Engineering Government Contracts in New Jersey
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across New Jersey.
Market Intelligence —
Engineering in New Jersey
Federal Engineering Services procurement in New Jersey is unusually distributed: 10 cities share 27 active opportunities in Q3 2026, with the largest market — Lyons — holding just 26% of activity. The top 3 cities (Lyons, Atlantic City, Unknown) collectively represent 56%. For contractors, this distributed pattern means opportunities are accessible from multiple geographic bases, reducing the risk of single-market dependency.
New Jersey's Engineering Services landscape in Q3 2026 is shaped by 10 active markets, with clear tiers of opportunity. The primary tier — Lyons and Atlantic City — captures 41% of statewide activity. A secondary tier including Unknown and CAPE MAY CH adds another 26%, with the remaining 6 cities splitting 33% of opportunities. Understanding this tier structure is critical for resource allocation — a contractor targeting New Jersey gets the most return from prioritizing tier-one markets while monitoring tier-two for less competitive openings.
Two agencies shape New Jersey's Engineering Services market: Federal Aviation Administration leads at 48% of awards, with Department of Veterans Affairs at 17%. Together they represent 66% of the state's 132 recorded contract actions and $1.6B 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 — Unknown, MARINE DESIGN & OPERATIONS INC, GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. — hold 73% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
Looking ahead, 9 Engineering Services contracts in New Jersey are entering recompete windows, valued at an estimated $428.9M combined. Of these, 9 carry high takeover signals — meaning the incumbent's position is vulnerable based on the agency's historical vendor switching patterns. For contractors planning their New Jersey pipeline, these recompetes represent the highest-probability wins: existing requirements with defined scopes, incumbent performance data on record, and established funding lines.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
New Jersey has 29 open engineering contract opportunities as of 2026-07-21, with 9 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Lyons, Atlantic City, Unknown.
29
Open Opportunities
9
Likely Recompetes
Federal Aviation Administration
Top Agency
Lyons
Top City
Key Insights —
Engineering in New Jersey
Emerging activity: 2 new engineering in new jersey opportunities posted in the last 30 days.
Majority small-business: 62% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
9 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $428.9M.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 73% 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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | C1DZ--NRM-AE 561A4-26-504 Replacement Generator for Boiler Plant | Lyons | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242) | Mar 2, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 69 | Notice of Intent To Contract With A Single Source -ATA Engineering, Inc. | Gibbsboro | TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION | Jul 9, 2026 | 8AN |
| 62 | SEA COMMANDER (SC) ENGINEERING - SUSTAINMENT | Moorestown | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.HQ CONTRACT OPERATIONS (CG-912)(000 | — | — |
| 62 | PM CAS Professional Engineering Services | Picatinny Arsenal | GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION.FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE.GSA FAS AAS OSO (QFA) | — | — |
| 61 | C1DA--AE Design 561A4-22-107 Tuckpointing bldgs 2, 6, 7, 8, & 57 | Lyons | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242) | Nov 7, 2025 | SDVOSBC |
| 61 | C1DA--AE Design 561A4-22-107 Tuckpointing bldgs 2, 6, 7, 8, & 57 | Lyons | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242) | Nov 7, 2025 | SDVOSBC |
| 61 | C221--561A4-23-103 Water Piping Survey | Lyons | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242) | Dec 15, 2025 | SDVOSBC |
| 61 | C221--561A4-23-103 Water Piping Survey | Lyons | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242) | Dec 15, 2025 | SDVOSBC |
| 61 | C1DA--Sources Sought Notice - Request for SF 330 for AE Design for VA NJHCS EO Project No. 561-26-101 Improve and Upgrade of Electrical System | East Orange | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242) | Jan 12, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 61 | C221--561A4-23-103 Water Piping Survey | Lyons | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242) | Dec 15, 2025 | SDVOSBC |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | U.S. Coast Guard | — | Jan 30, 2026 – May 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Environmental Protection Agency | AJANTA CONSULTING LLC | Jan 30, 2026 – May 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Federal Aviation Administration | JANCO FS 2, LLC | Apr 1, 2026 – Jul 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | THE GEO GROUP, INC. | Apr 1, 2026 – Jul 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | BASIC COMMERCE & INDUSTRIES INC | Jan 30, 2026 – May 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Federal Aviation Administration | A3 TECHNOLOGY INC | Jan 30, 2026 – May 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Federal Aviation Administration | HANA INDUSTRIES, INC. | Jan 30, 2026 – May 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | BASIC COMMERCE & INDUSTRIES INC | Mar 2, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Office of Procurement Operations | PARAGON SYSTEMS INC | Mar 2, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026 | high |
Across New Jersey, engineering opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 29 active opportunities. Top cities include Lyons, Atlantic City, Unknown.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Aviation Administration | 64 | $411.3M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 23 | $21.7M |
| Department of the Army | 23 | $353.7M |
| Maritime Administration | 12 | $1.2M |
| Department of the Navy | 10 | $832.3M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
| Vendor↕ | Awards↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 23 |
| MARINE DESIGN & OPERATIONS INC | 12 |
| GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | 10 |
| MILLER-REMICK, LLC | 9 |
| A3 TECHNOLOGY INC | 8 |
Top Cities in New Jersey
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Lyons | 7 |
| Atlantic City | 4 |
| Unknown | 4 |
| CAPE MAY CH | 3 |
| Paterson | 3 |
| Elmwood Park | 2 |
| Picatinny Arsenal | 1 |
| East Orange | 1 |
| Totowa | 1 |
| Egg Harbor City | 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 New Jersey?
New Jersey has 29 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 New Jersey?
Lyons, Atlantic City, Unknown are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top engineering contractors in New Jersey?
The leading incumbent vendors include Unknown, MARINE DESIGN & OPERATIONS INC, GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC.. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do engineering contracts come up for rebid in New Jersey?
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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