Government Construction Contracts
NAICS 236220 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Government construction contracts totaled $115B across 46,164 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were up 74.8% in FY2026 versus FY2025. For Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, with $49.9B (43% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $53,575,284,061 across 17,419 awards with activity that year, a change of +74.8% from $30,640,959,683 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $115,070,756,147 across 46,164 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $53.6B
- Awards in FY2026
- 17,419
- Change vs FY2025
- +74.8%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $115B
Note: FY2026 ended on Sep 30, 2026. The Department of Defense publishes contract data with a 90-day delay, so FY2026 totals may still rise as late reports arrive.
Construction contract spending by year
Federal construction contracts per fiscal year (October to September), under NAICS 236220. The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $53,575,284,061 | 17,419 | +74.8% |
| FY2025 | $30,640,959,683 | 24,669 | -0.7% |
| FY2024 | $30,854,512,404 | 27,415 | n/a |
About government construction contracts
Federal spending on construction contracts rose 74% from FY2024 ($30.9B) to FY2026 ($53.6B). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Spending is spread widely: the top 3 contractors account for 20% of the total. No single company dominates, which leaves room for new and small contractors.
The Department of Defense spends the most on construction contracts (43%), followed by the Department of Homeland Security. The states with the most of this work are Texas, California and Arizona.
NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) is part of the Construction sector.
Top construction government contractors
Companies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction). The same code covers commercial building construction contracts.
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fisher Sand & Gravel Co | $14,402,267,256 | 12.5% |
| 2 | Barnard Construction Company, Incorporated | $4,782,911,109 | 4.2% |
| 3 | BCCG a Joint Venture | $3,534,508,005 | 3.1% |
| 4 | Clark Construction Group LLC | $3,089,641,385 | 2.7% |
| 5 | BL Harbert International LLC | $2,861,560,929 | 2.5% |
| 6 | Southwest Valley Constructors Co | $2,823,410,739 | 2.5% |
| 7 | SLS Federal Services LLC | $2,379,100,930 | 2.1% |
| 8 | Spencer Construction LLC | $2,361,541,157 | 2.1% |
| 9 | Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, the | $2,111,546,587 | 1.8% |
| 10 | Caddell Construction Co. (De), LLC | $1,754,505,527 | 1.5% |
Agencies buying construction services
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 236220.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $49,884,411,903 | 43.4% |
| 2 | Department of Homeland Security | $38,102,240,919 | 33.1% |
| 3 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $8,713,270,895 | 7.6% |
| 4 | General Services Administration | $5,771,347,882 | 5.0% |
| 5 | Department of State | $2,915,103,687 | 2.5% |
| 6 | Department of Health and Human Services | $2,644,429,342 | 2.3% |
| 7 | Department of the Interior | $2,220,434,936 | 1.9% |
| 8 | Department of Transportation | $1,281,466,327 | 1.1% |
| 9 | Department of Justice | $1,203,839,276 | 1.0% |
| 10 | Department of Agriculture | $697,539,698 | 0.6% |
Where construction contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | $25,059,369,122 | 21.8% |
| 2 | California | $11,627,998,669 | 10.1% |
| 3 | Arizona | $8,663,129,034 | 7.5% |
| 4 | Maryland | $4,860,667,992 | 4.2% |
| 5 | Florida | $3,773,947,885 | 3.3% |
| 6 | Guam | $3,656,183,148 | 3.2% |
| 7 | Virginia | $3,159,186,529 | 2.7% |
| 8 | New Mexico | $3,026,581,747 | 2.6% |
| 9 | Hawaii | $2,900,218,261 | 2.5% |
| 10 | Alabama | $2,723,995,005 | 2.4% |
Recent construction contract awards
The latest construction contracts, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Southwest Valley Constructors Co | Department of Homeland SecurityCONSTRUCTION OF U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION FACILITY IN JACKSONVILLE,FL | $144,000,000 | 70B01C26F00001093 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Gryt Contracting, LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityCONSTRUCTION OF WAREHOUSE AND UPGRADE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AT SPOKANE, WA | $1,934,962 | 70B01C26C00000097 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Actuaciones de Demoliciones Y Construccion SL. | Department of StateMADRID- CONSTRUCTION OF LGF CHANGING STORAGE SPACE | $356,856 | 19GE5026P0129 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Hamilton Pacific Chamberlain LLC | Department of StateFASTC BARRIER REPLACEMENT | $114,597 | 19AQMM26P1172 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Grunley Construction Co., Inc. | National Archives and Records AdministrationTHIS IS A FIRM-FIXED-PRICE TASK ORDER FOR ARCHIVE II FACILITY, PERIMETER SECURITY BOLLARD SYSTEM INSTALLATION PROJECT AT THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA) (WORK ORDER #4). | $1,900,000 | 88310326F00234 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Cne-Signature JV2 LLC | Department of Health and Human ServicesJOC FUNDING FOR ORF FFS WORK TO SUPPORT NINDS SA SMALL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS/REPAIRS | $3,000,000 | 75N99026F00026 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Excell Construction Corp | Department of Homeland SecurityEQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, LABOR AND SUPERVISION, NECESSARY TO REPAIR THE CHASE A-B CONNECTOR BRIDGE AT THE US COAST GUARD ACADEMY. ONE BASE BID AND THREE OPTION ITEMS. | $673,234 | 70Z0G126CCGA00005 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Construction Support Solutions LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityCONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES PIER MIKE, CHARLESTON SC | $890,535 | 70Z04726FPCNI0020 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Apc Construction LLC | Department of Homeland SecuritySTE - DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT A STAIRCASE AND CROSSWALK BETWEEN THE WEST SIDE OF THE CENTER AND MUNRO | $225,000 | 70RDA126FR0000040 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Southern Aire Contracting, Inc. | Department of Homeland SecurityB316 & B318 FLOORING REPLACEMENT | $35,055 | 70LGLY26FSSB00098 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Pyramid-Valet JV, LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityTHIS IS A FIRM-FIXED PRICE CLIN. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT BUILDING 164 AMMO RANGE CART STORAGE FACILITY. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SCOPE OF WORK, SPECIFICATIO | $2,194,802 | 70LGLY26CSSB00009 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | SDC Tidewater JV, LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityB1786 WAREHOUSE RENOVATION | $399,881 | 70LCHS26FPFB00126 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | SDC Tidewater JV, LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityBUILDING 53 ROOF REPAIR AND COATING | $320,082 | 70LCHS26FPFB00125 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Uluniu Construction LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityTO PROCURE KITCHEN REMODEL SERVICES AT THE PACIFIC AREA OFFICE REGION 9 | $143,000 | 70FBR926P00000030 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Saturn Enterprises, Inc. | Department of Homeland SecurityTHE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT IS TO CONSTRUCT, RENOVATE, AND MAINTAIN THE REGIONAL WATCH CENTER (RWC) AND ASSOCIATED SPACES WITHIN FEMA REGION 6 AT THE FEDERAL REGIONAL CENTER, 800 N LOOP 288, DENTON, | $1,326,483 | 70FBR626C00000002 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | MFS Construction LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityTHE PURPOSE OF THIS FIRM FIXED PRICE CONTRACT ORDER IS TO PROCURE A COMPREHENSIVE FACILITY INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES OF THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) BUILDING C-54 AT NAVAL WEAPON STATI | $1,037,690 | 70FBR226C00000005 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Southwest Valley Constructors Co | Department of Homeland SecurityCONSTRUCTION OF U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION FACILITY IN SIERRA VISTA, AZ | $129,000,000 | 70B01C26F00001092 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Electripro, Inc. | Department of Homeland SecurityFA MIP WES REPLACE PACS/IDS SYSTEM IN RIVERIA BEACH, FL | $359,355 | 70B01C26C00000179 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Martir, LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityCONFERENCE ROOM UPGRADE. | $340,084 | 70B01C26C00000168 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Tigua Construction Services, Inc | Department of Homeland SecurityCRITICAL FACILITY REPAIRS | $7,123,000 | 70B01C26C00000156 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Koman Construction Management, LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityREHABILITATION OF THE CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION (CBP) FRONT ROYAL CANINE ACADEMY KENNEL FACILITY | $12,890,323 | 70B01C26C00000137 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Ironclad Services Inc | General Services AdministrationBUILD | $974,272 | 47PE5526F0863 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Prime Contractors Inc | General Services AdministrationDOME CAMERA INSTALLATION MARINE RECRUITMENT CENTER NORCROSS, GA 30092 | $23,850 | 47PE5526F0854 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Osprey Management LLC | General Services AdministrationR G STEPHENS JR FEDERAL BUILDING REPLACE CARPET ON SECOND FLOOR NRCS AREA - ATHENS, GA | $90,695 | 47PE5526F0831 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | PBSR JV, LLC | General Services AdministrationUS TAX COURT OIS SUITE G-47 RECONFIGURATION, 400 SECOND STREET NW WASHINGTON DC | $942,159 | 47PE5226C0025 |
Open construction government bids
The newest open notices from SAM.gov. Bidding needs a free SAM.gov registration.
Dept of Defense · Solicitation · NAICS 236220
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Dec 8, 2026
Dept of Defense · Solicitation · NAICS 236220 · SC
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 2, 2026
- FY27 MACCClosing soon
Dept of Defense · Solicitation · NAICS 236220 · SC · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 4, 2026
- SABER FY 27-32Closing soon
Dept of Defense · Solicitation · NAICS 236220 · 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 6, 2026
Veterans Affairs, Department of · Presolicitation · NAICS 236220 · VA · Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Dec 16, 2026
How to win government construction contracts
Federal construction contracts are posted on SAM.gov under NAICS 236220. Register your business free on SAM.gov with this code, watch for construction bids, and look for small business set-asides: many construction contracts for small business are reserved for small firms.
Explore government construction contracts by state, agency and contractor
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of Homeland Security contracts
- Department of Veterans Affairs contracts
- General Services Administration contracts
- Department of State contracts
- Government contracts in Texas
- Government contracts in California
- Government contracts in Arizona
- Government contracts in Maryland
- Government contracts in Florida
- Fisher Sand & Gravel government contracts
- Barnard Construction government contracts
- BCCG a Joint Venture government contracts
- Clark Construction Group government contracts
- BL Harbert International government contracts
Frequently asked questions
- What NAICS code is used for government construction contracts?
- Federal construction contracts use NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction). List this code in your free SAM.gov registration to be found for these contracts.
- Who are the largest construction government contractors?
- By contract dollars under NAICS 236220 from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Fisher Sand & Gravel Co ($14.4B), Barnard Construction Company, Incorporated ($4.8B) and BCCG a Joint Venture ($3.5B).
- Which agencies buy the most construction?
- From FY2024 to FY2026, the biggest buyers were the Department of Defense ($49.9B), the Department of Homeland Security ($38.1B) and the Department of Veterans Affairs ($8.7B).
- Where are government construction contracts performed?
- By contract dollars, the most federal construction work is performed in Texas ($25.1B), California ($11.6B) and Arizona ($8.7B).
- Is federal spending on construction contracts growing?
- Federal construction contract obligations rose 74% from FY2024 ($30.9B) to FY2026 ($53.6B). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- Do I qualify as a small business for construction contracts?
- It depends on the SBA size standard for NAICS 236220, which is set either by average annual revenue or by number of employees. Check the current table of size standards on sba.gov before you bid on small business set-asides.
- What do I need to bid on government construction contracts?
- An active SAM.gov registration (free) with NAICS 236220 listed, the licenses and insurance your state requires for construction work, and examples of similar past work. Construction contracts above certain values also require bid and performance bonds.