2 Open 8(a) Solicitations — NAICS 238220
2 open 8(a) Business Development solicitations are currently posted under NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors). Over the past 12 months, agencies posted 5 solicitations, with DEPT OF DEFENSE among the top buyers.
Top Buying Agencies (Last 12 Months)
- DEPT OF DEFENSE5 solicitations
Open Solicitations
See all →- Joint Base MDL - Kitchen Exhaust Hood Maintenance
DEPT OF DEFENSEDue Sep 17, 2026
• The government requires annual, semi-annual, and quarterly maintenance of commercial kitchen exhaust systems. • This is an unrestricted competition under NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors). • Contractor must certify exhaust systems according to government regulations after maintenance and repairs. • Funds are not presently available for this contract, and government obligation is contingent upon fund availability.
- Joint Base MDL - Kitchen Exhaust Hood Maintenance
DEPT OF DEFENSEDue Sep 17, 2026
• The Government requires annual, semi-annual, and quarterly maintenance of commercial kitchen exhaust systems. • This is a commercial items procurement under NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors). • Contractor must certify exhaust systems in accordance with government regulations after maintenance and repair. • No deadline information is provided in the description.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 8(a) Business Development program?
The SBA 8(a) program is a nine-year business development program for small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (often minority-owned businesses). 8(a) firms can receive sole-source contracts up to $4.5 million ($7.5 million for manufacturing) and compete in set-aside competitions among 8(a) firms.
How do I apply for 8(a) certification?
Apply through SBA's certify.sba.gov portal. Requirements include: at least 51% owned by a socially and economically disadvantaged individual (income ≤ $400K/year, net worth ≤ $750K excluding primary residence and business equity, total assets ≤ $6M), U.S. citizenship, two years of business operation, and good character. Review the SBA 8(a) eligibility checklist before applying.
What types of federal construction contracts are available (NAICS 23)?
Federal construction contracts (NAICS sector 23) span building construction, heavy civil engineering, and specialty trades. Major buyers include the Army Corps of Engineers, General Services Administration (GSA), Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Contracts range from facility maintenance to large infrastructure projects.
How do I find federal contracting opportunities?
Federal contracting opportunities are posted on SAM.gov (System for Award Management). You can search by keyword, NAICS code, set-aside type, agency, and response deadline. FedOps aggregates and enriches SAM.gov data daily so you can filter and track opportunities in one place.