Painting Government Contracts in Montana
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Montana.
Market Intelligence —
Painting in Montana
Federal Painting Services procurement in Montana funnels disproportionately through Darby, which captures 60% of the state's 10 opportunities as of Q2 2026. The top 3 markets — Darby, Unknown, Helena — account for 90% of statewide activity across 4 cities with federal contract flow. For market-entry strategy, Darby is the gateway: winning work there builds the past performance and agency relationships needed to expand statewide.
The top Painting Services markets in Montana as of Q2 2026 are: Darby (6 opportunities, 60% of state activity); Unknown (2 opportunities, 20% of state activity); Helena (1 opportunities, 10% of state activity). Darby leads by a factor of 3.0× over the second-ranked city, Unknown, reflecting federal installation density and agency office concentration in the Darby metro. The statewide average is 3 opportunities per city across 4 markets.
Montana's Painting Services procurement is controlled by a narrow agency base: Forest Service and U.S. Customs and Border Protection together account for 75% of all awards worth $1.4M in total obligated spending. This dual-agency dominance means contractors in Montana 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 — KOMMODITIES CORP, INTEGRIWARD, LLC, G.S. BOSTIC PAINTING LLC — hold 71% 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
Montana has 10 open painting contract opportunities as of 2026-04-18, with 1 likely recompete identified. Top markets include Darby, Unknown, Helena.
10
Open Opportunities
1
Likely Recompetes
Forest Service
Top Agency
Darby
Top City
Key Insights —
Painting in Montana
Majority small-business: 100% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
1 incumbent-held contract is approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $23.6M.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 71% 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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | CUSTER GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST - Lead Based Paint Removal & Painting | — | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.CUSTER GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST | — | SBA |
| 61 | GAOA Facility Painting Bitterroot National Forest | Darby | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.Bitterroot National Forest | Dec 23, 2025 | SBA |
| 61 | GAOA Facility Painting Bitterroot National Forest | Darby | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.Bitterroot National Forest | Oct 23, 2025 | SBA |
| 61 | GAOA Facility Painting Bitterroot National Forest | Darby | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.Bitterroot National Forest | Dec 23, 2025 | SBA |
| 61 | GAOA Facility Painting Bitterroot National Forest | Darby | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.Bitterroot National Forest | Nov 25, 2025 | SBA |
| 61 | CUSTER GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST - Lead Based Paint Removal & Painting | — | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.CUSTER GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST | Sep 9, 2025 | SBA |
| 61 | GAOA Facility Painting Bitterroot National Forest | Darby | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.Bitterroot National Forest | Dec 23, 2025 | SBA |
| 59 | GAOA Facility Painting Bitterroot National Forest | Darby | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.Bitterroot National Forest | — | SBA |
| 59 | Forest Service Helena Lewis and Clark National Forest - Forest Wide Exterior Painting Project | Helena | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.USDA-FS, CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 9 | — | SBA |
| 55 | RPR Signage Building 25 - JKSE252403 | Great Falls | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU.JFHQ USPFO AL.USPFO AL PROCUREMENT.W7NK USPFO ACTIVITY MTANG 120 | — | SBA |
Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Transportation Security Administration | JOHNSON SECURITY BUREAU, INC | Jan 30, 2026 – May 30, 2026 | high |
Across Montana, painting opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 10 active opportunities. Top cities include Darby, Unknown, Helena.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 5 | $458K |
| U.S. Customs and Border Protection | 1 | $943K |
| Indian Health Service | 1 | $22K |
| Department of the Army | 1 | $12K |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in Montana
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Darby | 6 |
| Unknown | 2 |
| Helena | 1 |
| Great Falls | 1 |
| Fort Harrison | 0 |
| Billings | 0 |
| Fort Peck | 0 |
| Lame Deer | 0 |
| Crow Agency | 0 |
| Butte | 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 Montana?
Montana has 10 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 Montana?
Darby, Unknown, Helena are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top painting contractors in Montana?
The leading incumbent vendors include KOMMODITIES CORP, INTEGRIWARD, LLC, G.S. BOSTIC PAINTING LLC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do painting contracts come up for rebid in Montana?
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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