Civil Construction contracts in California
Federal heavy and civil engineering construction work in California that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 17, 2026: 1 open notice, 3 set-aside contracts ending in the next 6 to 18 months, and 101 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.
Covers NAICS 2371 (Utility System Construction), 2373 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), 2379 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction). Place of performance: California.
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Open set-asides and early notices
Due 2026-10-21 · 4d
Dept of Defense · W075 ENDIST Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA
No set-aside yetHighway, Street, and Bridge Construction…Sources Sought
Contracts ending soon (recompetes)
| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
|---|
| 84 | D7, LLC TRACY BACKUP GENERATORS CIRCUIT #2 & #3 Why 84? ends in 11 mo · no option years left · $15M · 3 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 11 months (Sep 16, 2027). +21/30
- 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 3 offers. +17/20
- Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2023 (about 3 years).
| Department of Defense Department of the Army | Power and Communication Line and… | CA | $14,950,192 | Sep 16, 2027 |
| 75 | BYRD ENTERPRISES UNLIMITED INC SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY NATIONAL CEMETERY SECTION RENOVATION NRM SHRINE PROJECT… Why 75? ends in 11 mo · no option years left · $5.9M · 6 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 11 months (Sep 30, 2027). +20/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $5.9M obligated so far. +13/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 6 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 Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering… | CA | $5,933,226 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 72 | LARISON-REYES JOINT VENTURE PROJECT TITLE: CENTRAL REVETMENT REPAIR PROJECT LOCATION: NAVY BASE VENTURA COUNTY,… Why 72? ends in 14 mo · no option years left · $15M · 8 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 14 months (Dec 27, 2027). +14/30
- 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 8 offers (crowded field). +12/20
- Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
| Department of Defense Department of the Army | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering… | CA | $14,518,100 | Dec 27, 2027 |
Who wins this work in California
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| Talion Construction, LLC | $16,153,062 |
| Judd Buick Construction, Inc. | $14,095,097 |
| Dambacher Construction Inc. | $8,568,213 |
| Gecms, Inc | $7,934,935 |
| Brayco Engineering, Inc | $7,270,560 |
Top buyers: Department of Agriculture ($58,059,705), Department of Defense ($43,291,532), Department of the Interior ($31,401,724).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 2371, 2373, 2379 performed in California, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.
Free local help: APEX Accelerators in California
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.
- American Indian Chamber Education Fund APEX Accelerator - Headquarters · Los Angeles (213) 448-2333
Serves: CA, AZ, UT, NV, WA, OR, ID - BIA REGION (PACIFIC / WESTERN/NORTHWEST)
- American Indian Chamber Education Fund APEX Accelerator - California · Huntington Beach (714) 906-2701
Serves: CA, AZ, UT, NV, WA, OR, ID - BIA REGION (PACIFIC / WESTERN/NORTHWEST)
- California Capital APEX Accelerator · Sacramento (916) 442-1729
Serves: Butte, Colusa, El Dorado, Glenn, Lake, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, Sierra, Sutter, Tehama, Yolo, Yuba
- Golden State APEX Accelerator · Bakersfield
Serves: Kern, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Ventura
- Los Angeles County APEX Accelerator · Los Angeles (323) 881-3964
Serves: The County of Los Angeles
- Monterey Bay APEX Accelerator · Salinas (831) 216-3000
Serves: Alpine, Fresno, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Tulare, Tuolumne counties.
- Norcal APEX Accelerator · Arcata (707) 267-7561
Serves: Alameda, Contra Costa, Del Norte, Humboldt, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Shasta, Siskiyou, Sonoma,…
- Inland Empire APEX Accelerator · Riverside 951-235-5312
Serves: Riverside, San Bernardino counties only.
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 heavy and civil engineering construction set-aside contracts are open in California?
As of Oct 17, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 1 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notice for heavy and civil engineering construction work performed in California (NAICS 2371, 2373, 2379), from SAM.gov.
Who wins heavy and civil engineering construction set-aside contracts in California?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 101 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in California. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Talion Construction, LLC ($16,153,062), and the biggest buyer was Department of Agriculture.
Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in California?
California is served by American Indian Chamber Education Fund APEX Accelerator - Headquarters, American Indian Chamber Education Fund APEX Accelerator - California, California Capital APEX Accelerator and others. APEX Accelerators give small businesses free help with registration, bid searches and proposals (official directory checked Oct 18, 2026).
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