Landscaping Government Contracts in Columbia, SC
Ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors in Columbia.
Market Intelligence —
Landscaping in Columbia, SC
With 10 active opportunities in Q3 2026, Columbia's federal Landscaping market runs above the South Carolina average of 5 per city, representing $3.0M in estimated pipeline value. Columbia ranks as the 2nd most active market among South Carolina cities for federal Landscaping contracting. Above-average activity suggests growing federal investment in this area, making it a strong market for contractors building a South Carolina pipeline.
At the state level, Department of Veterans Affairs leads South Carolina's Landscaping procurement at 49% of awards, followed by Department of the Navy (19%). Contractors should prioritize building past performance with Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of the Navy, which together control the majority of local awards. These statewide patterns are a strong indicator of the buying agencies active in the Columbia area. Statewide in South Carolina, the incumbent landscape is entrenched: the top 3 vendors hold 73% 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 5 Landscaping contracts approaching recompete windows, worth an estimated $453.9M combined — any of which could create opportunity for contractors based in or targeting Columbia. The largest is a $186.1M contract with Department of the Navy, currently held by ADAPT FORWARD LLC, which carries a high takeover signal based on the agency's vendor switching history. 5 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 10 open landscaping contract opportunities in Columbia, SC as of 2026-07-18, with 5 likely recompetes on the horizon. The top buying agency is Department of Veterans Affairs.
10
Open Opportunities
5
Likely Recompetes
Department of Veterans Affairs
Top Buying Agency
NATIVE CONTRACTORS, INC.
Most Active Incumbent
Key Insights —
Landscaping in Columbia
Emerging activity: 1 new landscaping in columbia opportunities posted in the last 30 days, representing $3.0M in estimated pipeline.
Majority small-business: 90% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
5 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $453.9M.
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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | S208--Grounds Maintenance Services, Columbia SC VAMC | Columbia, SC | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247) | — | SDVOSBC |
| 71 | Tree Removal Services IDIQ | Columbia, SC | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.MISSION INSTALLATION CONTRACTING COMMAND.419TH CSB.W6QM MICC-FT JACKSON | — | SDVOSBC |
| 61 | Landscaping Services | Columbia, SC | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247) | Oct 20, 2025 | SDVOSBC |
| 61 | Tree Removal Services - WJB Dorn VA Medical Center | Columbia, SC | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247) | Sep 30, 2025 | SDVOSBC |
| 61 | Landscaping Services | Columbia, SC | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247) | Nov 14, 2025 | SDVOSBC |
| 61 | Tree Removal Services IDIQ | Columbia, SC | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.MISSION INSTALLATION CONTRACTING COMMAND.419TH CSB.W6QM MICC-FT JACKSON | Feb 23, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 61 | Tree Removal Services IDIQ | Columbia, SC | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.MISSION INSTALLATION CONTRACTING COMMAND.419TH CSB.W6QM MICC-FT JACKSON | Feb 23, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 61 | Tree Removal Services IDIQ | Columbia, SC | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.MISSION INSTALLATION CONTRACTING COMMAND.419TH CSB.W6QM MICC-FT JACKSON | Feb 26, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 52 | Turf Field Maintenance | Columbia, SC | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.MISSION INSTALLATION CONTRACTING COMMAND.419TH CSB.W6QM MICC-FT JACKSON | Jun 19, 2026 | — |
| — | Tree Removal Services IDIQ | Columbia, SC | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.MISSION INSTALLATION CONTRACTING COMMAND.419TH CSB.W6QM MICC-FT JACKSON | Feb 26, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | Department of the Navy | Department of the Navy | ADAPT FORWARD LLC | Apr 4, 2026 – Aug 2, 2026 | high |
| 88 | Department of the Navy | Department of the Navy | SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | Apr 27, 2026 – Aug 25, 2026 | high |
| 88 | Department of the Army | Department of the Army | SERES ENGINEERING & SERVICES LLC | Jan 16, 2026 – May 16, 2026 | high |
| 88 | Department of the Navy | Department of the Navy | MODUS21, LLC | Feb 28, 2026 – Jun 28, 2026 | high |
| 88 | Department of the Navy | Department of the Navy | CHUGACH TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC | Jan 28, 2026 – May 28, 2026 | high |
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 |
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