Federal Heavy Civil Construction Contracts in Virginia
Virginia has 2 federal Heavy Civil Construction awards tracked in the last 120 days, totaling $82.0M across 2 unique firms. The Dept. of Defense leads activity with 100% of recent awards.
Virginia's federal heavy civil construction market (NAICS 237990) awarded $82.0M across just 2 contracts in the last 120 days, with all work coming from the Department of Defense. This highly concentrated market is dominated by a single winner: COTTRELL CONTRACTING CORPORATION secured $75.0M in that period, representing 91% of recent awards. Historically, the market shows deeper activity—6 all-time awards totaling $718.0M—suggesting cyclical opportunity rather than sustained pipeline. For contractors, success requires DoD relationships and the scale to handle large single awards; the market favors established incumbents and rewards selective bidding over volume pursuit. Competition remains limited with only 2 unique winners in 120 days, but large contract sizes demand substantial bonding capacity and specialized civil capabilities.
Top Winning Firms
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COTTRELL CONTRACTING CORPORATION
Frequently asked questions
who wins federal construction contracts in Virginia+
COTTRELL CONTRACTING CORPORATION is the leading winner in Virginia's federal heavy civil market, capturing $75.0M (91% of recent awards) in the last 120 days. Only 2 unique firms won contracts in that period, indicating a highly concentrated competitive landscape.
how much is the average federal construction contract in Virginia+
Recent federal heavy civil awards in Virginia averaged $41.0M per contract over the last 120 days, with the largest single award at $75.0M. Historically, the market has delivered 6 awards totaling $718.0M, or approximately $119.7M average per award.
which federal agency awards construction contracts in Virginia+
The Department of Defense accounts for 100% of tracked federal heavy civil construction awards in Virginia. All recent activity and historical awards in this NAICS category have come exclusively from DoD.
how many construction contracts are available in Virginia federal market+
Only 2 federal heavy civil construction contracts were awarded in Virginia over the last 120 days. The all-time database shows 6 awards, suggesting the market is cyclical with long gaps between contract releases.
how to bid on Department of Defense construction projects Virginia+
Recent DoD awards in Virginia's heavy civil market favor established contractors like COTTRELL CONTRACTING CORPORATION; all contracts tracked came through DoD. Contractors should register on SAM.gov, monitor DoD-specific announcements, and build relationships with regional military installation contracting offices.
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