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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.
$146.5B
Total Obligated
17,899
Total Awards
$8.2M
Avg Award Value
Apr 2025 – Mar 2026
Data Period
Year-Over-Year Award Trend
| Year | Awards | Total Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15,898 | $112.2B |
| 2026 | 2,001 | $34.3B |
2026 data through March 2026 only. Source: PrimeRFP SCOUT · ≥$25K floor
Top Agencies by Obligation — NAICS 236220
| Agency | Awards | Total Obligated |
|---|---|---|
DoDDepartment of Defense | 10,393 | $82.8B |
DHSDepartment of Homeland Security | 788 | $18.6B |
DoSDepartment of State | 363 | $12.3B |
VADepartment of Veterans Affairs | 1,944 | $10.5B |
GSAGeneral Services Administration | 1,715 | $7.0B |
Top Awardees — NAICS 236220
Trailing 12 months · ≥$25K floor · Source: PrimeRFP SCOUT
| Rank | Awardee | Awards | Total Obligated |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | B.L. Harbert International | 32 | $6.0B |
| #2 | Fisher Sand & Gravel | 5 | $5.8B |
| #3 | Caddell Construction (DE) | 16 | $4.9B |
| #4 | BCCG Joint Venture | 8 | $3.4B |
| #5 | Hensel Phelps Construction | 26 | $3.1B |
| #6 | Whiting-Turner Contracting | 54 | $3.0B |
| #7 | Clark Construction Group | 5 | $2.2B |
| #8 | RQ Construction | 37 | $2.1B |
| #9 | Brasfield & Gorrie | 10 | $1.7B |
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→17,899 awards across 12 months — the broadest active construction competition in federal procurement, with DoD driving 58% of volume from military base renovation and MILCON programs.
→DHS at $18.6B reflects border wall, CBP facility, and port-of-entry construction — one of the fastest-growing federal construction segments in FY2025.
→State Department embassy and consulate construction ($12.3B, 363 awards) is highly specialized but consistently recompeted — average award value $33.9M, well above the market mean.
→VA's 1,944 awards at $10.5B reflect a high-frequency, mid-size construction opportunity set 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 $146.5B under NAICS 236220 in the trailing 12 months (Apr 2025–Mar 2026) across 17,899 awards. DoD ($82.8B), DHS ($18.6B), State ($12.3B), VA ($10.5B), and GSA ($7.0B) are the top five buyers. Source: PrimeRFP SCOUT, ≥$25K floor.
Can small businesses win NAICS 236220 contracts?
Yes. GSA's 1,715 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, State Department OBO (Overseas Buildings Operations) contracts, and DHS CBP construction vehicles. MATOC (Multiple Award Task Order Contracts) and JOC (Job Order Contracts) handle smaller renovation and repair work.
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