Construction Sand and Gravel Mining: NAICS 212321
Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 212321 (Construction Sand and Gravel Mining). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.
About NAICS 212321
Construction Sand and Gravel Mining. This industry falls under the Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction sector (NAICS codes beginning with 21).
Federal agencies use NAICS code 212321 when posting contract opportunities on SAM.gov to classify the type of work being solicited. Businesses that operate in the construction sand and gravel mining space should include this code in their SAM.gov registration and capability statements to ensure they appear in relevant searches.
How to Use NAICS 212321 in Federal Contracting
To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 212321, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS code listed in your entity profile. When agencies post solicitations for construction sand and gravel mining work, they reference this code to determine the applicable small business size standard and any set-aside eligibility.
If you hold certifications such as 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB, you may be eligible for set-aside contracts under this NAICS code. These set-asides limit competition to certified small businesses, giving you a significant advantage in winning federal work.
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NAICS 212321 Market Intelligence
Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the construction sand and gravel mining market has seen 713 contract awards totaling $60.3M in value. The median contract size is $35K, with approximately 20 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
713
Total Value
$60.3M
Median Contract
$35K
Competitors
214
Contract value distribution
464 small business awards ($47.3M total value,$42K median)
214 companies compete for NAICS 212321 contracts
See who's winning, their award values, and where you fit in the market
Explore CompetitorsSize Standards
The SBA establishes size standards for each NAICS code to define what qualifies as a "small business" for federal contracting purposes. For NAICS 212321 (Construction Sand and Gravel Mining), the size standard is based on either average annual receipts or number of employees, depending on the specific industry. Meeting the size standard for your primary NAICS code is required to qualify for small business set-aside contracts.
Visit the SBA Size Standards Table to find the current threshold for NAICS 212321.
Recent NAICS 212321 Opportunities
View all →The National Park Service is procuring 3/4" minus crushed gravel for use at Glacier National Park. The key requirements include the specific type and quality of gravel needed for park maintenance and construction activities.
The Department of Agriculture is procuring 2480 tons of ¾” Class II aggregate base for delivery to multiple locations as part of a small business set-aside. The procurement is structured as a Request for Quotation, and delivery will be evenly split among specified sites. The applicable NAICS code for this acquisition is 212321, with a small business size standard of 500 employees.
The Department of the Interior is procuring 3/4" Minus Crushed Gravel for Glacier National Park. This opportunity is set aside for small businesses and requires the delivery of bulk construction materials to the specified location in Wyoming.
The US Fish and Wildlife Service is procuring gravel for the Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge. The requirement involves the supply and delivery of gravel materials to support refuge operations.
The Department of the Interior is procuring UPM Summer Mix Asphalt Material for the Bureau of Indian Affairs. This procurement is set aside specifically for the Department of Interior and Indian Health Services, indicating a focus on supporting those entities.
The Department of the Interior's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is procuring crush-in-run limestone for the Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge. The requirement involves the supply of bulk general construction materials for road and section line projects.
The Bureau of Land Management is procuring repaving services for the Headwaters FR Trail. The project requires contractors to provide the necessary materials and labor to complete the repaving in accordance with specified guidelines.
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