R&D contracts in South Carolina
Federal research and development work in South Carolina that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 17, 2026: 0 open notices, 1 set-aside contract ending in the next 6 to 18 months, and 9 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.
Covers NAICS 5417 (Scientific Research and Development Services). Place of performance: South Carolina.
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Contracts ending soon (recompetes)
| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
|---|
| 93 | ISTARI FEDERAL LLC ISTARI STRATEGIC FUNDING INCREASE EFFORT IN SUPPORT OF COMMAND, CONTROL, COMMUNICATIONS… Why 93? ends in 8 mo · no option years left · $12M · 1 offer last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 8 months (Jun 17, 2027). +28/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $12M obligated so far. +15/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition), and only 1 offer came in. +20/20
- Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2024 (about 2 years).
| Department of Defense Department of the Air Force | Research and Development in the… | SC | $12,045,843 | Jun 17, 2027 |
Who wins this work in South Carolina
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| Bowhead Program Management & Operations, LLC | $4,731,710 |
| Istari Federal LLC | $2,945,457 |
| Neurohope Therapeutics, Inc. | $1,286,279 |
| Advanced Concepts Enterprises, Inc. | $803,480 |
| Altron, Inc. | $677,626 |
Top buyers: Department of Defense ($11,209,668), National Aeronautics and Space Administration ($602,926).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 5417 performed in South Carolina, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.
Free local help: APEX Accelerators in South Carolina
APEX Accelerators give small businesses no-cost, one-on-one help with SAM.gov registration, finding bids and preparing proposals. The program is funded by the Department of War (formerly Defense) Office of Industrial Base Growth.
Source: official APEX Accelerators directory, checked Oct 18, 2026. AwardWatchdog is independent and not affiliated with the APEX Accelerators program.
Frequently asked questions
How many federal research and development set-aside contracts are open in South Carolina?
As of Oct 17, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 0 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notices for research and development work performed in South Carolina (NAICS 5417), from SAM.gov.
Who wins research and development set-aside contracts in South Carolina?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 9 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in South Carolina. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Bowhead Program Management & Operations, LLC ($4,731,710), and the biggest buyer was Department of Defense.
Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in South Carolina?
South Carolina is served by South Carolina APEX Accelerator. APEX Accelerators give small businesses free help with registration, bid searches and proposals (official directory checked Oct 18, 2026).
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