Engineering contracts in California
Federal engineering services work in California that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 17, 2026: 1 open notice, 6 set-aside contracts ending in the next 6 to 18 months, and 41 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.
Covers NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services). Place of performance: California.
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Open set-asides and early notices
Due 2026-10-19 · 2d
Dept of Defense · NAVSUP FLT Log CTR San Diego · San Diego, CA
WOSBEngineering Services (541330)Presolicitation
Contracts ending soon (recompetes)
| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
|---|
| 88 | KING TECHNOLOGIES, INC. DEVELOPMENT, INTEGRATION, AND CERTIFICATION ENVIRONMENT (DICE) SERVICE CENTER Why 88? ends in 7 mo · no option years left · $25M · 3 offers last time · vehicle holders only- Ends in about 7 months (May 25, 2027). +30/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $25M obligated so far. +18/20
- Last time it was competed in full and open competition with 3 offers. +17/20
- Ordered under an IDIQ contract (N0017819D7972); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2022 (about 4 years).
| Department of Defense Department of the Navy | Engineering Services (541330) | CA | $24,959,833 | May 25, 2027 |
| 82 | PATCHPLUS CONSULTING INC RESOLUTE HUNTER EXERCISE SUPPORT SERVICES Why 82? ends in 8 mo · no option years left · $11M · 2 offers last time · vehicle holders only- Ends in about 8 months (Jun 30, 2027). +27/30
- 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 in full and open competition with 2 offers. +17/20
- Ordered under an IDIQ contract (N0017819D8268); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2023 (about 3 years).
| Department of Defense Department of the Navy | Engineering Services (541330) | CA | $11,227,277 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 68 | PRECISE SYSTEMS, INC. WEAPON SYSTEMS INTEGRATION, FLEET INTERFACE, LAUNCHERS/CANISTER ENGINEERING,… Why 68? ends in 7 mo · options could run to May 2028 · $42M (2 orders) · 2 offers last time · vehicle holders only- Ends in about 7 months (May 26, 2027); the earliest of its 2 orders ends May 15, 2027. +29/30
- Unexercised options on record could extend it to May 15, 2028, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
- $42M obligated so far across 2 sibling orders. +19/20
- Last time it was competed in full and open competition with 2 offers. +17/20
- Ordered under an IDIQ contract (N0017819D8321); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2021 (about 5 years).
- Groups 2 sibling orders: N6339423F3002 ($29,354,816, ends May 15, 2027), N0016421F3015 ($12,830,523, ends May 26, 2027)
| Department of Defense Department of the Navy | Engineering Services (541330) | CA | $42,185,338 | May 26, 2027 |
| 67 | GUIDON DESIGN INC WEST LOS ANGELES MASTER PLAN Why 67? ends in 11 mo · no option years left · $6.0M · sole source last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 11 months (Sep 29, 2027). +20/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $6.0M obligated so far. +13/20
- Last time it was not available for competition (sole source), so the agency could sole-source the follow-on again. +4/20
- 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 | Engineering Services (541330) | CA | $5,964,155 | Sep 29, 2027 |
| 58 | COMPQSOFT, INC. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES, DESIGN CHANGES, TEST AND EVALUATION, INSTALLATION… Why 58? ends in 9 mo · options could run to Jul 2030 · $23M · 6 offers last time · vehicle holders only- Ends in about 9 months (Jul 19, 2027). +26/30
- Unexercised options on record could extend it to Jul 7, 2030, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
- $23M obligated so far. +17/20
- Last time it was competed in full and open competition with 6 offers (crowded field). +12/20
- Ordered under an IDIQ contract (N0017819D7388); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2025 (about 1 year).
| Department of Defense Department of the Navy | Engineering Services (541330) | CA | $22,632,422 | Jul 19, 2027 |
| 58 | SELLERS & ASSOCIATES, LLC REQUIREMENT FOR TRAINING SERVICES TO TACTICAL AFLOAT SHIPBOARD, ASHORE AND SUBMARINE… Why 58? ends in 17 mo · no option years left · $6.7M · 5 offers last time · vehicle holders only- Ends in about 17 months (Mar 14, 2028). +8/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $6.7M obligated so far. +13/20
- Last time it was competed in full and open competition with 5 offers. +14/20
- Ordered under an IDIQ contract (N0017819D8492); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2023 (about 4 years).
| Department of Defense Department of the Navy | Engineering Services (541330) | CA | $6,699,572 | Mar 14, 2028 |
Who wins this work in California
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| Vector Planning & Services LLC | $49,774,039 |
| Compqsoft, Inc. | $17,931,757 |
| Centurum Information Technology Inc | $12,842,152 |
| Avum, Inc. | $8,261,492 |
| Precise Systems, Inc. | $6,786,929 |
Top buyers: Department of Defense ($171,061,166), Department of Veterans Affairs ($19,838,698), Department of Homeland Security ($4,075,853).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 541330 performed in California, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.
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Frequently asked questions
How many federal engineering services 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 engineering services work performed in California (NAICS 541330), from SAM.gov.
Who wins engineering services set-aside contracts in California?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 41 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in California. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Vector Planning & Services LLC ($49,774,039), and the biggest buyer was Department of Defense.
Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in California?
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