Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors

📘 Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS Manual

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in installing and servicing plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning equipment. Contractors in this industry may provide both parts and labor when performing work. The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs. Illustrative Examples: Cooling tower installation Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) contractors Duct work (e.g., cooling, dust collection, exhaust, heating, ventilation) installation Lawn sprinkler system installation Fire sprinkler system installation Mechanical contractors Fireplace, natural gas, installation Refrigeration system (e.g., commercial, industrial, scientific) installation Furnace installation Sewer hookup and connection, building

NAICS code 238220 — Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors — is used in SAM.gov to identify businesses whose primary activity falls within this classification. When you add this code to your SAM.gov entity registration, contracting officers searching for vendors in the Building Equipment Contractors space will be able to find your business.

If this code represents your primary business activity, designate it as your primary NAICS code. Your primary NAICS code determines your size standard for any contract solicited under this code. With a size standard of $19M average annual receipts, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 238220.

What is NAICS code 238220?

NAICS code 238220 is 'Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors', classified under the Construction sector (NAICS 23). This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in installing and servicing plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning equipment. Contractors in this industry may provide both parts and labor w

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 238220?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) as one with $19M average annual receipts. This size standard determines eligibility for small business set-aside contracts, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, and SDVOSB programs in SAM.gov.

How do I register NAICS code 238220 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 238220 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.