Construction

Federal contracts for NAICS 238220

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors

In fiscal year 2024, U.S. federal agencies obligated $1.1B on contracts under NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), led by the Department of Defense at $564M. Below are the top buying agencies, how competitive the code is, and how to find open opportunities.

$1.1B
Federal obligations, FY2024
Dept. of Defense
Top buyer
Contractors paid, FY2024

Top federal buyers of Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors

FY2024 contract obligations under NAICS 238220, from USAspending.gov.

AgencyFY2024 obligated
Department of Defense$564M
Department of Veterans Affairs$270M
General Services Administration$59M
Department of the Interior$39M
Department of Agriculture$37M
Department of Transportation$32M
Department of State$26M
Department of Homeland Security$25M

How to win Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors contracts

Register & list NAICS 238220

Complete your SAM.gov entity registration and list NAICS 238220 in your profile so agencies find you in the Dynamic Small Business Search.

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Respond fast & compliant

Short-deadline set-asides have the least competition. Draft a compliant, submission-ready proposal from the full solicitation package before the window closes.

Related NAICS codes

NAICS 238220 — frequently asked

How much does the federal government spend on NAICS 238220?

In FY2024, federal agencies obligated approximately $1.1B on contracts under NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), led by the Department of Defense at $564M.

Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 238220?

The top federal buyers in FY2024 were Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, General Services Administration.

How do I find open Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors contract opportunities?

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