Specialty Trades Government Contracts in Ohio
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Ohio.
Market Intelligence —
Specialty Trades in Ohio
In Q2 2026, Ohio has 11 active Specialty Trades Services opportunities distributed across 3 cities, but the market is top-heavy: Unknown commands 82% of all activity. Unknown, Columbus, Lakewood together hold 100% of statewide deal flow. Contractors entering Ohio's Specialty Trades Services market should treat Unknown as the primary beachhead before expanding to secondary markets.
The top Specialty Trades Services markets in Ohio as of Q2 2026 are: Unknown (9 opportunities, 82% of state activity); Columbus (1 opportunities, 9% of state activity); Lakewood (1 opportunities, 9% of state activity). Unknown leads by a factor of 9.0× over the second-ranked city, Columbus, reflecting federal installation density and agency office concentration in the Unknown metro. The statewide average is 4 opportunities per city across 3 markets.
In Ohio, Specialty Trades Services procurement concentrates in two primary agencies: Department of the Army (53%) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (15%). With 68% of 40 total awards between them and $25.3M in obligated spending, these agencies define the competitive landscape. Contractors should align their capability statements and teaming strategies to these agencies' acquisition preferences. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — CAS FSE JV LLC, CHEMSTEEL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, MASSILLON CONSTRUCTION AND SUPPLY LLC — hold 82% 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
Ohio has 11 open specialty trades contract opportunities as of 2026-06-03, with 2 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Unknown, Columbus, Lakewood.
11
Open Opportunities
2
Likely Recompetes
Department of the Army
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Key Insights —
Specialty Trades in Ohio
Majority small-business: 100% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
2 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $54.5M.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 82% 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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 70Z03026QCLEV0030 - U.S. Coast Guard REPFAC Gravel Road Easement Project | Lakewood | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.BASE CLEVELAND(00030) | Feb 23, 2026 | SBA |
| 65 | DFAS Columbus Building Maintenance Service | Columbus | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SERVICE (DFAS).DEFENSE FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SVC | Jan 7, 2026 | 8A |
| — | Amendment 0003_Z2AA--Headstone Maintenance IDIQ Ohio Western National Cemetery | — | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786) | Jun 23, 2025 | SDVOSBS |
| — | Z2AA--Headstone Maintenance IDIQ Ohio Western National Cemetery | — | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786) | Feb 13, 2025 | SDVOSBS |
| — | AMENDMENT 0001: Z2AA--Headstone Maintenance IDIQ Ohio Western National Cemetery | — | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786) | Jun 23, 2025 | SDVOSBS |
| — | Visitor Center Upgrades @ DAAV | — | INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.NATIONAL PARK SERVICE.MWR OHIO(64000) | Jul 1, 2025 | SBA |
| — | FY25 D61 Dayton sallyport door | — | JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF.US MARSHALS SERVICE.DEPT OF JUSTICE US MARSHAL SERVICE | Jun 19, 2025 | SBA |
| — | Z2AA--Headstone Maintenance IDIQ Ohio Western National Cemetery | — | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786) | Jun 23, 2025 | SDVOSBS |
| — | Amendment 0002 - Z2AA--Headstone Maintenance IDIQ Ohio Western National Cemetery | — | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786) | Jun 23, 2025 | SDVOSBS |
| — | 70Z03025QCLEV0128 - USCG REPFAC DRIVEWAY EASEMENT PROJECT | — | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.BASE CLEVELAND(00030) | Aug 15, 2025 | SBA |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Defense Logistics Agency | LICKING-KNOX GOODWILL INDUSTRIES, INC. | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | ENVIRO-FIX SOLUTIONS LLC | Jul 2, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026 | high |
Across Ohio, specialty trades opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 11 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, Columbus, Lakewood.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Army | 21 | $18.2M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 6 | $4.7M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 5 | $1.3M |
| U.S. Coast Guard | 4 | $34K |
| National Park Service | 4 | $1.0M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in Ohio
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 9 |
| Columbus | 1 |
| Lakewood | 1 |
| Vienna | 0 |
| Dayton | 0 |
| Lisbon | 0 |
| Cleveland | 0 |
| Chillicothe | 0 |
| FACILITY IN REGARD TO THIS RFQ | 0 |
| Delaware | 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 Ohio?
Ohio has 11 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 Ohio?
Unknown, Columbus, Lakewood are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top specialty trades contractors in Ohio?
The leading incumbent vendors include CAS FSE JV LLC, CHEMSTEEL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, MASSILLON CONSTRUCTION AND SUPPLY LLC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do specialty trades contracts come up for rebid in Ohio?
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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