NAICS 238160: Roofing Contractors
Roofing Contractors is NAICS code 238160. A business is small under it with $19 million or less in average annual receipts. 14 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
- 14
- Federal spending, FY2026
- $385.2 million
- Share won by small businesses
- 86%
- Small businesses registered
- 5,067
Open federal contracts for roofing contractors
- DISA FY26 ROOF REPAIRS AT FORT MEADE, MARYLAND
Due in 5 daysOct 9, 2026
- 671-24-004 NRM Replace 2nd Floor Roof
Due in 9 daysOct 13, 2026
- NEW: Comprehensive Roof Maintenance and Repair | 549
Due in 10 daysOct 14, 2026
- Replace Roof and Hatches, ITO ATCT, Hilo, Hawaii
Due in 12 daysOct 16, 2026
- Dworshak Powerhouse Roof Replacement
Due in 12 daysOct 16, 2026
- PRD B290 Roof
Due in 16 daysOct 20, 2026
What NAICS 238160 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 238160:
- Asphalt roof shingle installation
- Copper roofing installation
- Corrugated metal roofing installation
- Galvanized iron roofing installation
- Low slope roofing installation
- Painting, spraying, or coating, roof
- Roll roofing installation
- Roof membrane installation
- Roof painting, spraying, or coating
- Roofing, built-up tar and gravel, installation
- Shake and shingle, roof, installation
- Sheet metal roofing installation
- Skylight installation
- Solar reflecting coating, roof, application
The index lists 16 entries for this code in all.
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 238160
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 238160, 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 roofing contractors
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 238160 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of the Army | $387.8 million |
| Department of the Air Force | $224.7 million |
| Department of the Navy | $193.7 million |
| Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons | $190.2 million |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $130 million |
| Department of State | $50.2 million |
| Federal Acquisition Service | $47.1 million |
| Public Buildings Service | $33.4 million |
Open notices right now come from Dept of Defense (5), Department of Veterans Affairs (4), Department of Agriculture (2), Department of the Interior (2) and Department of Transportation (1).
Set-asides on open 238160 contracts
- Total small business set-aside: 7
- No set-aside (full and open): 5
- Service-disabled veteran-owned set-aside: 2
Not sure which set-asides you qualify for? Try the free SBA certification screener, or read set-aside contracts, explained.
Your competition
5,067 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 238160, most of them in Texas (690), Florida (519), California (324), Georgia (237) and Virginia (214). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Federal spending under 238160 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $599.3 million |
| FY2025 | $450.3 million |
| FY2026 | $385.2 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $85,243 |
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
- 238140 Masonry Contractors
- 238150 Glass and Glazing Contractors
- 238170 Siding Contractors
- 238190 Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
Frequently asked questions
What is NAICS code 238160?
238160 is the 2022 NAICS code for Roofing Contractors. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as asphalt roof shingle installation, copper roofing installation, corrugated metal roofing installation under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 238160?
$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 roofing contractors?
Yes. 14 federal contract opportunities under NAICS 238160 are open on SAM.gov right now. Agencies obligated about $385.2 million under this code in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov.
How do I add NAICS code 238160 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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