Security Systems Government Contracts in South Carolina
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across South Carolina.
Market Intelligence —
Security Systems in South Carolina
South Carolina's Security Systems Services market is highly concentrated: Unknown alone accounts for 44% of the state's 27 active opportunities in Q3 2026, with Unknown, Charleston AFB, Columbia 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 2 cities offer lower-volume but less competitive opportunities.
The top Security Systems Services markets in South Carolina as of Q3 2026 are: Unknown (12 opportunities, 44% of state activity); Charleston AFB (7 opportunities, 26% of state activity); Columbia (5 opportunities, 19% of state activity). Unknown leads by a factor of 1.7× over the second-ranked city, Charleston AFB, reflecting federal installation density and agency office concentration in the Unknown metro. The statewide average is 5 opportunities per city across 5 markets.
In South Carolina, Security Systems Services procurement concentrates in two primary agencies: Department of the Army (32%) and Department of the Navy (31%). With 62% of 95 total awards between them and $25.2M in obligated spending, these agencies define the competitive landscape. Contractors should align their capability statements and teaming strategies to these agencies' acquisition preferences. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — EAGLE FIRE INC, MEDIA PLUMBING & HEATING INC, JOHNSON CONTROLS SECURITY SOLUTIONS LLC — hold 78% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
South Carolina's Security Systems 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 27 open security systems contract opportunities as of 2026-07-18, with 7 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Unknown, Charleston AFB, Columbia.
27
Open Opportunities
7
Likely Recompetes
Department of the Army
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Key Insights —
Security Systems in South Carolina
Emerging activity: 3 new security systems in south carolina opportunities posted in the last 30 days, representing $5.2M in estimated pipeline.
Majority small-business: 85% 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 78% 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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 2026 Joint Base Charleston Air Show Magnetometers | Charleston AFB | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR MOBILITY COMMAND.FA4418 628 CONS PK | Mar 9, 2026 | SBA |
| 71 | ARCENT ACCESS CONTROL | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.MISSION & INSTALLATION CONTRACTING COMMAND.419TH CSB.W6QM MICC FDO FT LIBERTY | — | 8AN |
| 69 | B1130 Vindicator System Upgrade - Shaw AFB | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR COMBAT COMMAND.FA4803 20 CONS LGCA | Jul 31, 2026 | SBA |
| 69 | B1130 Vindicator System Upgrade - Shaw AFB | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR COMBAT COMMAND.FA4803 20 CONS LGCA | Jul 31, 2026 | SBA |
| 68 | LRC CIIP Intercom/PA and Video Surveillance Install | Columbia | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.MISSION INSTALLATION CONTRACTING COMMAND.419TH CSB.W6QM MICC-FT JACKSON | Mar 17, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 59 | Supply/Maintenance Access Control and Monitoring Service | Columbia | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.MISSION INSTALLATION CONTRACTING COMMAND.419TH CSB.W6QM MICC-FT JACKSON | — | SBA |
| 57 | B1997 Facility Security System | Charleston AFB | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR COMBAT COMMAND.FA4803 20 CONS LGCA | Jul 2, 2026 | SBA |
| 57 | Wrong Way Sensor Replacement | 0 | DEPT OF DEFENSE | May 1, 2026 | SBA |
| 57 | Wrong Way Sensor Replacement | Charleston AFB | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR COMBAT COMMAND.FA4803 20 CONS LGCA | May 1, 2026 | SBA |
| 57 | Wrong Way Sensor Replacement | Charleston AFB | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR COMBAT COMMAND.FA4803 20 CONS LGCA | Apr 14, 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, security systems opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 27 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, Charleston AFB, Columbia.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Army | 30 | $10.7M |
| Department of the Navy | 29 | $3.0M |
| Department of the Air Force | 24 | $10.4M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 6 | $955K |
| U.S. Coast Guard | 6 | $32K |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in South Carolina
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 12 |
| Charleston AFB | 7 |
| Columbia | 5 |
| Shaw AFB | 2 |
| 0 | 1 |
| Johns Island | 0 |
| Salters | 0 |
| Charleston | 0 |
| Whitmire | 0 |
| Modoc | 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 security systems contracts are there in South Carolina?
South Carolina has 27 active federal security systems opportunities right now. RecompeteIQ tracks and ranks all opportunities daily from SAM.gov.
What are the top cities for security systems contracts in South Carolina?
Unknown, Charleston AFB, Columbia are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top security systems contractors in South Carolina?
The leading incumbent vendors include EAGLE FIRE INC, MEDIA PLUMBING & HEATING INC, JOHNSON CONTROLS SECURITY SOLUTIONS LLC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do security systems contracts come up for rebid in South Carolina?
Most security systems 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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