Painting and Wall Covering Contractors: NAICS 238320
Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 238320 (Painting and Wall Covering Contractors). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.
About NAICS 238320
Painting and Wall Covering Contractors. This industry falls under the Construction sector (NAICS codes beginning with 23).
Federal agencies use NAICS code 238320 when posting contract opportunities on SAM.gov to classify the type of work being solicited. Businesses that operate in the painting and wall covering contractors space should include this code in their SAM.gov registration and capability statements to ensure they appear in relevant searches.
How to Use NAICS 238320 in Federal Contracting
To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 238320, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS code listed in your entity profile. When agencies post solicitations for painting and wall covering contractors 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 238320 Market Intelligence
Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the painting and wall covering contractors market has seen 2,154 contract awards totaling $287.0M in value. The median contract size is $22K, with approximately 60 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
2,154
Total Value
$287.0M
Median Contract
$22K
Competitors
468
Contract value distribution
1,267 small business awards ($189.2M total value,$35K median)
468 companies compete for NAICS 238320 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 238320 (Painting and Wall Covering Contractors), 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 238320.
Recent NAICS 238320 Opportunities
View all →The Department of Defense is procuring services to sustain hangar doors at the Minneapolis-St Paul Air Reserve Station. The project requires contractors to provide supervision, labor, materials, and equipment to refinish the hangar doors, with a total small business set-aside. The estimated value of the acquisition is between $100,000 and $250,000, and contractors must be registered in SAM.gov to be eligible for the award.
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The Department of State is procuring exterior and interior wall repairs for a utility building at the US Consulate in Bur Dubai, Dubai. Key requirements include a site survey for interested bidders and submission of proposals by a specified deadline, with a focus on the lowest price for the awarded contract.
The Department of Health and Human Services is procuring exterior and interior repair and preventative maintenance services for the FDA Pacific Southwest Laboratory in Irvine, California. The project includes structural steel surface preparation, corrosion-resistant coating application, and concrete crack repairs. The facility must remain operational throughout the construction process.
The Department of the Navy is procuring painting and wall covering services for various locations at Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka and Atsugi in Japan. The contract requires a contractor to perform miscellaneous building painting tasks across multiple sites.
The Department of Defense is procuring painting and lighting upgrades for Buildings 102 and 110, which includes painting approximately 2,000 square feet of interior surfaces and replacing incandescent light bulbs with LED bulbs. Contractors must prepare walls and ensure furniture and equipment are protected during the work. This solicitation is set aside for small businesses, and quotes must be submitted electronically by following the provided instructions.
The Department of Transportation is procuring refurbishment and repainting services for antenna towers managed by the Federal Aviation Administration. Key requirements include surface preparation, compliance with hazardous materials regulations, and submission of a Health and Safety Plan. Proposals must include bonding if exceeding $150,000 and are due by July 20, 2026.
The General Services Administration is procuring exterior painting services for the San Luis II LPOE in San Luis, Arizona. The project requires the preparation, priming, and painting of miscellaneous exterior railing, walkways, and steel supports. This is a total small business set-aside procurement.
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