Base or VA center · South Carolina
Building Construction contracts at VA Columbia
Also called: Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Numbers cover FY2021–FY2025 (Oct 2020 – Sep 2025). Data as of Oct 21, 2026; complete through Sep 21, 2026. Data status
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Typical award (median)
$333,708
The middle of 32 priced awards, FY2021–FY2025. Half were between $191k and $1.6M.
Typical number of bids
2
Median bids per award, reported for 30 of 30 competed awards. 20% drew only one bid.
Won by small businesses
100%
Share of the 32 priced awards.
Median = the middle award: half were smaller, half were larger. Bids = how many offers the agency received.
What this means
- The middle building construction award at VA Columbia was $334k (FY2021-FY2025, 32 priced awards).
- That is 76% higher than the median for building construction in South Carolina ($190k).
- Competed awards drew a median of 2 offers (reported for 30 of 30).
- 20% of competed awards drew only one offer.
- Small businesses won 100% of priced awards.
- Tip 84% of these awards were task orders under multiple-award contracts (MATOCs). To compete for those, you first need a spot on one of the umbrella contracts.
- Tip 97% of awards with a reported set-aside were reserved for small businesses, so small firms were not bidding against large companies.
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Awards per year
- FY2025, the latest full year: no awards
- FY2026 is still being reported
Show the numbers
| Year | Awards | Median award |
|---|---|---|
| FY2016 | 9 | $201,475 |
| FY2017 | 3 | – |
| FY2018 | 2 | – |
| FY2019 | 9 | $390,205 |
| FY2020 | 7 | $815,000 |
| FY2021 | 6 | $554,119 |
| FY2022 | 14 | $271,152 |
| FY2023 | 7 | $2,349,945 |
| FY2024 | 5 | $896,522 |
| FY2025 | 0 | – |
| FY2026 (provisional) | 2 | – |
Award sizes
- Holds the median award, $333,708
Recent awards
The latest 25 awards, newest first. Each contract number opens its official record on USAspending.gov.
| Project | How it was awarded | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026 | Repairing Fence 36C24726P0575 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Approx. location | Venergy Group LLC | $249,977 | 13 | Competed Veteran-owned |
| May 27, 2026 | To Complete the Renovation Construction Project at the Columbia VA Medical Center for the EHRM Training and Admin Space in Building B3. The Period of Performance Is 300 Calendar Days at the Notice to Proceed (NTP). 36C77626C0054 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Approx. location | Harbor Services, Inc | $2,279,415 | 11 | Competed Veteran-owned |
| Apr 14, 2025 | Sliding Door Replacement Columbia VA Medical Center, Columbia, SC 36C24725P0581 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Cancelled / $0 Approx. location | Corporate Vision, Inc. | $21,699 | 9 | Competed Veteran-owned |
| Aug 28, 2024 | Complete Project: 544-21-119, Project Title: Construct B10 Porches and Charging Stations 36C24724C0084 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Boyer Commercial Construction Inc | $1,606,253 | 2 | Competed Veteran-owned |
| Apr 26, 2024 | Project 544-22-145 Repair and Abate the Building 1 Cupola 36C24724N0481 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | KMK Construction, Inc. | $896,522 | 3 | Order (multiple-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| Mar 29, 2024 | This Task Order Award Is Issued to Complete Project 544-22-116 to Replace Electrical Panels and Breakers and to Correct Electrical Deficiencies 36C24724N0240 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Harbor Services, Inc | $5,136,645 | 3 | Order (multiple-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| Jan 18, 2024 | 544-23-128 Repair East Campus Water Feed 36C24724N0117 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Harbor Services, Inc | $234,295 | 2 | Order (multiple-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| Dec 28, 2023 | Repair East Campus Water Feed 36C24724N0112 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Approx. location | Harbor Services, Inc | $288,095 | 3 | Order (multiple-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| Sep 26, 2023 | EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades - Columbia, SC VAMC 36C77623C0147 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Unusually large Approx. location | Esa South, Inc. | $45,927,000 | 1 | Competed Veteran-owned |
| Sep 8, 2023 | Repair and Resurface Parking Lots. Order Off VISN 7 MATOC. 36C24723N0659 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Approx. location | Birmingham Industrial Construction, LLC | $7,282,743 | 2 | Order (multiple-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| Sep 6, 2023 | VISN 7 MATOC IDIQ Base Award. Task Orders Will Be Awarded Off This Contract at All VISN7 Medical Facilities 36C24723N0648 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Approx. location | Harbor Services, Inc | $257,923 | 2 | Order (multiple-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| Aug 31, 2023 | Removing the Existing Pipe and Installing the Schedule 80 PVC on the Other (Correct) Line. Elevated Water Tower Pipe Repair 36C24723P1351 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Approx. location | Southeastern Tank & Tower Inc. | $55,000 | 1 | Not competed Open to all |
| Jun 22, 2023 | EO14042 - VISN 7 MATOC IDIQ Base Award. Task Orders Will Be Awarded Off This Contract at All VISN7 Medical Facilities. 36C24723N0408 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Approx. location | Boyer Commercial Construction Inc | $6,998,000 | 2 | Order (multiple-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| Feb 9, 2023 | VISN 7 MATOC IDIQ Base Award. Task Orders Will Be Awarded Off This Contract at All VISN7 Medical Facilities. 36C24723N0184 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Approx. location | Boyer Commercial Construction Inc | $2,349,945 | 1 | Order (multiple-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| Dec 8, 2022 | Emergency Replace Flooring 4W 36C24723C0034 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Approx. location | JM Federal Services LLC | $79,995 | 1 | Not competed Veteran-owned |
| Sep 26, 2022 | Abate B1 & B2 36C24722N0521 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Approx. location | Birmingham Industrial Construction, LLC | $2,453,286 | 3 | Order (multiple-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| Sep 23, 2022 | PN 544-22-127 Exterior Repair and Coating B103 36C24722N0509 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | ML Builders, LLC | $1,103,593 | 2 | Order (multiple-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| Aug 29, 2022 | Correct Failing B100 Medical Gas 36C24722N0449 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Approx. location | Mule Engineering, Inc. | $1,058,138 | 2 | Order (multiple-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| Jul 7, 2022 | VISN 7 MATOC IDIQ Base Award. Task Orders Will Be Awarded Off This Contract at All VISN7 Medical Facilities. 36C24722N0332 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Approx. location | ML Builders, LLC | $49,022 | 2 | Order (multiple-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| Jul 7, 2022 | EO14042 - VISN 7 MATOC IDIQ Base Award. Task Orders Will Be Awarded Off This Contract at All VISN7 Medical Facilities 36C24722N0356 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Approx. location | The Construction Services Group Inc | $274,804 | 4 | Order (multiple-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| Jul 1, 2022 | VISN 7 MATOC IDIQ Base Award. Task Orders Will Be Awarded Off This Contract at All VISN7 Medical Facilities 36C24722N0302 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Approx. location | Harbor Services, Inc | $51,999 | 2 | Order (multiple-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| May 26, 2022 | VISN 7 MATOC IDIQ Base Award. Task Orders Will Be Awarded Off This Contract at All VISN7 Medical Facilities 36C24722N0301 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Approx. location | Harbor Services, Inc | $124,969 | 2 | Order (multiple-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| May 13, 2022 | VISN 7 MATOC IDIQ Base Award. Task Orders Will Be Awarded Off This Contract at All VISN7 Medical Facilities. 36C24722N0268 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Approx. location | Harbor Services, Inc | $33,810 | 1 | Order (multiple-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| Apr 20, 2022 | VISN 7 MATOC IDIQ Base Award. Task Order for Project 544-19-116, Replace Roof BLDG 103 36C24722N0200 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | KMK Construction, Inc. | $1,394,013 | 9 | Order (multiple-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| Mar 16, 2022 | VISN 7 MATOC IDIQ Base Award. Task Orders Will Be Awarded Off This Contract at All VISN7 Medical Facilities 36C24722N0141 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Approx. location | Harbor Services, Inc | $357,369 | 5 | Order (multiple-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
Value at award = the contract value when it was signed. Bids = offers received; "–" means not reported. Set-aside = reserved for a group, such as small or veteran-owned businesses. IDIQ = an umbrella contract; work under it is placed as task orders.
Who won
Companies with the most priced awards here, FY2021–FY2025.
| # | Company | Awards | Total value at award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harbor Services, Inc | 13 | $9,262,695 |
| 2 | Boyer Commercial Construction Inc | 5 | $11,446,698 |
| 3 | Birmingham Industrial Construction, LLC | 2 | $9,736,029 |
| 4 | Mule Engineering, Inc. | 2 | $3,375,543 |
| 5 | KMK Construction, Inc. | 2 | $2,290,535 |
| 6 | ML Builders, LLC | 2 | $1,152,615 |
| 7 | The Construction Services Group Inc | 2 | $488,380 |
| 8 | Esa South, Inc. | 1 | $45,927,000 |
| 9 | Structural Builders, Inc. | 1 | $1,648,117 |
| 10 | JM Federal Services LLC | 1 | $79,995 |
How the work was bought
Competition
Was the work open to bids?
- Order (multiple-award IDIQ) 27 (84%)
A task order placed under an IDIQ held by several companies, who competed for it.
- Competed 3 (9%)
A standalone contract that was open to bids.
- Not competed 2 (6%)
Sole-source: only one company was asked.
Set-asides
Set-aside = reserved for a group of businesses.
- Veteran-owned 31 (97%)
Reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned (SDVOSB) or veteran-owned (VOSB) small businesses.
- Open to all 1 (3%)
No set-aside: any size of business could bid.
Left out of the numbers above: 2 cancelled or $0 awards. Why?
Contracting offices buying here
Umbrella contracts used here
Many jobs are placed as task orders under an IDIQ: an umbrella contract with no fixed amount. Only the companies holding it can get those orders. A "multiple-award" IDIQ is shared by several companies, who compete for each order. "–" = not reported.
| Contract | Type | Orders | Ordering ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36C24718D0147 | Multiple-award The IDIQ drew 36 offers | 12 | Apr 29, 2024 |
| 36C24719D0016 | Multiple-award The IDIQ drew 36 offers | 4 | Apr 29, 2024 |
| 36C24718D0133 | Multiple-award The IDIQ drew 36 offers | 2 | Apr 29, 2024 |
| 36C24718D0140 | Multiple-award The IDIQ drew 36 offers | 2 | Apr 29, 2024 |
| 36C24719D0021 | Multiple-award The IDIQ drew 36 offers | 2 | Apr 29, 2024 |
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