Federal Contracting by NAICS Code · Construction
NAICS 236220: Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
General contractors responsible for the construction (including new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs) of commercial and institutional buildings and related structures.
📊 Based on 831 real federal solicitations tracked under this code
Sector
Construction
Typical award value
$2M - $50M+ per award
Set-aside activity
Yes
Federal agencies that buy under NAICS 236220
These buyers award commercial and institutional building construction work under this code most often. Set up alerts on WinAContract to catch their solicitations early, then draft your response in GovCon.
Set-asides used under NAICS 236220
Filtering opportunities by NAICS 236220 and your certification surfaces the bids where large primes are excluded. See our set-aside program guides for how each one works.
Common questions about NAICS 236220
Which federal agencies buy under NAICS 236220?
The agencies that most frequently post commercial and institutional building construction solicitations under NAICS 236220 include US Army Corps of Engineers, GSA Public Buildings Service, Department of Veterans Affairs, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Department of State (OBO). Tracking these buyers on WinAContract and drafting responses in GovCon is the fastest way to build a pipeline under this code.
Is NAICS 236220 eligible for small-business set-asides?
Yes. Solicitations under NAICS 236220 commonly use Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB. If your firm holds a matching socioeconomic certification, you can compete on set-aside opportunities where large businesses are excluded — typically a far less crowded field.
What is the typical contract value for NAICS 236220?
Federal awards under NAICS 236220 typically range $2M - $50M+ per award. Actual values vary widely by agency, scope, and contract vehicle — for example, individual IDIQ task orders versus standalone definitive contracts.
What NAICS codes are related to 236220?
Closely related codes include 237310 (237310 · Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), 238210 (238210 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors), 236210 (236210 · Industrial Building Construction). Registering in SAM.gov under every code that fits your capabilities widens the set of opportunities you'll match.
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