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Federal Contracting by NAICS Code · Construction

NAICS 238390: Specialty Trade Contractors

Across 21 federal solicitations tracked under NAICS 238390 (Specialty Trade Contractors), the most active buyers include State, Department of, Dept of Defense, 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 21 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 238390

State, Department ofDept of DefenseInterior, Department of theVeterans Affairs, Department ofAgriculture, 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 238390

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set AsideIndian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Services)No Set aside used

Filtering opportunities by NAICS 238390 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 238390

Which federal agencies buy under NAICS 238390?

The agencies that most frequently post specialty trade contractors solicitations under NAICS 238390 include State, Department of, Dept of Defense, Interior, Department of the, Veterans Affairs, Department of, Agriculture, 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 238390 eligible for small-business set-asides?

Yes. Solicitations under NAICS 238390 commonly use Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside, Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Services), No Set aside used. 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 238390?

Federal awards under NAICS 238390 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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