Federal contract market · NAICS 236220
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (NAICS 236220): Federal Contract Market
Data through 2026-08-24 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $42.8B
- Contract awards
- 14,168
- Average award size
- $3M
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 39.6% growth
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $23B |
| FY22 | $28.9B |
| FY23 | $32.9B |
| FY24 | $30.9B |
| FY25 | $30.6B |
| FY26 | $42.8B |
Obligations grew 39.6% year over year, from $30.6B in FY2025 to $42.8B in FY2026 to date.
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (NAICS 236220) has $42.8B in federal contract obligations for FY2026 to date. The market shows sizable activity, with 14,168 awards and an average award size of $3M. Obligations are up 39.6% year over year. The Department of Homeland Security is the largest buyer, with $28.5B in obligations, and the Department of Defense follows with $8.4B. FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO is the largest vendor, with $13.4B in obligations, followed by BARNARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED with $4.5B. Historical context shows a multi-year increase from $23B in FY21 to $42.8B in FY26, with some year-to-year variation, including values of $28.9B in FY22, $32.9B in FY23, $30.9B in FY24, and $30.6B in FY25. Buyers beyond the top two include the Department of Veterans Affairs at $2.7B and the General Services Administration at $1.3B. Vendors beyond the top two include SLS FEDERAL SERVICES LLC at $2.4B and SPENCER CONSTRUCTION LLC at $2.4B.
How large is the current FY2026 market for NAICS 236220?
The NAICS 236220 market has $42.8B in obligations for FY2026 to date. The market includes 14,168 awards and an average award size of $3M. Obligations are up 39.6% year over year, reflecting higher federal spending this fiscal year.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Homeland Security | $28.5B |
| Department of Defense | $8.4B |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $2.7B |
| General Services Administration | $1.3B |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $682M |
| Department of the Interior | $344M |
| Department of Transportation | $199M |
| Department of Agriculture | $191M |
| Department of State | $90M |
| Department of Justice | $87.5M |
Department of Homeland Security was the top buyer, obligating $28.5B (66.8% of all obligations).
Who dominates buying and selling in NAICS 236220 this fiscal year?
The Department of Homeland Security is the dominant buyer with $28.5B in obligations, followed by the Department of Defense with $8.4B. FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO is the dominant vendor with $13.4B in obligations, followed by BARNARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED with $4.5B. Other significant buyers include the Department of Veterans Affairs at $2.7B and the General Services Administration at $1.3B.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO | $13.4B |
| BARNARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED | $4.5B |
| SLS FEDERAL SERVICES LLC | $2.4B |
| SPENCER CONSTRUCTION LLC | $2.4B |
| SOUTHWEST VALLEY CONSTRUCTORS CO | $2.2B |
| WHITING-TURNER CONTRACTING COMPANY, THE | $762M |
| BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC | $752M |
| COCHRANE USA INC | $641M |
| M. A. MORTENSON COMPANY | $611M |
| GRANITE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | $537M |
FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO led all vendors with $13.4B in obligations, 31.2% of the market.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO | $13.4B |
| 2 | BARNARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED | $4.5B |
| 3 | SLS FEDERAL SERVICES LLC | $2.4B |
| 4 | SPENCER CONSTRUCTION LLC | $2.4B |
| 5 | SOUTHWEST VALLEY CONSTRUCTORS CO | $2.2B |
| 6 | WHITING-TURNER CONTRACTING COMPANY, THE | $762M |
| 7 | BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC | $752M |
| 8 | COCHRANE USA INC | $641M |
| 9 | M. A. MORTENSON COMPANY | $611M |
| 10 | GRANITE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | $537M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO | $2.8B | Department of Homeland Security |
| 2 | FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO | $2.6B | Department of Homeland Security |
| 3 | FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO | $1.8B | Department of Homeland Security |
| 4 | SOUTHWEST VALLEY CONSTRUCTORS CO | $1.7B | Department of Homeland Security |
| 5 | FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO | $1.7B | Department of Homeland Security |
| 6 | BARNARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED | $1.6B | Department of Homeland Security |
| 7 | SLS FEDERAL SERVICES LLC | $1.3B | Department of Homeland Security |
| 8 | FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO | $1.2B | Department of Homeland Security |
| 9 | FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO | $1.2B | Department of Homeland Security |
| 10 | SPENCER CONSTRUCTION LLC | $1.1B | Department of Homeland Security |
| 11 | BARNARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED | $1B | Department of Homeland Security |
| 12 | WALSH - TURNER JV II | $966M | Department of Defense |
| 13 | BARNARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED | $960M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 14 | BCCG A JOINT VENTURE | $874M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 15 | FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO | $847M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 16 | WESTON SOLUTIONS INC | $816M | Department of Defense |
| 17 | MCCARTHY HITT - NEXT NGA WEST JOINT VENTURE | $770M | Department of Defense |
| 18 | HENSEL PHELPS CONSTRUCTION CO | $761M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 19 | BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC | $734M | Department of State |
| 20 | HENSEL PHELPS CONSTRUCTION CO | $712M | Department of Defense |
| 21 | BALFOUR BEATTY CONSTRUCTION, LLC | $702M | Department of Defense |
| 22 | CADDELL CONSTRUCTION CO. (DE), LLC | $699M | Department of State |
| 23 | BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC | $685M | Department of State |
| 24 | SLS FEDERAL SERVICES LLC | $684M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 25 | WESTON SOLUTIONS INC | $669M | Department of Defense |
| Rank | Contract | Incumbent | Award Value | Awarding Agency | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70B01C26F00000405 | FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO | $2.6B | Department of Homeland Security | 2027-07-27 |
| 2 | 70B01C26F00000345 | SOUTHWEST VALLEY CONSTRUCTORS CO | $1.7B | Department of Homeland Security | 2027-05-11 |
| 3 | W912QR21C0027 | WALSH - TURNER JV II | $966M | Department of Defense | 2027-04-07 |
| 4 | 70B01C26F00000201 | BARNARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED | $960M | Department of Homeland Security | 2027-05-26 |
| 5 | W912ER20C0010 | BAH - ICM JV | $660M | Department of Defense | 2027-01-05 |
| 6 | 70B01C26F00000188 | COCHRANE USA INC | $641M | Department of Homeland Security | 2027-03-31 |
| 7 | N4008020C0001 | CLARK CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC | $527M | Department of Defense | 2027-01-28 |
| 8 | 70B01C26F00000165 | GRANITE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | $512M | Department of Homeland Security | 2027-06-22 |
| 9 | 19AQMM20C0041 | BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC | $442M | Department of State | 2027-03-14 |
| 10 | 15F06723F0000010 | BRASFIELD & GORRIE LLC | $409M | Department of Justice | 2026-09-11 |
| 11 | W912ER23C0002 | AICI-ARCHIRODON JV LLC | $400M | Department of Defense | 2027-03-08 |
| 12 | W912DW23C0012 | ARCHER WESTERN FEDERAL JV | $380M | Department of Defense | 2027-07-15 |
| 13 | 19AQMM21C0156 | PERNIX INTERNATIONAL, LLC | $366M | Department of State | 2027-08-10 |
| 14 | 70B01C26F00000319 | FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO | $345M | Department of Homeland Security | 2027-03-17 |
| 15 | 19AQMM22C0106 | CADDELL CONSTRUCTION CO. (DE), LLC | $322M | Department of State | 2027-02-15 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the federal government spend on NAICS 236220?
The federal government spent $42.8B on NAICS 236220 in FY2026 to date. The market comprised 14,168 awards with an average award size of $3M. Obligations are up 39.6% year over year, and annual totals have moved from $23B in FY21 through $42.8B in FY26.
Which agencies buy the most NAICS 236220 services?
The Department of Homeland Security buys the most NAICS 236220 services, with $28.5B in obligations in FY2026 to date. The Department of Defense is the second-largest buyer with $8.4B, and other notable buyers include the Department of Veterans Affairs at $2.7B and the General Services Administration at $1.3B.
Who are the largest NAICS 236220 government contractors?
FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO is the largest NAICS 236220 government contractor, with $13.4B in obligations in FY2026 to date. BARNARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED is the second-largest contractor with $4.5B, and other top vendors include SLS FEDERAL SERVICES LLC at $2.4B and SPENCER CONSTRUCTION LLC at $2.4B.
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