Plumbing & HVAC Government Contracts

Federal plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contracts set aside for small business — installs, replacements, and repair work in government buildings.

Boiler and chiller replacements, HVAC system upgrades, plumbing repairs, and preventive-maintenance contracts at military bases, VA hospitals, and federal office buildings. Much of it is recurring — win one base's maintenance work and the recompete is yours to lose.

232 active opportunities right now. Updated daily from SAM.gov.

U.S. Department of Defense
Small Business

Vehicle Exhaust Ventilation System for an Air National Guard Base

U.S. Department of Defense
$25K – $100K📍 Springfield, ILUpdated Jan 09
U.S. Department of Defense
Small Business

Fire Protection System Projects

U.S. Department of Defense
$100K – $500K📍 San Diego, CAUpdated Dec 19
U.S. Department of Defense
Small Business

HVAC Repair and Maintenance for Fort Drum

U.S. Department of Defense
$100K – $500K📍 Fort Drum, NYUpdated Aug 08
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Disabled Veteran-Owned

Fire and Jockey Pump System Repair

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
$100K – $500K📍 New Orleans, LAUpdated Jul 19
U.S. Department of Defense
Small Business

HVAC Renovation at Naval Support Activity Crane

U.S. Department of Defense
$1M – $5MUpdated Mar 05
U.S. Department of Defense
Small Business

Hangar Fire Protection Repair

U.S. Department of Defense
$100K – $500K📍 TULSA, OKUpdated Aug 08
U.S. Department of Defense
8(a) Disadvantaged

Fire Alarm System for a Navy Base

U.S. Department of Defense
$100K – $500KUpdated Oct 29

Plumbing & HVAC contracts — common questions

How do I get government HVAC or plumbing contracts?expand_more

Register free on SAM.gov under NAICS 238220, then watch the installations near you — bases and VA facilities post this work year-round. Licensed, insured, and able to pass base access requirements covers most of the entry bar; federal past performance in any mechanical trade helps you win the next one.

What NAICS code covers HVAC and plumbing work?expand_more

NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) covers both trades in one code. The SBA size standard for it is receipts-based — most independent mechanical contractors qualify as small.

Is this work set aside for small business?expand_more

Heavily. Facility mechanical work fits the Rule of Two almost everywhere, so a large share is small-business set-asides, with frequent 8(a) and SDVOSB set-asides on top. No certification is needed for the plain small-business ones — just self-certified size.

Set-Aside Pro is an independent publication, not affiliated with the SBA or SAM.gov. Size standards shown are from the SBA's published table — confirm the current figures and each solicitation's requirements before bidding.