Government Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction Contracts
NAICS 237990 · Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
Government other heavy and civil engineering construction contracts totaled $32.2B across 4,301 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were up 12.7% in FY2026 vs FY2025, and the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for $29.3B (91% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $11,611,218,787 across 1,932 awards with activity that year, a change of +12.7% from $10,301,814,624 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $32,151,463,305 across 4,301 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $11.6B
- Awards in FY2026
- 1,932
- Change vs FY2025
- +12.7%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $32.2B
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.
Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction contract spending by year
Federal other heavy and civil engineering construction contracts per fiscal year (October to September), under NAICS 237990. The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $11,611,218,787 | 1,932 | +12.7% |
| FY2025 | $10,301,814,624 | 2,445 | +0.6% |
| FY2024 | $10,238,429,894 | 2,646 | n/a |
About government other heavy and civil engineering construction contracts
Federal spending on other heavy and civil engineering construction contracts rose 13% from FY2024 ($10.2B) to FY2026 ($11.6B). 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 21% of the total. No single company dominates, which leaves room for new and small contractors.
The Department of Defense spends the most on other heavy and civil engineering construction contracts (91%), followed by the Department of the Interior. The states with the most of this work are Florida, California and Hawaii.
NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) is part of the Construction sector.
Top other heavy and civil engineering construction government contractors
Companies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction).
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dragados/Hawaiian Dredging/Orion JV | $2,611,769,028 | 8.1% |
| 2 | Thalle Construction Co Inc | $2,543,994,271 | 7.9% |
| 3 | Barnard Construction Company, Incorporated | $1,562,121,042 | 4.9% |
| 4 | Ferrovial Construccion PR, LLC | $1,229,128,181 | 3.8% |
| 5 | Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co, LLC | $1,053,324,943 | 3.3% |
| 6 | Trumbull Corporation and Brayman Construction Corporation, a Joint Venture | $931,235,587 | 2.9% |
| 7 | 381 Constructors | $890,065,023 | 2.8% |
| 8 | Manson Construction Co | $887,510,927 | 2.8% |
| 9 | Weeks Marine, Inc. | $682,461,751 | 2.1% |
| 10 | Tpc-Nan a Joint Venture | $606,348,010 | 1.9% |
Agencies buying other heavy and civil engineering construction services
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 237990.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $29,306,907,565 | 91.2% |
| 2 | Department of the Interior | $1,766,537,389 | 5.5% |
| 3 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $549,440,762 | 1.7% |
| 4 | Department of Homeland Security | $277,702,363 | 0.9% |
| 5 | Department of Agriculture | $131,266,193 | 0.4% |
| 6 | Department of State | $32,166,795 | 0.1% |
| 7 | Department of Energy | $23,028,444 | <0.1% |
| 8 | Agency for International Development | $17,885,203 | <0.1% |
| 9 | Department of Transportation | $17,770,506 | <0.1% |
| 10 | Department of Commerce | $10,777,024 | <0.1% |
Where other heavy and civil engineering construction contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | $3,778,776,468 | 11.8% |
| 2 | California | $3,632,440,335 | 11.3% |
| 3 | Hawaii | $3,395,414,741 | 10.6% |
| 4 | Texas | $1,942,386,974 | 6.0% |
| 5 | Louisiana | $1,824,928,616 | 5.7% |
| 6 | Washington | $1,686,013,960 | 5.2% |
| 7 | Puerto Rico | $1,348,471,444 | 4.2% |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $1,215,654,214 | 3.8% |
| 9 | Virginia | $1,067,021,990 | 3.3% |
| 10 | Maine | $990,107,874 | 3.1% |
Recent other heavy and civil engineering construction contract awards
The latest other heavy and civil engineering 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 | Estudios Edificaciones E Interventorias En Ingenieria Eeii S a S | Department of StateSTORM & SEWAGE DRAINAGE U.S. QUITO, ECUADOR | $496,088 | 19GE5026C0148 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Talion Construction, LLC | Department of Veterans AffairsCONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR A GRAVESITE EXPANSION PROJECT AT BAKERSFIELD NATIONAL CEMETERY | $16,150,447 | 36C78626C0042 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Gecs Sarl | Department of StateFAC - 103 ROI BAUDOUIN FRONT PERIMETER WALL REPAIR | $24,661 | 19CG5026C0008 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Texas Electrical & Testing Services LLC | Department of StateRETAMAL BUOY SYSTEM WARNING SIGNS EMERGENCY | $768,000 | 191BWC26C0083 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StateSHADES CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR | $22,341 | 19SS3026P0187 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Anson Excavating & Pipe, Inc. | Department of AgricultureSOAP CREEK CAMPGROUND REHABILITATION - STREAMBANK STABILIZATION ALONG 200' OF SOAP CREEK AT THE SOAP CREEK CAMPGROUND. | $66,264 | 1240LT26P0046 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Vision Contracting Inc | Department of Homeland SecurityUSCG LORAIN EZ-SUPPLY FLOORING RENEWAL, USCG STA LORAIN, 110 ALABAMA AVE, LORAIN, OH 44052. | $66,464 | 70Z03026CCLEV0117 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Bering Straits Construction Solutions, LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityFLOOD MITIGATION INSTALLATION FOR BUILDING BG0185, BG0186 & BG0187 THE KINGSTON COMMONS DORMITORIES. | $5,076,272 | 70LGLY26CSSB00008 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Tims 8a JV LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityEL PASO AND BIG BEND NORTH TACTICAL INFRASTRUCTURE | $5,701,754 | 70B01C26C00000122 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Worrell Contracting Co Inc | Department of Veterans AffairsFY26 SHRINE PROJECT DANVILLE NATIONAL CEMETERY | $982,691 | 36C78626C0043 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | C & C Contractors LLC | Department of Veterans AffairsCAPE CANAVERAL NATIONAL CEMETERY EXPANSION PHASE 2 - RE-PROCUREMENT AND COMPLETION AFTER TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT | $7,325,767 | 36C10F26C0012 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Beavers Construction, L.l.c. | Department of AgricultureWATERSHED OPS CEDAR CREEK SITE 16 & CEDAR CREEK 16A DAM REPAIR | $1,069,924 | 12FPC326C0011 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Tunheim Construction, LLC | Department of AgricultureWETLAND RESTORATION - LEJUENE WRP EASEMENT #6663220100G48, WESTERN TOWNSHIP, SECTION 25, OTTER TAIL COUNTY, MN. DROP INLET STRUCTURE REPLACEMENT AND OUTLET PIPE LINING | $113,510 | 12FPC126C0001 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Elbow Grease Enterprises, LLC | Department of AgricultureRESERVOIR EMBANKMENT REHABILITATION, STUTTGART, AR | $2,348,384 | 1232SA26C0026 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | JGJ Dirt LLC | Department of AgricultureOTF-CON SRS2 COURTNEY LAKE TOILET BUILDINGS REPLACEMENT | $69,632 | 12445526P0064 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | K2 Construction Consultants, Inc | Department of Homeland SecurityTHE PURPOSE OF THIS TASK ORDER IS TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES TO SUPPORT DHS' RADIATION PORTAL MONITOR PROGRAM FOR THE DEPLOYMENT OF RPMP SYSTEMS AT THREE PORTS OF ENTRY LOCATED IN JACKSONVILLE, | $6,000,000 | 70RWMD26F00000020 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | V. Lopez JR. & Sons General Engineering Contractors, Inc | Department of Veterans AffairsNMCP FY26 SHRINE RENOVATION SECTION U | $1,369,627 | 36C78626C0039 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Byrd Enterprises Unlimited Inc | Department of Veterans AffairsNATIONAL SHRINE PROJECT AT FORT SNELLING NATIONAL CEMETERY | $2,346,611 | 36C78626C0035 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | T.x.c.s. Services LLC | Department of the InteriorBOARDWALK REPLACEMENT AT FORT FREDERICA NATIONAL MONUMENT (FOFR) | $82,500 | 140P5426C0024 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Terra Site Constructors LLC | Department of the InteriorC&O CANAL NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK - FY26 REPAIR TO INLET LOCK 2 | $2,013,673 | 140P3026C0010 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Riomar Group Ventures, Inc. | Department of CommercePROVIDE DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES AS REQUIRED TO STABILIZE THE PIER AT THE NATIONAL OCEANICA AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION (NOAA) STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY (SBNMS) CENTER IN SCITUATE, MAS | $390,400 | 1305M426C0026 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Advantix Engineering Corp | Department of Homeland SecurityIFB AWARD FOR REBUILD BAHIA DE GUAYANILLA ENTRANCE RANGE REAR LIGHT (LIGHT LIST NUMBER 32075) AT USCG AIDS TO NAVIGATION (ATN) PUERTO RICO, PNUM 13832866. | $553,899 | 70Z08226CCEUM0009 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Seabee Construction, Inc. | Department of Veterans AffairsCEMETERY IMPROVEMENTS AT MARE ISLAND NAVAL CEMETERY | $3,626,348 | 36C78626C0033 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Bayside-Errg JV | Department of the InteriorCERCLA RED MOUNTAIN WASH II | $2,341,735 | 140L1226F0022 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Doyon Technical Services, LLC | Department of the InteriorGARNET HILL RECREATION AREA CONSTRUCTION | $4,679,985 | 140L0626C0020 |
Open other heavy and civil engineering construction government bids
The newest open notices from SAM.gov. Bidding needs a free SAM.gov registration.
Veterans Affairs, Department of · Sources Sought · NAICS 237990 · Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 9, 2026
Homeland Security, Department of · Presolicitation · NAICS 237990 · CT · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Dec 8, 2026
Interior, Department of the · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 237990 · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 30, 2026
Dept of Defense · Presolicitation · NAICS 237990 · MS · No Set aside used
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 16, 2026
Dept of Defense · Presolicitation · NAICS 237990 · MS
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 16, 2026
How to win government other heavy and civil engineering construction contracts
Federal other heavy and civil engineering construction contracts are posted on SAM.gov under NAICS 237990. Register your business free on SAM.gov with this code, watch for other heavy and civil engineering construction bids, and look for small business set-asides: many other heavy and civil engineering construction contracts for small business are reserved for small firms.
Explore government other heavy and civil engineering construction contracts by state, agency and contractor
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of the Interior contracts
- Department of Veterans Affairs contracts
- Department of Homeland Security contracts
- Department of Agriculture contracts
- Government contracts in Florida
- Government contracts in California
- Government contracts in Hawaii
- Government contracts in Texas
- Government contracts in Louisiana
- Dragados/Hawaiian Dredging/Orion JV government contracts
- Thalle Construction government contracts
- Barnard Construction government contracts
- Ferrovial Construccion PR government contracts
- Great Lakes Dredge & Dock government contracts
Frequently asked questions
- What NAICS code is used for government other heavy and civil engineering construction contracts?
- Federal other heavy and civil engineering construction contracts use NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction). List this code in your free SAM.gov registration to be found for these contracts.
- Who are the largest other heavy and civil engineering construction government contractors?
- By contract dollars under NAICS 237990 from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Dragados/Hawaiian Dredging/Orion JV ($2.6B), Thalle Construction Co Inc ($2.5B) and Barnard Construction Company, Incorporated ($1.6B).
- Which agencies buy the most other heavy and civil engineering construction?
- From FY2024 to FY2026, the biggest buyers were the Department of Defense ($29.3B), the Department of the Interior ($1.8B) and the Department of Veterans Affairs ($549M).
- Where are government other heavy and civil engineering construction contracts performed?
- By contract dollars, the most federal other heavy and civil engineering construction work is performed in Florida ($3.8B), California ($3.6B) and Hawaii ($3.4B).
- Is federal spending on other heavy and civil engineering construction contracts growing?
- Federal other heavy and civil engineering construction contract obligations rose 13% from FY2024 ($10.2B) to FY2026 ($11.6B). 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 other heavy and civil engineering construction contracts?
- It depends on the SBA size standard for NAICS 237990, 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 other heavy and civil engineering construction contracts?
- An active SAM.gov registration (free) with NAICS 237990 listed, the licenses and insurance your state requires for other heavy and civil engineering construction work, and examples of similar past work. Construction contracts above certain values also require bid and performance bonds.