NAICS Code Guide
NAICS 238220: Plumbing, Heating & Air-Conditioning Contractors
238220 spans plumbing and mechanical/HVAC subcontracting at federal facilities. Ties heavily to MILCON, VA medical, and energy-savings work.
Quick facts
- NAICS code
- 238220
- Title
- Plumbing, Heating & Air-Conditioning Contractors
- SBA size standard
- $19M
Government buyers
Example contract opportunities
- VA medical AHU replacements
- Base lodging renewals
- ESPC mechanical scopes
Industry context
Federal jobs increasingly require refrigerant transition planning (HFC phasedown) and BIM coordination documentation.
Related NAICS codes
- NAICS 238210 — Electrical Contractors
- NAICS 541330 — Engineering Services
Related industries
States with the most activity in this NAICS
FAQs
- What is NAICS 238220?
- NAICS 238220 is the federal classification for Plumbing, Heating & Air-Conditioning Contractors. 238220 spans plumbing and mechanical/HVAC subcontracting at federal facilities. Ties heavily to MILCON, VA medical, and energy-savings work.
- What is the SBA small-business size standard for NAICS 238220?
- The SBA size standard for NAICS 238220 is $19M. A business at or below this threshold qualifies for small-business set-asides under this code.
- Which agencies buy under NAICS 238220?
- Top federal buyers under NAICS 238220 include U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Veterans Affairs, NAVFAC.
- What are example contracts under NAICS 238220?
- VA medical AHU replacements; Base lodging renewals; ESPC mechanical scopes.
- What are the most-related NAICS codes?
- Closely related codes include 238210 (Electrical Contractors), 237130 (), 541330 (Engineering Services).