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 2020–FY 2026. 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 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$1.02B
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $868.25M | 8,438 | 2,337 | 92 | — |
| FY 2021 | $797.01M | 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 | 7,431 | 2,042 | 82 | −10.0% |
| FY 2026 | $1.02B | 6,742 | 1,947 | 80 | −0.1% |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $1.54B | 11,018 | 1,425 | 22.5% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $1.53B | 5,969 | 437 | 22.4% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $1.09B | 6,704 | 1,008 | 16.0% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $696.91M | 4,708 | 665 | 10.2% |
| AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE | 12H2 | $233.95M | 1,632 | 372 | 3.4% |
| FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION | 6920 | $202.15M | 1,375 | 230 | 3.0% |
| PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE | 4740 | $195.05M | 4,303 | 245 | 2.8% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $171.84M | 2,506 | 230 | 2.5% |
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | 1540 | $146.48M | 1,265 | 340 | 2.1% |
| NATIONAL PARK SERVICE | 1443 | $118.42M | 1,817 | 598 | 1.7% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 238220?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAVFACSYSCOM MID-ATLANTIC | N40085 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $645.14M | 2,470 | 93 | 9.4% |
| NAVFACSYSCOM SOUTHWEST | N62473 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $426.84M | 1,135 | 54 | 6.2% |
| 242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242) | 36C242 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $206.22M | 780 | 130 | 3.0% |
| 697DCK REGIONAL ACQUISITIONS SVCS | 697DCK | FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION | $179.45M | 1,102 | 202 | 2.6% |
| NAVFACSYSCOM WASHINGTON | N40080 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $165.59M | 608 | 53 | 2.4% |
| 252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252) | 36C252 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $165.40M | 532 | 106 | 2.4% |
| 250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250) | 36C250 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $131.96M | 633 | 123 | 1.9% |
| USDA ARS AFM APD | 1232SA | AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE | $116.79M | 376 | 104 | 1.7% |
| 255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255) | 36C255 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $114.63M | 306 | 49 | 1.7% |
| WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES | HQ0034 | WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) | $108.23M | 323 | 13 | 1.6% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 238220 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH STATE MECHANICAL, INCORPORATED | $125.98M | 160 | 1 | 1.8% | Jun 17, 2026 |
| MECHWORKS MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC. | $84.34M | 196 | 2 | 1.2% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| JETT'S SPECIALTY CONTRACTING, LLC | $69.40M | 112 | 2 | 1.0% | Sep 23, 2026 |
| R & W CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | $65.65M | 179 | 1 | 1.0% | Jun 5, 2026 |
| QCM, INC. | $62.88M | 137 | 4 | 0.9% | May 27, 2026 |
| AKTARIUS LLC | $60.92M | 243 | 1 | 0.9% | Jul 9, 2026 |
| FOUR TRIBES ENTERPRISES, LLC | $60.41M | 152 | 2 | 0.9% | Mar 30, 2026 |
| CAPITAL BRAND GROUP, LLC | $50.80M | 231 | 10 | 0.7% | Sep 15, 2026 |
| ABLE HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING , INC. | $50.69M | 54 | 1 | 0.7% | Jun 22, 2026 |
| BLUEWAY ONE JV LLC | $48.92M | 3 | 1 | 0.7% | Jul 15, 2026 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 238220?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J041 | MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- REFRIGERATION, AIR CONDITIONING, AND AIR CIRCULATING EQUIPMENT | $849.04M | 9,973 | 1,561 | 12.4% |
| Z2JZ | REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF MISCELLANEOUS BUILDINGS | $833.68M | 3,124 | 314 | 12.2% |
| J045 | MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- PLUMBING, HEATING, AND WASTE DISPOSAL EQUIPMENT | $499.59M | 7,686 | 1,641 | 7.3% |
| Z1DA | MAINTENANCE OF HOSPITALS AND INFIRMARIES | $448.00M | 972 | 225 | 6.5% |
| Z2AA | REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF OFFICE BUILDINGS | $324.54M | 2,004 | 454 | 4.7% |
| Z2AZ | REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITIES AND SERVICE BUILDINGS | $244.22M | 1,016 | 270 | 3.6% |
| Z1AA | MAINTENANCE OF OFFICE BUILDINGS | $217.99M | 3,390 | 255 | 3.2% |
| Z2DA | REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF HOSPITALS AND INFIRMARIES | $203.20M | 850 | 139 | 3.0% |
| Z2NB | REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF HEATING AND COOLING PLANTS | $172.77M | 675 | 210 | 2.5% |
| Y1NB | CONSTRUCTION OF HEATING AND COOLING PLANTS | $157.18M | 398 | 64 | 2.3% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 238220?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $879.44M | 23,061 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $2.29B | 15,374 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $3.58B | 14,165 |
| BPA CALL | $96.03M | 1,854 |
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 $6.85B market as addressable.