NAICS 236220: Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Covers construction (new work, additions, alterations, renovation) of commercial and institutional buildings — offices, schools, hospitals, and government facilities. The primary code for federal building construction and renovation.
Federal contracts awarded under NAICS 236220
Since Oct 2024, federal agencies recorded 32,052 contract awards under NAICS 236220, obligating $84.0B. The largest buyer was the Department of Homeland Security ($37.7B).
Top buying agencies
- 1. Department of Homeland Security$37.7B
- 2. Department of Defense$28.7B
- 3. Department of Veterans Affairs$6.4B
- 4. General Services Administration$3.4B
- 5. Department of Health and Human Services$1.9B
Recent awards
- Department of the Army · 2031-02-11
Min guarantee
- Department of the Navy · 2030-09-28
Medical macc-minimum guarantee
- Department of the Air Force · 2027-11-02
Fy25 msg ces hangar h285 repair maintenance dock
- Department of the Army · 2027-07-31
Pj00082-25 - provide and install all material and labor necessary to demo failed cmp, and re-install rcp. pj00018-26 - design, demolish,…
- Department of the Army · 2027-07-17
B-21 60 row south environmental protection shelters (eps) at ellsworth air force base (afb), south dakota (sd)
- Department of the Air Force · 2027-04-28
The contractor shall provide all materials, equipment, and labor necessary to design install emergency wash stations, holloman afb, new…
Source: USASpending.gov contract award data, refreshed weekly.Search awards
What work falls under NAICS 236220
- New construction of government/institutional buildings
- Renovation and alteration (R&A) projects
- Design-build of commercial-type facilities
- Tenant improvement and building repair projects
How to win contracts under this code
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- Set a SAM.gov saved search for NAICS 236220 filtered to your set-aside types and places of performance.
- Build a capability statement that leads with this code and your most relevant past performance.
- For each solicitation, build a compliance matrix before writing — most losses under this code are compliance losses.
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Frequently asked questions
What bonds are required under 236220 federal contracts?
The Miller Act requires 100% performance and payment bonds on federal construction over $150K, plus bid guarantees on sealed bids. Your surety capacity effectively sets your bidding ceiling.
Do federal construction contracts pay prevailing wages?
Yes — Davis-Bacon wage determinations apply over $2,000, with certified weekly payroll submissions. State public works typically have their own prevailing wage laws.
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