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Specialty Trade contracts in Kentucky

Federal specialty trade contracting (concrete, framing, finishing, site prep and more) work in Kentucky that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 18, 2026: 0 open notices, 0 set-aside contracts ending in the next 6 to 18 months, and 16 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: Kentucky.

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No open notices for this trade in Kentucky today. New ones are posted daily, so set an alert above or see all open bids in Kentucky.

Who wins this work in Kentucky

CompanySet-aside $ obligated
Mcgary Construction LLC$5,466,450
MTNT Facility Solutions, LLC$1,556,383
Reasor Roofing LLC$1,444,193
Steel Factor Enterprises, LLC$350,000
Lockridge FBI LLC$342,183

Top buyers: Department of the Interior ($5,770,208), Department of Defense ($1,921,446), Department of Justice ($1,556,383).

Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 2381, 2383, 2389 performed in Kentucky, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.

Free local help: APEX Accelerators in Kentucky

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.

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 Kentucky?

As of Oct 18, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 0 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notices for specialty trade contracting work performed in Kentucky (NAICS 2381, 2383, 2389), from SAM.gov.

Who wins specialty trade contracting set-aside contracts in Kentucky?

From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 16 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in Kentucky. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Mcgary Construction LLC ($5,466,450), and the biggest buyer was Department of the Interior.

Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in Kentucky?

Kentucky is served by Kentucky APEX Accelerator - Lexington (Main office), Kentucky APEX Accelerator - Bowling Green, Kentucky APEX Accelerator - Covington 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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