Env. Consulting Government Contracts in North Carolina
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across North Carolina.
Market Intelligence —
Env. Consulting in North Carolina
North Carolina's Env. Consulting Services market is highly concentrated: Unknown alone accounts for 61% of the state's 18 active opportunities in Q3 2026, with Unknown, Asheville, Mars Hill collectively representing 89% 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 1 cities offer lower-volume but less competitive opportunities.
The top Env. Consulting Services markets in North Carolina as of Q3 2026 are: Unknown (11 opportunities, 61% of state activity); Asheville (3 opportunities, 17% of state activity); Mars Hill (2 opportunities, 11% of state activity). Unknown leads by a factor of 3.7× over the second-ranked city, Asheville, reflecting federal installation density and agency office concentration in the Unknown metro. The statewide average is 5 opportunities per city across 4 markets.
Two agencies shape North Carolina's Env. Consulting Services market: Environmental Protection Agency leads at 67% of awards, with Department of the Army at 14%. Together they represent 81% of the state's 143 recorded contract actions and $132.7M in total spending. Winning with either agency provides the past-performance foundation to compete for the other's work. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — EASTERN RESEARCH GROUP INC, RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE, UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL — hold 81% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
Looking ahead, 3 Env. Consulting Services contracts in North Carolina are entering recompete windows, valued at an estimated $75.0M combined. Of these, 3 carry high takeover signals — meaning the incumbent's position is vulnerable based on the agency's historical vendor switching patterns. For contractors planning their North Carolina pipeline, these recompetes represent the highest-probability wins: existing requirements with defined scopes, incumbent performance data on record, and established funding lines.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
North Carolina has 18 open env. consulting contract opportunities as of 2026-07-14, with 3 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Unknown, Asheville, Mars Hill.
18
Open Opportunities
3
Likely Recompetes
Environmental Protection Agency
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Key Insights —
Env. Consulting in North Carolina
Emerging activity: 3 new env. consulting in north carolina opportunities posted in the last 30 days, representing $81K in estimated pipeline.
Majority small-business: 72% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
3 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $75.0M.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 81% 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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | APP Foliar - IMG/Shope | Mars Hill | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.USDA-FS, CSA EAST 10 | Jul 23, 2026 | — |
| 68 | Basal Bark Release | Mars Hill | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.USDA-FS, CSA EAST 10 | Jul 23, 2026 | — |
| 65 | Industrial Hygiene Surveys Central NC | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU.JFHQ USPFO NC.USPFO NC PROCUREMENT.W7NS USPFO ACTIVITY NC ARNG | Jun 12, 2026 | SBA |
| 65 | Industrial Hygiene Surveys Central NC | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU.JFHQ USPFO NC.USPFO NC PROCUREMENT.W7NS USPFO ACTIVITY NC ARNG | Jun 12, 2026 | SBA |
| 65 | Industrial Hygiene Surveys Central NC | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU.JFHQ USPFO NC.USPFO NC PROCUREMENT.W7NS USPFO ACTIVITY NC ARNG | Jun 12, 2026 | SBA |
| 65 | Industrial Hygiene Services | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU.JFHQ USPFO NC.USPFO NC PROCUREMENT.W7NS USPFO ACTIVITY NC ARNG | Jun 4, 2026 | SBA |
| 65 | Industrial Hygiene Surveys SW NC | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU.JFHQ USPFO NC.USPFO NC PROCUREMENT.W7NS USPFO ACTIVITY NC ARNG | Jun 8, 2026 | SBA |
| 65 | R428--Indoor Air Quality | Asheville | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246) | Feb 27, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 56 | R428--Indoor Air Quality Testing | Asheville | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246) | Apr 13, 2026 | — |
| 56 | R428--Indoor Air Quality Testing | Asheville | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246) | Apr 13, 2026 | — |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services | RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE | Apr 4, 2026 – Aug 2, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | DSC-EMI MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS, LLC | Mar 2, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | VALIANT GOVERNMENT SERVICES LLC | Feb 8, 2026 – Jun 8, 2026 | high |
Across North Carolina, env. consulting opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 18 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, Asheville, Mars Hill.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Protection Agency | 96 | $115.3M |
| Department of the Army | 20 | $7.8M |
| Forest Service | 12 | $2.8M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 8 | $1.2M |
| Federal Acquisition Service | 7 | $5.6M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in North Carolina
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 11 |
| Asheville | 3 |
| Mars Hill | 2 |
| Tuckasegee | 2 |
| Cherry Point | 0 |
| Franklin | 0 |
| Wilmington | 0 |
| Camp Lejeune | 0 |
| Wilkesboro | 0 |
| Sneads Ferry | 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 env. consulting contracts are there in North Carolina?
North Carolina has 18 active federal env. consulting opportunities right now. RecompeteIQ tracks and ranks all opportunities daily from SAM.gov.
What are the top cities for env. consulting contracts in North Carolina?
Unknown, Asheville, Mars Hill are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top env. consulting contractors in North Carolina?
The leading incumbent vendors include EASTERN RESEARCH GROUP INC, RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE, UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do env. consulting contracts come up for rebid in North Carolina?
Most env. consulting 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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