01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 238220 Plumbing, Heating, And Air-Conditioning Contractors Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 238220
Federal contract activity classified under Plumbing, Heating, And Air-Conditioning Contractors across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 238220 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 238220 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2019–FY 2025 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$1.02B
FY 2025| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $777.47M | 8,357 | 2,409 | 89 | — |
| FY 2020 | $868.25M | 8,438 | 2,337 | 92 | +11.7% |
| FY 2021 | $796.95M | 8,222 | 2,263 | 87 | −8.2% |
| FY 2022 | $998.66M | 8,121 | 2,075 | 89 | +25.3% |
| FY 2023 | $1.02B | 7,678 | 2,174 | 87 | +1.8% |
| FY 2024 | $1.13B | 7,822 | 2,103 | 85 | +11.3% |
| FY 2025 | $1.02B | 7,429 | 2,042 | 82 | −10.0% |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $1.55B | 6,322 | 469 | 23.4% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $1.32B | 10,360 | 1,438 | 19.9% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $1.19B | 7,419 | 1,125 | 18.0% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $712.35M | 4,743 | 712 | 10.8% |
| PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE | 4740 | $213.32M | 5,719 | 289 | 3.2% |
| FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION | 6920 | $191.82M | 1,356 | 248 | 2.9% |
| AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE | 12H2 | $178.34M | 1,496 | 366 | 2.7% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $162.83M | 2,452 | 230 | 2.5% |
| WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) | 97F5 | $117.69M | 319 | 15 | 1.8% |
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | 1540 | $108.85M | 1,171 | 326 | 1.6% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 238220?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAVFACSYSCOM MID-ATLANTIC | N40085 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $634.73M | 2,628 | 101 | 9.6% |
| NAVFACSYSCOM SOUTHWEST | N62473 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $434.17M | 1,229 | 58 | 6.6% |
| 242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242) | 36C242 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $183.00M | 735 | 130 | 2.8% |
| 697DCK REGIONAL ACQUISITIONS SVCS | 697DCK | FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION | $168.66M | 1,083 | 216 | 2.6% |
| 252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252) | 36C252 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $162.43M | 546 | 99 | 2.5% |
| NAVFACSYSCOM WASHINGTON | N40080 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $160.77M | 636 | 59 | 2.4% |
| NAVFACSYSCOM SOUTHEAST | N69450 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $121.43M | 441 | 56 | 1.8% |
| 250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250) | 36C250 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $117.77M | 602 | 125 | 1.8% |
| WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES | HQ0034 | WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) | $117.62M | 318 | 15 | 1.8% |
| 255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255) | 36C255 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $102.70M | 325 | 51 | 1.6% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 238220 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH STATE MECHANICAL, INCORPORATED | $110.90M | 145 | 1 | 1.7% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| MECHWORKS MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC. | $84.01M | 179 | 2 | 1.3% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| JETT'S SPECIALTY CONTRACTING, LLC | $71.00M | 107 | 2 | 1.1% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| QCM, INC. | $63.57M | 125 | 4 | 1.0% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| FOUR TRIBES ENTERPRISES, LLC | $60.56M | 148 | 2 | 0.9% | Sep 25, 2025 |
| R & W CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | $58.37M | 178 | 1 | 0.9% | Sep 18, 2025 |
| BLUEWAY ONE JV LLC | $48.79M | 2 | 1 | 0.7% | Sep 22, 2025 |
| TUKNIK GOVERNMENT SERVICES LLC | $47.67M | 463 | 1 | 0.7% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| RYAN & ASSOCIATES, INC. | $47.35M | 124 | 1 | 0.7% | Sep 24, 2025 |
| MIK CONSTRUCTION, INC. | $47.22M | 89 | 2 | 0.7% | Sep 17, 2025 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 238220?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z2JZ | REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF MISCELLANEOUS BUILDINGS | $812.78M | 3,118 | 330 | 12.3% |
| J041 | MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- REFRIGERATION, AIR CONDITIONING, AND AIR CIRCULATING EQUIPMENT | $747.06M | 9,824 | 1,533 | 11.3% |
| J045 | MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- PLUMBING, HEATING, AND WASTE DISPOSAL EQUIPMENT | $457.52M | 7,403 | 1,630 | 6.9% |
| Z1DA | MAINTENANCE OF HOSPITALS AND INFIRMARIES | $388.50M | 981 | 233 | 5.9% |
| Z2AA | REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF OFFICE BUILDINGS | $354.28M | 2,466 | 497 | 5.4% |
| Z2AZ | REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITIES AND SERVICE BUILDINGS | $259.62M | 1,034 | 264 | 3.9% |
| Z1AA | MAINTENANCE OF OFFICE BUILDINGS | $228.15M | 3,994 | 283 | 3.5% |
| Z2DA | REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF HOSPITALS AND INFIRMARIES | $176.57M | 769 | 139 | 2.7% |
| Z2NB | REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF HEATING AND COOLING PLANTS | $165.26M | 754 | 235 | 2.5% |
| Y1NB | CONSTRUCTION OF HEATING AND COOLING PLANTS | $158.85M | 388 | 71 | 2.4% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 238220?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $784.89M | 22,877 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $2.24B | 16,576 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $3.49B | 14,765 |
| BPA CALL | $92.04M | 1,849 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 238220?
10 / Market Interpretation
How should contractors evaluate this market?
Start with the spending direction
Compare annual obligations with actions and vendor participation. Growth driven by only a few large actions represents a different opportunity from broad, recurring demand.
Follow the actual buyers
Move from federal customers to contracting offices. Offices reveal where acquisition responsibility and recurring purchasing activity are concentrated.
Measure accessible demand
Use competition, small-business participation, incumbent vendors, and PSC mix before treating the full $6.61B market as addressable.