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Federal Contracting by NAICS Code · Construction

NAICS 238290: Specialty Trade Contractors

Across 87 federal solicitations tracked under NAICS 238290 (Specialty Trade Contractors), the most active buyers include Dept of Defense, Veterans Affairs, Department of, Interior, Department of the. This guide covers who buys under this code, the set-asides actually used, typical award values, and how to find live opportunities.

📊 Based on 87 real federal solicitations tracked under this code

Sector

Construction

Typical award value

$195K to $695K

Set-aside activity

Yes

Federal agencies that buy under NAICS 238290

Dept of DefenseVeterans Affairs, Department ofInterior, Department of theState, Department ofHomeland Security, Department of

These buyers award specialty trade 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 238290

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set AsideNo Set aside usedSDVOSB Sole Source

Filtering opportunities by NAICS 238290 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 238290

Which federal agencies buy under NAICS 238290?

The agencies that most frequently post specialty trade contractors solicitations under NAICS 238290 include Dept of Defense, Veterans Affairs, Department of, Interior, Department of the, State, Department of, Homeland Security, Department of. Tracking these buyers on WinAContract and drafting responses in GovCon is the fastest way to build a pipeline under this code.

Is NAICS 238290 eligible for small-business set-asides?

Yes. Solicitations under NAICS 238290 commonly use Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside, No Set aside used, SDVOSB Sole Source. 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 238290?

Federal awards under NAICS 238290 typically range $195K to $695K. Actual values vary widely by agency, scope, and contract vehicle — for example, individual IDIQ task orders versus standalone definitive contracts.

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