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Specialty Trade contracts in Texas

Federal specialty trade contracting (concrete, framing, finishing, site prep and more) work in Texas that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 17, 2026: 3 open notices, 0 set-aside contracts ending in the next 6 to 18 months, and 69 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: Texas.

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Open set-asides and early notices

Due 2026-10-27 · 10d

Airfield Blast Shield

Dept of Defense · FA4661 7 CONS CD · Dyess AFB, TX
New todayTotal Small BusinessStructural Steel and Precast Concrete…Solicitation
Due 2026-10-29 · 12d

36C25726Q0431 504-26-006 RE FINISH B4 N AND F ADM

Department of Veterans Affairs · 257-Network Contract Office 17 (36C257) · Amarillo, TX
SDVOSBFlooring Contractors (238330)Solicitation
Due 2026-10-29 · 12d

Protective Coating Maintenance IDIQ

Dept of Defense · FA3020 82 CONS LGC · Sheppard AFB, TX
EDWOSBPainting and Wall Covering Contractors (238320)Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Who wins this work in Texas

CompanySet-aside $ obligated
DFW Cad Services LLC$9,371,685
AR6-Cram Construction & Roofing LLC$5,684,830
CMP Commercial Construction Inc$4,357,273
Zenith Roofing and Waterproofing, LLC$2,367,573
Omega Belt Built Construction Services JV, LLC$1,931,760

Top buyers: Department of Defense ($11,690,366), Department of Justice ($10,619,863), Department of Veterans Affairs ($5,869,688).

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

Free local help: APEX Accelerators in Texas

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 Texas?

As of Oct 17, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 3 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notices for specialty trade contracting work performed in Texas (NAICS 2381, 2383, 2389), from SAM.gov.

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

From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 69 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in Texas. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was DFW Cad Services LLC ($9,371,685), and the biggest buyer was Department of Defense.

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

Texas is served by Del Mar College APEX Accelerator, Contract Opportunities Center APEX Accelerator, NW Texas 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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