Engineering Government Contracts in Pennsylvania
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Pennsylvania.
Market Intelligence —
Engineering in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's Engineering Services market is highly concentrated: Unknown alone accounts for 60% of the state's 50 active opportunities in Q3 2026, with Unknown, Philadelphia, 57551 collectively representing 100% 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 secondary markets offer lower-volume but less competitive opportunities.
In Pennsylvania's Engineering Services sector, Unknown dominates with 30 active opportunities (60% of state volume) in Q3 2026, followed by Philadelphia at 19 and 57551 at 1. The 1.6× 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 Pennsylvania's Engineering Services market: Department of Veterans Affairs leads at 59% of awards, with Public Buildings Service at 16%. Together they represent 75% of the state's 92 recorded contract actions and $665.9M 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 — AE WORKS LTD, Unknown, MILLER-REMICK, LLC — hold 83% 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
Pennsylvania has 50 open engineering contract opportunities as of 2026-07-18, with 2 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Unknown, Philadelphia, 57551.
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Open Opportunities
2
Likely Recompetes
Department of Veterans Affairs
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Key Insights —
Engineering in Pennsylvania
Steady activity: 11 new engineering in pennsylvania opportunities posted in the last 30 days, representing $7.4M in estimated pipeline.
Majority small-business: 50% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
2 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $110.5M.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 83% 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 | Engineering Services for Installation Instruction Packages | Philadelphia | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.NSWC PHILADELPHIA DIV | Jul 20, 2026 | NONE |
| 75 | Refurbishment of CO2 Compressor Services | Philadelphia | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.NSWC PHILADELPHIA DIV | Jul 22, 2026 | NONE |
| 75 | Development of Technical Manual | Philadelphia | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.NSWC PHILADELPHIA DIV | Jul 22, 2026 | NONE |
| 72 | Impedence Measurement Device (IMD) | Philadelphia | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.NSWC PHILADELPHIA DIV | Jul 31, 2026 | — |
| 63 | 503-316 Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) Army Reserve Center Altoona, PA | — | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.PCAC HEALTH INFORMATION (36C776) | — | SDVOSBC |
| 62 | VARO CMa Project | 57551 | GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION.PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE.PBS PROJECT DELIVERY EAST - BRANCH A | — | — |
| 62 | US Navy Submarine Emergency Diesel Generator (EDG) Fairbanks Morse Opposed Piston (FMOP) Global Repair Services | Philadelphia | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.NSWC PHILADELPHIA DIV | — | — |
| 62 | Byrne Service Elevator Design Refresh & CA Services | — | GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION.PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE.PBS PROJECT DELIVERY EAST - BRANCH A | — | — |
| 60 | Fuel Injector Testing/Overhaul | Philadelphia | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.NSWC PHILADELPHIA DIV | Jul 3, 2026 | — |
| 60 | Reentry Vehicle Integration Support | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE NUCLEAR WEAPON CENTER.INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILE.FA8219 AFNWC PZBG | Jul 10, 2026 | NONE |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC | Apr 2, 2026 – Jul 31, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | HERREN ASSOCIATES INC | Apr 29, 2026 – Aug 27, 2026 | high |
Across Pennsylvania, engineering opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 50 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, Philadelphia, 57551.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 54 | $34.1M |
| Public Buildings Service | 15 | $3.9M |
| Department of Energy | 8 | $1.9M |
| Department of the Navy | 8 | $620.7M |
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 7 | $5.3M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
| Vendor↕ | Awards↕ |
|---|---|
| AE WORKS LTD | 20 |
| Unknown | 13 |
| MILLER-REMICK, LLC | 10 |
| FIDELITY TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION | 5 |
| H.F. LENZ CO | 4 |
Top Cities in Pennsylvania
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 30 |
| Philadelphia | 19 |
| 57551 | 1 |
| Tionesta | 0 |
| Chambersburg | 0 |
| New Cumberland | 0 |
| Carlisle | 0 |
| Springfield | 0 |
| Coraopolis | 0 |
| MECHANICSBURG | 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 Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania has 50 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 Pennsylvania?
Unknown, Philadelphia, 57551 are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top engineering contractors in Pennsylvania?
The leading incumbent vendors include AE WORKS LTD, Unknown, MILLER-REMICK, LLC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do engineering contracts come up for rebid in Pennsylvania?
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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RecompeteIQ. (2026). Engineering Government Contracts in Pennsylvania. Retrieved 2026-07-18, from https://recompeteiq.com/state/pa/engineering-services
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