Federal contracts in South Carolina for small trade businesses

What: Construction services for JB Charleston under a Multiple Award Contract. Progressive Design Build Capability required. Specific scope, size, and performance period in full notice. Buyer: Department of the Air Force Where: South Carolina Deadline: November 2, 2026 Who can bid: Open to all businesses. No set-aside restrictions. Key requirements: See notice Next step: Submit your proposal by November 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Submit final questions by October 27, 2026 using the provided Question and Answer Form.

What: Comprehensive construction contracting services for Shaw Air Force Base over seven years. Multiple task orders will be issued as needed under an IDIQ (Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity) structure. Buyer: U.S. Department of the Air Force Where: Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina Deadline: October 28, 2026 Who can bid: Small businesses certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) Key requirements: See notice Next step: Read the full solicitation and submit your bid by the deadline.

What: Construction, repairs, additions, and maintenance at Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. Work includes multiple trades (roofing, electrical, plumbing, masonry, carpentry, etc.). Contract: 12-month base + four 12-month options + optional 6-month extension. Minimum guarantee $50,000; maximum $33,000,000 over contract life. Estimated $6,000,000 annually. Individual task orders $2,000–$1,500,000. Buyer: Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Where: North Charleston, South Carolina Deadline: November 3, 2026 Who can bid: HUBZone small business concerns only. Must perform at least 15% of non-material costs with own employees. Key requirements: See notice Next step: Monitor SAM.gov for the solicitation (expected within 2–4 weeks). Prepare for required site visit and federal base access.

What: Construction of Trade and Cargo Academy (28,400 SF, two-story) and Cargo Security/Seized Property Training Facility (5,985 SF, one-story) at Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. Work includes hazardous material abatement, selective demolition of existing 30,000 SF building, deep pile foundations for flood resilience, steel frames, modern building systems, classrooms, auditorium, administrative offices, vehicle/cargo inspection areas. 40-year design life. Buyer: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District Where: North Charleston, SC Deadline: November 6, 2026 Who can bid: Open to all contractors; no set-asides Key requirements: See notice Next step: Submit Volume IV if you already submitted Volumes I-III by the prior deadline

What: Facility maintenance and enhancement at Joint Base Lindsey Graham, SC. Three areas: (1) floor covering removal/replacement (carpet, tile, rubber); (2) protective coatings (painting, sealing, water blasting); (3) mechanical, electrical, plumbing repairs. Work via task orders. Period not specified. Buyer: Department of the Air Force Where: Joint Base Lindsey Graham, South Carolina Deadline: November 5, 2026 Who can bid: Small businesses only (SBA set-aside) Key requirements: see notice Next step: Submit your bid by November 5, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET. Email questions to brandon.rawlings@us.af.mil or bryan.coppage.1@us.af.mil by October 28, 2026.