NAICS 238210: Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors is NAICS code 238210. A business is small under it with $19 million or less in average annual receipts. 28 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
- 28
- Federal spending, FY2026
- $695.5 million
- Share won by small businesses
- 61%
- Small businesses registered
- 9,237
Open federal contracts for electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors
- 578-19-026: Installation of Hines Gate Control at the Hines VA Hospital in Hines, IL
Due in 1 dayOct 5, 2026
- CON-NRM-663A4-24-209 Replace Fire Suppression Systems BLDG 61
Due in 3 daysOct 7, 2026
- Local Area Network (LAN) Cable Installation & Repair
Due in 4 daysOct 8, 2026
- Albany Transformer Testing & Service
Due in 5 daysOct 9, 2026
- Fire Alarm and Mass Notification System Upgrades for DDJC, Tracy, CA
Due in 9 daysOct 13, 2026
- Installation of Walkway Lights
Due in 11 daysOct 15, 2026
What NAICS 238210 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 238210:
- Airport runway lighting contractors
- Alarm system (e.g., fire, burglar), electric, installation only
- Audio equipment installation (except automotive) contractors
- Audio visual equipment installation
- Building automation system installation contractors
- Burglar alarm system, electric, installation only
- Cable splicing, electrical or fiber optic
- Cable television hookup contractors
- Communication equipment installation
- Computer and network cable installation
- Control system (e.g., environmental, humidity, temperature) installation
- Electric contracting
- Electric power control panel and outlet installation
- Electrical contractors
The index lists 49 entries for this code in all.
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 238210
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 238210, 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 electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 238210 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of State | $417.2 million |
| Department of the Army | $356.3 million |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $324.1 million |
| Federal Aviation Administration | $283 million |
| Department of the Air Force | $212.3 million |
| Department of the Navy | $186.9 million |
| U.S. Customs and Border Protection | $136.9 million |
| Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons | $61.8 million |
Open notices right now come from Dept of Defense (12), Department of Veterans Affairs (7), Department of the Interior (5), Department of Agriculture (1), Department of Justice (1) and Department of State (1).
Set-asides on open 238210 contracts
- No set-aside (full and open): 14
- Total small business set-aside: 9
- Service-disabled veteran-owned set-aside: 4
- Indian small business economic enterprise: 1
Not sure which set-asides you qualify for? Try the free SBA certification screener, or read set-aside contracts, explained.
Your competition
9,237 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 238210, most of them in Texas (984), California (919), Florida (836), Virginia (467) and Maryland (441). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Federal spending under 238210 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $824.1 million |
| FY2025 | $791 million |
| FY2026 | $695.5 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $1.6 million |
Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.
Related NAICS codes
- 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
- 238290 Other Building Equipment Contractors
Frequently asked questions
What is NAICS code 238210?
238210 is the 2022 NAICS code for Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as airport runway lighting contractors, alarm system (e.g., fire, burglar), electric, installation only, audio equipment installation (except automotive) contractors under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 238210?
$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 electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors?
Yes. 28 federal contract opportunities under NAICS 238210 are open on SAM.gov right now. Agencies obligated about $695.5 million under this code in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov.
How do I add NAICS code 238210 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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