Engineering Government Contracts in Charleston, SC
Ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors in Charleston.
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Engineering in Charleston, SC
In Q2 2026, Charleston has 3 active Engineering opportunities, in line with the South Carolina per-city average of 4. Steady, predictable procurement volume makes Charleston a reliable market for contractors seeking consistent federal Engineering work in South Carolina.
At the state level, South Carolina's Engineering awards are dominated by Department of the Navy, which accounts for 69% of all contract awards totaling $3.2B. Contractors targeting Charleston should expect Department of the Navy to be the primary buyer in this market. Statewide in South Carolina, the incumbent landscape is entrenched: the top 3 vendors hold 71% of recent awards. New entrants should target recompete windows or set-aside opportunities rather than competing head-to-head on open solicitations.
Across South Carolina, there are 4 Engineering contracts approaching recompete windows, worth an estimated $79.6M combined — any of which could create opportunity for contractors based in or targeting Charleston. The largest is a $42.7M contract with Department of the Navy, currently held by SERCO INC, which carries a high takeover signal based on the agency's vendor switching history. 4 of these recompetes carry high takeover signals, suggesting real opportunity for new entrants to displace incumbents.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
There are 3 open engineering contract opportunities in Charleston, SC as of 2026-04-16, with 4 likely recompetes on the horizon. The top buying agency is Department of the Navy.
3
Open Opportunities
4
Likely Recompetes
Department of the Navy
Top Buying Agency
Unknown
Most Active Incumbent
Top Opportunities This Week
| Score↕ | Title↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Due Date↕ | Set-Aside↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | Shore ATC IPTM Technical and Logistics Support | Charleston, SC | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.SPAWAR.SPAWAR LANT.NIWC ATLANTIC | Mar 23, 2026 | — |
| 59 | Shore ATC IPTM Technical and Logistics Support | Charleston, SC | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.SPAWAR.SPAWAR LANT.NIWC ATLANTIC | Mar 23, 2026 | — |
| 52 | N0003917R0043-2504 CTII FO FOPR FOR CVN 75 DS RCOH | Charleston, SC | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.SPAWAR.SPAWAR HQ.NAVAL INFORMATION WARFARE SYSTEMS | Oct 30, 2025 | — |
Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | Department of the Navy | Department of the Navy | SERCO INC | Dec 22, 2025 – Apr 21, 2026 | high |
| 88 | Department of Energy | Department of Energy | S & K LOGISTICS SERVICES LLC | Dec 14, 2025 – Apr 13, 2026 | high |
| 88 | Department of the Army | Department of the Army | R & D MAINTENANCE SERVICES INC | Dec 14, 2025 – Apr 13, 2026 | high |
| 88 | Department of the Army | Department of the Army | ND3 INC | Dec 28, 2025 – Apr 27, 2026 | high |
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Navy | 36 | $3183.4M |
| Department of Energy | 6 | $50.2M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 5 | $1.8M |
| Defense Contract Management Agency | 3 | $142.7M |
| Department of the Air Force | 2 | $110.8M |
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