsfield | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.SSP.STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS | — | NONE |
| 62 | DCSS Console Display Refresh | Pittsfield | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.SSP.STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS | — | NONE |
| 61 | Engineering Services to Conduct ARC Fault Assessment in FEMA Region 1 Federal Regional Center | Maynard | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.REGION 1 | Aug 27, 2025 | SBA |
| 61 | Transportation Technology & Engineering Mission Solutions (TTEMS) | Cambridge | TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF.OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY.6913G6 VOLPE NATL TRANS SYS CNTR | Oct 1, 2025 | NONE |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Department of Veterans Affairs | ANSIBLE GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS LLC | May 2, 2026 – Aug 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Immediate Office of the Secretary of Transportation | KBR WYLE SERVICES, LLC | May 2, 2026 – Aug 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Federal Aviation Administration | RAYTHEON COMPANY | May 2, 2026 – Aug 30, 2026 | high |
Across Massachusetts, engineering opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 50 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, Pittsfield, Hanscom AFB.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Immediate Office of the Secretary of Transportation | 60 | $67.3M |
| Defense Contract Management Agency | 37 | $4581.8M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 32 | $32.2M |
| Department of the Navy | 24 | $9249.2M |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 18 | $776.6M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in Massachusetts
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 20 |
| Pittsfield | 16 |
| Hanscom AFB | 6 |
| Natick | 3 |
| Cambridge | 2 |
| Maynard | 1 |
| Concord | 1 |
| Dedham | 1 |
| Quincy | 0 |
| Boston | 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 Massachusetts?
Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?
Unknown, Pittsfield, Hanscom AFB are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top engineering contractors in Massachusetts?
The leading incumbent vendors include Unknown, SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, KBR WYLE SERVICES, LLC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do engineering contracts come up for rebid in Massachusetts?
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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