Federal Contracting by NAICS Code · Construction
NAICS 238210: Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
Specialty trade contractors primarily engaged in installing and servicing electrical wiring and equipment. A core specialty trade for federal building and base contracts.
📊 Based on 198 real federal solicitations tracked under this code
Sector
Construction
Typical award value
$250K - $20M per award
Set-aside activity
Yes
Federal agencies that buy under NAICS 238210
These buyers award electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors 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 238210
Filtering opportunities by NAICS 238210 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 238210
Which federal agencies buy under NAICS 238210?
The agencies that most frequently post electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors solicitations under NAICS 238210 include US Army Corps of Engineers, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, GSA, Department of Veterans Affairs. Tracking these buyers on WinAContract and drafting responses in GovCon is the fastest way to build a pipeline under this code.
Is NAICS 238210 eligible for small-business set-asides?
Yes. Solicitations under NAICS 238210 commonly use Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB. 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 238210?
Federal awards under NAICS 238210 typically range $250K - $20M 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 238210?
Closely related codes include 236220 (236220 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 238220 (238220 · Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), 237130 (237130 · Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction). Registering in SAM.gov under every code that fits your capabilities widens the set of opportunities you'll match.
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