Small business set-asides in South Carolina
Right now there are 12 open federal notices with this set-aside in South Carolina, 8 of them open for bids. 1 close within the next 7 days. 12 are set aside for small or certified businesses, so fewer companies can compete. Over the last 12 months agencies posted 400 small business set-aside solicitations in South Carolina and published 27 awards with a median value of $90K. The busiest buyer was the Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons, with 94 solicitations.
With a small business set-aside, only small businesses (under the SBA size standard for the NAICS code) can bid.
- Open notices today
- 12 (8 open for bids)
- Closing within 7 days
- 1
- Set aside for small or certified businesses
- 12
- Solicitations posted, last 12 months
- 400
- Published awards, last 12 months
- 27 (median $90K)
- Busiest buyer, last 12 months
- Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons
- Source and update
- SAM.gov public data, updated October 20, 2026
Open now
| Deadline | Notice | Set-aside |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 22 2 days left |
Medicaid Application Assistance Services - Charleston SC
Department of Veterans Affairs, Charleston, SC |
Small business |
| Oct 28 8 days left |
FY27 Macc
Department of the Air Force, Shaw AFB, SC |
Small business |
| Nov 5 16 days left |
Facility Enhancement and Maintenance IDIQ
Department of the Air Force, 0, SC Sources sought |
Small business |
| Dec 26 67 days left |
FM 200
US Coast Guard, Charleston, SC |
Small business |
| Dec 30 71 days left |
MiG-17 FighterJet Airshow 2026
Department of the Air Force, Shaw AFB, SC Special notice |
Small business |
| Apr 1, 2029 894 days left |
Repair Naval Reserve Training Facility B3370
Department of the Air Force, Charleston AFB, SC Sources sought |
Small business |
| No deadline | DOS Domestic Light Construction Multiple Award IDIQ Requirement (National Capital Region only)
Department of State, North Charleston, SC |
Small business |
| No deadline | DOS Domestic Light Construction Multiple Award IDIQ Requirement (National Capital Region only)
Department of State, North Charleston, SC |
Small business |
| No deadline | DOS Domestic Light Construction Multiple Award IDIQ Requirement (National Capital Region only)
Department of State, North Charleston, SC |
Small business |
| No deadline | DOS Domestic Light Construction Multiple Award IDIQ Requirement (National Capital Region only)
Department of State, North Charleston, SC |
Small business |
| No deadline | DOS Domestic Light Construction Multiple Award IDIQ Requirement (National Capital Region only)
Department of State, North Charleston, SC |
Small business |
| No deadline | Notice of Intent to Award a BPA Call Order against Reforestation/NNIS BPA at the Francis-Marion & Sumter National Forests in South Carolina.
Forest Service, Mountain Rest, SC Special notice |
Small business |
By NAICS code
- 311999 All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing47
- 336611 Ship Building and Repairing38
- 311812 Commercial Bakeries13
- 311511 Fluid Milk Manufacturing13
- 311412 Frozen Specialty Food Manufacturing11
- 811310 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance11
- 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction10
- 333415 Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing10
- 532490 Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing8
- 238990 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors6
- 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors6
- 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance6
- 333248 All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing5
- 561621 Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)5
- 561720 Janitorial Services5
- 722320 Caterers5
- 333111 Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing4
- 561730 Landscaping Services4
- 813110 Religious Organizations4
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing4
Agencies using it
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Recent awards
27 published awards in the last 12 months. The latest:
| Date | Winner and contract | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | Biotech Pest Management LLC Integrated Pest Management Services Department of the Air Force, SC |
$1.4M |
| Sep 29 | Indigo Energy Partners, LLC RFQ SPE60526Q0280 Charleston Air Force Base, SC, Diesel Fuel (DS2, Clear on road), 15,000 US Gallons, Required Delivery Date 30 September 2026 Defense Logistics Agency, SC |
$75K |
| Sep 17 | Indigo Energy Partners, LLC SPE60526Q0272 - Beaufort, SC 7,500 Usg Diesel, Ulsd (DS2) (clear On-road) Required Delivery Date (RDD) 18 September 2026 Defense Logistics Agency, SC |
$42K |
| Sep 10 | Usvetserv, LLC VR Therapeutic System Department of Veterans Affairs, SC |
$30K |
| Sep 9 | Portland Foods Inc. 1st Qtr. Bread Requirement FY27 Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons, SC |
$62K |
| Aug 20 | Newco Inc. Inspection Penetran Department of the Navy, SC |
$20K |
| Aug 3 | Indigo Energy Partners, LLC SPE60526Q0259 Beaufort, SC, 11,000 USG, Diesel, Red-Dyed ULSD, #2 Grade (DSS), RDD 4 August 2026 Defense Logistics Agency, SC |
$49K |
| Jul 22 | Reprographic Products Group Flatbed Printer VA-26-00082058 (VA-26-00082058) Department of Veterans Affairs, SC |
$40K |
| Jun 30 | Federal Contracts LLC Base Charleston - UTV US Coast Guard, SC |
$31K |
| Jun 26 | EOS, INC. Charlestown MD Cylinder Assembly Defense Logistics Agency, SC |
$107K |
| Jun 22 | H & L Environmental Services, LLC Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Dud Survey and Clearance Department of the Army, SC |
$137K |
| Jun 5 | Peggy B Bartz Catholic Musician Services Department of the Navy, SC |
$68K |
| Jun 3 | DETYENS SHIPYARDS North Charleston Usns Point Loma Psa FY26 Department of the Navy, SC |
$13.5M |
| May 27 | ND3 Inc. Supply/Maintenance Access Control and Monitoring Service Department of the Army, SC |
$90K |
| Apr 10 | Accountable Officers L.L.C. Award - Laundry and Linen Services - WJB Dorn VA Medical Center Department of Veterans Affairs, SC |
$229K |
Who wins the most
- Indigo Energy Partners, LLC (3 awards)
- North Star Imports, LLC (2 awards)
- Biotech Pest Management LLC (1 award)
- Usvetserv, LLC (1 award)
- Portland Foods Inc. (1 award)
- Newco Inc. (1 award)
- Reprographic Products Group (1 award)
- Federal Contracts LLC (1 award)
Questions
How many federal small business set-aside contracts are open in South Carolina?
On October 20, 2026 there were 12 open notices on SAM.gov, 1 of them closing within a week. BidFox updates this page every morning from the official SAM.gov data.
Which agencies buy the most small business set-aside in South Carolina?
Counting solicitations from the last 12 months: Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons (94 solicitations); Department of the Air Force (93 solicitations); US Coast Guard (68 solicitations).
How much are federal small business set-aside contracts in South Carolina worth?
The median published award over the last 12 months was $90K, across 27 award notices. Many awards are much smaller or larger, and some contracts are awarded without a public award notice.
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Source: public SAM.gov contract opportunity notices, updated October 20, 2026. Award amounts are as published in award notices.