Specialty Trades Government Contracts in Pennsylvania
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Pennsylvania.
Market Intelligence —
Specialty Trades in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's Specialty Trades Services market is highly concentrated: Lewis Run alone accounts for 50% of the state's 16 active opportunities in Q2 2026, with Lewis Run, Loretto, Tionesta collectively representing 94% of all activity. This concentration pattern creates a two-tier market — contractors must establish presence in Lewis Run to access the majority of deal flow, while the remaining 1 cities offer lower-volume but less competitive opportunities.
In Pennsylvania's Specialty Trades Services sector, Lewis Run dominates with 8 active opportunities (50% of state volume) in Q2 2026, followed by Loretto at 6 and Tionesta at 1. The relatively close race between top cities indicates a competitive market where ranking shifts are common as new solicitations post. Contractors should track how these rankings evolve seasonally, as federal fiscal year-end (September) often reshuffles city-level activity.
Pennsylvania's Specialty Trades Services market has a clear leader but not a monopoly: Department of the Army holds 31% of awards, with buying spread across 5 active agencies. The top 3 — Department of the Army (31%), Forest Service (28%), National Park Service (15%) — account for the majority of contract activity totaling $17.0M. This moderate concentration gives contractors multiple relationship paths while still rewarding specialization in the top buyer's requirements. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — ZACHARY A HETRICK, ADVANCED INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC, BASH CONTRACTING INC — hold 78% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
Looking ahead, 4 Specialty Trades Services contracts in Pennsylvania are entering recompete windows, valued at an estimated $250.5M combined. Of these, 4 carry high takeover signals — meaning the incumbent's position is vulnerable based on the agency's historical vendor switching patterns. For contractors planning their Pennsylvania 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
Pennsylvania has 16 open specialty trades contract opportunities as of 2026-04-13, with 4 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Lewis Run, Loretto, Tionesta.
16
Open Opportunities
4
Likely Recompetes
Department of the Army
Top Agency
Lewis Run
Top City
Key Insights —
Specialty Trades in Pennsylvania
Emerging activity: 1 new specialty trades in pennsylvania opportunities posted in the last 30 days, representing $7.8M in estimated pipeline.
Majority small-business: 100% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
4 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $250.5M.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 78% 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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Perimeter Fence Replacement at FCI McKean | Lewis Run | JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS.FAO | — | SBA |
| 67 | FCI SCHUYLKILL UPGRADE WATER TANK - 25Z2AD8 | Minersville | JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS.FCI SCHUYLKILL | Apr 21, 2026 | NONE |
| 65 | Perimeter Fence Replacement at FCI McKean | Lewis Run | JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS.FAO | Nov 25, 2025 | SBA |
| 65 | Perimeter Fence Replacement at FCI McKean | Lewis Run | JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS.FAO | Dec 8, 2025 | SBA |
| 65 | Perimeter Fence Replacement at FCI Loretto | Loretto | JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS.FAO | Dec 8, 2025 | SBA |
| 65 | Perimeter Fence Replacement at FCI Loretto | Loretto | JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS.FAO | Nov 24, 2025 | SBA |
| 65 | Perimeter Fence Replacement at FCI Loretto | Loretto | JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS.FAO | Jan 7, 2026 | SBA |
| 65 | Perimeter Fence Replacement at FCI Loretto | Loretto | JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS.FAO | Jan 7, 2026 | SBA |
| 65 | Perimeter Fence Replacement at FCI Loretto | Loretto | JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS.FAO | Dec 22, 2025 | SBA |
| 65 | Perimeter Fence Replacement at FCI McKean | Lewis Run | JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS.FAO | Jan 6, 2026 | SBA |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | GENERAL DYNAMICS OTS (WILKES BARRE), LLC | Dec 3, 2025 – Apr 2, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | GENERAL DYNAMICS OTS (WILKES BARRE), LLC | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Air Force | CRITERION CORPORATION | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | CSA GLOBAL LLC | Jan 5, 2026 – May 5, 2026 | high |
Across Pennsylvania, specialty trades opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 16 active opportunities. Top cities include Lewis Run, Loretto, Tionesta.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Army | 12 | $7.1M |
| Forest Service | 11 | $1.9M |
| National Park Service | 6 | $5.7M |
| United States Mint | 6 | $2.3M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 4 | $70K |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in Pennsylvania
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Lewis Run | 8 |
| Loretto | 6 |
| Tionesta | 1 |
| Minersville | 1 |
| Philadelphia | 0 |
| Chambersburg | 0 |
| New Cumberland | 0 |
| Carlisle | 0 |
| Springfield | 0 |
| Coraopolis | 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 Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania has 16 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 Pennsylvania?
Lewis Run, Loretto, Tionesta are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top specialty trades contractors in Pennsylvania?
The leading incumbent vendors include ZACHARY A HETRICK, ADVANCED INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC, BASH CONTRACTING INC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do specialty trades contracts come up for rebid in Pennsylvania?
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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