Specialty Trade contracts in California
Federal specialty trade contracting (concrete, framing, finishing, site prep and more) 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 2381 (Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors), 2383 (Building Finishing Contractors), 2389 (Other Specialty Trade Contractors). Place of performance: California.
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Open set-asides and early notices
Due 2026-10-28 · 11d
Dept of Defense · Navfacsyscom Southwest · San Diego, CA
No set-aside yetAll Other Specialty Trade Contractors (238990)Sources Sought
Due 2026-10-29 · 12d
General Services Administration · PBS Project Delivery West - Branch E · San Diego, CA
Total Small BusinessAll Other Specialty Trade Contractors (238990)Presolicitation
Contracts ending soon (recompetes)
| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
|---|
| 58 | SENECA FEDERAL SOLUTIONS, LLC FCC VICTORVILLE NRT REPLACE ROODS USP AND FCI 1 PROJECT 26Z6AP7 Why 58? ends in 18 mo · no option years left · $28M · sole source last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 18 months (Apr 15, 2028). +6/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $28M obligated so far. +18/20
- 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
| Department of Justice Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons | Roofing Contractors (238160) | CA | $28,281,146 | Apr 15, 2028 |
Who wins this work in California
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| Seneca Federal Solutions, LLC | $28,281,146 |
| BYRD Enterprises Unlimited Inc | $4,217,010 |
| B3 Construction, Inc | $2,453,205 |
| M&K General Contractors Inc | $2,367,597 |
| Judd Buick Construction, Inc. | $2,266,647 |
Top buyers: Department of Justice ($28,289,346), Department of Agriculture ($8,050,049), Department of Defense ($6,902,835).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 2381, 2383, 2389 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 specialty trade contracting 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 specialty trade contracting work performed in California (NAICS 2381, 2383, 2389), from SAM.gov.
Who wins specialty trade contracting 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 Seneca Federal Solutions, LLC ($28,281,146), and the biggest buyer was Department of Justice.
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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