Specialty Trades Government Contracts in South Carolina
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across South Carolina.
Market Intelligence —
Specialty Trades in South Carolina
In Q3 2026, South Carolina has 43 active Specialty Trades Services opportunities distributed across 7 cities, but the market is top-heavy: Unknown commands 33% of all activity. Unknown, Charleston AFB, Columbia together hold 77% of statewide deal flow. Contractors entering South Carolina's Specialty Trades Services market should treat Unknown as the primary beachhead before expanding to secondary markets.
South Carolina's Specialty Trades Services landscape in Q3 2026 is shaped by 7 active markets, with clear tiers of opportunity. The primary tier — Unknown and Charleston AFB — captures 63% of statewide activity. A secondary tier including Columbia and Myrtle Beach adds another 28%, with the remaining 3 cities splitting 9% 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.
No single agency dominates South Carolina's Specialty Trades Services procurement: the largest buyer — Federal Law Enforcement Training Center — holds just 26% of 35 awards totaling $14.1M. With 5 active buying agencies, the market rewards contractors who can manage a portfolio of smaller contracts across multiple agency relationships rather than depending on one large vehicle. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — Unknown, ALPINE TOWERS INTERNATIONAL, INC., OCS-NCS JV, LLC — hold 79% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
The recompete pipeline across South Carolina shows 4 Specialty Trades Services contracts approaching renewal, valued at an estimated $305.8M combined. Notably, 100% of these carry high takeover signals — a rate that suggests systemic dissatisfaction with incumbent performance or deliberate agency strategies to rotate vendors. Department of the Navy drives the largest concentration of recompete activity, making it the key agency for contractors positioning for contract takeover.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
South Carolina has 43 open specialty trades contract opportunities as of 2026-09-04, with 4 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Unknown, Charleston AFB, Columbia.
43
Open Opportunities
4
Likely Recompetes
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Key Insights —
Specialty Trades in South Carolina
Majority small-business: 93% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
4 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $305.8M.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 79% 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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | FY 26 Barge Crane & Operator Rental | Charleston AFB | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR MOBILITY COMMAND.FA4418 628 CONS PK | Mar 2, 2026 | NONE |
| 71 | Award Notice - Florence National Cemetery FY25 Shrine Project -- Y1PZ | Florence | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786) | — | SDVOSBS |
| 71 | CRANE RENTAL SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE NUCLEAR PROPULSION TRAINING UNIT (NPTU), AT GOOSE CREEK, SOUTH CAROLINA | Charleston AFB | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVFAC.NAVFAC ATLANTIC CMD.NAVFAC SOUTHEAST.NAVFACSYSCOM SOUTHEAST | — | SBA |
| 63 | ACP LTR Bridge Trail Crossing Fence Replacement | — | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.USDA-FS, CSA EAST 12 | — | SBA |
| 61 | N083--FLAGPOLE REPLACEMENTS SERVICE | Columbia | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247) | Jun 12, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 61 | USCG Base Charleston Fencing | — | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.BASE CHARLESTON | Jun 5, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | USCG Base Charleston Fencing | — | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF | Jun 5, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | N083--FLAGPOLE REPLACEMENTS SERVICE | Columbia | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | Jun 8, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 61 | USCG Base Charleston Fencing | — | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.BASE CHARLESTON | Jun 5, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | N083--FLAGPOLE REPLACEMENTS SERVICE | Columbia | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247) | Jun 8, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
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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 Energy | SIGMA SCIENCE INC | May 2, 2026 – Aug 30, 2026 | high |
Across South Carolina, specialty trades opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 43 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, Charleston AFB, Columbia.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Law Enforcement Training Center | 9 | $1.2M |
| Department of the Army | 8 | $5.9M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 6 | $5.9M |
| Forest Service | 6 | $536K |
| National Park Service | 6 | $614K |
Top Incumbent Vendors
| Vendor↕ | Awards↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 9 |
| ALPINE TOWERS INTERNATIONAL, INC. | 3 |
| OCS-NCS JV, LLC | 3 |
| WORRELL CONTRACTING CO INC | 2 |
| PYRAMID CONTRACTING LLC | 2 |
Top Cities in South Carolina
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 14 |
| Charleston AFB | 13 |
| Columbia | 6 |
| Myrtle Beach | 6 |
| Greenville | 2 |
| Charleston | 1 |
| Florence | 1 |
| Johns Island | 0 |
| Salters | 0 |
| Whitmire | 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 specialty trades contracts are there in South Carolina?
South Carolina has 43 active federal specialty trades opportunities right now. RecompeteIQ tracks and ranks all opportunities daily from SAM.gov.
What are the top cities for specialty trades contracts in South Carolina?
Unknown, Charleston AFB, Columbia are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top specialty trades contractors in South Carolina?
The leading incumbent vendors include Unknown, ALPINE TOWERS INTERNATIONAL, INC., OCS-NCS JV, LLC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do specialty trades contracts come up for rebid in South Carolina?
Most specialty trades 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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