Government Painting Contracts
NAICS 238320 · Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
Government painting contracts totaled $273M across 2,168 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations for Painting and Wall Covering Contractors were down 47.3% in FY2026 vs FY2025, and the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for 57% of the total.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $51,073,209 across 563 awards with activity that year, a change of -47.3% from $96,956,278 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $272,542,397 across 2,168 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $51.1M
- Awards in FY2026
- 563
- Change vs FY2025
- -47.3%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $273M
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.
Painting contract spending by year
Federal painting contracts per fiscal year (October to September), under NAICS 238320. The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $51,073,209 | 563 | -47.3% |
| FY2025 | $96,956,278 | 981 | -22.1% |
| FY2024 | $124,512,910 | 1,060 | n/a |
About government painting contracts
Federal spending on painting contracts fell 59% from FY2024 ($125M) to FY2026 ($51.1M). 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 28% of the total. No single company dominates, which leaves room for new and small contractors.
The Department of Defense spends the most on painting contracts (57%), followed by the District of Columbia Courts. The states with the most of this work are District of Columbia, California and Massachusetts.
NAICS 238320 (Painting and Wall Covering Contractors) is part of the Construction sector.
Top painting government contractors
Companies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 238320 (Painting and Wall Covering Contractors).
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gilbane Building Company | $35,407,334 | 13.0% |
| 2 | Togiak Management Services, LLC | $21,562,102 | 7.9% |
| 3 | Atlas Painting and Sheeting Corp. | $19,690,000 | 7.2% |
| 4 | Hartman-Walsh Painting Company | $19,049,772 | 7.0% |
| 5 | Ostrom Painting & Sandblasting, Inc | $15,827,469 | 5.8% |
| 6 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | $6,949,067 | 2.5% |
| 7 | The Gilder'S Studio, Inc. | $5,095,253 | 1.9% |
| 8 | David C. Smith & Son, Inc. | $5,012,673 | 1.8% |
| 9 | Watertight Solutions LLC | $4,931,947 | 1.8% |
| 10 | American Engineering Corporation | $4,821,442 | 1.8% |
Agencies buying painting services
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 238320.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $155,843,936 | 57.2% |
| 2 | District of Columbia Courts | $35,407,334 | 13.0% |
| 3 | Department of the Interior | $31,531,660 | 11.6% |
| 4 | Department of State | $17,937,599 | 6.6% |
| 5 | Department of Homeland Security | $7,077,030 | 2.6% |
| 6 | Department of Health and Human Services | $6,859,976 | 2.5% |
| 7 | Department of Transportation | $5,274,588 | 1.9% |
| 8 | Environmental Protection Agency | $3,682,835 | 1.4% |
| 9 | General Services Administration | $2,579,106 | 0.9% |
| 10 | Department of Commerce | $1,640,742 | 0.6% |
Where painting contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $47,269,034 | 17.3% |
| 2 | California | $37,725,309 | 13.8% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $22,003,233 | 8.1% |
| 4 | Arizona | $15,814,934 | 5.8% |
| 5 | Washington | $15,283,025 | 5.6% |
| 6 | Virginia | $9,765,801 | 3.6% |
| 7 | Maryland | $8,423,828 | 3.1% |
| 8 | Nevada | $5,581,058 | 2.0% |
| 9 | Florida | $5,558,950 | 2.0% |
| 10 | Alaska | $5,473,731 | 2.0% |
Recent painting contract awards
The latest painting contracts, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Seetrag | Department of StateBUJUMBURA DCMR MASTERBATHROOM UPGRADE | $60,548 | 19BY7026C0004 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of State3 IN 1 PROJECT - GENERAL CONTRACTING SERVICES | $89,516 | 19LE2026P0535 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Progressive Flooring Solutions LLC | Department of JusticeEO 14398 MISSION CRITICAL: APPREHENDING FUGITIVES FY26 D50 NJ RENOVATION CLAIM | $6,020 | 15M10226PA4700543 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Anvil Enterprises | Department of StateFAC 26-181 REPAINTING EXTERIOR WALL & ROOFING, BGO RES, 5035 | $28,484 | 19RP3826P1990 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Westphal Maler GMBH | Department of StateAPT. MAKE READY'S, PAINTING SERVICES | $7,583 | 19GE5026F0523 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Watertight Solutions LLC | Department of StateWATER TANK REPAIR ADDIS ABABA | $859,328 | 19AQMM26F1571 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Coquard | Department of StatePAINTING AFTER ELECTRICAL WORK IN A GO RESIDENCE. | $22,234 | 19FR6326P1896 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Govglobal Consulting LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityUSCG STA STURGEON BAY HOUSE PAINTING PROJECT | $14,850 | 70Z03026PCLEV0074 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | David Miller Painting Company, LLC | Department of the InteriorCUGA- PREPARE & PAINT HEADQUARTERS/IT | $14,890 | 140P5326C0021 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Marrero, Couvillon & Associates, L.l.c. | Department of AgricultureBLDG. 9 CEILING TILE REPLACEMENT | $13,972 | 1232SA26P0865 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Acl2r | Department of StatePAINTING & MAINTENANCE IN ID-1223 | $17,852 | 19FR6326F0726 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Finnery Construction Inc | Department of Homeland SecurityEXTERIOR ENTRANCE STAIR REPAIR AND REFINISHING BUILDING 18 | $24,345 | 70Z03126CALAM0039 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Alpha Contractors Group Inc | Department of TransportationREFURBISH/REPAINT BDR RCAG ANTENNA TOWERS. LOCATED AT 166 BIRDSEYE RD, SHELTON, CT | $307,757 | 697DCK26C00294 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Watertight Solutions LLC | Department of StateRE-COATING OF THE CONCRETE WATER STORAGE TANKS AT U.S. EMBASSY BUENOS AIRES. | $405,304 | 19AQMM26F1594 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StatePR15602358: GSO HOUSING: RESIDENTIAL REPAIRS | $17,804 | 19N06026P0735 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Abide International, Inc. | Department of Health and Human Services"EO 14398" IRV EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR REPAIR | $1,825,513 | 75F40126C00210 |
| Sep 19, 2026 | Watertight Solutions LLC | Department of StateCARACAS WATER TANK REPAIR | $614,170 | 19AQMM26F1540 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Martir, LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityPURCHASE ORDER AWARD FOR THE CONTRACTOR TO PAINT SUITS AT THE RONALD REAGAN BUILDING IN WASHINGTON, DC. | $36,038 | 70B01C26P00000409 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 358 Investments, LLC | Department of the InteriorAK-KENAI NWR-ENVRONMENTAL ED EXTERIOR | $48,358 | 140FC326P0028 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Omega Painting & Contracting LLC | Environmental Protection AgencyOMEGA PAINTER SHALL PROVIDE ALL LABOR, MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPERVISION NECESSARY TO PROPERLY PATCH AND PAINT TWO WALLS IN OFFICE 2411, PATCH AND PAINT OFFICE AND OPEN AREA WALLS OF SUITE 2416, P | $23,113 | 68HE0G26P0052 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Watertight Solutions LLC | Department of StateWATER TANK TASHKENT | $78,231 | 19AQMM26F1497 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StateAPIA- POR EXTERIOR PAINTING | $16,621 | 19WS1026P0125 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Pacific Landscaping, Engineering & Construction, Inc. | Department of StateFAC KOLON EXTERIOR REPAINTING FWP 121 | $57,317 | 19FM2026P0089 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Level Up Painting, Inc. | Department of the InteriorKFFO-GERBER GS INTERIOR PAINTING | $10,800 | 140L4326P0116 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Gillin Commercial Coatings, Inc | Department of the InteriorPAINTING TASK ORDER TO STEWART LEE UDALL BUILDING FOR GYM PICKLEBALL COURT & ROOM 3452A | $8,944 | 140D0426F1168 |
Open painting government bids
The newest open notices from SAM.gov. Bidding needs a free SAM.gov registration.
Commerce, Department of · Presolicitation · NAICS 238320 · PA · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 14, 2026
How to win government painting contracts
Federal painting contracts are posted on SAM.gov under NAICS 238320. Register your business free on SAM.gov with this code, watch for painting bids, and look for small business set-asides: many painting contracts for small business are reserved for small firms.
Explore government painting contracts by state, agency and contractor
- Department of Defense contracts
- District of Columbia Courts contracts
- Department of the Interior contracts
- Department of State contracts
- Department of Homeland Security contracts
- Government contracts in District of Columbia
- Government contracts in California
- Government contracts in Massachusetts
- Government contracts in Arizona
- Government contracts in Washington
Frequently asked questions
- What NAICS code is used for government painting contracts?
- Federal painting contracts use NAICS 238320 (Painting and Wall Covering Contractors). List this code in your free SAM.gov registration to be found for these contracts.
- Who are the largest painting government contractors?
- By contract dollars under NAICS 238320 from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Gilbane Building Company ($35.4M), Togiak Management Services, LLC ($21.6M) and Atlas Painting and Sheeting Corp. ($19.7M).
- Which agencies buy the most painting?
- From FY2024 to FY2026, the biggest buyers were the Department of Defense ($156M), the District of Columbia Courts ($35.4M) and the Department of the Interior ($31.5M).
- Where are government painting contracts performed?
- By contract dollars, the most federal painting work is performed in District of Columbia ($47.3M), California ($37.7M) and Massachusetts ($22M).
- Is federal spending on painting contracts growing?
- Federal painting contract obligations fell 59% from FY2024 ($125M) to FY2026 ($51.1M). 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 painting contracts?
- It depends on the SBA size standard for NAICS 238320, 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 painting contracts?
- An active SAM.gov registration (free) with NAICS 238320 listed, the licenses and insurance your state requires for painting work, and examples of similar past work. Construction contracts above certain values also require bid and performance bonds.