Government Natural Gas Distribution Contracts
NAICS 221210 · Natural Gas Distribution
Government natural gas distribution contracts totaled $862M across 2,070 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations for natural gas distribution were up 12.1% in FY2026 versus FY2025, and the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, with $438M (51% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $321,291,589 across 893 awards with activity that year, a change of +12.1% from $286,661,096 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $862,361,626 across 2,070 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $321M
- Awards in FY2026
- 893
- Change vs FY2025
- +12.1%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $862M
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.
Natural Gas Distribution contract spending by year
Federal natural gas distribution contracts per fiscal year (October to September), under NAICS 221210. The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $321,291,589 | 893 | +12.1% |
| FY2025 | $286,661,096 | 1,095 | +12.7% |
| FY2024 | $254,408,941 | 1,090 | n/a |
About government natural gas distribution contracts
Federal spending on natural gas distribution contracts rose 26% from FY2024 ($254M) to FY2026 ($321M). 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 21% of the total. No single company dominates, which leaves room for new and small contractors.
The Department of Defense spends the most on natural gas distribution contracts (51%), followed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The states with the most of this work are Georgia, Maryland and Florida.
NAICS 221210 (Natural Gas Distribution) is part of the Utilities sector.
Top natural gas distribution government contractors
Companies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 221210 (Natural Gas Distribution).
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tokyo Gas Co.,ltd. | $64,836,257 | 7.5% |
| 2 | Washington Gas Light Company | $63,536,521 | 7.4% |
| 3 | NRG Business Marketing LLC | $55,177,624 | 6.4% |
| 4 | Schuyler Line Navigation Company LLC | $53,052,283 | 6.2% |
| 5 | Atlanta Gas Light Company | $52,115,714 | 6.0% |
| 6 | Buyo Gas Co.,ltd. | $45,101,072 | 5.2% |
| 7 | Enstar Natural Gas Company, LLC | $35,835,206 | 4.2% |
| 8 | Eneos Corporation | $34,909,119 | 4.0% |
| 9 | Foreign Utility Consolidated Reporting | $33,918,814 | 3.9% |
| 10 | Samchully Co.,ltd. | $29,626,617 | 3.4% |
Agencies buying natural gas distribution services
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 221210.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $438,414,160 | 50.8% |
| 2 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $94,034,939 | 10.9% |
| 3 | Department of Health and Human Services | $73,667,208 | 8.5% |
| 4 | Department of Justice | $61,328,798 | 7.1% |
| 5 | Department of Homeland Security | $56,794,293 | 6.6% |
| 6 | General Services Administration | $46,101,273 | 5.3% |
| 7 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $37,674,732 | 4.4% |
| 8 | Department of the Interior | $13,504,251 | 1.6% |
| 9 | Department of Transportation | $10,341,095 | 1.2% |
| 10 | Smithsonian Institution | $6,883,553 | 0.8% |
Where natural gas distribution contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia | $89,928,250 | 10.4% |
| 2 | Maryland | $60,514,320 | 7.0% |
| 3 | Florida | $57,791,391 | 6.7% |
| 4 | Alaska | $41,077,680 | 4.8% |
| 5 | Texas | $38,639,559 | 4.5% |
| 6 | Missouri | $26,036,008 | 3.0% |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $25,673,458 | 3.0% |
| 8 | North Carolina | $24,376,429 | 2.8% |
| 9 | Kentucky | $24,220,469 | 2.8% |
| 10 | Virginia | $22,615,945 | 2.6% |
Recent natural gas distribution contract awards
The latest natural gas distribution contracts, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Delta Utilities Services, LLC | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationMICHOUD ASSEMBLY FACILITY (MAF) NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION SERVICES | $88,440 | 80MSFC26F0059 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Mansfield Power & Gas LLC | General Services AdministrationPROVIDE GAS SUPPLY FOR THE BUILDING NAMED: MAJOR GENERAL EMMETT J. BEAN, AT THE SERVICE ADDRESS: 8900 E 56TH ST , INDIANAPOLIS , IN1703ZZ | $3,052 | 47PA0826F0055 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Mansfield Power & Gas LLC | General Services AdministrationPROVIDE GAS SUPPLY FOR THE BUILDING NAMED: MAJOR GENERAL EMMETT J. BEAN, AT THE SERVICE ADDRESS: 8899 E 56TH ST, INDIANAPOLIS, IN1703ZZ. | $97,261 | 47PA0826F0054 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Nextera Energy Services Gas, LLC | Department of JusticeNATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION | $24,997 | 15M10426PA3700009 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Delta Utilities Services, LLC | Department of the InteriorTHE CONTRACTOR (DELTA UTILITIES) SHALL PROVIDE NATURAL GAS SERVICES AS DESCRIBED HEREIN FOR THE ARMED FORCES RETIREMENT HOME (AFRH) LOCATED IN GULFPORT, MISSISSIPPI. THIS CONTRACT REQUIRES TIMELY, RES | $262,000 | 140D0426F1111 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Smart Procurement Solutions Inc | Department of Homeland SecurityLIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS | $0 | 70Z04926PTRAP0018 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Enstar Natural Gas Company, LLC | Department of the InteriorYEAR 3 FUNDING TASK ORDER | $59,412 | 140D0426F1188 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Southwest Gas Corporation | Department of JusticeFCC TUCSON NATURAL GAS UTILITY SERVICE FY27 CONTRACT #47PA0724D0005 EO14398 | $0 | 15B61526F00000111 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation | Department of JusticeFCI SANDSTONE NATURAL GAS TRANSPORTATION FY27 | $29,074 | 15B41326P00000103 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Sage Energy Trading LLC | Department of JusticeFCI SANDSTONE NATURAL GAS Q1 FY27 | $83,583 | 15B41326P00000097 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Public Service Company of North Carolina, Incorporated | Department of JusticeFY-27 NATURAL GAS TRANSPORTATION SERVICE (SMALL-FIRM) | $16,975 | 15B10626P00000421 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Public Service Company of North Carolina, Incorporated | Department of JusticeACCRUAL FOR NATURAL GAS TRANSPORTATION (LDC) SERVICE FOR LARGE SUPPLY FOR FCC BUTNER | $51,323 | 15B10626P00000418 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Public Service Company of North Carolina, Incorporated | Department of JusticeFY27 CNG FUELING STATION/NATURAL GAS TRANSPORTATION SERVICE | $2,408 | 15B10626P00000415 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Wisconsin Gas LLC | Department of JusticeFCI OXFORD NATURAL GAS UTILITY FY27 -TRANSPORTATION OCTOBER 2026 | $16,500 | 15B41026P00000116 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Constellation Newenergy - Gas Division, LLC | Department of JusticeFCI OXFORD NATURAL GAS UTILITY OCTOBER 2026 | $30,000 | 15B41026P00000114 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Natural Energy Utility Corp | Department of JusticeFCI ASHLAND NATURAL GAS UTILITY FY27 CONTRACT # DJBP010200000015 | $172,266 | 15B10226F00000073 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Northwest Natural Gas Co | Department of JusticeFCI SHERIDAN NATURAL GAS FY27 CONTRACT # GS-00P-16-BSD-1183 | $0 | 15B61226F00000083 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Tiger Natural Gas, Inc. | Department of JusticeFCI ENGLEWOOD NATURAL GAS UTILITY Q1 FY27 CONTRACT #47PA0825D0022 | $0 | 15B40326F00000148 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Sage Energy Trading LLC | Department of JusticeFY27 P4 SAGE NATURAL GAS ANNUAL *AMOUNT ESTIMATED/METERED INVOICE QUANTITIES* | $0 | 15B41326P00000096 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Mansfield Power & Gas LLC | Department of JusticeMANSFIELD POWER AND GAS FY27 OCT | $0 | 15B50326P00000103 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | WGL Energy Services, Inc. | Department of JusticeFCI LORETTO NATURAL GAS UTILITY FY27 CONTRACT #47PA0724D0064 | $20,400 | 15B20826F00000106 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Mountain V Oil & Gas, Inc. | Department of JusticeFY27 NATURAL GAS QTR 1 | $0 | 15B11726F00000068 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | West Coast Gas Company, Inc. | Department of JusticeNATURAL GAS SERVICE WEST COAST -OCTOBER FY 2027 EO 14398 | $27,564 | 15B61926P00000105 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | NRG Business Marketing LLC | Department of JusticeFY26 P4 DIRECT ENERGY ELECTRIC SEP 26 SEPTEMBER 2026 ELECTRIC UTILITY | $13,135 | 15B40926P00000191 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Crowley Fuels LLC | Department of CommercePURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF HEATING OIL FOR THE KOTZEBUE ALASKA WEATHER SERVICE OFFICE | $28,612 | 1305M226P0297 |
Open natural gas distribution government bids
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Dept of Defense · Solicitation · NAICS 221210
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 16, 2026
How to win government natural gas distribution contracts
Federal natural gas distribution contracts are posted on SAM.gov under NAICS 221210. Register your business free on SAM.gov with this code, watch for natural gas distribution bids, and look for small business set-asides: many natural gas distribution contracts for small business are reserved for small firms.
Explore government natural gas distribution contracts by state, agency and contractor
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of Veterans Affairs contracts
- Department of Health and Human Services contracts
- Department of Justice contracts
- Department of Homeland Security contracts
- Government contracts in Georgia
- Government contracts in Maryland
- Government contracts in Florida
- Government contracts in Alaska
- Government contracts in Texas
Frequently asked questions
- What NAICS code is used for government natural gas distribution contracts?
- Federal natural gas distribution contracts use NAICS 221210 (Natural Gas Distribution). List this code in your free SAM.gov registration to be found for these contracts.
- Who are the largest natural gas distribution government contractors?
- By contract dollars under NAICS 221210 from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Tokyo Gas Co.,ltd. ($64.8M), Washington Gas Light Company ($63.5M) and NRG Business Marketing LLC ($55.2M).
- Which agencies buy the most natural gas distribution?
- From FY2024 to FY2026, the biggest buyers were the Department of Defense ($438M), the Department of Veterans Affairs ($94M) and the Department of Health and Human Services ($73.7M).
- Where are government natural gas distribution contracts performed?
- By contract dollars, the most federal natural gas distribution work is performed in Georgia ($89.9M), Maryland ($60.5M) and Florida ($57.8M).
- Is federal spending on natural gas distribution contracts growing?
- Federal natural gas distribution contract obligations rose 26% from FY2024 ($254M) to FY2026 ($321M). 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 natural gas distribution contracts?
- It depends on the SBA size standard for NAICS 221210, 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 natural gas distribution contracts?
- An active SAM.gov registration (free) with NAICS 221210 listed, the licenses and insurance your state requires for natural gas distribution work, and examples of similar past work. Some solicitations also ask for specific certifications or security clearances.