Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas — NAICS 486210
Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 486210 (Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.
About NAICS 486210
Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas. This industry falls under the Transportation and Warehousing sector (NAICS codes beginning with 48).
Federal agencies use NAICS code 486210 when posting contract opportunities on SAM.gov to classify the type of work being solicited. Businesses that operate in the pipeline transportation of natural gas space should include this code in their SAM.gov registration and capability statements to ensure they appear in relevant searches.
How to Use NAICS 486210 in Federal Contracting
To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 486210, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS code listed in your entity profile. When agencies post solicitations for pipeline transportation of natural gas 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 486210 Market Intelligence
Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the pipeline transportation of natural gas market has seen 22 contract awards totaling $1.8M in value. The median contract size is $11K, with approximately 1 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
22
Total Value
$1.8M
Median Contract
$11K
Competitors
7
Contract value distribution
5 small business awards ($1.6M total value,$214K median)
7 companies compete for NAICS 486210 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 486210 (Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas), 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 486210.
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