NAICS 238290: Other Building Equipment Contractors
Other Building Equipment Contractors is NAICS code 238290. A business is small under it with $22 million or less in average annual receipts. 14 federal contracts are open on SAM.gov under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- $22 million or less in average annual receipts
- Open contracts now
- 14
- Federal spending, FY2026
- $708.6 million
- Share won by small businesses
- 40%
- Small businesses registered
- 3,822
Open federal contracts for other building equipment contractors
- Elevator Maintenance & Related Services (Columbus, OH & Dayton, OH)
Due in 2 daysOct 6, 2026
- Replace Roll Up Door at SMC
Due in 6 daysOct 10, 2026
- Construction of Ogden Elevator Cab Interiors Jesse Brown Medical Center
Due in 9 daysOct 13, 2026
- Automatic and Roll Up Doors Maintenance, Repairs and Service - NJHCS East Orange VAMC, Lyons VAMC
Due in 10 daysOct 14, 2026
- 561A4-25-500 Elevator Upgrade & Modernization Repairs at VA NJ HCS Lyons Buildings 6 & 53
Due in 11 daysOct 15, 2026
- Modernize Damen (Bldg. 1) Elevators Construction 537-24-101
Due in 17 daysOct 21, 2026
What NAICS 238290 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 238290:
- Antenna, household-type, installation
- ATMs (automated teller machines) installation
- Automated and revolving door installation
- Automatic gate (e.g., garage, parking lot) installation
- Boiler and pipe insulation installation
- Boiler covering installation
- Bowling alley equipment installation
- Church bell and tower clock installation
- Commercial kitchen food preparation equipment (e.g., mixers, ovens, stoves) installation
- Commercial-type door installation
- Conveyor system installation
- Deodorization (i.e., air filtration) system installation
- Dismantling large-scale machinery and equipment
- Door, commercial- or industrial-type, installation
The index lists 47 entries for this code in all.
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 238290
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 238290, your business must have $22 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 building equipment contractors
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 238290 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $657.5 million |
| Department of the Navy | $201.4 million |
| Public Buildings Service | $161.8 million |
| Department of the Army | $100 million |
| Department of the Air Force | $34.7 million |
| Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons | $25.6 million |
| Department of State | $15.9 million |
| Federal Aviation Administration | $13.3 million |
Open notices right now come from Department of Veterans Affairs (5), Dept of Defense (3), Department of Justice (3), General Services Administration (2) and Department of Energy (1).
Set-asides on open 238290 contracts
- No set-aside (full and open): 6
- Total small business set-aside: 5
- Service-disabled veteran-owned set-aside: 3
Not sure which set-asides you qualify for? Try the free SBA certification screener, or read set-aside contracts, explained.
Your competition
3,822 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 238290, most of them in Texas (480), California (332), Florida (325), Virginia (181) and Maryland (166). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Federal spending under 238290 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $248.7 million |
| FY2025 | $344 million |
| FY2026 | $708.6 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $5.4 million |
Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.
Related NAICS codes
- 238210 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
- 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Frequently asked questions
What is NAICS code 238290?
238290 is the 2022 NAICS code for Other Building Equipment Contractors. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as antenna, household-type, installation, atms (automated teller machines) installation, automated and revolving door installation under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 238290?
$22 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 building equipment contractors?
Yes. 14 federal contract opportunities under NAICS 238290 are open on SAM.gov right now. Agencies obligated about $708.6 million under this code in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov.
How do I add NAICS code 238290 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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