Specialty Trades Government Contracts in North Dakota
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across North Dakota.
Market Intelligence —
Specialty Trades in North Dakota
In Q3 2026, North Dakota has 12 active Specialty Trades Services opportunities distributed across 3 cities, but the market is top-heavy: Unknown commands 42% of all activity. Unknown, Watford City, Riverdale together hold 100% of statewide deal flow. Contractors entering North Dakota's Specialty Trades Services market should treat Unknown as the primary beachhead before expanding to secondary markets.
North Dakota's Specialty Trades Services landscape in Q3 2026 is shaped by 3 active markets, with clear tiers of opportunity. The primary tier — Unknown and Watford City — captures 84% of statewide activity. with the remaining 0 cities splitting -1% of opportunities. Understanding this tier structure is critical for resource allocation — a contractor targeting North Dakota gets the most return from prioritizing tier-one markets while monitoring tier-two for less competitive openings.
No single agency dominates North Dakota's Specialty Trades Services procurement: the largest buyer — Department of the Army — holds just 29% of 21 awards totaling $4.8M. With 5 active buying agencies, the market rewards contractors who can manage a portfolio of smaller contracts across multiple agency relationships rather than depending on one large vehicle. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — ROCKY MOUNTAIN FENCING AND HAY GRINDING INC, COMPLETE CONCRETE, INC., ALPHA CONTRACTORS GROUP INC — hold 80% 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 Dakota has 12 open specialty trades contract opportunities as of 2026-07-14, with 0 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Unknown, Watford City, Riverdale.
12
Open Opportunities
0
Likely Recompetes
Department of the Army
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Key Insights —
Specialty Trades in North Dakota
Emerging activity: 1 new specialty trades in north dakota opportunities posted in the last 30 days, representing $1.1M in estimated pipeline.
Significant small-business share: 42% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 80% 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 | Z--Theodore Roosevelt National Park-Replace Boundary Fence-North Unit Zone 1 | Watford City | INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.NATIONAL PARK SERVICE.MWR NEKOTA(63000) | — | SBA |
| 61 | Z--Theodore Roosevelt National Park-Replace Boundary | Watford City | INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.NATIONAL PARK SERVICE.MWR NEKOTA(63000) | May 21, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Theodore Roosevelt National Park-Replace Boundary | Watford City | INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.NATIONAL PARK SERVICE.MWR NEKOTA(63000) | May 21, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Garrison Dam Spillway Man Lift Services | Riverdale | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION NORTHWESTERN.ENDIST OMAHA.W071 ENDIST OMAHA | Apr 27, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Garrison Dam Spillway Man Lift Services | Riverdale | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION NORTHWESTERN.ENDIST OMAHA.W071 ENDIST OMAHA | Apr 27, 2026 | SBA |
| 58 | Z--Theodore Roosevelt National Park-Replace Boundary | Watford City | INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.NATIONAL PARK SERVICE.MWR NEKOTA(63000) | — | — |
| 54 | Z--THRO South Unit Fence Construction | — | INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.NATIONAL PARK SERVICE.MWR NEKOTA(63000) | — | — |
| 52 | Z--Theodore Roosevelt National Park-Replace Boundary Fence-North Unit Zone 1 | Watford City | INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.NATIONAL PARK SERVICE.MWR NEKOTA(63000) | Feb 26, 2026 | — |
| 46 | Crane Rental Services at Garrison Dam, ND | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.USACE.NWD.W071 ENDIST OMAHA | — | — |
| 46 | Z--THRO - EMERGENCY FENCE REPLACEMENT | — | INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.NATIONAL PARK SERVICE.MWR NEKOTA(63000) | — | — |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
No recompete candidates identified for North Dakota yet. | |||||
Across North Dakota, specialty trades opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 12 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, Watford City, Riverdale.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Army | 6 | $414K |
| Department of Energy | 4 | $1.0M |
| Department of the Air Force | 4 | $601K |
| National Park Service | 4 | $1.4M |
| Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education | 3 | $1.3M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in North Dakota
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 5 |
| Watford City | 5 |
| Riverdale | 2 |
| Medora | 0 |
| Grand Forks AFB | 0 |
| Belcourt | 0 |
| Dunn Center | 0 |
| Bismarck | 0 |
| Harwood | 0 |
| Fargo | 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 Dakota?
North Dakota has 12 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 Dakota?
Unknown, Watford City, Riverdale are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top specialty trades contractors in North Dakota?
The leading incumbent vendors include ROCKY MOUNTAIN FENCING AND HAY GRINDING INC, COMPLETE CONCRETE, INC., ALPHA CONTRACTORS GROUP INC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do specialty trades contracts come up for rebid in North Dakota?
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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