Engineering Government Contracts in South Carolina
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across South Carolina.
Market Intelligence —
Engineering in South Carolina
South Carolina's Engineering Services market is highly concentrated: Unknown alone accounts for 48% of the state's 33 active opportunities in Q3 2026, with Unknown, Hanahan, Charleston AFB collectively representing 85% of all activity. This concentration pattern creates a two-tier market — contractors must establish presence in Unknown to access the majority of deal flow, while the remaining 3 cities offer lower-volume but less competitive opportunities.
South Carolina's Engineering Services landscape in Q3 2026 is shaped by 6 active markets, with clear tiers of opportunity. The primary tier — Unknown and Hanahan — captures 75% of statewide activity. A secondary tier including Charleston AFB and Charleston adds another 18%, with the remaining 2 cities splitting 7% of opportunities. Understanding this tier structure is critical for resource allocation — a contractor targeting South Carolina gets the most return from prioritizing tier-one markets while monitoring tier-two for less competitive openings.
South Carolina's Engineering Services procurement is controlled by a narrow agency base: Department of the Navy and Department of Veterans Affairs together account for 73% of all awards worth $3.4B in total obligated spending. This dual-agency dominance means contractors in South Carolina must build relationships with both to access the majority of contract dollars. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — S & K LOGISTICS SERVICES LLC, Unknown, SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CORPORATION — hold 72% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
South Carolina's Engineering Services recompete pipeline contains 4 contracts approaching renewal windows in Q3 2026, valued at an estimated $305.8M combined. 4 of these (100%) carry high takeover signals, indicating agencies with a pattern of switching vendors at contract renewal. Department of the Navy accounts for the largest share of upcoming recompetes, making it the priority agency for displacement-focused contractors.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
South Carolina has 33 open engineering contract opportunities as of 2026-09-04, with 4 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Unknown, Hanahan, Charleston AFB.
33
Open Opportunities
4
Likely Recompetes
Department of the Navy
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Key Insights —
Engineering in South Carolina
Significant small-business share: 45% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
4 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $305.8M.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 72% of recent awards across 5 tracked contractors.
Computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
Top Opportunities This Week
| Score↕ | Title↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Due Date↕ | Set-Aside↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Procure new IDIQ A&E, Multi-Discipline Engineering Services primarily for Parris Island | Beaufort | DEPT OF DEFENSE | — | SBA |
| 69 | USCG Shipboard C5I Readiness, Integration, Technical Services | Hanahan | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.SPAWAR.SPAWAR LANT.NIWC ATLANTIC | May 4, 2026 | 8A |
| 69 | N6523626RE029: USCG Shipboard C5I Readiness, Integration, Technical Services | Hanahan | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.SPAWAR.SPAWAR LANT.NIWC ATLANTIC | Apr 30, 2026 | 8A |
| 65 | Seeking Sources for Utility Energy Services Contract (UESC) at Fort Jackson, South Carolina | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.SCO ALEXANDRIA.SUPPORT CENTER HUNTSVILLE.W2V6 USA ENG SPT CTR HUNTSVIL | Mar 16, 2026 | — |
| 62 | Communications Technical Support Services (CTSS III) Bridge Extension | Charleston AFB | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA).IT CONTRACTING DIVISION - PL83 | — | — |
| 62 | Synopsis of Task Order Award and Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.SPAWAR.SPAWAR LANT.NIWC ATLANTIC | — | — |
| 62 | Communications Technical Support Services (CTSS III) Bridge Extension | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA).IT CONTRACTING DIVISION - PL83 | — | — |
| 62 | Kill-web Operations Sustainment & Maintenance Of SDA (Space Domain Awareness) Systems (KOSMOSS) | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE SPACE COMMAND.SPACE AND MISSILE CENTER.SPACE SYSTEMS2.FA8820 SUSTAINMENT SDACP SSC/PKL | — | NONE |
| 62 | OCONUS Integrated Electronic Security Systems (IESS) Sustainment Support | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.SPAWAR.SPAWAR LANT.NIWC ATLANTIC | — | — |
| 61 | A&E FLETC Design update | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION SOUTH ATLANTIC.ENDIST CHARLESTON.W074 ENDIST CHARLESTON | Dec 2, 2025 | NONE |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | ADAPT FORWARD LLC | Apr 4, 2026 – Aug 2, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | Apr 27, 2026 – Aug 25, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | DEAN/FLUOR, LLC | May 2, 2026 – Aug 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of Energy | SIGMA SCIENCE INC | May 2, 2026 – Aug 30, 2026 | high |
Across South Carolina, engineering opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 33 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, Hanahan, Charleston AFB.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Navy | 36 | $3236.7M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 18 | $6.8M |
| Department of Energy | 11 | $75.4M |
| Forest Service | 5 | $903K |
| Department of State | 4 | $30.5M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in South Carolina
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 16 |
| Hanahan | 9 |
| Charleston AFB | 3 |
| Charleston | 3 |
| North Charleston | 1 |
| Beaufort | 1 |
| Johns Island | 0 |
| Salters | 0 |
| Columbia | 0 |
| Whitmire | 0 |
How We Rank These
We score each opportunity on a 0–100 scale using six transparent factors: service fit, contract value, timing urgency, geographic relevance, competition level, and agency buying appetite. Data sourced from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov, refreshed daily.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many engineering contracts are there in South Carolina?
South Carolina has 33 active federal engineering opportunities right now. RecompeteIQ tracks and ranks all opportunities daily from SAM.gov.
What are the top cities for engineering contracts in South Carolina?
Unknown, Hanahan, Charleston AFB are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top engineering contractors in South Carolina?
The leading incumbent vendors include S & K LOGISTICS SERVICES LLC, Unknown, SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CORPORATION. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do engineering contracts come up for rebid in South Carolina?
Most engineering contracts follow 30–48 month cycles. The "Recompetes" section shows contracts estimated to be recompeted within the next 12 months based on historical award patterns.
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RecompeteIQ. (2026). Engineering Government Contracts in South Carolina. Retrieved 2026-09-04, from https://recompeteiq.com/state/sc/engineering-services
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