NAICS 23 — Construction Federal Contract Awards
The federal government has awarded 509 contracts in the Construction sector (NAICS 23), totaling $18.3B in obligated value. The average award is $36.0M (median: $698K), across 13 awarding agencies. Data covers 2021-01 through 2026-12.
Total Awards
509
Total Value
$18.3B
Avg Award
$36.0M
Median Award
$698K
Which agencies award the most Construction contracts?
13 federal agencies have awarded contracts in this industry sector, ranked by award count.
| Agency | Awards | Total Value | Avg Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Defense | 184 | $17,291,251,622 | $94.0M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 116 | $350,825,037 | $3.0M |
| Department of the Interior | 79 | $165,561,670 | $2.1M |
| Department of Agriculture | 56 | $27,502,464 | $491K |
| Department of Transportation | 24 | $147,441,182 | $6.1M |
What NAICS codes are within this sector?
Top 10 specific NAICS codes by award count within the Construction sector.
| NAICS Code | Description | Awards | Total Value | % of Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | 150 | $15,630,555,822 | 29.5% |
| 238220 | Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors | 87 | $272,390,053 | 17.1% |
| 237990 | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | 54 | $1,672,414,629 | 10.6% |
| 237310 | Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction | 48 | $162,742,342 | 9.4% |
| 238210 | Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors | 31 | $31,773,013 | 6.1% |
What set-aside programs apply?
Distribution of set-aside designations across Construction contract awards.
| Set-Aside Type | Awards | % of Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Set-Aside | 222 | 43.6% | |
| Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) | 168 | 33.0% | |
| Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside | 90 | 17.7% | |
| 8(a) Sole Source | 9 | 1.8% | |
| 8a Competed | 9 | 1.8% |
Who wins Construction contracts?
Top contractors ranked by total contract value awarded.
| # | Company | Awards | Total Value | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | $1.8B | ||
| 2 | 1 | $1.5B | ||
| 3 | 1 | $1.5B | ||
| 4 | 1 | $1.5B | ||
| 5 | 1 | $1.5B |
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