Federal contract market · NAICS 236220
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (NAICS 236220): Federal Contract Market
Data through 2026-09-28 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $50B
- Contract awards
- 16,316
- Average award size
- $3.1M
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 63.2% growth
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $23B |
| FY22 | $28.9B |
| FY23 | $32.9B |
| FY24 | $30.9B |
| FY25 | $30.6B |
| FY26 | $50B |
Obligations grew 63.2% year over year, from $30.6B in FY2025 to $50B in FY2026 to date.
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (NAICS 236220) shows total federal contract obligations of $50B for FY2026 to date. The market recorded 16,316 awards, with an average award size of $3.1M, and obligations are up 63.2% year over year. Fiscal-year comparisons show a steady rise from $23B in FY21 to $32.9B in FY23, a slight dip to $30.9B in FY24 and $30.6B in FY25, and a jump to $50B in FY26. The Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Defense are the largest buyers so far in FY2026. Major vendors include FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO and BARNARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED, which together account for a large share of FY2026 obligations. These figures are contract obligations and represent fiscal year to date totals for the current year.
How big is the NAICS 236220 federal market this fiscal year?
The NAICS 236220 market shows total obligations of $50B in FY2026 to date. The market recorded 16,316 awards and an average award size of $3.1M. Obligations are up 63.2% year over year. Fiscal-year history includes $23B in FY21, $28.9B in FY22, $32.9B in FY23, $30.9B in FY24, and $30.6B in FY25.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Homeland Security | $30.3B |
| Department of Defense | $10.2B |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $3.5B |
| General Services Administration | $2.1B |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $1.2B |
| Department of State | $665M |
| Department of Transportation | $640M |
| Department of the Interior | $542M |
| Department of Agriculture | $242M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $217M |
Department of Homeland Security was the top buyer, obligating $30.3B (60.6% of all obligations).
Who are the main buyers and contractors this year?
The Department of Homeland Security is the largest buyer with $30.3B in obligations, followed by the Department of Defense with $10.2B and the Department of Veterans Affairs with $3.5B. The top vendors are FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO with $13.4B and BARNARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED with $4.5B, followed by other large contractors such as SOUTHWEST VALLEY CONSTRUCTORS CO with $2.5B and SLS FEDERAL SERVICES LLC with $2.4B. Several agencies and contractors concentrate a significant portion of FY2026 obligations.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO | $13.4B |
| BARNARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED | $4.5B |
| SOUTHWEST VALLEY CONSTRUCTORS CO | $2.5B |
| SLS FEDERAL SERVICES LLC | $2.4B |
| SPENCER CONSTRUCTION LLC | $2.4B |
| WHITING-TURNER CONTRACTING COMPANY, THE | $1B |
| BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC | $921M |
| M. A. MORTENSON COMPANY | $858M |
| BLACK CONSTRUCTION-TUTOR PERINI JV | $703M |
| CLARK CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC | $686M |
FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO led all vendors with $13.4B in obligations, 26.7% of the market.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO | $13.4B |
| 2 | BARNARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED | $4.5B |
| 3 | SOUTHWEST VALLEY CONSTRUCTORS CO | $2.5B |
| 4 | SLS FEDERAL SERVICES LLC | $2.4B |
| 5 | SPENCER CONSTRUCTION LLC | $2.4B |
| 6 | WHITING-TURNER CONTRACTING COMPANY, THE | $1B |
| 7 | BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC | $921M |
| 8 | M. A. MORTENSON COMPANY | $858M |
| 9 | BLACK CONSTRUCTION-TUTOR PERINI JV | $703M |
| 10 | CLARK CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC | $686M |
| 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 | $971M | 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 | $766M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 19 | BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC | $738M | Department of State |
| 20 | HENSEL PHELPS CONSTRUCTION CO | $712M | Department of Defense |
| 21 | BARNARD SPENCER JOINT VENTURE | $704M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 22 | BALFOUR BEATTY CONSTRUCTION, LLC | $703M | Department of Defense |
| 23 | CADDELL CONSTRUCTION CO. (DE), LLC | $698M | Department of State |
| 24 | BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC | $686M | Department of State |
| 25 | SLS FEDERAL SERVICES LLC | $684M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 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 | 70B01C26F00000385 | SLS FEDERAL SERVICES LLC | $1.3B | Department of Homeland Security | 2027-09-14 |
| 4 | 70B01C26F00000169 | FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO | $1.2B | Department of Homeland Security | 2027-09-05 |
| 5 | W912QR21C0027 | WALSH - TURNER JV II | $971M | Department of Defense | 2027-04-07 |
| 6 | 70B01C26F00000201 | BARNARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED | $960M | Department of Homeland Security | 2027-05-26 |
| 7 | W912ER20C0010 | BAH - ICM JV | $660M | Department of Defense | 2027-01-05 |
| 8 | 70B01C26F00000188 | COCHRANE USA INC | $641M | Department of Homeland Security | 2027-03-31 |
| 9 | N4008020C0001 | CLARK CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC | $527M | Department of Defense | 2027-01-28 |
| 10 | 70B01C26F00000165 | GRANITE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | $515M | Department of Homeland Security | 2027-06-22 |
| 11 | 19AQMM20C0041 | BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC | $442M | Department of State | 2027-03-14 |
| 12 | 15F06723F0000010 | BRASFIELD & GORRIE LLC | $420M | Department of Justice | 2027-02-11 |
| 13 | N4008520C0060 | ARCHER WESTERN FEDERAL JV | $409M | Department of Defense | 2026-09-30 |
| 14 | W912ER23C0002 | AICI-ARCHIRODON JV LLC | $400M | Department of Defense | 2027-03-08 |
| 15 | W912DW23C0012 | ARCHER WESTERN FEDERAL JV | $381M | Department of Defense | 2027-07-15 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the federal government spend on NAICS 236220?
The federal government spends $50B on NAICS 236220 in FY2026 to date. Total obligations for this market were $23B in FY21, $28.9B in FY22, $32.9B in FY23, $30.9B in FY24, and $30.6B in FY25.
Which agencies buy the most NAICS 236220 services?
The Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Veterans Affairs buy the most NAICS 236220 services. The Department of Homeland Security obligated $30.3B in FY2026 to date, the Department of Defense obligated $10.2B, and the Department of Veterans Affairs obligated $3.5B.
Who are the largest NAICS 236220 government contractors?
FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO and BARNARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED are the largest NAICS 236220 government contractors in FY2026 to date. FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO received $13.4B and BARNARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED received $4.5B, with other top vendors including SOUTHWEST VALLEY CONSTRUCTORS CO at $2.5B and SLS FEDERAL SERVICES LLC at $2.4B.
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