NAICS 238140: Masonry Contractors
Masonry Contractors is NAICS code 238140. A business is small under it with $19 million or less in average annual receipts. No federal contracts are open under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- $19 million or less in average annual receipts
- Open contracts now
- 0
- Federal spending, FY2025
- $27.6 million
- Share won by small businesses
- 95%
- Small businesses registered
- 2,864
What NAICS 238140 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 238140:
- Brick veneer, installation
- Bricklaying contractors
- Cement block laying
- Chimney, brick, block or stone, contractors
- Cinder block installation
- Concrete block laying
- Field stone (i.e., masonry) installation
- Fireplace, masonry, installation
- Foundation (e.g., brick, block, stone), building, contractors
- Glass block laying
- Glass unit (i.e., glass block) masonry
- Granite, exterior, contractors
- Marble, granite and slate, exterior, contractors
- Masonry pointing, cleaning or caulking
The index lists 20 entries for this code in all.
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 238140
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 238140, 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 masonry contractors
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 238140 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of the Army | $26 million |
| Department of the Navy | $8.3 million |
| National Park Service | $7 million |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $6.6 million |
| Departmental Offices | $4.5 million |
| Agricultural Research Service | $3.2 million |
| Public Buildings Service | $1.8 million |
| Department of State | $1.8 million |
Your competition
2,864 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 238140, most of them in Texas (306), Florida (292), California (207), New York (142) and Virginia (122). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Federal spending under 238140 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $20.4 million |
| FY2025 | $27.6 million |
| FY2026 | $15.3 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
- 238120 Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors
- 238130 Framing 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 238140?
238140 is the 2022 NAICS code for Masonry Contractors. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as brick veneer, installation, bricklaying contractors, cement block laying under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 238140?
$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 masonry contractors?
None are open on SAM.gov right now, but new notices post daily. You can set up a free alert for this code.
How do I add NAICS code 238140 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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