Natural Gas Distribution: NAICS 221210
Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 221210 (Natural Gas Distribution). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.
About NAICS 221210
Natural Gas Distribution. This industry falls under the Utilities sector (NAICS codes beginning with 22).
Federal agencies use NAICS code 221210 when posting contract opportunities on SAM.gov to classify the type of work being solicited. Businesses that operate in the natural gas distribution space should include this code in their SAM.gov registration and capability statements to ensure they appear in relevant searches.
How to Use NAICS 221210 in Federal Contracting
To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 221210, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS code listed in your entity profile. When agencies post solicitations for natural gas distribution 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 221210 Market Intelligence
Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the natural gas distribution market has seen 3,979 contract awards totaling $839.3M in value. The median contract size is $35K, with approximately 111 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
3,979
Total Value
$839.3M
Median Contract
$35K
Competitors
212
Contract value distribution
1,545 small business awards ($290.3M total value,$35K median)
212 companies compete for NAICS 221210 contracts
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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 221210 (Natural Gas Distribution), 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 221210.
Recent NAICS 221210 Opportunities
View all →The Department of Defense is procuring direct supply of natural gas for various DoD and federal civilian installations in the Northeast Region of the U.S. The contract will cover a 24-month delivery period starting April 1, 2027, with an additional 6-month option, and will involve an estimated quantity of 59,292,083 Dekatherms. The contract type is fixed price with economic price adjustment, and it is not set aside for small businesses.
The Department of Defense is procuring natural gas supply services for the Air Force Reserve Command for a one-year period. Offerors must be certified with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio and meet specific requirements to be considered. The contract will be awarded based on the lowest-price, technically acceptable offer, with all quotes required to be valid for 15 days.
The U.S. Navy is procuring the supply and delivery of approximately 150,000 MMBTU of liquefied natural gas in three separate deliveries to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Key requirements include the ability to meet the specified volume and delivery schedule to the designated location.
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