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Federal Construction Contracts in Colorado
Colorado Springs has one of the highest concentrations of military installations in the country. The Space Force buildout at Peterson, Schriever, and Buckley combined with Fort Carson and the Air Force Academy makes Colorado a consistent federal construction market.
Colorado Market
Federal Construction in Colorado: By the Numbers
Based on active SAM.gov listings, federal award history, and RenovationRoute contract intelligence. Colorado Springs has more federal military installations per square mile than almost anywhere in the country. The transition to Space Force has triggered a wave of facility construction and modernization contracts at Peterson, Schriever, and Buckley that will continue for years.
Active Federal Contracts
480 active construction listings on SAM.gov in Colorado. One of the most active states in the country for federal construction work.
Average Contract Value
$267,000 average per award. Small business set-asides (under $250K) have far fewer bidders and are where most contractors get their first federal win.
RenovationRoute Tier 1 Leads
27 high-confidence federal construction leads in Colorado already matched to contractors in our platform. More than any other state outside the top three.
Who Posts the Work
Top Federal Agencies Posting Construction Contracts in Colorado
These agencies fund the majority of federal construction spending in the state. Each posts opportunities directly on SAM.gov.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Albuquerque District)
Air Force Civil Engineering Center (Peterson, Schriever, Buckley, USAF Academy)
Space Force Infrastructure (Peterson SFB, Schriever SFB)
Department of Veterans Affairs (Denver, Colorado Springs)
Key Installations
Military & Federal Installations Driving Construction in Colorado
These facilities post construction contracts regularly on SAM.gov. Set-asides at these installations often see fewer than 5 bidders.
Fort Carson, Colorado Springs
Major Army installation with a significant MILCON budget for barracks, ranges, and training facilities.
Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado Springs
NORAD and USNORTHCOM headquarters. Command facility construction and modernization work is ongoing.
Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs
Space operations facilities with specialized technical construction requirements not found at conventional bases.
Buckley Space Force Base, Aurora
Intelligence and space surveillance mission with ongoing facility work near Denver. Good access for Front Range contractors.
United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs
Historic academic campus with ongoing renovation, athletics facilities, and infrastructure
Pueblo Chemical Depot, Pueblo
Ongoing demilitarization and site closure construction
VA Construction
VA Hospitals and Clinics Posting Contracts in Colorado
The Department of Veterans Affairs runs a large ongoing renovation and maintenance program at every VA medical center. Many of these contracts are SDVOSB or VOSB set-asides with limited competition.
Eastern Colorado VA Health Care System (Denver, Aurora)
VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Grand Junction)
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Common Questions
Federal Construction Contracts in Colorado: FAQ
Answers to the questions contractors in this state ask most.
What is driving federal construction growth in Colorado Springs?
The creation of the U.S. Space Force has triggered significant facility construction and modernization at Peterson Space Force Base, Schriever Space Force Base, and Buckley Space Force Base near Denver. New command facilities, technical labs, and infrastructure upgrades are being funded across multiple fiscal years. That is on top of Fort Carson's regular MILCON program and the Air Force Academy's ongoing campus renovation.
Do Space Force construction contracts require security clearances?
Construction work itself typically does not require clearances. You are building or renovating, not accessing classified systems. Some Space Force projects do require personnel to pass a background check for base access, and a few specialized technical facility projects may require cleared workers for interior finish work. RenovationRoute flags security requirement language automatically so you know before you bid.
Which Corps District handles Colorado?
Colorado falls under the Albuquerque District, which covers Colorado, New Mexico, and parts of Texas and Oklahoma. It is a large district geographically but less active than coastal districts, which means less local contractor competition for military construction work in Colorado.
Are there federal construction opportunities in Denver and along the Front Range?
Yes. Buckley Space Force Base in Aurora posts regular facility contracts that are accessible to Denver-area contractors. The Eastern Colorado VA Health Care System in Denver and Aurora posts renovation and maintenance contracts consistently. The Denver Federal Center in Lakewood, one of the country's largest concentrations of federal offices, also posts construction contracts periodically through GSA.
Learn More
Resources for Federal Construction Contractors
Federal Opportunities Overview
See all the features RenovationRoute uses to surface and score federal construction contracts: compliance detection, win probability, SMS alerts, and more.
How to Register on SAM.gov
You cannot legally get paid on a federal construction contract without a SAM.gov registration. Our step-by-step guide walks you through the entire process.
Run a Free SPRS Precheck Before You Bid DoD Work
If the solicitation includes DFARS 252.204-7021 or CMMC language, check your readiness first. This free SPRS precheck helps you avoid spending hours on bids you could be disqualified from.
CMMC and SPRS Explained for Construction Contractors
Read the plain-English guide to DFARS 252.204-7021, SPRS scores, and CMMC requirements so you can quickly determine which federal opportunities fit your current compliance status.
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