Electrical Contractors

Federal Electrical Contractor Contracts

NAICS-filtered government bids for electrical wiring installation, switchgear, and lighting-adjacent equipment contractors

Federal facilities — military bases, GSA buildings, VA hospitals, and courthouses — constantly need electrical wiring installation, switchgear upgrades, and lighting-adjacent equipment work. These solicitations are frequent and often overlooked because SAM.gov mixes them in with unrelated construction trades. NAICS Direct pre-filters every open solicitation to NAICS codes 238210, 238290, 335313, and 335999 so you see only electrical-relevant bids.

NAICS Codes for Electrical Contractors Contracts

238210
Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
Federal solicitations using this NAICS code appear in your NAICS Direct feed
238290
Other Building Equipment Contractors
Federal solicitations using this NAICS code appear in your NAICS Direct feed
335313
Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing
Federal solicitations using this NAICS code appear in your NAICS Direct feed
335999
All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing
Federal solicitations using this NAICS code appear in your NAICS Direct feed

Why Electrical Contractors Contractors Use NAICS Direct

See only electrical-relevant bids — no noise from unrelated trades

Covers wiring installation, switchgear, and lighting-adjacent equipment contracts

Color-coded urgency flags on your dashboard so you never miss a closing date

Filter by agency: DoD, GSA, VA, and more

Urgency filtering by closing window (2 days, this week, or open)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What NAICS code is used for federal electrical contracting contracts?

Most federal electrical wiring and installation contracts fall under NAICS 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors). Related equipment and switchgear solicitations may use 238290, 335313, or 335999 — NAICS Direct monitors all four.

How do I find government electrical contracts on SAM.gov?

Go to SAM.gov and filter by NAICS 238210, or use NAICS Direct — we do that filtering automatically and show only open, active bids with daily-synced deadlines.

Are small businesses competitive for federal electrical contracts?

Yes. Many electrical contracting solicitations are set aside for small businesses under SBA size standards for NAICS 238210. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, 8(a), and HUBZone firms have additional set-aside advantages.

What agencies buy the most electrical contracting services?

The Department of Defense (Army Corps of Engineers, Air Force, Navy), GSA Public Buildings Service, and VA facilities are the largest buyers of electrical installation and wiring work.

Is NAICS Direct free to use?

Yes — anyone can browse all active electrical bids free, no signup. Paid plans start at $14/month and add more NAICS niches plus priority support.