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Federal Contracting by NAICS Code · Construction

NAICS 238310: Specialty Trade Contractors

Across 5 federal solicitations tracked under NAICS 238310 (Specialty Trade Contractors), the most active buyers include Dept of Defense, Interior, Department of the, State, Department of. This guide covers who buys under this code, the set-asides actually used, typical award values, and how to find live opportunities.

📊 Based on 5 real federal solicitations tracked under this code

Sector

Construction

Typical award value

Varies by award

Set-aside activity

Yes

Federal agencies that buy under NAICS 238310

Dept of DefenseInterior, Department of theState, 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 238310

Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Services)Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Filtering opportunities by NAICS 238310 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 238310

Which federal agencies buy under NAICS 238310?

The agencies that most frequently post specialty trade contractors solicitations under NAICS 238310 include Dept of Defense, Interior, Department of the, State, 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 238310 eligible for small-business set-asides?

Yes. Solicitations under NAICS 238310 commonly use Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Services), Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). 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 238310?

Federal awards under NAICS 238310 typically range Varies by award. Actual values vary widely by agency, scope, and contract vehicle — for example, individual IDIQ task orders versus standalone definitive contracts.

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