Expiring federal contracts: NAICS 238220, Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
At least 200 federal contracts under NAICS 238220 over $250,000 end by Feb 28, 2027, worth $385M so far, and more end later in the next 12 months. Most of this work will be bought again, so these are the recompetes to plan for now.
- Contracts ending
- 200+
- Combined value
- $385M
- Agencies
- 29
- Soonest ends
- Oct 11, 2026
Current contract holders are in the recompete radar, with a free account.
When they end
| Month | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 38 | $108M |
| Nov 2026 | 35 | $39.3M |
| Dec 2026 | 61 | $141M |
| Jan 2027 | 47 | $63M |
| Feb 2027 | 19 | $33.5M |
Which agencies
| Agency | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 74 | $146M |
| Department of the Army | 23 | $113M |
| Agricultural Research Service | 11 | $20.8M |
| Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons | 12 | $19M |
| Department of the Air Force | 15 | $13.5M |
| Public Buildings Service | 6 | $11.2M |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 9 | $8.5M |
| National Institutes of Health | 2 | $8.2M |
| Department of State | 6 | $8.1M |
| National Park Service | 9 | $4.5M |
Where the work is
Texas (21), California (13), Maryland (11), New York (9), Florida (8), Virginia (8), Missouri (7), Illinois (7), and 36 more.
Contracts ending soonest
| Ends | Work | Agency | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2026 | Emergency chiller installment and rental · DC | Department of Veterans Affairs | $454K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Upgrade air handler units - 539-21-104 · OH | Department of Veterans Affairs | $7.6M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | — · MD | Department of Veterans Affairs | $377K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Construction project for the upgrades to the fire alarm system and fire sprinkler retrofit at the william m steger federal building 221 w.… · TX | Public Buildings Service | $3.3M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | This project consists of providing all design, labor, equipment, and material to enclose cage area, replace hvac, and controls for… · MO | Department of the Army | $544K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | — · FL | Department of the Air Force | $876K |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Construction award for tomah project 676-23-004 · WI | Department of Veterans Affairs | $2.5M |
| Oct 15, 2026 | B-fac fwp1266.02 repair chiller 2 turbo and motor @chancery | Department of State | $299K |
| Oct 16, 2026 | Replace an air handling unit (ahu) · IL | Department of Veterans Affairs | $317K |
| Oct 19, 2026 | Qrl arsr hvac replacement · NC | Federal Aviation Administration | $489K |
| Oct 20, 2026 | D/b replacement of broken sprinkler system at judiciary square, 633 3rd st., n.w., washington, d.c. 20001. · DC | Public Buildings Service | $2.3M |
| Oct 20, 2026 | Repair b 3136 hvac. rpr hvac, plumbing, windows & doors · VA | Department of the Army | $4.9M |
| Oct 20, 2026 | Replace condensate lines and pumps at the oscar g johnson vamc at iron mountain, mi. · MI | Department of Veterans Affairs | $1.4M |
| Oct 21, 2026 | Havo 332164-replace hvac in ohia wing · HI | National Park Service | $270K |
| Oct 21, 2026 | Emergency boiler plant and cems preventative maintenance and inspection services · CA | Department of Veterans Affairs | $389K |
| Oct 22, 2026 | Boiler and deaeration tank rental · VA | Department of Veterans Affairs | $639K |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 679-22-106 replace hvac various bldgs, tuscaloosa vamc · AL | Department of Veterans Affairs | $2.1M |
| Oct 26, 2026 | Project# 561a4-26-503 replacement coils building 4,53,57,135,143 · NJ | Department of Veterans Affairs | $988K |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Replace sps air handler and install humidification system 610-23-501 · IN | Department of Veterans Affairs | $1.5M |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Project 668-25-103 - renovate sps and lab space building 1, mann-grandstaff va medical center, spokane, wa. · WA | Department of Veterans Affairs | $399K |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Emergency management control systems hardware and software maintenance. · ND | Department of the Air Force | $1.3M |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Repair b 3165 hvac system. repair - 3165 hvac · VA | Department of the Army | $4.8M |
| Oct 27, 2026 | This project consists of providing all design, labor, equipment and materials to replace hvac and controls for building 5069 at fort… · MO | Department of the Army | $552K |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Chiller & pump replacements · TN | Department of Veterans Affairs | $698K |
| Oct 29, 2026 | The selected contractor shall provide all materials, labor, and equipment to complete the project construct freezer/cooler bldg. 5754. · NJ | Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons | $1.1M |
| Oct 29, 2026 | National park service - eisenhower national historic site - barns fire suppression repair · PA | National Park Service | $387K |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Insect management and molecular diagnostics laboratory, environmental growth chambers retrofit, moore air base · TX | Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service | $1.1M |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Cph preventative maintenance · DC | National Gallery of Art | $306K |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Project 578-17-027: replace existing steam pipe from vault 9 to vault 7 steam tunnel and replace steam pipe between vault 9 and pit 5 at… · IL | Department of Veterans Affairs | $34.2M |
| Oct 30, 2026 | C115298 - cup chiller repairs 2023-2024. co: mario henriquez cor: elizabeth oluwafemi · MD | National Institutes of Health | $4M |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Quug221015 rpr hvac system multi. this project consists in upgrading the hvac and electrical systems and related accessories in buildings… | Department of the Air Force | $424K |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Eo 14398 - cerc a3 boiler upgrade · MO | U.S. Geological Survey | $267K |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Water-to-water heat pump and chilled water pump replacement · HI | Agricultural Research Service | $470K |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Construction project 556-24-106 replace chiller no. 2 at captain james a. lovell federal health care center north chicago, il 60064-3048 · IL | Department of Veterans Affairs | $2.1M |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Eie430 repair fire suppression system in hangar, eielson afb, alaska · AK | Department of the Army | $22.9M |
| Oct 31, 2026 | — | Department of the Army | $529K |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Camp bullis hvac maintenance · TX | Department of the Army | $327K |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Chiller rental and installation · IL | Agricultural Research Service | $757K |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Cooling tower controller replacement and maintenance · CT | Department of Veterans Affairs | $679K |
| Nov 1, 2026 | — · TX | Department of Veterans Affairs | $494K |
| Nov 1, 2026 | This is a construction requirement for the design, demolition and installation of hvac equipment in building 611 in accordance with the… · SC | Department of the Air Force | $338K |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Indy bms equipment maintenance · IN | Department of Veterans Affairs | $340K |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Emergency chiller repairs. · CA | Department of Veterans Affairs | $307K |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Ctx emergency hvac system repair - clc · TX | Department of Veterans Affairs | $642K |
| Nov 6, 2026 | — · TX | Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons | $358K |
| Nov 10, 2026 | Ipif hvac renovation · HI | Forest Service | $1.1M |
| Nov 10, 2026 | Install tepid water heaters for emergency shower/eye wash stations, dfsp hachinohe, japan | Department of the Navy | $446K |
| Nov 10, 2026 | Boiler repair replacement for lucas and barsanti schools located at fort campbell, ky · KY | Department of the Army | $415K |
| Nov 13, 2026 | Replace pumps for chillers · NJ | Department of Veterans Affairs | $465K |
| Nov 13, 2026 | "eo14398" kala-replace hvac and humidity control system in the parks curatorial facility · HI | National Park Service | $253K |
Showing the 50 ending soonest of 200+. Values are what has been obligated so far, not the contract ceiling. See who holds them in the recompete radar: a free account shows the first few, and Pro shows every one.
How to get ready
- Watch for sources sought notices from these agencies. Answering one is often how a small business gets a recompete set aside.
- Look up the past awards on USAspending.gov to see what the work cost. Our USAspending guide shows how.
- Make sure you count as small under 238220 with the size standard checker, and see whether it's the right code for an HVAC company or a plumbing business or a fire protection company.
Frequently asked questions
What is a recompete?
When a federal contract's period of performance ends, the agency usually buys the same work again, often through a new solicitation. That new competition is a recompete. Agencies often post sources sought notices or draft solicitations months before the current contract ends.
How early should I prepare for a recompete?
Six to twelve months ahead is common. Learn what the agency buys, watch SAM.gov for sources sought notices and industry days, and introduce your business to the contracting office and its small business specialist before the solicitation is out.
Where does this data come from?
USAspending.gov's award data: definitive contracts and purchase orders under NAICS 238220 worth at least $250,000, with activity in the last 18 months and a current end date by Feb 28, 2027. End dates can move when options are exercised or contracts are extended.