HVAC & Plumbing contracts in California
Federal HVAC, plumbing and mechanical work in California that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 17, 2026: 2 open notices, 1 set-aside contract ending in the next 6 to 18 months, and 94 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.
Covers NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors). Place of performance: California.
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Open set-asides and early notices
Due 2026-10-20 · 3d
Dept of Defense · Navfacsyscom Southwest · San Diego, CA
Total Small BusinessPlumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning…Solicitation
Due 2026-10-21 · 4d
National Aeronautics and Space Administration · NASA Shared Services Center · Edwards, CA
Total Small BusinessPlumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning…Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Contracts ending soon (recompetes)
| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
|---|
| 78 | SH MECHANICAL INC. 4 PART CONSTRUCTION PROJECT TO UPGRADE BOILERS AT THE ALBANY, CA WRRC Why 78? ends in 11 mo · no option years left · $7.3M · 4 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 11 months (Sep 27, 2027). +21/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $7.3M obligated so far. +13/20
- Last time it was competed under simplified acquisition procedures with 4 offers. +14/20
- Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
| Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service | Plumbing, Heating, and… | CA | $7,280,250 | Sep 27, 2027 |
Who wins this work in California
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| SH Mechanical Inc. | $7,280,250 |
| Gustav Keoni | $4,996,324 |
| B3 Construction, Inc | $4,736,885 |
| Seamair Construction, Inc. | $3,244,381 |
| Kaiva Services, LLC | $1,741,595 |
Top buyers: Department of Agriculture ($7,971,072), Department of Justice ($7,550,715), Department of Veterans Affairs ($7,511,476).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 238220 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 HVAC, plumbing and mechanical set-aside contracts are open in California?
As of Oct 17, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 2 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notices for HVAC, plumbing and mechanical work performed in California (NAICS 238220), from SAM.gov.
Who wins HVAC, plumbing and mechanical set-aside contracts in California?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 94 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in California. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was SH Mechanical Inc. ($7,280,250), 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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