Federal contract market · NAICS 236220
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (NAICS 236220): Federal Contract Market
Data through 2026-08-19 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $42.1B
- Contract awards
- 13,793
- Average award size
- $3.1M
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 37.4% growth
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $23B |
| FY22 | $28.9B |
| FY23 | $32.9B |
| FY24 | $30.9B |
| FY25 | $30.6B |
| FY26 | $42.1B |
Obligations grew 37.4% year over year, from $30.6B in FY2025 to $42.1B in FY2026 to date.
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (NAICS 236220) has seen a notable fiscal uptick in FY2026 to date. Total obligations are $42.1B. Award activity shows 13,793 actions with an average award size of $3.1M, and obligations are up 37.4% year over year. FY2026 obligations exceed prior-year levels recorded at $30.6B in FY25 and $30.9B in FY24. The Department of Homeland Security is the dominant buyer in FY2026 to date, while the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs are distant second and third by obligations. Vendor concentration is high: FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO received $13.4B, followed by BARNARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED with $4.5B. Contractors across the top ten list include both national builders and specialty firms, reflecting work on large-scale federal building and institutional projects. The fiscal snapshot shows a market with larger average awards and a strong fiscal-year increase in spending to date.
Which agencies drive FY2026 obligations?
The Department of Homeland Security leads buying with $28.6B in obligations. The Department of Defense follows with $8B, and the Department of Veterans Affairs obligates $2.5B. Other buyers include the General Services Administration at $1.3B and the Department of Health and Human Services at $672M.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Homeland Security | $28.6B |
| Department of Defense | $8B |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $2.5B |
| General Services Administration | $1.3B |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $672M |
| Department of the Interior | $323M |
| Department of Transportation | $197M |
| Department of Agriculture | $191M |
| Department of State | $86.8M |
| Department of Justice | $85M |
Department of Homeland Security was the top buyer, obligating $28.6B (67.9% of all obligations).
Who are the top contractors in this NAICS for FY2026 to date?
FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO is the largest vendor with $13.4B in obligations. BARNARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED follows at $4.5B, with SLS FEDERAL SERVICES LLC and SPENCER CONSTRUCTION LLC each at $2.4B. The top-ten vendor list also includes SOUTHWEST VALLEY CONSTRUCTORS CO at $2.2B and firms with obligations of $761M, $681M, $641M, $611M, and $537M.
| 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 | $761M |
| BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC | $681M |
| 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, 31.7% 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 | $761M |
| 7 | BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC | $681M |
| 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 | $965M | 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 | $965M | 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 is spending $42.1B on NAICS 236220 in FY2026 to date. That total comes from 13,793 awards with an average award size of $3.1M, and obligations are up 37.4% year over year.
Which agencies buy the most NAICS 236220 services?
The Department of Homeland Security buys the most NAICS 236220 services, with $28.6B in obligations in FY2026 to date. The Department of Defense is second with $8B, and the Department of Veterans Affairs is third with $2.5B.
Who are the largest NAICS 236220 government contractors?
FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO is the largest NAICS 236220 government contractor with $13.4B in obligations. BARNARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED is next with $4.5B, followed by SLS FEDERAL SERVICES LLC and SPENCER CONSTRUCTION LLC at $2.4B each.
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