Federal Capture Intelligence

Top VA plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors (NAICS 238220)

Contract actions: October 1, 2021 – September 11, 2026 Updated September 12, 2026 Department of Veterans Affairs agency guide NAICS 238220 · Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Latest 12 months
$346.6M
Net obligations · Up $40.8M vs. $305.8M preceding
Prime contractors
451
With positive obligations in the latest 12 months

Research the VA federal contracting market for plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning under NAICS 238220. Compare top federal contractors and market share, reported contract obligations and spending trends, funding-office attribution, recent award activity, contract types, competition, and procurement methods, and potential recompete research leads.

Contract obligation trends for Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors at the Department of Veterans Affairs

Federal records show $1.2B in net obligations across 3,963 awards in Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors at the Department of Veterans Affairs from Oct 1, 2021 through Sep 11, 2026. This market accounts for 0.35% of $339.4B in agency-wide net prime contract obligations over the period shown. Latest 12-month net obligations increased 13.3% from $305.8M to $346.6M. 64 prime contractors accounted for at least 80% of positive obligations in that latest period.

Fiscal-year activity

FY26 is year-to-date through Sep 11, 2026; earlier years show complete fiscal-year totals.

FY26 year-to-date: $291.5M versus $189.4M through the same date in FY25 (+53.9%).
Net obligations · complete fiscal yearNet obligations · FY26 YTDContract actions
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Fiscal yearNet obligationsContract actionsCoverage
FY2022$164.1M1,659Complete
FY2023$230.6M1,478Complete
FY2024$271.7M1,654Complete
FY2025$244.5M1,616Complete
FY2026$291.5M1,740YTD through Sep 11, 2026

Market at a glance

All reported prime contract awards
All-period net obligations
$1.2B
3,963 awards · 1,143 prime contractors
Latest 12-month movement
+13.3%
$346.6M vs. $305.8M
Leading eight prime share
29.1%
Share held by the eight leading prime contractors in the latest 12 months
View agency share, denominators, and set-aside reporting
Agency context
0.35% of $339.4B in agency-wide net obligations.
Set-aside share when reported
44.3% of 3,608 awards with reported set-aside status.
Set-aside reporting
1,599 set aside · 2,009 no set-aside · 355 not reported

What changed in the last 12 months?

Sep 12, 2025–Sep 11, 2026, compared with Sep 12, 2024–Sep 11, 2025.

Competitive shifts

BLUEWAY ONE JV LLC lost the most market share
15.5%→0.0%−15.5 percentage points
The contractor now ranks #219 by positive obligations, based on 2 reported actions.
52 contractors were first observed in this market during the latest 12 months
$51.2MLatest 12-month obligations
Contractor-level obligations and first-observed dates appear below. “First observed” applies only to this market and the period shown.
View 52 contractors
ContractorLatest 12 months
TACTICAL CONSTRUCTION, INC climbed the most in the contractor rankings
#399→#29Up 370 places
The contractor accounts for 0.93% of positive obligations across 1 reported action.
DAX SAFETY & STAFFING SOLUTIONS, LLC was the largest newly observed contractor
$9.4MLatest 12-month obligations
First observed in this market on May 11, 2026, the contractor now ranks #9 by positive obligations across 3 reported actions.

Market structure

Top-five contractor share decreased
34.3%→20.9%−13.4 percentage points
Contractors outside the top five now account for 79.2% of positive obligations.

Buyer demand

Reported obligations through 242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242) decreased
$67.2M→$4.7M−$62.5M
Latest-period activity spans 23 awards across 22 prime contractors.
View 4 additional material changes

Buyer demand

Reported obligations through 657 STL EASTERN ORBIT increased
$12.5M→$38.9M+$26.4M
Latest-period activity spans 14 awards across 6 prime contractors.

Competitive shifts

MASTER DESIGN BUILD LLC fell the most in the contractor rankings
#20→#306Down 286 places
The contractor accounts for 0.010% of positive obligations across 3 reported actions.
JETT'S SPECIALTY CONTRACTING, LLC gained the most market share
3.4%→7.4%+4.0 percentage points
The contractor now ranks #1 by positive obligations, based on 14 reported actions.
THE SPANOS GROUP LLC had no reported activity in the latest 12 months
$2.5M→$0No latest-period activity
It previously ranked #23 by positive obligations, based on 3 reported actions.
How these findings are calculated

Findings are selected from matched-period changes in obligations, share, rank, funding offices, concentration, reported set-asides, material award actions, and agency-peer outliers. Related signals are combined, and only material evidence-backed changes are shown. Review the full methodology.

Federal contract obligations by funding office

See how positive obligations were attributed across funding offices in the 12 months ending Sep 11, 2026.

11.2% of positive obligations were attributed to 657 STL EASTERN ORBIT. That represents $38.9M, up $26.4M from the preceding 12 months.

Latest 12-month share of positive obligations; the gray segment represents all other reported offices.

  1. 657 STL EASTERN ORBIT11.2% · $38.9M · up $26.4M
  2. 257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)6.2% · $21.3M · up $19.0M
  3. 658-SALEM (00658)(36C658)4.5% · $15.7M · up $15.7M
  4. 252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)4.4% · $15.2M · up $8.8M
  5. 692-WHITE CITY (00692)3.1% · $10.7M · up $8.7M
  6. All other reported offices70.7% of positive obligations
View reported office rankings, comparisons, and evidence

USAspending assigns each award to a funding office. That office may differ from the requiring activity, program office, contracting office, individual buyer, or actual customer.

  1. Reported funding office

    657 STL EASTERN ORBIT

    #1Up 4 from #5

    Latest 12 months

    $38.9M

    11.2% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$26.4M

    6 active prime contractors · 14 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 211.3% from $12.5M to $38.9M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 4.1% to 11.2%, a change of +7.1 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 21 actions across 14 awards and 2 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 6 active prime contractors and 11 awards.

    Leading award-level changes

  2. Reported funding office

    257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)

    #2Up 26 from #28

    Latest 12 months

    $21.3M

    6.2% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$19.0M

    9 active prime contractors · 12 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 811.0% from $2.3M to $21.3M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.77% to 6.2%, a change of +5.4 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 23 actions across 12 awards and 6 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 7 active prime contractors and 8 awards.

  3. Reported funding office

    658-SALEM (00658)(36C658)

    #3Up 142 from #145

    Latest 12 months

    $15.7M

    4.5% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$15.7M

    7 active prime contractors · 8 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 70110.7% from $22K to $15.7M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.010% to 4.5%, a change of +4.5 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 13 actions across 8 awards and 5 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 4 active prime contractors and 5 awards.

  4. Reported funding office

    252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)

    #4Up 3 from #7

    Latest 12 months

    $15.2M

    4.4% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$8.8M

    9 active prime contractors · 10 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 136.6% from $6.4M to $15.2M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 2.1% to 4.4%, a change of +2.3 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 16 actions across 10 awards and 4 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 12 active prime contractors and 13 awards.

  5. Reported funding office

    692-WHITE CITY (00692)

    #5Up 28 from #33

    Latest 12 months

    $10.7M

    3.1% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$8.7M

    10 active prime contractors · 13 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 426.7% from $2.0M to $10.7M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.66% to 3.1%, a change of +2.4 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 17 actions across 13 awards and 8 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 3 active prime contractors and 3 awards.

  6. Reported funding office

    636-NEBRASKA WESTERN-IOWA (00636)

    #6Up 7 from #13

    Latest 12 months

    $10.5M

    3.0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$5.3M

    19 active prime contractors · 32 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 100.9% from $5.2M to $10.5M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 1.7% to 3.0%, a change of +1.3 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 52 actions across 32 awards and 7 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 17 active prime contractors and 30 awards.

  7. Reported funding office

    541-BRECKSVILLE (00541)

    #7Up 34 from #41

    Latest 12 months

    $10.4M

    3.0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$8.8M

    8 active prime contractors · 9 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 565.3% from $1.6M to $10.4M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.51% to 3.0%, a change of +2.5 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 15 actions across 9 awards and 2 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 8 active prime contractors and 11 awards.

  8. Reported funding office

    247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247)

    #8Up 53 from #61

    Latest 12 months

    $10.0M

    2.9% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$9.1M

    6 active prime contractors · 7 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 947.2% from $956K to $10.0M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.31% to 2.9%, a change of +2.6 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 14 actions across 7 awards and 3 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 9 active prime contractors and 9 awards.

  9. Reported funding office

    613-MARTINSBURG (00613)(36C613)

    #9Up 106 from #115

    Latest 12 months

    $8.9M

    2.6% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$8.8M

    5 active prime contractors · 5 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 7137.1% from $123K to $8.9M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.040% to 2.6%, a change of +2.5 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 7 actions across 5 awards and 3 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 2 active prime contractors and 2 awards.

  10. Reported funding office

    626-NASHVILLE (00626)

    #10Down 7 from #3

    Latest 12 months

    $8.9M

    2.6% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$6.3M

    10 active prime contractors · 26 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 41.4% from $15.2M to $8.9M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 5.0% to 2.6%, a change of −2.4 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 47 actions across 26 awards and 6 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 7 active prime contractors and 19 awards.

  11. Reported funding office

    242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)

    #22Down 21 from #1

    Latest 12 months

    $4.7M

    1.4% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$62.5M

    22 active prime contractors · 23 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 93.0% from $67.2M to $4.7M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 22.0% to 1.4%, a change of −20.6 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 33 actions across 23 awards and 12 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 14 active prime contractors and 15 awards.

    Leading award-level changes

  12. Reported funding office

    539-CINCINNATI (00539)

    #24Down 20 from #4

    Latest 12 months

    $4.5M

    1.3% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$8.8M

    4 active prime contractors · 5 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 66.2% from $13.3M to $4.5M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 4.3% to 1.3%, a change of −3.0 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 11 actions across 5 awards. The preceding period contained 4 active prime contractors and 4 awards.

  13. Reported funding office

    DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

    #32Down 30 from #2

    Latest 12 months

    $3.2M

    0.93% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$21.6M

    10 active prime contractors · 11 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 87.1% from $24.8M to $3.2M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 8.1% to 0.93%, a change of −7.2 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 22 actions across 11 awards and 4 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 12 active prime contractors and 13 awards.

  14. Reported funding office

    637-ASHEVILLE (00637)(36C637)

    #69Down 63 from #6

    Latest 12 months

    $829K

    0.24% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$8.6M

    9 active prime contractors · 11 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 91.2% from $9.4M to $829K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 3.1% to 0.24%, a change of −2.9 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 16 actions across 11 awards and 3 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 6 active prime contractors and 6 awards.

Contract types, competition, and procurement methods

From Sep 12, 2025 through Sep 11, 2026, 977 awards had positive obligations totaling $353.3M. Simplified Acquisition was the leading reported procedure, accounting for 19.9% of positive obligations. Awards with a reported parent IDV accounted for 4.1%.

Leading award type
72.0%
Definitive Contract
Leading reported procedure
19.9%
Simplified Acquisition
Reported parent IDV
4.1%
of positive obligations had a reported parent IDV
Median reported offers
2
913 of 977 awards reported offers

Same-NAICS comparison

Compared with the NAICS 238220 peer median, parent-IDV obligation share is 25.7 percentage points lower, reported full-and-open obligation share is 2.6 percentage points lower, delivery-order obligation share is 12.4 percentage points lower, and median positive award obligations are 113.6% higher.

MeasureThis marketPeer medianDifference
Parent-IDV obligation share4.1%29.8%-25.7 pts
Reported full-and-open obligation share0.99%3.5%-2.6 pts
Delivery-order obligation share3.4%15.8%-12.4 pts
Median positive award obligations$67K$31K+113.6%
Peer cohort and comparison limits

The peer median gives each of the 10 eligible agency markets equal weight. The included agency markets are:

Agency mission, scale, and acquisition context can differ. Peer position does not establish market attractiveness or predict a future procurement method.

View buying-method details and data coverage

Award types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Definitive Contract(D)219$254.4M72.0%
Purchase Order(B)642$84.4M23.9%
Delivery Order(C)76$12.1M3.4%
BPA Call(A)40$2.5M0.72%

Reported parent-award types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
IDC(B)64$10.2M2.9%
BPA(E)40$2.5M0.72%
FSS(C)12$1.9M0.52%
Not reported861$338.7M95.9%

Single- or multiple-award parent structure

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Single Award(S)90$11.7M3.3%
Multiple Award(M)26$2.8M0.80%
Not reported861$338.7M95.9%

Solicitation procedures

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Simplified Acquisition(SP1)477$70.5M19.9%
Sealed Bid(SB)48$70.4M19.9%
Np(NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE)26$65.0M18.4%
Negotiated Proposal/Quote(NP)57$56.3M15.9%
Sp1(SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION)123$34.8M9.8%
Only One Source(SSS)184$23.6M6.7%
Other reported values62$32.8M9.3%

Extent competed

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources(D)98$125.3M35.5%
D(FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES)37$75.7M21.4%
Competed Under SAP(F)363$61.7M17.4%
F(COMPETED UNDER SAP)101$29.2M8.3%
Not Competed(C)170$20.4M5.8%
A(FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION)4$9.9M2.8%
Other reported values204$31.1M8.8%

Fair-opportunity and limited-source reporting

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Competitive Set Aside(CSA)8$1.7M0.47%
Only One Source - Other(ONE)3$301K0.090%
Fair Opportunity Given(FAIR)1$160K0.050%
Other Statutory Authority(OSA)1$45K0.010%
Follow-on Action Following Competitive Initial Action(FOO)1$17K0%
Not reported963$351.1M99.4%

Other-than-full-and-open reasons

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Urgency (FAR 6.302-2)(URG)129$19.3M5.5%
SAP Non-Competition (FAR 13)(SP2)103$12.1M3.4%
Authorized by Statute (FAR 6.302-5(A)(2)(I))(OTH)51$8.2M2.3%
Only One Source-Other (FAR 6.302-1 Other)(ONE)65$7.5M2.1%
Brand Name Description (FAR 6.302-1(C))(BND)2$736K0.21%
Follow-on Contract (FAR 6.302-1(A)(2)(Ii/Iii))(FOC)1$217K0.060%
Other reported values4$242K0.069%
Not reported622$305.0M86.3%

Contract pricing types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Firm Fixed Price(J)780$223.1M63.1%
J(FIRM FIXED PRICE)196$129.9M36.8%
Y(TIME AND MATERIALS)1$322K0.090%

Product or Service Codes

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Maintenance of Hospitals and Infirmaries(Z1DA)74$95.5M27.0%
Repair or Alteration of Hospitals and Infirmaries(Z2DA)39$66.9M18.9%
Maint/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment- Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, and Air Circulating Equipment(J041)242$41.8M11.8%
Maint/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment- Plumbing, Heating, and Waste Disposal Equipment(J045)253$40.3M11.4%
Construction of Hospitals and Infirmaries(Y1DA)21$19.5M5.5%
Maintenance of Other Hospital Buildings(Z1DZ)9$13.0M3.7%
Other reported values339$76.3M21.6%

Awarding subagencies

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Department of Veterans Affairs(3600)977$353.3M100.0%

Awarding offices

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
257-Network Contract Office 17 (36c257)(36C257)89$44.6M12.6%
255-Network Contract Office 15 (36c255)(36C255)19$40.1M11.3%
246-Network Contracting Office 6 (36c246)(36C246)50$34.9M9.9%
252-Network Contract Office 12 (36c252)(36C252)49$29.2M8.3%
260-Network Contract Office 20 (36c260)(36C260)42$26.0M7.4%
242-Network Contract Office 02 (36c242)(36C242)62$25.0M7.1%
Other reported values666$153.5M43.4%

Reported parent IDVs

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
36C24125D0009(3600)4$1.7M0.48%
36C24222D0036(3600)3$1.7M0.48%
36C25625D0037(3600)2$1.0M0.29%
36C77626D0023(3600)11$907K0.26%
GS21F0051W(4730)1$797K0.23%
36C24122A0123(3600)8$744K0.21%
GS21F049BA(4732)5$669K0.19%
36C26325D0061(3600)2$647K0.18%
Other reported values80$6.4M1.8%
Not reported861$338.7M95.9%

Offers, award size, and timing

Median reported offers
2 median
913 reported · 64 not reported
Positive award obligations
$67K median
$25K–$217K middle 50%
Reported performance period
361 days (~12 months) median
976 reported · 1 not reported

Calculations group latest-period actions by award, retain awards with positive net obligations for share denominators, and use each award's latest reported USAspending procurement fields as of Sep 11, 2026. Blank competition, pricing, PSC, or parent-IDV values remain not reported; they are not inferred. Offer counts must be positive and below the FPDS 999 placeholder. Awarding organizations can differ from the funding agency that defines this page.

Top federal contractors

Latest 12-month market share, concentration, and complete prime contractor rankings across the period shown.

Prime contractor concentration
64 of 451prime contractors account for at least 80% of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Largest prime contractor
7.4%of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Leading four prime contractors
18.0%of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Leading eight prime contractors
29.1%of positive obligations in the last 12 months

Based on $349.6M in positive obligations during the 12 months ending Sep 11, 2026. Individual shares and movement appear in the searchable rankings below. Movement compares with Sep 12, 2024–Sep 11, 2025.

Last 12mo obligation volume: Highest positive obligations first; net deobligations follow by magnitude; contractors with no activity in the last 12 months follow by all-period obligations. Ranks use the complete contractor list and remain fixed when search narrows the results.

15 leading contractors
  1. #1

    Last 12mo obligations

    $25.9M

    7.4%

    Dollar movement

    +$15.2M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    9 awards

    14 actions

    Historical and award details for JETT'S SPECIALTY CONTRACTING, LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $10.7M → $25.9M
    +141.6%
    Share: prior → latest
    3.4% → 7.4%
    +4.0 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $53.1M
    4.4% of all-period positive obligations · 23 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 20, 2021
    through Sep 9, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside96
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported01
    Reported small business97
    All-period set-aside types
    • 21 · SDVOSB set-aside
    • 1 · Total small business
  2. #2

    Last 12mo obligations

    $14.3M

    4.1%

    Dollar movement

    +$7.2M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    7 awards

    9 actions

    Historical and award details for RECON CONSTRUCTION SPECIALTIES LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $7.1M → $14.3M
    +100.4%
    Share: prior → latest
    2.3% → 4.1%
    +1.8 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $21.5M
    1.8% of all-period positive obligations · 9 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Feb 13, 2025
    through Aug 20, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside54
    Reported no set-aside20
    Not reported00
    Reported small business74
    All-period set-aside types
    • 7 · SDVOSB set-aside
  3. #3

    Last 12mo obligations

    $12.9M

    3.7%

    Dollar movement

    +$2.9M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    33 awards

    47 actions

    Historical and award details for AMERITECH CONTRACTING LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $9.9M → $12.9M
    +29.6%
    Share: prior → latest
    3.2% → 3.7%
    +0.5 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $35.3M
    2.9% of all-period positive obligations · 142 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Feb 8, 2022
    through Sep 9, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside2219
    Reported no set-aside721
    Not reported40
    Reported small business3340
    All-period set-aside types
    • 45 · SDVOSB set-aside
    • 5 · Veteran set-aside
    • 4 · Total small business
    • +2 more types
  4. #4

    Last 12mo obligations

    $10.0M

    2.9%

    Dollar movement

    +$8.9M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    18 awards

    32 actions

    Historical and award details for BRAND CONSTRUCTION LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $1.1M → $10.0M
    +798.2%
    Share: prior → latest
    0.35% → 2.9%
    +2.5 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $13.3M
    1.1% of all-period positive obligations · 38 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Nov 15, 2021
    through Sep 10, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside147
    Reported no set-aside42
    Not reported00
    Reported small business189
    All-period set-aside types
    • 30 · SDVOSB set-aside
  5. #5

    Last 12mo obligations

    $9.8M

    2.8%

    Dollar movement

    +$9.8M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    2 awards

    8 actions

    Historical and award details for CAVU CONSULTING LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $0 → $9.8M
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 2.8%
    +2.8 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $10.2M
    0.85% of all-period positive obligations · 3 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Aug 22, 2023
    through Sep 3, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside20
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported00
    Reported small business20
    All-period set-aside types
    • 3 · SDVOSB set-aside
  6. #6

    Last 12mo obligations

    $9.7M

    2.8%

    Dollar movement

    +$8.3M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    5 awards

    7 actions

    Historical and award details for DRI, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $1.4M → $9.7M
    +596.9%
    Share: prior → latest
    0.44% → 2.8%
    +2.4 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $11.1M
    0.93% of all-period positive obligations · 5 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Sep 18, 2024
    through Sep 3, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside51
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported00
    Reported small business51
    All-period set-aside types
    • 2 · SDVOSB set-aside
    • 2 · Total small business
    • 1 · SDVOSB sole source
  7. #7

    Last 12mo obligations

    $9.6M

    2.7%

    Dollar movement

    +$9.6M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    1 action

    Historical and award details for ANDERSEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF OREGON LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $0 → $9.6M
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 2.7%
    +2.7 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $9.6M
    0.80% of all-period positive obligations · 1 award
    Recorded activity
    Since Jul 10, 2026
    through Jul 10, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside10
    Not reported00
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  8. #8

    Last 12mo obligations

    $9.6M

    2.7%

    Dollar movement

    −$2.5M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    4 awards

    9 actions

    Historical and award details for VETERANS CONTRACTING, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $12.1M → $9.6M
    −21.0%
    Share: prior → latest
    3.9% → 2.7%
    −1.1 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $23.7M
    2.0% of all-period positive obligations · 8 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Feb 14, 2022
    through Aug 18, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside45
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported00
    Reported small business45
    All-period set-aside types
    • 7 · SDVOSB set-aside
  9. #9

    Last 12mo obligations

    $9.4M

    2.7%

    Dollar movement

    +$9.4M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    3 actions

    Historical and award details for DAX SAFETY & STAFFING SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $0 → $9.4M
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 2.7%
    +2.7 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $9.4M
    0.78% of all-period positive obligations · 1 award
    Recorded activity
    Since May 11, 2026
    through May 27, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside10
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported00
    Reported small business10
    All-period set-aside types
    • 1 · SDVOSB set-aside
  10. #10

    Last 12mo obligations

    $8.5M

    2.4%

    Dollar movement

    +$8.5M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    2 actions

    Historical and award details for EIGHTY-NINE ENTERPRISES LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $0 → $8.5M
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 2.4%
    +2.4 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $8.5M
    0.71% of all-period positive obligations · 1 award
    Recorded activity
    Since Sep 18, 2025
    through Jun 2, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside10
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported00
    Reported small business10
    All-period set-aside types
    • 1 · SDVOSB set-aside
  11. #11

    Last 12mo obligations

    $8.4M

    2.4%

    Dollar movement

    +$8.4M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    2 awards

    2 actions

    Historical and award details for JV6 CONTRACTING V2 LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $0 → $8.4M
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 2.4%
    +2.4 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $8.4M
    0.70% of all-period positive obligations · 2 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Jun 4, 2026
    through Aug 7, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside20
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported00
    Reported small business20
    All-period set-aside types
    • 2 · SDVOSB set-aside
  12. #12

    Last 12mo obligations

    $7.6M

    2.2%

    Dollar movement

    −$1.3M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    2 awards

    4 actions

    Historical and award details for CONTEGO ENVIRONMENTAL LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $8.9M → $7.6M
    −14.7%
    Share: prior → latest
    2.8% → 2.2%
    −0.7 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $21.8M
    1.8% of all-period positive obligations · 5 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since May 17, 2022
    through Jun 12, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside21
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported00
    Reported small business21
    All-period set-aside types
    • 5 · SDVOSB set-aside
  13. #13

    Last 12mo obligations

    $7.2M

    2.1%

    Dollar movement

    +$7.0M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    2 awards

    2 actions

    Historical and award details for GCC ENTERPRISES INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $258K → $7.2M
    +2691.1%
    Share: prior → latest
    0.080% → 2.1%
    +2.0 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $8.1M
    0.67% of all-period positive obligations · 11 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Feb 9, 2022
    through Aug 17, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside22
    Reported no set-aside01
    Not reported00
    Reported small business23
    All-period set-aside types
    • 5 · SDVOSB set-aside
    • 2 · SDVOSB sole source
  14. #14

    Last 12mo obligations

    $7.2M

    2.1%

    Dollar movement

    +$7.2M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    1 action

    Historical and award details for PHILLIPS C&C LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $0 → $7.2M
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 2.1%
    +2.1 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $7.2M
    0.60% of all-period positive obligations · 1 award
    Recorded activity
    Since Jun 11, 2026
    through Jun 11, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside10
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported00
    Reported small business10
    All-period set-aside types
    • 1 · SDVOSB set-aside
  15. #15

    Last 12mo obligations

    $6.3M

    1.8%

    Dollar movement

    +$3.0M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    2 actions

    Historical and award details for VETERANS CONTRACTING GROUP, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $3.3M → $6.3M
    +90.6%
    Share: prior → latest
    1.1% → 1.8%
    +0.8 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $11.1M
    0.92% of all-period positive obligations · 3 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Feb 21, 2024
    through May 12, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside12
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported00
    Reported small business12
    All-period set-aside types
    • 3 · SDVOSB set-aside

Potential federal contract recompetes

Investigate potential recompetes surfaced by near-term end dates, award value, and recent contract changes.

BLUE PACIFIC JV LLC

PROJECT 578-17-027: P0008: PROVIDE UNANTICIPATED ELECTRICAL REPAIRS AT VAULT 5 AND ASSOCIATED PIPES. MOD INVOLVES RECOVERY OF EXTRA COSTS DUE TO DOWNTIME AND NECESSARY OVERTIME TO MAINTAIN PROJECT SCHEDULE.

The reported potential end date moved later 3 times in the latest 12 months.

Performance period

98.3%

As of Sep 11, 2026Potential end Sep 29, 2026

Current award value as a share of potential value

100.0%

$34.2M current$34.2M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Oct 16, 2023.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both Sep 29, 2026.

$34.2M is obligated against $34.2M in current reported award value (100.0%).

Reported potential end dates: Oct 15, 2025 → Jan 30, 2026 → Jul 31, 2026 → Sep 29, 2026.

Obligations are compared with current reported award value, not treated as a contract ceiling.

PIID 36C25223C0072

BLUEWAY ONE JV LLC

REPLACEMENT OF BOILERS AT ALBANY VAMC

$48.9M is obligated on an award with a reported potential end date of February 23, 2028.

Performance period

57.3%

As of Sep 11, 2026Potential end Feb 23, 2028

Current award value as a share of potential value

100.0%

$48.9M current$48.9M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Sep 30, 2024.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both Feb 23, 2028.

$48.9M is obligated against $48.9M in current reported award value (100.0%).

Reported potential end dates: Sep 29, 2026 → Feb 23, 2028.

Obligations are compared with current reported award value, not treated as a contract ceiling.

PIID 36C24224C0150

These are research leads, not confirmed recompetes. USAspending records through Sep 11, 2026; reported dates and values can change through later modifications.

Recent federal contract award activity

Recent contract actions with unusually large obligation changes or meaningful shifts in contractor and funding-office activity.

Base award

This action

+$9.4M

DAX SAFETY & STAFFING SOLUTIONS, LLC

247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247)

508-24-102 | REPLACE AHUS 2,3,5,17, AND 19

Why it stands out

No activity for this contractor was reported in this market during the preceding 12 months.

The base action placed the contractor #9 in this market by positive obligations over the latest 12 months.

Award net obligations
$9.4M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
2.7%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#9 · 2.7% share
Newly active in this market; no actions were reported in the preceding 12 months
Funding office
#8 · 2.9% attributed share
up 53 ranks · +2.6 percentage points · $9.1M net increase; action exceeded it by $306K
Related:Newly observed contractor cohortLargest newly observed contractor
PIID 36C24726C0032
Base award

This action

+$8.5M

EIGHTY-NINE ENTERPRISES LLC

613-MARTINSBURG (00613)(36C613)

PHASE 1 STEAM

Why it stands out

No activity for this contractor was reported in this market during the preceding 12 months.

The base action placed the contractor #10 in this market by positive obligations over the latest 12 months.

Award net obligations
$8.5M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
2.4%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#10 · 2.4% share
Newly active in this market; no actions were reported in the preceding 12 months
Funding office
#9 · 2.6% attributed share
up 106 ranks · +2.5 percentage points · $8.8M net increase; action accounted for 96.5%
Related:Newly observed contractor cohort
PIID 36C24525C0122
Base award

This action

+$9.6M

ANDERSEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF OREGON LLC

692-WHITE CITY (00692)

IMPLEMENTING EO 14398 DEI DISCRIMINATION CON NRM 692-22-104 REPLACE AGED AND DEFICIENT STEAM LINES AT THE VA SOUTHERN OREGON REHABILITATION CENTER AND CLINICS IN WHITE CITY, OR

Why it stands out

No activity for this contractor was reported in this market during the preceding 12 months.

The base action placed the contractor #7 in this market by positive obligations over the latest 12 months.

Award net obligations
$9.6M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
2.7%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#7 · 2.7% share
Newly active in this market; no actions were reported in the preceding 12 months
PIID 36C26026C0025
Base award

This action

+$9.0M

VETERANS CONTRACTING, INC.

541-BRECKSVILLE (00541)

PROJECT 541-24-103 - IMPROVE SUB-BASEMENT PLUMBING AND AIR QUALITY

Why it stands out

A new award added obligations despite weaker contractor activity.

The action represented 2.6% of the market’s latest 12-month positive obligations while the contractor’s obligations fell $2.5M overall.

Award net obligations
$9.0M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
2.6%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#8 · 2.7% share
$2.5M net decline despite this positive action
Funding office
#7 · 3.0% attributed share
up 34 ranks · +2.5 percentage points · $8.8M net increase; action exceeded it by $207K
PIID 36C25026C0134
Base award

This action

+$19.9M

JETT'S SPECIALTY CONTRACTING, LLC

657 STL EASTERN ORBIT

657A4-21-800 TF - FCA - REMOVE AND REPLACE END-OF-LIFE HVAC INFRASTRUCTURE BUILDING 1

Why it stands out

The contractor climbed 4 positions in this market.

It now ranks #1 by positive obligations over the latest 12 months.

Award net obligations
$19.9M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
5.7%
PIID 36C25526C0013
Base award

This action

+$8.5M

CAVU CONSULTING LLC

687-WALLA WALLA (00687)

PROJECT 687-21-106, REPLACE MECHANICAL AND PLUMING IN SEVERAL BUILDINGS AT THE WALLA WALLA, WA VAMC.

Why it stands out

No activity for this contractor was reported in this market during the preceding 12 months.

The base action placed the contractor #5 in this market by positive obligations over the latest 12 months.

Award net obligations
$8.2M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
2.4%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#5 · 2.8% share
Newly active in this market; no actions were reported in the preceding 12 months
PIID 36C26025C0050
View recent award activity by date (10)
  1. CALVARY CONTRACTING INCBase award · PIID 36C25026C0144
    Action+$1.1M
    Award net obligations$1.1M
  2. JT WEST CONSTRUCTION, INC.Base award · PIID 36C26226P1651
    Action+$932K
    Award net obligations$932K
  3. J&B HARTIGAN, INC.Base award · PIID 36C26126F0383
    Action+$159K
    Award net obligations$159K
  4. CARRIER CORPORATIONModification · PIID 36C24125P0860
    Action+$96K
    Award net obligations$184K
  5. DISABLED VETERANS CONSTRUCTION INC.Deobligation · PIID 36C24125N1339
    Action−$83K
    Award net obligations$0
  6. IAW CONSTRUCTION, INC.Modification · PIID 36C26226C0164
    Action+$27K
    Award net obligations$460K
  7. ENAPAY, LLCBase award · PIID 36C25726P0814
    Action+$25K
    Award net obligations$25K
  8. JOHNSON CONTROLS FIRE PROTECTION LPBase award · PIID 36C24626P1086
    Action+$10K
    Award net obligations$10K
  9. BRAND CONSTRUCTION LLCModification · PIID 36C25726P0332
    Action+$10K
    Award net obligations$202K
  10. JOHNSON CONTROLS, INCModification · PIID 36C24422P0602
    Action+$10K
    Award net obligations$1.4M

VA plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning market FAQs

Answers based on reported federal contract data.

Who are the top VA plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors?

In the 12 months through September 11, 2026, JETT'S SPECIALTY CONTRACTING, LLC, RECON CONSTRUCTION SPECIALTIES LLC, and AMERITECH CONTRACTING LLC were the leading VA plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning prime contractors by positive obligations.

  1. #1

    JETT'S SPECIALTY CONTRACTING, LLC

    $25,859,056 in positive obligations

  2. #2

    RECON CONSTRUCTION SPECIALTIES LLC

    $14,325,867 in positive obligations

  3. #3

    AMERITECH CONTRACTING LLC

    $12,872,406 in positive obligations

Rankings use reported USAspending award data.

Did VA contract obligations increase in the plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning market?

Yes. Measured by net prime contract obligations, reported VA activity in the plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning market increased 13.3% from $305,840,678 in the preceding 12 months to $346,593,688 in the 12 months through September 11, 2026.

Latest 12 months
$346,593,688
Net prime contract obligations
Preceding 12 months
$305,840,678
Net prime contract obligations
Change
+13.3%
Between matched 12-month periods

Reported contract actions, not outlays or a forecast.

What recent VA contract award activity was reported in the plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning market?

Recent VA contract award activity reported in the plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning market included actions for DAX SAFETY & STAFFING SOLUTIONS, LLC, EIGHTY-NINE ENTERPRISES LLC, and ANDERSEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF OREGON LLC during the 12 months through September 11, 2026.

Action obligations are transaction-level amounts, not current award-level obligations.

Which procurement methods were reported for VA contracts under NAICS 238220?

From September 12, 2025 through September 11, 2026, VA reported 977 positive-obligation awards for plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning under NAICS 238220. The leading award type was definitive contract. The leading reported procedure was simplified acquisition.

Positive-obligation awards
977
Leading reported procedure
Simplified Acquisition
20% of positive obligations
Leading award type
Definitive Contract
72% of positive obligations
Full and open
1%
of positive obligations
Reported parent IDV
4.1%
of positive obligations

Percentages use positive obligations as the denominator.

Which VA plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning awards may warrant recompete research?

2 VA plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning awards may warrant recompete research based on reported potential-end dates, including awards held by BLUE PACIFIC JV LLC and BLUEWAY ONE JV LLC.

Research leads, not confirmed recompetes. Dates may change through later modifications.

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