Specialty Trades Government Contracts in North Carolina
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across North Carolina.
Market Intelligence —
Specialty Trades in North Carolina
Federal Specialty Trades Services procurement in North Carolina funnels disproportionately through Unknown, which captures 54% of the state's 28 opportunities as of Q2 2026. The top 3 markets — Unknown, Fort Bragg, Fayetteville — account for 93% of statewide activity across 5 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 North Carolina's Specialty Trades Services sector, Unknown dominates with 15 active opportunities (54% of state volume) in Q2 2026, followed by Fort Bragg at 6 and Fayetteville at 5. The 2.5× 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.
North Carolina's Specialty Trades Services procurement is controlled by a narrow agency base: Department of the Army and Department of the Air Force together account for 65% of all awards worth $38.6M in total obligated spending. This dual-agency dominance means contractors in North Carolina 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 — PIERCE & SONS CONSTRUCTION, LLC, RIZA CONSTRUCTION INC, B & B CRANE SERVICE LLC — hold 75% 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
North Carolina has 28 open specialty trades contract opportunities as of 2026-05-30, with 0 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Unknown, Fort Bragg, Fayetteville.
28
Open Opportunities
0
Likely Recompetes
Department of the Army
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Key Insights —
Specialty Trades in North Carolina
Emerging activity: 3 new specialty trades in north carolina opportunities posted in the last 30 days, representing $572K in estimated pipeline.
Majority small-business: 100% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 75% 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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | Underbridge Inspection Truck | Wake Forest | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION SOUTH ATLANTIC.ENDIST WILMINGTON.W074 ENDIST WILMINGTON | Jun 5, 2026 | SBA |
| 65 | Pine Flat Asphalt Sealing and Stripping - Site Visit info | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION SOUTH PACIFIC.ENDIST SACRAMENTO.W075 ENDIST SACRAMENTO | Feb 10, 2026 | SBA |
| 63 | Field Research Facility Duck, NC Security Fence Replacement | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.USACE.OTHER_DIVISION.W2R2 USA ENGR R AND D CTR | — | SBA |
| 63 | BEJ ADAS Piezometer | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.USACE.SAD.W074 ENDIST WILMINGTON | — | SBA |
| 63 | Field Research Facility Duck, NC Security Fence Replacement | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.USACE.OTHER_DIVISION.W2R2 USA ENGR R AND D CTR | — | SBA |
| 61 | Z2LB--CONCRETE SIDEWALK REPAIRS | — | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246) | May 8, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 61 | Z2LB--CONCRETE SIDEWALK REPAIRS | Fayetteville | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | May 8, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 61 | Z2LB--CONCRETE SIDEWALK REPAIRS | Fayetteville | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | Apr 17, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 59 | BEJ Crane Rental Services | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.USACE.SAD.W074 ENDIST WILMINGTON | — | SBA |
| 59 | 352 Special Warfare Training Squadron (SWTS) - Base Camp Upgrade | Fort Bragg | DEPT OF DEFENSE | Mar 30, 2026 | 8AN |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
No recompete candidates identified for North Carolina yet. | |||||
Across North Carolina, specialty trades opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 28 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, Fort Bragg, Fayetteville.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Army | 29 | $27.7M |
| Department of the Air Force | 19 | $1.4M |
| National Park Service | 13 | $937K |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 9 | $2.9M |
| U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 4 | $5.6M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in North Carolina
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 15 |
| Fort Bragg | 6 |
| Fayetteville | 5 |
| Elizabethtown | 1 |
| Wake Forest | 1 |
| Cherry Point | 0 |
| Franklin | 0 |
| Wilmington | 0 |
| Camp Lejeune | 0 |
| Wilkesboro | 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 North Carolina?
North Carolina has 28 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 North Carolina?
Unknown, Fort Bragg, Fayetteville are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top specialty trades contractors in North Carolina?
The leading incumbent vendors include PIERCE & SONS CONSTRUCTION, LLC, RIZA CONSTRUCTION INC, B & B CRANE SERVICE LLC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do specialty trades contracts come up for rebid in North Carolina?
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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