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NAICS 236 — Construction of Buildings
NAICS 236220 — Commercial & Institutional Building Construction
NAICS 236220 covers federal contracts for the construction of commercial, institutional, and government facilities — military bases, courthouses, hospitals, border facilities, embassies, and VA medical centers. DoD is the dominant buyer, with active competition across OCONUS and CONUS military construction programs.
$35.6B
Total Obligated
28,601
Total Awards
$1.24M
Avg Award Value
Apr 2025 – Mar 2026
Data Period
Year-Over-Year Award Trend
| Year | Awards | Total Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 29,000 | $27.8B |
| 2024 | 38,000 | $31.5B |
| 2025 | 34,000 | $36.0B |
2026 data through March 2026 only. Source: PrimeRFP SCOUT · ≥$100K floor
Top Agencies by Obligation — NAICS 236220
| Agency | Awards | Total Obligated |
|---|---|---|
DoDDepartment of Defense | 15,344 | $14.6B |
DHSDepartment of Homeland Security | 1,267 | $13.5B |
VADepartment of Veterans Affairs | 3,241 | $3.0B |
GSAGeneral Services Administration | 3,448 | $1.0B |
DOIDepartment of the Interior | 1,382 | $762M |
Top Awardees — NAICS 236220
Trailing 12 months · ≥$100K floor · Source: PrimeRFP SCOUT
| Rank | Awardee | Awards | Total Obligated |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Fisher Sand & Gravel Co | 9 | $5.8B |
| #2 | BCCG A Joint Venture | 14 | $3.1B |
| #3 | SLS Federal Services LLC | 5 | $1.1B |
| #4 | Fisher Sand & Gravel Co. | 10 | $937M |
| #5 | Barnard Spencer Joint Venture | 6 | $779M |
| #6 | BL Harbert International LLC | 56 | $572M |
| #7 | RQ Construction LLC | 97 | $476M |
| #8 | Whiting-Turner Contracting Company | 169 | $383M |
| #9 | Barnard Construction Company | 2 | $369M |
| #10 | Bechtel National Inc. | 22 | $329M |
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→28,601 awards in 12 months — DoD leads with 15,344 awards ($14.6B), driven by MILCON programs and military base renovation across CONUS and OCONUS facilities.
→DHS dominates in average award size at $10.7M per award — reflecting large border wall, CBP facility, and port-of-entry construction contracts versus DoD's higher-volume smaller awards.
→DoD and DHS together represent 79% of all NAICS 236220 spend ($28.1B of $35.6B) — firms need positioning at one or both agencies to access the largest dollar opportunity.
→VA's 3,241 awards at $3.0B reflect a high-frequency, mid-size construction opportunity across medical center renovations, spinal cord injury centers, and outpatient clinic expansions.
Frequently Asked Questions — NAICS 236220
What federal contracts fall under NAICS 236220?
NAICS 236220 covers construction of commercial and institutional buildings for the federal government — including military barracks, base facilities, VA hospitals, federal courthouses, border infrastructure, embassy compounds, and general-purpose government office buildings. It excludes heavy civil construction (roads, bridges — NAICS 237) and residential construction.
How much does the federal government spend on NAICS 236220?
Federal agencies obligated approximately $35.6B under NAICS 236220 in the trailing 12 months (Apr 2025–Mar 2026) across 28,601 awards. DoD ($14.6B), DHS ($13.5B), VA ($3.0B), GSA ($1.0B), and DOI ($762M) are the top five buyers. Source: PrimeRFP SCOUT, obligations_only, ≥$100K floor.
Can small businesses win NAICS 236220 contracts?
Yes. GSA's 3,448 awards include many set-aside competitions, and the VA actively uses small business set-asides for facility renovations under $10M. DoD MILCON awards above $750K are often competed on a full-and-open basis, but smaller task orders through JOC (Job Order Contracts) and MATOC vehicles are frequently set aside for small businesses.
What contract vehicles are used for federal construction under NAICS 236220?
Key vehicles include DoD MILCON (Military Construction), GSA multiple-award construction contracts (MACCs), VA's NRM (Non-Recurring Maintenance) IDIQ, DHS CBP construction vehicles, and the Army Corps of Engineers MATOC. JOC (Job Order Contracts) handle smaller renovation and repair work, often with small business set-asides.
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