Construction Government Contracts
Federal construction is procedurally strict: bonding, wage determinations, and safety records are gating conditions, and evaluation weight sits heavily on relevant project history and schedule realism.
Top buyers
- Army Corps of Engineers
- NAVFAC
- GSA
- Department of Veterans Affairs
Common NAICS codes
- 236220 — Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- 237310 — Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
- 238220 — Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Typical award size
$1M task orders to $100M+ MATOC seats
What evaluators weigh
- Relevant project experience
- Schedule and phasing realism
- Safety record (EMR, OSHA)
- Bonding capacity
Where bids go wrong
Bonding capacity caps your pipeline
Grow bonding limits deliberately with your surety before pursuing larger work; capacity, not capability, is usually the binding constraint.
Wage and safety compliance is scored
Davis-Bacon compliance history and safety statistics feed responsibility determinations and past performance evaluation.
FAQ
Which agencies buy construction services?
The most active buyers include Army Corps of Engineers, NAVFAC, GSA, plus state and local equivalents that mirror federal requirements.
What NAICS codes apply to construction?
Start with 236220, 237310, 238220. The code the contracting officer assigns to a solicitation controls the small business size standard for that bid.
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