Commercial and Institutional Building Construction: NAICS 236220
Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.
About NAICS 236220
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. This industry falls under the Construction sector (NAICS codes beginning with 23).
Federal agencies use NAICS code 236220 when posting contract opportunities on SAM.gov to classify the type of work being solicited. Businesses that operate in the commercial and institutional building construction space should include this code in their SAM.gov registration and capability statements to ensure they appear in relevant searches.
How to Use NAICS 236220 in Federal Contracting
To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 236220, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS code listed in your entity profile. When agencies post solicitations for commercial and institutional building construction 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 236220 Market Intelligence
Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the commercial and institutional building construction market has seen 70,869 contract awards totaling $116.9B in value. The median contract size is $100K, with approximately 1,969 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
70,869
Total Value
$116.9B
Median Contract
$100K
Competitors
4,676
Contract value distribution
55,017 small business awards ($42.2B total value,$86K median)
4,676 companies compete for NAICS 236220 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 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 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 236220.
Recent NAICS 236220 Opportunities
View all →The Department of Veterans Affairs is contracting for the EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades construction project at the Castle Point VA Medical Center and Wappinger Falls, NY. This project is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and requires the contractor to provide all necessary tools, equipment, materials, and labor for completion in accordance with specified drawings and specifications.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is contracting for a seismic retrofit of Building 16 at the Roseburg VAMC in Oregon. This project includes demolition, new construction, and interior alterations, requiring all labor, materials, and equipment to meet specified requirements. The contract will be a Firm Fixed Price type with an estimated value between $10,000,000 and $20,000,000, set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses.
The General Services Administration is procuring design-build services to renovate the Minot Probation Office located within the Bruce M. Van Sickle Federal Building and Courthouse. The project requires both design and construction phase services to renovate existing space and enclose it from the public corridor. This opportunity is set aside for small businesses in North Dakota.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is contracting for the renovation of the Imaging and Catheterization Lab at the Fresno VA Medical Center. Key requirements include specialized construction and renovation work to upgrade the facilities to meet current standards.
Project 537-26-702 Chicago, IL. Installation Project 537-26-702 Chicago, IL. Installation _1 (36C776
The Department of Defense is procuring full renovations of expeditionary barracks in Atlantic, NC. The project includes civil, structural, architectural, interior design, fire protection, plumbing, mechanical, electrical work, industrial kitchen equipment, furniture, and incidental work.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is contracting for the construction of a Community Living Center (CLC) residential neighborhood in Jackson, MS. Key requirements include adherence to federal construction standards and regulations.
The Department of Defense is procuring design-build services for membrane storage shelters at Misawa Air Base in Japan. The project includes two distinct awards for construction at separate sites, with a Rough Order of Magnitude ranging from $1,000,000 to $7,000,000. Offerors are encouraged to participate in a pre-solicitation site visit and must submit attendee information by a specified deadline.
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