Construction contracts in New Jersey
Federal building construction work in New Jersey that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 17, 2026: 0 open notices, 4 set-aside contracts ending in the next 6 to 18 months, and 68 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.
Covers NAICS 2362 (Nonresidential Building Construction), 2361 (Residential Building Construction). Place of performance: New Jersey.
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Contracts ending soon (recompetes)
| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
|---|
| 89 | K2 CONTRACTING GROUP LLC THE PROJECT IS TO ADD/ALTER THE EXISTING FACILITY WITH UPDATING LIVING CONDITIONS FOR… Why 89? ends in 6 mo · no option years left · $10M · 5 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 6 months (Apr 26, 2027). +30/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $10M obligated so far. +15/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 5 offers. +14/20
- Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2025 (about 1 year).
| Department of Defense Department of the Air Force | Commercial and Institutional Building… | NJ | $10,232,812 | Apr 26, 2027 |
| 87 | K2 CONTRACTING GROUP LLC THE PROJECT IS TO ADD/ALTER THE EXISTING FACILITY WITH UPDATING LIVING CONDITIONS FOR… Why 87? ends in 6 mo · no option years left · $11M · 7 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 6 months (Apr 22, 2027). +30/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $11M obligated so far. +15/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 7 offers (crowded field). +12/20
- Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2025 (about 1 year).
| Department of Defense Department of the Air Force | Commercial and Institutional Building… | NJ | $11,243,627 | Apr 22, 2027 |
| 87 | RANCO CONSTRUCTION INC CONSTRUCTION OF THE 177TH FW INSTALLATION ENTRY CONTROL FACILITY. Why 87? ends in 7 mo · no option years left · $6.8M · 4 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 7 months (May 8, 2027). +30/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $6.8M obligated so far. +13/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 4 offers. +14/20
- Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2025 (about 1 year).
| Department of Defense Department of the Army | Commercial and Institutional Building… | NJ | $6,833,550 | May 8, 2027 |
| 85 | KLK ELECTRIC, INC SPINAL CORD RENOVATION Why 85? ends in 8 mo · no option years left · $15M · 7 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 8 months (Jun 25, 2027). +27/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $15M obligated so far. +16/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 7 offers (crowded field). +12/20
- Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2024 (about 2 years).
| Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs | Commercial and Institutional Building… | NJ | $15,198,918 | Jun 25, 2027 |
Who wins this work in New Jersey
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| Niram Inc | $43,337,000 |
| Eastern Construction & Electric Inc | $9,586,549 |
| District Veterans Contracting, Inc. | $7,105,473 |
| Aeonrg LLC | $5,187,886 |
| Ranco Construction Inc | $4,337,594 |
Top buyers: Department of Veterans Affairs ($50,258,833), Department of Defense ($14,237,610), Department of Homeland Security ($11,693,484).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 2362, 2361 performed in New Jersey, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.
Free local help: APEX Accelerators in New Jersey
APEX Accelerators give small businesses no-cost, one-on-one help with SAM.gov registration, finding bids and preparing proposals. The program is funded by the Department of War (formerly Defense) Office of Industrial Base Growth.
- NJIT APEX Accelerators · Newark (973) 596-5805
Serves: Atlantic, Bergen, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Essex, Gloucester, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris,…
- Union County Economic Development Corp. APEX Accelerator · Cranford (908) 527-1166
Serves: Union
Source: official APEX Accelerators directory, checked Oct 18, 2026. AwardWatchdog is independent and not affiliated with the APEX Accelerators program.
Frequently asked questions
How many federal building construction set-aside contracts are open in New Jersey?
As of Oct 17, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 0 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notices for building construction work performed in New Jersey (NAICS 2362, 2361), from SAM.gov.
Who wins building construction set-aside contracts in New Jersey?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 68 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in New Jersey. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Niram Inc ($43,337,000), and the biggest buyer was Department of Veterans Affairs.
Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in New Jersey?
New Jersey is served by NJIT APEX Accelerators, Union County Economic Development Corp. APEX Accelerator. APEX Accelerators give small businesses free help with registration, bid searches and proposals (official directory checked Oct 18, 2026).
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