NAICS 236220

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

Updated July 2026 — federal spending and agency data cross-checked against SAM.gov and USAspending.gov.

General contracting for commercial and institutional building construction.

Federal Spending

$15B+ annually

Top Agencies

DoD, VA, GSA

Market Outlook

Growing +3% annually. Federal facility modernization = sustained construction spending.

13 CFR § 121.201SBA Size Standard

Small Business Threshold: $45.0M

Calculated on a 5-year average annual receipts (gross). Businesses with average revenue or headcount at or below this ceiling may qualify as small businesses for prime federal solicitations assigned NAICS 236220, subject to affiliation and program rules.

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Common Federal Contracts

1

Federal building construction

2

Military facility construction

3

Hospital and medical facility construction

4

Administrative building projects

Contractor Competitive Advantage

Bonding available for qualified contractors. Regional builders can win significant government projects. Joint ventures expand capacity.

Relevant Certifications

8(a)

HUBZone

WOSB

SDVOSB

Top Procuring Agencies

How to Win in This Sector

  1. 1. Verify Your NAICS: Make sure this NAICS code matches your primary business activity. You can only claim set-asides for your primary NAICS.
  2. 2. Apply for Certifications: Most contracts in this sector allow 8(a), WOSB, HUBZone, or SDVOSB certifications. These give you advantages in bidding.
  3. 3. Target Top Agencies: Identify the top 3 agencies hiring in this sector and research their procurement needs.
  4. 4. Assess Your Advantage: Review the competitive advantages above and determine how your firm differentiates.
  5. 5. Build Relationships: Attend industry days, connect with contracting officers, and respond to RFIs (Requests for Information).
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NAICS 236220 covers Commercial and Institutional Building Construction: General contracting for commercial and institutional building construction. Federal agencies spend $15B+ annually annually on contracts in this category.

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