Engineering Government Contracts in Maryland
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Maryland.
Market Intelligence —
Engineering in Maryland
Maryland's Engineering Services market clusters around three primary hubs: Unknown, St James, Aberdeen Proving Ground collectively account for 71% of the state's 45 opportunities in Q2 2026. No single city exceeds 27% market share, creating a multi-node market where contractors can build a diversified pipeline across 10 active cities without over-reliance on any one metro area. This balanced concentration rewards firms that establish presence in two or more hubs rather than betting on a single metro — geographic diversification reduces risk while maximizing bid volume.
In Maryland's Engineering Services sector, Unknown dominates with 12 active opportunities (27% of state volume) in Q2 2026, followed by St James at 11 and Aberdeen Proving Ground at 9. 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.
In Maryland, Engineering Services procurement concentrates in two primary agencies: Department of the Navy (44%) and National Institutes of Health (19%). With 63% of 263 total awards between them and $21.2B 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 — BAE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS & SERVICES INC., Unknown, BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC — hold 78% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
Maryland's Engineering Services recompete pipeline contains 10 contracts approaching renewal windows in Q2 2026, valued at an estimated $478.0M combined. 10 of these (100%) carry high takeover signals, indicating agencies with a pattern of switching vendors at contract renewal. Department of the Navy accounts for the largest share of upcoming recompetes, making it the priority agency for displacement-focused contractors.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
Maryland has 50 open engineering contract opportunities as of 2026-04-13, with 10 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Unknown, St James, Aberdeen Proving Ground.
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Open Opportunities
10
Likely Recompetes
Department of the Navy
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Key Insights —
Engineering in Maryland
Steady activity: 14 new engineering in maryland opportunities posted in the last 30 days, representing $500.1M in estimated pipeline.
Majority small-business: 64% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
10 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $478.0M.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 78% 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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | 3D Laser Scan needed on 154' PAUL CLARK | Curtis Bay | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.SFLC PROCUREMENT BRANCH 3(00040) | Apr 24, 2026 | SBA |
| 81 | 110’ WPB CRADLE AND SPREADER BAR RECERTIFICATION | Curtis Bay | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.SFLC PROCUREMENT BRANCH 3(00040) | Apr 24, 2026 | SBA |
| 75 | NAWCAD WOLF EPF SOURCES SOUGHT | Saint Inigoes | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVAIR.NAVAIR NAWC AD.NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIR DIV | Apr 17, 2026 | — |
| 75 | Weapons Effects_Rev1 | Bethesda | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.NSWC CARDEROCK | Apr 21, 2026 | — |
| 75 | AEC Recompete 2026 | Aberdeen Proving Ground | DEPT OF DEFENSE | Apr 17, 2026 | — |
| 65 | Request For Information (RFI): National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Commercial Enterprise Operations and Ground System Service | Silver Spring | COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION.DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA | Nov 3, 2025 | NONE |
| 65 | Tri-Service CAD/PAD Life Cycle Management Support | Indian Head | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.NSWC INDIAN HEAD DIVISION | Oct 7, 2025 | NONE |
| 65 | Request for Proposal 80GSFC25R0001 - Space Weather Geostationary (SWGEO) PHOtospheric Magnetograph Imager (PHOMI) Phase A Study | Greenbelt | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION.NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION.NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER | Oct 12, 2025 | NONE |
| 65 | Program and Analysis Control (PAAC VI) Support Services - Final Request for Propopsal (RFP) | Greenbelt | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION.NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION.NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER | Oct 15, 2025 | 8A |
| 65 | 36C77625C0129 - EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades - Loch Raven - CPS - Redacted Justification | Baltimore | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.PCAC (36C776) | Oct 15, 2025 | SDVOSBS |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | FGS, LLC | Dec 13, 2025 – Apr 12, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | AMENTUM SERVICES, INC. | Dec 22, 2025 – Apr 21, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | VECTRUS SYSTEMS LLC | Dec 15, 2025 – Apr 14, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | National Institutes of Health | CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES, INC. | Dec 13, 2025 – Apr 12, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Social Security Administration | 3LINKS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Jan 29, 2026 – May 29, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Office of Procurement Operations | MASTER SECURITY COMPANY LLC | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | DIVERSIFIED SERVICE CONTRACTING, INC. | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | TEKLA RESEARCH, INC. | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | BAE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS & SERVICES INC. | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration | CHICKASAW BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC | Jan 14, 2026 – May 14, 2026 | high |
Across Maryland, engineering opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 50 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, St James, Aberdeen Proving Ground.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Navy | 115 | $8462.1M |
| National Institutes of Health | 51 | $213.5M |
| Department of the Army | 38 | $4311.3M |
| Defense Contract Management Agency | 35 | $4868.5M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 24 | $3306.5M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
| Vendor↕ | Awards↕ |
|---|---|
| BAE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS & SERVICES INC. | 34 |
| Unknown | 27 |
| BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | 17 |
| CACI TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | 11 |
| RMF ENGINEERING, INC., P.C. | 11 |
Top Cities in Maryland
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 12 |
| St James | 11 |
| Aberdeen Proving Ground | 9 |
| Saint Inigoes | 3 |
| Indian Head | 2 |
| Greenbelt | 2 |
| Curtis Bay | 2 |
| Patuxent River | 2 |
| Silver Spring | 1 |
| Baltimore | 1 |
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 Maryland?
Maryland 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 Maryland?
Unknown, St James, Aberdeen Proving Ground are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top engineering contractors in Maryland?
The leading incumbent vendors include BAE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS & SERVICES INC., Unknown, BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do engineering contracts come up for rebid in Maryland?
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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