NAICS 238150

General Contractors—Nonresidential Building

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.

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).