Engineering Government Contracts in New Mexico
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across New Mexico.
Market Intelligence —
Engineering in New Mexico
New Mexico's Engineering Services market is highly concentrated: Unknown alone accounts for 58% of the state's 19 active opportunities in Q3 2026, with Unknown, ROAD FORKS, Carlsbad collectively representing 84% of all activity. This concentration pattern creates a two-tier market — contractors must establish presence in Unknown to access the majority of deal flow, while the remaining 3 cities offer lower-volume but less competitive opportunities.
In New Mexico's Engineering Services sector, Unknown dominates with 11 active opportunities (58% of state volume) in Q3 2026, followed by ROAD FORKS at 3 and Carlsbad at 2. The 3.7× 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.
Two agencies shape New Mexico's Engineering Services market: Department of Energy leads at 49% of awards, with Indian Health Service at 18%. Together they represent 67% of the state's 39 recorded contract actions and $57.4M 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 — SIGMA SCIENCE INC, APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC., MONTECH INC — hold 85% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
New Mexico's Engineering Services recompete pipeline contains 3 contracts approaching renewal windows in Q3 2026, valued at an estimated $267.4M combined. 3 of these (100%) carry high takeover signals, indicating agencies with a pattern of switching vendors at contract renewal. Department of the Army 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
New Mexico has 19 open engineering contract opportunities as of 2026-07-14, with 3 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Unknown, ROAD FORKS, Carlsbad.
19
Open Opportunities
3
Likely Recompetes
Department of Energy
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Key Insights —
Engineering in New Mexico
Emerging activity: 3 new engineering in new mexico opportunities posted in the last 30 days, representing $9.7M in estimated pipeline.
Significant small-business share: 37% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
3 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $267.4M.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 85% 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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | RFI CCM New Missile Simulator Service Contract | White Sands Missile Range | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.MISSION INSTALLATION CONTRACTING COMMAND.418TH CSB.W6QM MICC-FDO FT HOOD | Jun 16, 2026 | SBA |
| 68 | Request for White Papers: Advanced Test and Logistics Support Services (ATLSS) | ROAD FORKS | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE TEST CENTER.FA9101 AEDC PKP PROCRMNT BR | Aug 10, 2026 | — |
| 67 | Professional Engineering Personal Services for the AAIHS, OEHE | Albuquerque | HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF.INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE.ALBUQUERQUE AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVC | — | ISBEE |
| 62 | Aircraft Alerting Communications Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) (AACE) Effort- NOCA | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE NUCLEAR WEAPON CENTER.NUCLEAR COMMAND, CONTROL & COMMUNICATION WEAPON.FA2041 AFNWC/PZHL | — | NONE |
| 62 | Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) facility at Kirtland Air Force Base (KAFB), New Mexico | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.USACE.SPD.W075 ENDIST ALBUQUERQUE | — | — |
| 62 | J&A for Structural Engineering and Liquid Mercury Removal and Remediation Services for the Dunn Solar Telescope (DST) | Sunspot | NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION.NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION.OFFICE OF POLAR PROGRAMS | — | — |
| 62 | STUDY HYDRAULIC DOOR HYDRAULICS/ELECTRICAL AT BUILDING 27496 | ROAD FORKS | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE GLOBAL STRIKE COMMAND.FA9401 377 MSG PK | — | — |
| 54 | C--CAVE 332397 Title III REPLACE MAIN WATER DISTRIBUTION | Carlsbad | INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.NATIONAL PARK SERVICE.DSC CONTRACTING SERVICES DIVISION | — | — |
| 54 | H--CAVE 332397 CMR REPLACE MAIN WATER DISTRIBUT | Carlsbad | INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.NATIONAL PARK SERVICE.DSC CONTRACTING SERVICES DIVISION | — | — |
| 50 | 15 kV Surface Switchgear | ROAD FORKS | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE GLOBAL STRIKE COMMAND.FA9401 377 MSG PK | — | NONE |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | BRICE-AECOM JV1 | Feb 25, 2026 – Jun 25, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Federal Acquisition Service | TRESCO INC | Jan 28, 2026 – May 28, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Air Force | NETCENTRIC TECHNOLOGY, LLC | Mar 2, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026 | high |
Across New Mexico, engineering opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 19 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, ROAD FORKS, Carlsbad.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Energy | 19 | $40.9M |
| Indian Health Service | 7 | $3.6M |
| Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education | 5 | $9.5M |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 4 | $2.5M |
| National Park Service | 4 | $1.0M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in New Mexico
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 11 |
| ROAD FORKS | 3 |
| Carlsbad | 2 |
| Albuquerque | 1 |
| White Sands Missile Range | 1 |
| Sunspot | 1 |
| Cannon AFB | 0 |
| Gallup | 0 |
| Holloman Air Force Base | 0 |
| Glenwood | 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 engineering contracts are there in New Mexico?
New Mexico has 19 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 Mexico?
Unknown, ROAD FORKS, Carlsbad are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top engineering contractors in New Mexico?
The leading incumbent vendors include SIGMA SCIENCE INC, APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC., MONTECH INC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do engineering contracts come up for rebid in New Mexico?
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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