Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation — NAICS 221112
Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 221112 (Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.
About NAICS 221112
Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation. This industry falls under the Utilities sector (NAICS codes beginning with 22).
Federal agencies use NAICS code 221112 when posting contract opportunities on SAM.gov to classify the type of work being solicited. Businesses that operate in the fossil fuel electric power generation space should include this code in their SAM.gov registration and capability statements to ensure they appear in relevant searches.
How to Use NAICS 221112 in Federal Contracting
To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 221112, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS code listed in your entity profile. When agencies post solicitations for fossil fuel electric power generation 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 221112 Market Intelligence
Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the fossil fuel electric power generation market has seen 1,574 contract awards totaling $887.0M in value. The median contract size is $74K, with approximately 44 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
1,574
Total Value
$887.0M
Median Contract
$74K
Competitors
104
Contract value distribution
44 small business awards ($8.0M total value,$52K median)
104 companies compete for NAICS 221112 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 221112 (Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation), 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 221112.
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