Where 8(a) Construction Firms Are Winning in Region 10 (AK, ID, OR, WA)

Top Federal Construction Markets – REGION 10 (Seattle)

One of the fastest ways for an 8(a) construction company to grow is to become a trusted general contractor at one or two nearby federal installations. The most successful firms typically focus on a regional market, build relationships with local contracting offices, and develop a reputation for delivering quality projects on time and on budget.

As experienced 8(a) contractors graduate from the program, federal agencies continually seek qualified replacement firms to compete for and perform construction work. For companies entering or growing within the 8(a) Program, understanding where construction dollars are being spent is one of the biggest competitive advantages.

The rankings below highlight the Top 5 federal construction locations in each Region 10 state based on recent 8(a) construction contract activity, including total contract value, the number of winning 8(a) firms, and the number of contract awards.

Alaska (AK)

1. USCG Base Ketchikan Waterfront Complex (Ketchikan) — $17.00M | 1 Firm | 4 Contracts
2. Fort Greely Missile Defense Complex (Delta Junction) — $14.38M | 1 Firm | 2 Contracts
3. Sitka National Cemetery & USCG Air Station Sitka (Sitka) — $12.07M | 2 Firms | 2 Contracts
4. Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (Fort Richardson) (Fort Richardson) — $11.45M | 1 Firm | 1 Contract
5. Eielson Air Force Base F-35 Facilities (Eielson AFB) — $10.79M | 2 Firms | 2 Contracts

Idaho (ID)

1. Boise Federal Building & USFS Intermountain HQ (Boise) — $8.62M | 6 Firms | 15 Contracts
2. Mountain Home Air Force Base (Mountain Home AFB) — $8.09M | 4 Firms | 38 Contracts
3. Minidoka National Historic Site (Jerome) — $5.44M | 1 Firm | 1 Contract
4. Salmon-Challis National Forest Road/Bridge Project (North Fork) — $4.39M | 2 Firms | 2 Contracts
5. Craters of the Moon National Monument (Arco) — $4.36M | 1 Firm | 1 Contract

Oregon (OR)

1. Mark O. Hatfield Courthouse & Portland VA Center (Portland) — $18.47M | 2 Firms | 10 Contracts
2. Warm Springs National Fish Hatchery (Warm Springs) — $6.99M | 1 Firm | 1 Contract
3. Klamath Project Pumping Plant Site (Klamath Falls) — $3.64M | 1 Firm | 1 Contract
4. Fremont-Winema National Forest Headquarters (Lakeview) — $3.17M | 1 Firm | 1 Contract
5. National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL Albany) (Albany) — $2.69M | 1 Firm | 2 Contracts

Washington (WA)

1. VA Puget Sound Health Care System (Seattle) (Seattle) — $52.02M | 4 Firms | 10 Contracts
2. American Lake VA Medical Center & USAR Reserve (Tacoma) — $38.81M | 3 Firms | 8 Contracts
3. Naval Hospital Bremerton / Shelton Annex (Shelton) — $32.51M | 1 Firm | 1 Contract
4. Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) (JBLM) — $27.21M | 2 Firms | 2 Contracts
5. Naval Base Kitsap (Bangor / Silverdale) (Silverdale) — $24.32M | 4 Firms | 5 Contracts

If you would like to see if your firm currently qualifies for 8(a) or would like to find out more about how 8(a) contracting works feel free to give us a call at 859-442-3300