Painting Government Contracts in Maryland
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Maryland.
Market Intelligence —
Painting in Maryland
Federal Painting Services procurement in Maryland funnels disproportionately through St James, which captures 57% of the state's 7 opportunities as of Q2 2026. The top 3 markets — St James, Bethesda, Curtis Bay — account for 86% of statewide activity across 4 cities with federal contract flow. For market-entry strategy, St James is the gateway: winning work there builds the past performance and agency relationships needed to expand statewide.
Two agencies shape Maryland's Painting Services market: National Institutes of Health leads at 58% of awards, with Department of the Air Force at 34%. Together they represent 92% of the state's 71 recorded contract actions and $13.5M in total spending. Winning with either agency provides the past-performance foundation to compete for the other's work. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — DAVID C. SMITH & SON, INC., VANGUARD PACIFIC LLC, RITZ CONSTRUCTION INC — hold 97% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
Maryland's Painting 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 7 open painting contract opportunities as of 2026-04-15, with 10 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include St James, Bethesda, Curtis Bay.
7
Open Opportunities
10
Likely Recompetes
National Institutes of Health
Top Agency
St James
Top City
Top Opportunities This Week
| Score↕ | Title↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Due Date↕ | Set-Aside↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | JB Andrews Paint, Coatings, and Markings IDIQ | St James | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON.FA2860 316 CONS PK | Jan 15, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 65 | JB Andrews Paint, Coatings, and Markings IDIQ | St James | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON.FA2860 316 CONS PK | Jan 23, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 65 | JB Andrews Paint, Coatings, and Markings IDIQ | St James | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON.FA2860 316 CONS PK | Jan 15, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 65 | Solicitation Protective Coating and Marking Services | St James | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON.FA2860 316 CONS PK | Jan 15, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 59 | Sandblasting and Painting services | Bethesda | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.NSWC CARDEROCK | — | SBA |
| 56 | Chesapeake City Bridge Painting and Miscellaneous Repairs | Chesapeake City | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION NORTH ATLANTIC.ENDIST PHILADELPHIA.W2SD ENDIST PHILADELPHIA | Dec 19, 2025 | — |
| — | Work Platforms for Blasting, Painting, and Welding | Curtis Bay | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.SFLC PROCUREMENT BRANCH 3(00040) | Dec 8, 2025 | — |
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, painting opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 7 active opportunities. Top cities include St James, Bethesda, Curtis Bay.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health | 41 | $9.8M |
| Department of the Air Force | 24 | $2.7M |
| National Park Service | 2 | $806K |
| Department of the Navy | 2 | $140K |
| U.S. Coast Guard | 2 | $129K |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in Maryland
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| St James | 4 |
| Bethesda | 1 |
| Curtis Bay | 1 |
| Chesapeake City | 1 |
| Gaithersburg | 0 |
| Silver Spring | 0 |
| Indian Head | 0 |
| Adelphi | 0 |
| Fort George G Meade | 0 |
| Baltimore | 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 painting contracts are there in Maryland?
Maryland has 7 active federal painting opportunities right now. RecompeteIQ tracks and ranks all opportunities daily from SAM.gov.
What are the top cities for painting contracts in Maryland?
St James, Bethesda, Curtis Bay are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top painting contractors in Maryland?
The leading incumbent vendors include DAVID C. SMITH & SON, INC., VANGUARD PACIFIC LLC, RITZ CONSTRUCTION INC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do painting contracts come up for rebid in Maryland?
Most painting 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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