Landscaping Government Contracts in South Carolina
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across South Carolina.
Market Intelligence —
Landscaping in South Carolina
South Carolina's Landscaping Services market is highly concentrated: Unknown alone accounts for 31% of the state's 36 active opportunities in Q3 2026, with Unknown, Columbia, Florence collectively representing 81% 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 4 cities offer lower-volume but less competitive opportunities.
South Carolina's Landscaping Services landscape in Q3 2026 is shaped by 7 active markets, with clear tiers of opportunity. The primary tier — Unknown and Columbia — captures 59% of statewide activity. A secondary tier including Florence and Beaufort adds another 30%, with the remaining 3 cities splitting 11% 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 Landscaping Services procurement is controlled by a narrow agency base: Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of the Navy together account for 69% of all awards worth $56.8M 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 — NATIVE CONTRACTORS, INC., LEUMAS-PRODYN LLC, BYRD ENTERPRISES UNLIMITED INC — hold 73% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
South Carolina's Landscaping Services recompete pipeline contains 7 contracts approaching renewal windows in Q3 2026, valued at an estimated $572.7M combined. 7 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 36 open landscaping contract opportunities as of 2026-07-18, with 7 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Unknown, Columbia, Florence.
36
Open Opportunities
7
Likely Recompetes
Department of Veterans Affairs
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Key Insights —
Landscaping in South Carolina
Emerging activity: 3 new landscaping in south carolina opportunities posted in the last 30 days, representing $17.4M in estimated pipeline.
Majority small-business: 92% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
7 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $572.7M.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 73% 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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | Tree Work for NPS, Ninety-Six NHS | — | INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.NATIONAL PARK SERVICE.SER EAST MABO(51000) | Jul 31, 2026 | SBA |
| 71 | S208--Grounds Maintenance Services, Columbia SC VAMC | Columbia | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247) | — | SDVOSBC |
| 71 | Tree Removal Services IDIQ | Columbia | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.MISSION INSTALLATION CONTRACTING COMMAND.419TH CSB.W6QM MICC-FT JACKSON | — | SDVOSBC |
| 71 | Tri-Command Grounds Maintenance, Beaufort, SC | Beaufort | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVFAC.NAVFAC ATLANTIC CMD.NAVFAC MID-ATLANTIC.NAVFACSYSCOM MID-ATLANTIC | — | 8A |
| 64 | ALB Tree Removal, Deregulation, restoration - South Carolina | Hollywood | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE.MRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MN | Jul 31, 2026 | NONE |
| 63 | Beaufort National Cemetery Grounds Maintenance Solicitation Cancellation -- S208 | — | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786) | — | SDVOSBC |
| 63 | Lawn Care and Grounds Maintenance Services for US Agricultural Research Services in Florence, SC. | — | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE.USDA ARS AFM APD | — | SBA |
| 62 | Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB) Tree Removal, South Carolina | North Charleston | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE.MRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MN | — | NONE |
| 61 | Vegetation Clearing, Tree Trimming, Fence Line Cleanup, and rock/weed barrier removal and replacement with wood mulch | Florence | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE.USDA ARS AFM APD | Jun 15, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Vegetation Clearing, Tree Trimming, Fence Line Cleanup, and rock/weed barrier removal and replacement with wood mulch | Florence | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE.USDA ARS AFM APD | Jun 15, 2026 | SBA |
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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 the Navy | MODUS21, LLC | Feb 28, 2026 – Jun 28, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | CHUGACH TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC | Jan 28, 2026 – May 28, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of Energy | SIGMA SCIENCE INC | May 2, 2026 – Aug 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | SENTAR, INC. | Feb 21, 2026 – Jun 21, 2026 | high |
Across South Carolina, landscaping opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 36 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, Columbia, Florence.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 76 | $12.7M |
| Department of the Navy | 30 | $7.3M |
| Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service | 18 | $10.7M |
| Department of the Army | 16 | $11.5M |
| Department of the Air Force | 14 | $14.6M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in South Carolina
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 11 |
| Columbia | 10 |
| Florence | 8 |
| Beaufort | 3 |
| North Charleston | 2 |
| Clarks Hill | 1 |
| Hollywood | 1 |
| Johns Island | 0 |
| Charleston AFB | 0 |
| Salters | 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 landscaping contracts are there in South Carolina?
South Carolina has 36 active federal landscaping opportunities right now. RecompeteIQ tracks and ranks all opportunities daily from SAM.gov.
What are the top cities for landscaping contracts in South Carolina?
Unknown, Columbia, Florence are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top landscaping contractors in South Carolina?
The leading incumbent vendors include NATIVE CONTRACTORS, INC., LEUMAS-PRODYN LLC, BYRD ENTERPRISES UNLIMITED INC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do landscaping contracts come up for rebid in South Carolina?
Most landscaping 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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