NAICS 238120: Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors
Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors is NAICS code 238120. A business is small under it with $19 million or less in average annual receipts. 2 federal contracts are open on SAM.gov under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- $19 million or less in average annual receipts
- Open contracts now
- 2
- Federal spending, FY2025
- $22 million
- Share won by small businesses
- 78%
- Small businesses registered
- 2,544
Open federal contracts for structural steel and precast concrete contractors
- FMC Butner Precast Joint Replacement
Due in 2 daysOct 6, 2026
- Airfield Blast Shield
Due in 11 daysOct 15, 2026
What NAICS 238120 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 238120:
- Balcony, precast concrete, installation
- Concrete product (e.g., structural precast, structural prestressed) installation
- Concrete reinforcement placement
- Curtain wall, precast concrete, installation
- Erecting structural steel
- Iron work, structural, contractors
- Placing and tying reinforcing rod at a construction site
- Precast concrete panel, slab, or form installation
- Prestressed concrete beam, slab or other component installation
- Rebar contractors
- Reinforcing rod, bar, mesh and cage installation
- Reinforcing steel contractors
- Stairway, precast concrete, installation
- Steel reinforcing contractors
The index lists 15 entries for this code in all.
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 238120
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 238120, your business must have $19 million or less in average annual receipts. Receipts are averaged over your last five completed fiscal years.
From SBA's table of size standards, effective Mar 17, 2023. Confirm it with SBA's size standards tool before you certify your size.
Who buys structural steel and precast concrete contractors
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 238120 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of the Army | $21.3 million |
| Federal Aviation Administration | $10.6 million |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $3.9 million |
| Department of the Navy | $3.8 million |
| Department of the Air Force | $1.9 million |
| Forest Service | $677,825 |
| Federal Emergency Management Agency | $549,453 |
| National Park Service | $539,670 |
Open notices right now come from Dept of Defense (1) and Department of Justice (1).
Set-asides on open 238120 contracts
- No set-aside (full and open): 1
- Total small business set-aside: 1
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Your competition
2,544 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 238120, most of them in Texas (303), Florida (258), California (229), Puerto Rico (91) and Maryland (87). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Federal spending under 238120 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $10.6 million |
| FY2025 | $22 million |
| FY2026 | $8.8 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.
Related NAICS codes
- 238110 Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors
- 238130 Framing Contractors
- 238140 Masonry Contractors
- 238150 Glass and Glazing Contractors
- 238160 Roofing Contractors
- 238170 Siding Contractors
- 238190 Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
Frequently asked questions
What is NAICS code 238120?
238120 is the 2022 NAICS code for Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as balcony, precast concrete, installation, concrete product (e.g., structural precast, structural prestressed) installation, concrete reinforcement placement under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 238120?
$19 million or less in average annual receipts. A business at or under that is small for contracts assigned this code. The current SBA table took effect Mar 17, 2023.
Are there government contracts for structural steel and precast concrete contractors?
Yes. 2 federal contract opportunities under NAICS 238120 are open on SAM.gov right now. Agencies obligated about $22 million under this code in fiscal year 2025, according to USAspending.gov.
How do I add NAICS code 238120 to my SAM.gov registration?
Update your entity registration on SAM.gov and add the code on the Goods and Services page, in the Assertions section. You can list several NAICS codes and mark one as your primary. Changes are free.
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