Federal Specialty Trade (Other) Contracts in California
California has 3 federal Specialty Trade (Other) awards tracked in the last 120 days, totaling $779K across 3 unique firms. The Agriculture, Department of leads activity with 100% of recent awards.
The federal specialty trade (NAICS 238990) market in California has seen 3 awards totaling $779K over the last 120 days, with all work sourced from the Department of Agriculture. Over a longer all-time horizon, the market has generated 12 awards worth $9.8M, suggesting inconsistent but material opportunity. The market remains highly concentrated: three unique firms won the recent awards, and Sierra North Construction Inc captured the largest recent contract at $364K. For contractors in mechanical systems, equipment installation, or similar specialty trades, this market offers smaller, recurring USDA-driven projects—but success requires direct relationships with Agriculture and persistence given the low award frequency.
Top Winning Firms
Last 120 days · sorted by win count
Sierra North Construction Inc
CA Mathes Construction LLC
ZNTH, INC.
Frequently asked questions
who wins USDA construction contracts in California+
Sierra North Construction Inc won the largest recent award ($364K) in the NAICS 238990 specialty trade category. All 3 awards tracked in the last 120 days went to the Department of Agriculture, making it the sole source of federal specialty trade work in California during that period.
how many federal construction contracts are awarded in California specialty trades per year+
Over 120 days, 3 awards were tracked in NAICS 238990, suggesting roughly 9 awards annually at current pace. Historical data shows 12 all-time awards worth $9.8M, indicating variability in annual volume.
what is the average federal construction contract value in California specialty trades+
Recent 120-day awards averaged $260K ($779K ÷ 3 awards). All-time data shows an average of $817K per award ($9.8M ÷ 12), indicating recent contract sizes have been smaller than historical norms.
where does the Department of Agriculture award construction contracts in California+
The Department of Agriculture issued 100% of the 3 specialty trade awards tracked in California over the last 120 days, totaling $779K. This is the dominant federal buyer in this market segment.
how competitive is the USDA construction market in California+
Low award frequency (3 in 120 days) combined with 3 unique winning firms suggests a tight, relationship-driven market with limited but recurring opportunities for contractors with USDA connections.
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