Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage — NAICS 493120
Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 493120 (Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.
About NAICS 493120
Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage. This industry falls under the Transportation and Warehousing sector (NAICS codes beginning with 49).
Federal agencies use NAICS code 493120 when posting contract opportunities on SAM.gov to classify the type of work being solicited. Businesses that operate in the refrigerated warehousing and storage space should include this code in their SAM.gov registration and capability statements to ensure they appear in relevant searches.
How to Use NAICS 493120 in Federal Contracting
To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 493120, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS code listed in your entity profile. When agencies post solicitations for refrigerated warehousing and storage 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 493120 Market Intelligence
Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the refrigerated warehousing and storage market has seen 203 contract awards totaling $239.6M in value. The median contract size is $50K, with approximately 6 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
203
Total Value
$239.6M
Median Contract
$50K
Competitors
60
Contract value distribution
122 small business awards ($83.2M total value,$36K median)
60 companies compete for NAICS 493120 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 493120 (Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage), 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 493120.
Recent NAICS 493120 Opportunities
View all →The Department of Defense is procuring the rental of four 40-foot refrigerated containers with 3 Phase Power and a Remote Monitoring System for the National Guard Bureau. The containers will be used for the storage of subsistence and food orders for training units in Pennsylvania, with a contract period from April 13, 2026, to August 3, 2026.
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