Government Electrical Contracts
NAICS 238210 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
Government electrical contracts totaled $2.3B across 7,663 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. In FY2026, obligations were down 9.4% from FY2025, and the Department of Defense accounted for $822M (35% of the total). Xator LLC had $235M, or 10% of the total.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $716,861,417 across 2,719 awards with activity that year, a change of -9.4% from $790,978,293 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $2,331,895,432 across 7,663 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $717M
- Awards in FY2026
- 2,719
- Change vs FY2025
- -9.4%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $2.3B
Note: FY2026 ended on Sep 30, 2026. The Department of Defense publishes contract data with a 90-day delay, so FY2026 totals may still rise as late reports arrive.
Electrical contract spending by year
Federal electrical contracts per fiscal year (October to September), under NAICS 238210. The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $716,861,417 | 2,719 | -9.4% |
| FY2025 | $790,978,293 | 3,677 | -4% |
| FY2024 | $824,055,721 | 4,329 | n/a |
About government electrical contracts
Federal spending on electrical contracts fell 13% from FY2024 ($824M) to FY2026 ($717M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Spending is spread widely: the top 3 contractors account for 16% of the total. No single company dominates, which leaves room for new and small contractors.
The Department of Defense spends the most on electrical contracts (35%), followed by the Department of State. The states with the most of this work are Virginia, Texas and California.
NAICS 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors) is part of the Construction sector.
Top electrical government contractors
Companies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors).
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xator LLC | $234,920,829 | 10.1% |
| 2 | Sintela Inc | $76,274,270 | 3.3% |
| 3 | Wells Global, LLC | $72,613,330 | 3.1% |
| 4 | Cusa Consulting LLC | $45,275,306 | 1.9% |
| 5 | M. C. Dean, Inc. | $42,677,140 | 1.8% |
| 6 | WSP USA Solutions Inc | $40,280,730 | 1.7% |
| 7 | General Dynamics One Source LLC | $39,096,655 | 1.7% |
| 8 | Miwok Construction LLC | $38,320,556 | 1.6% |
| 9 | Oeg Inc | $37,114,732 | 1.6% |
| 10 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | $35,233,530 | 1.5% |
Agencies buying electrical services
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 238210.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $821,636,229 | 35.2% |
| 2 | Department of State | $417,900,291 | 17.9% |
| 3 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $322,538,327 | 13.8% |
| 4 | Department of Transportation | $308,385,196 | 13.2% |
| 5 | Department of Homeland Security | $174,041,151 | 7.5% |
| 6 | Department of Justice | $78,087,150 | 3.3% |
| 7 | Department of the Interior | $56,608,642 | 2.4% |
| 8 | General Services Administration | $30,796,200 | 1.3% |
| 9 | Department of Health and Human Services | $20,810,655 | 0.9% |
| 10 | Department of Agriculture | $19,377,711 | 0.8% |
Where electrical contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | $372,354,414 | 16.0% |
| 2 | Texas | $158,652,403 | 6.8% |
| 3 | California | $155,016,216 | 6.6% |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $103,271,604 | 4.4% |
| 5 | Florida | $89,380,533 | 3.8% |
| 6 | New York | $65,297,008 | 2.8% |
| 7 | Oregon | $65,024,985 | 2.8% |
| 8 | Washington | $60,888,772 | 2.6% |
| 9 | Alaska | $58,828,114 | 2.5% |
| 10 | Arizona | $50,100,962 | 2.1% |
Recent electrical contract awards
The latest electrical contracts, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | RTS Solutionz Inc. | Department of StateCONS - HEADSETS FOR CONSULATE WINDOWS | $16,345 | 19JM3726P1181 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Southern Aire Contracting, Inc. | Department of Homeland SecurityMULTI-BUILDING FIRE ALARM SYSTEM RETROFIT AT FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING CENTER, GLYNCO, GEORGIA | $1,697,734 | 70LGLY26CSSB00013 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | TBG Preventive Maintenance, LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityTHE PURPOSE OF THIS PURCHASE ORDER IS TO PROCURE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR FOUR (4) MECHANICAL FORKLIFTS, AND FOUR (4) ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS WHICH CONSIST OF TWO (2) BATTERIES AND (2) BATTER | $8,000 | 70FBR226P00000024 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | The Oak Group, Inc. | Department of Homeland SecurityTHE PURPOSE OF THIS BPA CALL ORDER IS FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF ELECTRICAL SERVICES AT NAVAL WEAPONS STATION EARLE. | $50,617 | 70FBR226F00000035 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Edge Technologies, LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityOFAM FY26 AV SERVICES | $446,000 | 70B01C26P00000543 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Edge Technologies, LLC | Department of Homeland SecuritySAN JUAN CUSTOMS HOUSE IMPROVEMENTS, INCLUDING | $1,377,741 | 70B01C26P00000128 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Teya Diversified Services LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityPURCHASE, DELIVER, REMOVE CURRENT UNIT, INSTALL AND PROVIDE TRAINING FOR EIGHT (8) INCINERATORS | $3,947,827 | 70B01C26C00000121 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Kik Technologies LLC | Department of TransportationIT INFRASTRUCTURE BUILD-OUT IN CLEVELAND HALL, UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY, KINGS POINT, NEW YORK | $419,586 | 6923G226F00074N |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Kik Technologies LLC | Department of TransportationIT BUILD-OUT AT BARRY HALL, UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY (USMMA), KINGS POINT, NEW YORK TO INCLUDE RETROFIT AND STANDARDIZATION OF IT INFRASTRUCTURE, TELECOM ROOMS, AND STRUCTURED CABLING SYS | $390,890 | 6923G226F00061N |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Kik Technologies LLC | Department of TransportationIT BUILD-OUT OF JONES HALL AT THE UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY, KINGS POINT, NEW YORK. | $389,157 | 6923G226F00059N |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 2 Teks Communication, Inc. | Department of Veterans AffairsDATA/NETWORK AND VOICE CABLING | $328,689 | 36C24826N0992 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Hoffman & Hoffman Inc | Department of Veterans AffairsREPLACING AUTOMATION CONTROLLER AND NETWORK GATEWAY (DDC) | $40,000 | 36C24626P1151 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | P & R Communications Service Inc | Department of Veterans AffairsSECURITY AND ACCESS CONTROL IMPROVEMENTS SECURITY AND ACCESS CONTROL IMPROVEMENTS FOR HISTORY CENTER BUILDING 126 | $263,882 | 36C10F26C50005 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Pin Drop Audiovisual LLC | Smithsonian InstitutionEXTERIOR A/V SPEAKER INSTALLATION FOR NMAAHC | $45,246 | 33317926P00542970 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Mergent Global Services Limited Liability Company | Department of StatePMSC - MEDIUM VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS - OPTION YEAR ONE | $18,650 | 19M03026P0418 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StatePMSC CUMMINS RESIDENTIAL GENSETS | $59,352 | 19EC3026P0709 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StatePMSC GENERAC RESIDENTIAL GENSETS | $50,648 | 19EC3026P0708 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Electricworks Inc | Department of JusticeVOIP CABLING NEEDED AFTER NEW PHONE SYSTEM INSTALL | $13,000 | 15M10426PA4700328 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StateDAR ELEVATOR PMSC 2026/2027 | $17,732 | 19TZ2026F0174 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Elektro Noack GMBH | Department of StateELECTRICAL TRACING - OBLIGATION OF FUNDS FOR OPTIONAL SERVICES ALREADY ORDERED UNDER CONTRACT 19GE5024C0031. DUE TO SYSTEM ERRORS THE CONTRACT 19GE5024C0031 CANNOT BE MODIFIED TO EXERCISE THE OPTION. | $3,212,582 | 19GE5026P0140 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Power Four Limited | Department of StateBUJ/STATE/FAC: NOB KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION 7901SRVC | $22,500 | 19BY7026P0577 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StateBAS MAINTENANCE | $16,477 | 191T7026P1267 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | DKN Electrical LLC | Department of AgricultureTO PROVIDE ELECTRICAL UPGRADE TO INSECTARY BUILDING AND SERVICE HOOKUP TO NEW BSL-2 CONTAINERIZED LABORATORY THAT WILL BE USED TO REAR BIOLOGICAL CONTROL AGENTS FOR COFFEE BERRY BORER | $71,549 | 12441926P0033 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Robinson Electric Company, Inc. | Department of AgricultureTHIS IS NOT AN IT PURCHASE - SUPPLY INSTALL EMERGENCY TRANSFER SWITCH WITH CONTROLS CHILLER #2 STONEVILLE, MS - TBD | $89,539 | 12441926P0032 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 8-Koi Inc | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationELECTRICAL BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT CALL TO INSTALL LIGHTNING PROTECTION, GROUNDING, AND 208V POWER TO THE TROPOSPHERIC DOPPLER RADAR WIND PROFILER (TDRWP) AREA AT KENNEDY SPACE CENTER (KSC) | $136,888 | 80KSC026FA065 |
Open electrical government bids
The newest open notices from SAM.gov. Bidding needs a free SAM.gov registration.
Homeland Security, Department of · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 238210 · CT · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 12, 2026
Dept of Defense · Presolicitation · NAICS 238210 · WA · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 13, 2026
Veterans Affairs, Department of · Solicitation · NAICS 238210 · IL · Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Sole Source (FAR 19.14)
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 9, 2026
Veterans Affairs, Department of · Solicitation · NAICS 238210 · WI · Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Dec 1, 2026
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Interior, Department of the · Solicitation · NAICS 238210
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 6, 2026
How to win government electrical contracts
Federal electrical contracts are posted on SAM.gov under NAICS 238210. Register your business free on SAM.gov with this code, watch for electrical bids, and look for small business set-asides: many electrical contracts for small business are reserved for small firms.
Explore government electrical contracts by state, agency and contractor
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of State contracts
- Department of Veterans Affairs contracts
- Department of Transportation contracts
- Department of Homeland Security contracts
- Government contracts in Virginia
- Government contracts in Texas
- Government contracts in California
- Government contracts in District of Columbia
- Government contracts in Florida
- Xator government contracts
- M. C. Dean government contracts
Frequently asked questions
- What NAICS code is used for government electrical contracts?
- Federal electrical contracts use NAICS 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors). List this code in your free SAM.gov registration to be found for these contracts.
- Who are the largest electrical government contractors?
- By contract dollars under NAICS 238210 from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Xator LLC ($235M), Sintela Inc ($76.3M) and Wells Global, LLC ($72.6M).
- Which agencies buy the most electrical?
- From FY2024 to FY2026, the biggest buyers were the Department of Defense ($822M), the Department of State ($418M) and the Department of Veterans Affairs ($323M).
- Where are government electrical contracts performed?
- By contract dollars, the most federal electrical work is performed in Virginia ($372M), Texas ($159M) and California ($155M).
- Is federal spending on electrical contracts growing?
- Federal electrical contract obligations fell 13% from FY2024 ($824M) to FY2026 ($717M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- Do I qualify as a small business for electrical contracts?
- It depends on the SBA size standard for NAICS 238210, which is set either by average annual revenue or by number of employees. Check the current table of size standards on sba.gov before you bid on small business set-asides.
- What do I need to bid on government electrical contracts?
- An active SAM.gov registration (free) with NAICS 238210 listed, the licenses and insurance your state requires for electrical work, and examples of similar past work. Construction contracts above certain values also require bid and performance bonds.