NAICS 238190: Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors is NAICS code 238190. A business is small under it with $19 million or less in average annual receipts. 5 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
- 5
- Federal spending, FY2025
- $27.4 million
- Share won by small businesses
- 80%
- Small businesses registered
- 4,051
Open federal contracts for other foundation, structure, and building exterior contractors
- Hungry Horse Cavitation Repair Indefinite Delivery
Due in 2 daysOct 6, 2026
- NEC Rail Waterproofing Membrane Repair
Due in 10 daysOct 14, 2026
- 542-21-113 | Correct FCA Deficiencies – Repair Water Penetration | NCO 4 Construction East (VA-26-00020634) (VA-26-00020634)
Due in 40 daysNov 13, 2026
- KOROR - Space Force ISTO Infrastructure Project
No deadline
- GPO G-Street Sidewalk Repair
No deadline
What NAICS 238190 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 238190:
- Awning installation
- Balcony, metal, installation
- Cathodic protection, installation
- Concrete form contractors
- Curtain wall, metal, installation
- Deck and grate (except roof), metal, installation
- Decorative steel and wrought iron work installation
- Epoxy application contractors
- Erection and dismantling, poured concrete form
- Falsework construction
- Fire escape installation
- Forming contractor
- Forms for poured concrete, erecting and dismantling
- Metal furring contractors
The index lists 21 entries for this code in all.
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 238190
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 238190, 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 other foundation, structure, and building exterior contractors
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 238190 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of the Army | $19.7 million |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $15.7 million |
| Department of the Navy | $13.1 million |
| U.S. Customs and Border Protection | $8.6 million |
| Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons | $7.5 million |
| Department of the Air Force | $6.8 million |
| Agricultural Research Service | $5.5 million |
| National Park Service | $2.9 million |
Open notices right now come from Department of State (2), Department of the Interior (1), United States Government Publishing Office (1) and Department of Veterans Affairs (1).
Set-asides on open 238190 contracts
- No set-aside (full and open): 3
- Total small business set-aside: 1
- Service-disabled veteran-owned set-aside: 1
Not sure which set-asides you qualify for? Try the free SBA certification screener, or read set-aside contracts, explained.
Your competition
4,051 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 238190, most of them in Texas (456), Florida (380), California (336), Virginia (157) and Georgia (153). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Federal spending under 238190 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $39 million |
| FY2025 | $27.4 million |
| FY2026 | $26.1 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
- 238140 Masonry Contractors
- 238150 Glass and Glazing Contractors
- 238160 Roofing Contractors
- 238170 Siding Contractors
Frequently asked questions
What is NAICS code 238190?
238190 is the 2022 NAICS code for Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as awning installation, balcony, metal, installation, cathodic protection, installation under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 238190?
$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 other foundation, structure, and building exterior contractors?
Yes. 5 federal contract opportunities under NAICS 238190 are open on SAM.gov right now. Agencies obligated about $27.4 million under this code in fiscal year 2025, according to USAspending.gov.
How do I add NAICS code 238190 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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