Federal Capture Intelligence

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

Contract actions: October 1, 2021 – October 23, 2026 Updated October 24, 2026 Department of Veterans Affairs agency guide NAICS 238220 · Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Latest 12 months
$337.3M
Net obligations · Up $93.8M vs. $243.5M preceding
Prime contractors
442
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 $1.3B in net obligations across 4,021 awards in Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors at the Department of Veterans Affairs from Oct 1, 2021 through Oct 23, 2026. This market accounts for 0.36% of $349.8B in agency-wide net prime contract obligations over the period shown. Latest 12-month net obligations increased 38.5% from $243.5M to $337.3M. 67 prime contractors accounted for at least 80% of positive obligations in that latest period.

Fiscal-year activity

FY27 is year-to-date through Oct 23, 2026; earlier years show complete fiscal-year totals.

FY27 year-to-date: $24.2M versus $12.6M through the same date in FY26 (+91.8%).
Net obligations · complete fiscal yearNet obligations · FY27 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$325.7M1,837Complete

Market at a glance

All reported prime contract awards
All-period net obligations
$1.3B
4,021 awards · 1,163 prime contractors
Latest 12-month movement
+38.5%
$337.3M vs. $243.5M
Leading eight prime share
28.0%
Share held by the eight leading prime contractors in the latest 12 months
View agency share, denominators, and set-aside reporting
Agency context
0.36% of $349.8B in agency-wide net obligations.
Set-aside share when reported
44.3% of 3,660 awards with reported set-aside status.
Set-aside reporting
1,621 set aside · 2,039 no set-aside · 361 not reported

What changed in the last 12 months?

Oct 24, 2025–Oct 23, 2026, compared with Oct 24, 2024–Oct 23, 2025.

Competitive shifts

49 contractors were first observed in this market during the latest 12 months
$36.8MLatest 12-month obligations
Contractor-level obligations and first-observed dates appear below. “First observed” applies only to this market and the period shown.
View 49 contractors
ContractorLatest 12 months
TACTICAL CONSTRUCTION, INC climbed the most in the contractor rankings
#388→#30Up 358 places
The contractor accounts for 0.96% of positive obligations across 1 reported action.
JETT'S SPECIALTY CONTRACTING, LLC lost the most market share
10.0%→3.0%−7.0 percentage points
The contractor now ranks #4 by positive obligations, based on 14 reported actions.
MASTER DESIGN BUILD LLC fell the most in the contractor rankings
#18→#302Down 284 places
The contractor accounts for 0.010% of positive obligations across 3 reported actions.
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.

Buyer demand

Reported obligations through 626-NASHVILLE (00626) increased
$1.6M→$29.3M+$27.8M
Latest-period activity spans 28 awards across 13 prime contractors.
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Market structure

Top-five contractor share decreased
28.15%→19.56%−8.6 percentage points
Contractors outside the top five now account for 80.4% of positive obligations.

Buyer demand

Reported obligations through 242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242) decreased
$18.6M→$4.3M−$14.3M
Latest-period activity spans 20 awards across 19 prime contractors.

Competitive shifts

CAPEX CONSTRUCTION LLC gained the most market share
0.0%→3.4%+3.4 percentage points
The contractor now ranks #3 by positive obligations, based on 2 reported actions.
BP CONSTRUCTION JV LLC had no reported activity in the latest 12 months
$5.5M→$0No latest-period activity
It previously ranked #11 by positive obligations, based on 2 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 Oct 23, 2026.

8.7% of positive obligations were attributed to 626-NASHVILLE (00626). That represents $29.3M, up $27.8M from the preceding 12 months.

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

  1. 626-NASHVILLE (00626)8.7% · $29.3M · up $27.8M
  2. 257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)6.3% · $21.3M · up $19.0M
  3. 658-SALEM (00658)(36C658)6.1% · $20.6M · up $20.6M
  4. 657 STL EASTERN ORBIT5.3% · $17.8M · down $9.0M
  5. 252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)4.5% · $15.2M · up $9.1M
  6. All other reported offices69.2% 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

    626-NASHVILLE (00626)

    #1Up 40 from #41

    Latest 12 months

    $29.3M

    8.7% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$27.8M

    13 active prime contractors · 28 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 1792.7% from $1.6M to $29.3M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.64% to 8.7%, a change of +8.0 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 47 actions across 28 awards and 9 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 7 active prime contractors and 17 awards.

    Leading award-level changes

  2. Reported funding office

    257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)

    #2Up 26 from #28

    Latest 12 months

    $21.3M

    6.3% 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 0.96% to 6.3%, a change of +5.3 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 145 from #148

    Latest 12 months

    $20.6M

    6.1% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$20.6M

    8 active prime contractors · 9 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 92013.3% from $22K to $20.6M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.010% to 6.1%, a change of +6.1 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 14 actions across 9 awards and 6 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 4 active prime contractors and 5 awards.

  4. Reported funding office

    657 STL EASTERN ORBIT

    #4Down 3 from #1

    Latest 12 months

    $17.8M

    5.3% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$9.0M

    6 active prime contractors · 14 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 33.6% from $26.8M to $17.8M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 11.0% to 5.3%, a change of −5.7 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 12 awards.

  5. Reported funding office

    252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)

    #5Up 3 from #8

    Latest 12 months

    $15.2M

    4.5% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$9.1M

    9 active prime contractors · 10 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 147.0% from $6.2M to $15.2M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 2.5% to 4.5%, a change of +2.0 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 17 actions across 10 awards and 4 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 9 active prime contractors and 9 awards.

  6. Reported funding office

    668-SPOKANE (00668)

    #6Up 80 from #86

    Latest 12 months

    $13.3M

    3.9% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$12.9M

    5 active prime contractors · 7 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 2837.2% from $454K to $13.3M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.19% to 3.9%, a change of +3.8 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 13 actions across 7 awards and 3 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 4 active prime contractors and 4 awards.

  7. Reported funding office

    692-WHITE CITY (00692)

    #7Up 63 from #70

    Latest 12 months

    $10.6M

    3.1% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$9.9M

    9 active prime contractors · 12 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 1345.3% from $735K to $10.6M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.30% to 3.1%, a change of +2.9 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 16 actions across 12 awards and 8 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 3 active prime contractors and 3 awards.

  8. Reported funding office

    541-BRECKSVILLE (00541)

    #8Up 34 from #42

    Latest 12 months

    $10.5M

    3.1% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$9.1M

    8 active prime contractors · 9 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 622.6% from $1.5M to $10.5M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.60% to 3.1%, a change of +2.5 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 14 actions across 9 awards and 2 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 9 active prime contractors and 12 awards.

  9. Reported funding office

    636-NEBRASKA WESTERN-IOWA (00636)

    #9Up 6 from #15

    Latest 12 months

    $10.1M

    3.0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$6.0M

    20 active prime contractors · 35 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 147.6% from $4.1M to $10.1M. 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 54 actions across 35 awards and 7 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 19 active prime contractors and 32 awards.

  10. Reported funding office

    247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247)

    #10Up 49 from #59

    Latest 12 months

    $10.0M

    3.0% 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 0.39% to 3.0%, 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.

  11. Reported funding office

    539-CINCINNATI (00539)

    #21Down 18 from #3

    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 5.5% to 1.3%, a change of −4.1 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 11 actions across 5 awards and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 3 active prime contractors and 3 awards.

  12. Reported funding office

    242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)

    #23Down 21 from #2

    Latest 12 months

    $4.3M

    1.3% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$14.3M

    19 active prime contractors · 20 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 76.7% from $18.6M to $4.3M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 7.6% to 1.3%, a change of −6.3 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 26 actions across 20 awards and 10 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 16 active prime contractors and 17 awards.

    Leading award-level changes

  13. Reported funding office

    613-MARTINSBURG (00613)(36C613)

    #86Down 81 from #5

    Latest 12 months

    $400K

    0.12% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$8.1M

    5 active prime contractors · 5 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 95.3% from $8.5M to $400K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 3.5% to 0.12%, a change of −3.4 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 6 actions across 5 awards and 2 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 3 active prime contractors and 3 awards.

  14. Reported funding office

    687-WALLA WALLA (00687)

    No positive-obligation rank

    Latest 12 months

    −$371K

    0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$9.2M

    4 active prime contractors · 4 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations moved from $8.8M in net obligations to $371K in net deobligations. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 3.6% to 0%, a change of −3.6 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 9 actions across 4 awards and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 3 active prime contractors and 3 awards.

Contract types, competition, and procurement methods

From Oct 24, 2025 through Oct 23, 2026, 944 awards had positive obligations totaling $364.1M. Np was the leading reported procedure, accounting for 27.1% of positive obligations. Awards with a reported parent IDV accounted for 3.6%.

Leading award type
73.5%
Definitive Contract
Leading reported procedure
27.1%
Np
Reported parent IDV
3.6%
of positive obligations had a reported parent IDV
Median reported offers
2
881 of 944 awards reported offers

Buying method changes

Compared with Oct 24, 2024–Oct 23, 2025. Based on 944 current awards and 994 preceding awards with positive net obligations.

Leading reported procedure
Np
Previously Simplified Acquisition · 28.6% preceding vs 27.1% current
How to read these changes

Directional color and the Up or Down labels show historical movement only. Green does not mean favorable and red does not mean unfavorable; neither predicts a future procurement method.

Same-NAICS comparison

Compared with the NAICS 238220 peer median, parent-IDV obligation share is 20.1 percentage points lower, reported full-and-open obligation share is 0.3 percentage points higher, delivery-order obligation share is 8.3 percentage points lower, and median positive award obligations are 92.0% higher.

MeasureThis marketPeer medianDifference
Parent-IDV obligation share3.6%23.8%-20.1 pts
Reported full-and-open obligation share0.67%0.39%+0.3 pts
Delivery-order obligation share3.0%11.3%-8.3 pts
Median positive award obligations$67K$35K+92.0%
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.

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Award types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Definitive Contract(D)202$267.8M73.5%
Purchase Order(B)630$83.1M22.8%
Delivery Order(C)73$10.9M3.0%
BPA Call(A)39$2.3M0.64%

Reported parent-award types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
IDC(B)63$10.0M2.7%
BPA(E)39$2.3M0.64%
FSS(C)10$907K0.25%
Not reported832$350.9M96.4%

Single- or multiple-award parent structure

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Single Award(S)88$11.3M3.1%
Multiple Award(M)24$1.9M0.52%
Not reported832$350.9M96.4%

Solicitation procedures

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Np(NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE)36$98.8M27.1%
Sealed Bid(SB)38$57.4M15.8%
Simplified Acquisition(SP1)377$54.5M15.0%
Sp1(SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION)202$49.8M13.7%
Negotiated Proposal/Quote(NP)44$36.6M10.1%
Sb(SEALED BID)21$31.0M8.5%
Other reported values226$36.1M9.9%

Extent competed

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
D(FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES)53$118.7M32.6%
Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources(D)75$92.6M25.4%
Competed Under SAP(F)279$47.1M12.9%
F(COMPETED UNDER SAP)168$42.6M11.7%
Not Competed(C)141$15.8M4.3%
C(NOT COMPETED)54$13.2M3.6%
Other reported values174$34.2M9.4%

Fair-opportunity and limited-source reporting

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Competitive Set Aside(CSA)6$706K0.19%
Only One Source - Other(ONE)3$301K0.080%
Fair Opportunity Given(FAIR)1$160K0.040%
Other Statutory Authority(OSA)1$45K0.010%
Follow-on Action Following Competitive Initial Action(FOO)1$17K0%
Not reported932$362.9M99.7%

Other-than-full-and-open reasons

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Urgency (FAR 6.302-2)(URG)128$21.2M5.8%
SAP Non-Competition (FAR 13)(SP2)100$12.6M3.5%
Authorized by Statute (FAR 6.302-5(A)(2)(I))(OTH)49$7.8M2.1%
Only One Source-Other (FAR 6.302-1 Other)(ONE)62$6.9M1.9%
Brand Name Description (FAR 6.302-1(C))(BND)1$651K0.18%
Standardization (FAR 6.302-1(B)(4))(STD)1$148K0.040%
Other reported values4$128K0.035%
Not reported599$314.7M86.4%

Contract pricing types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
J(FIRM FIXED PRICE)320$195.8M53.8%
Firm Fixed Price(J)623$168.0M46.1%
Y(TIME AND MATERIALS)1$322K0.090%

Product or Service Codes

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Maintenance of Hospitals and Infirmaries(Z1DA)73$99.8M27.4%
Repair or Alteration of Hospitals and Infirmaries(Z2DA)37$61.2M16.8%
Maint/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment- Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, and Air Circulating Equipment(J041)234$38.3M10.5%
Construction of Hospitals and Infirmaries(Y1DA)23$32.2M8.8%
Maint/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment- Plumbing, Heating, and Waste Disposal Equipment(J045)241$29.4M8.1%
Repair or Alteration of Other Hospital Buildings(Z2DZ)1$20.3M5.6%
Other reported values335$83.0M22.8%

Awarding subagencies

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Department of Veterans Affairs(3600)944$364.1M100.0%

Awarding offices

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
257-Network Contract Office 17 (36c257)(36C257)85$45.8M12.6%
255-Network Contract Office 15 (36c255)(36C255)19$41.3M11.3%
246-Network Contracting Office 6 (36c246)(36C246)48$39.8M10.9%
249-Network Contract Office 9 (36c249)(36C249)44$32.8M9.0%
260-Network Contract Office 20 (36c260)(36C260)43$30.5M8.4%
252-Network Contract Office 12 (36c252)(36C252)50$29.2M8.0%
Other reported values655$144.7M39.7%

Reported parent IDVs

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
36C24125D0009(3600)4$1.7M0.48%
36C24222D0036(3600)3$1.7M0.46%
36C25625D0037(3600)2$1.0M0.28%
36C77626D0023(3600)14$966K0.27%
36C24122A0123(3600)7$673K0.18%
36C26023D0050(3600)8$589K0.16%
36C24125A0032(3600)6$573K0.16%
36C26324D0071(3600)1$563K0.15%
Other reported values67$5.4M1.5%
Not reported832$350.9M96.4%

Offers, award size, and timing

Median reported offers
2 median
881 reported · 63 not reported
Positive award obligations
$67K median
$25K–$207K middle 50%
Reported performance period
295 days (~10 months) median
943 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 Oct 23, 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
67 of 442prime contractors account for at least 80% of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Largest prime contractor
6.0%of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Leading four prime contractors
16.6%of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Leading eight prime contractors
28.0%of positive obligations in the last 12 months

Based on $340.4M in positive obligations during the 12 months ending Oct 23, 2026. Individual shares and movement appear in the searchable rankings below. Movement compares with Oct 24, 2024–Oct 23, 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

    $20.3M

    6.0%

    Dollar movement

    +$20.3M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    1 action

    Historical and award details for PIPE LINE UTILITY CONTRACTORS, LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $0 → $20.3M
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 6.0%
    +6.0 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $20.3M
    1.6% of all-period positive obligations · 1 award
    Recorded activity
    Since Sep 14, 2026
    through Sep 14, 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 · Total small business
  2. #2

    Last 12mo obligations

    $14.3M

    4.2%

    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
    2.8% → 4.2%
    +1.4 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $21.5M
    1.7% 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

    $11.5M

    3.4%

    Dollar movement

    +$11.5M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    2 awards

    2 actions

    Historical and award details for CAPEX CONSTRUCTION LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $32K → $11.5M
    +35333.8%
    Share: prior → latest
    0.010% → 3.4%
    +3.4 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $15.1M
    1.2% of all-period positive obligations · 3 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Jun 2, 2023
    through Oct 15, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside20
    Reported no set-aside01
    Not reported00
    Reported small business21
    All-period set-aside types
    • 2 · SDVOSB set-aside
  4. #4

    Last 12mo obligations

    $10.3M

    3.0%

    Dollar movement

    −$14.9M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    10 awards

    14 actions

    Historical and award details for JETT'S SPECIALTY CONTRACTING, LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $25.2M → $10.3M
    −59.1%
    Share: prior → latest
    10.0% → 3.0%
    −7.0 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $59.1M
    4.7% of all-period positive obligations · 24 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 20, 2021
    through Oct 21, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside108
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported01
    Reported small business109
    All-period set-aside types
    • 22 · SDVOSB set-aside
    • 1 · Total small business
  5. #5

    Last 12mo obligations

    $10.1M

    3.0%

    Dollar movement

    +$9.0M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    19 awards

    33 actions

    Historical and award details for BRAND CONSTRUCTION LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $1.1M → $10.1M
    +781.3%
    Share: prior → latest
    0.45% → 3.0%
    +2.5 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $13.4M
    1.1% of all-period positive obligations · 39 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Nov 15, 2021
    through Oct 21, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside149
    Reported no set-aside52
    Not reported00
    Reported small business1911
    All-period set-aside types
    • 30 · SDVOSB set-aside
  6. #6

    Last 12mo obligations

    $9.7M

    2.8%

    Dollar movement

    +$9.6M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    4 awards

    5 actions

    Historical and award details for DRI, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $103K → $9.7M
    +9271.5%
    Share: prior → latest
    0.040% → 2.8%
    +2.8 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $11.1M
    0.88% 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-aside41
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported00
    Reported small business41
    All-period set-aside types
    • 2 · SDVOSB set-aside
    • 2 · Total small business
    • 1 · SDVOSB sole source
  7. #7

    Last 12mo obligations

    $9.6M

    2.8%

    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% → 2.8%
    +2.8 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $9.6M
    0.76% 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

    2.8%

    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
    −20.7%
    Share: prior → latest
    4.8% → 2.8%
    −2.0 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $23.7M
    1.9% 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

    2.8%

    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% → 2.8%
    +2.8 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $9.4M
    0.74% 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

    $8.4M

    2.5%

    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% → 2.5%
    +2.5 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $8.4M
    0.67% 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
  11. #11

    Last 12mo obligations

    $7.6M

    2.2%

    Dollar movement

    +$7.6M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    2 awards

    4 actions

    Historical and award details for CONTEGO ENVIRONMENTAL LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $0 → $7.6M
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 2.2%
    +2.2 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $21.8M
    1.7% 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-aside20
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported00
    Reported small business20
    All-period set-aside types
    • 5 · SDVOSB set-aside
  12. #12

    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
    $213K → $7.2M
    +3278.3%
    Share: prior → latest
    0.080% → 2.1%
    +2.0 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $8.1M
    0.64% 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-aside00
    Not reported00
    Reported small business22
    All-period set-aside types
    • 5 · SDVOSB set-aside
    • 2 · SDVOSB sole source
  13. #13

    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
    0.57% 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
  14. #14

    Last 12mo obligations

    $6.3M

    1.9%

    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
    1.3% → 1.9%
    +0.6 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $11.1M
    0.88% 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
  15. #15

    Last 12mo obligations

    $6.2M

    1.8%

    Dollar movement

    +$6.2M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    2 awards

    4 actions

    Historical and award details for ROCK CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $0 → $6.2M
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 1.8%
    +1.8 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $6.2M
    0.49% of all-period positive obligations · 2 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 24, 2025
    through Jun 9, 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

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: P0010: PAYMENT AND PERFORMANCE BONDS ADJUSTMENT.

The reported potential end date moved later 4 times in the latest 12 months.

Performance period

99.4%

As of Oct 23, 2026Potential end Oct 30, 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 Oct 30, 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 → Oct 30, 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

60.7%

As of Oct 23, 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 Oct 23, 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

+$20.3M

PIPE LINE UTILITY CONTRACTORS, LLC

626-NASHVILLE (00626)

PROJECT 626A4-22-202 AJP-UPGRADE STEAM DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

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 #1 in this market by positive obligations over the latest 12 months.

Award net obligations
$20.3M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
6.0%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#1 · 6.0% share
Newly active in this market; no actions were reported in the preceding 12 months
Funding office
#1 · 8.7% attributed share
up 40 ranks · +8.0 percentage points · $27.8M net increase; action accounted for 73.1%
Related:Funding office gain
PIID 36C24926C0058
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
2.8%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#9 · 2.8% share
Newly active in this market; no actions were reported in the preceding 12 months
Funding office
#10 · 3.0% attributed share
up 49 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

+$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
2.8%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#7 · 2.8% share
Newly active in this market; no actions were reported in the preceding 12 months
Funding office
#7 · 3.1% attributed share
up 63 ranks · +2.9 percentage points · $9.9M net increase; action accounted for 96.7%
PIID 36C26026C0025
Base award

This action

+$11.2M

CAPEX CONSTRUCTION LLC

668-SPOKANE (00668)

UPGRADE AHUS 18, 20, 22 MECHANICAL SYSTEMS AT THE MANN-GRANDSTAFF VA MEDICAL CENTER, SPOKANE, WA

Why it stands out

The contractor climbed 316 positions in this market.

It now ranks #3 by positive obligations over the latest 12 months.

Award net obligations
$11.2M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
3.3%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#3 · 3.4% share
up 316 ranks · +3.4 percentage points · $11.5M net increase; action accounted for 97.4%
Funding office
#6 · 3.9% attributed share
up 80 ranks · +3.8 percentage points · $12.9M net increase; action accounted for 86.8%
Related:Largest share gain
PIID 36C26027C0003
Deobligation

This action

−$21.1M

JETT'S SPECIALTY CONTRACTING, LLC

657 STL EASTERN ORBIT

657A4-21-800 - TF - FCA - REMOVE AND REPLACE END-OF-LIFE HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING INFRASTRUCTURE BUILDING 1 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE

Why it stands out

This award recorded a material contraction.

The action removed $21.1M. A deobligation does not by itself show lower requirement demand.

Award net obligations
$0
Share of 12-month positive obligations
6.2%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#4 · 3.0% share
down 3 ranks · −7.0 percentage points · $14.9M net decline; action exceeded it by $6.2M
Related:Largest share loss
PIID 36C25525C0051 · Mod P00001
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 2.7% 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
2.7%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#8 · 2.8% share
$2.5M net decline despite this positive action
Funding office
#8 · 3.1% attributed share
up 34 ranks · +2.5 percentage points · $9.1M net increase; action accounted for 99.6%
PIID 36C25026C0134
View recent award activity by date (10)
  1. CONSERV INCModification · PIID 36C25025C0023
    Action+$136K
    Award net obligations$475K
  2. BOILER EFFICIENCY INSTITUTE, LLCBase award · PIID 36C24227N0169
    Action+$24K
    Award net obligations$24K
  3. R & M GOVERNMENT SERVICES INCDeobligation · PIID 36C25023C0196
    Action−$17K
    Award net obligations$291K
  4. JETT'S SPECIALTY CONTRACTING, LLCBase award · PIID 36C24627C0002
    Action+$4.9M
    Award net obligations$4.9M
  5. F & C GROUP JV LLCBase award · PIID 36C24227C0006
    Action+$2.3M
    Award net obligations$2.3M
  6. BRAND CONSTRUCTION LLCBase award · PIID 36C25727P0027
    Action+$109K
    Award net obligations$109K
  7. PLATINUM CONTRACTING SERVICESModification · PIID 36C26126P0713
    Action+$28K
    Award net obligations$170K
  8. BTR ENTERPRISES OF SC LLCModification · PIID 36C24625P0115
    Action+$12K
    Award net obligations$36K
  9. INTELLIGENT DESIGN MECHANICAL SOLUTIONS LLCBase award · PIID 36C26027N0091
    Action+$4K
    Award net obligations$4K
  10. J&B HARTIGAN, INC.Modification · PIID 36C24623P0241
    Action+$167K
    Award net obligations$751K

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 October 23, 2026, PIPE LINE UTILITY CONTRACTORS, LLC, RECON CONSTRUCTION SPECIALTIES LLC, and CAPEX CONSTRUCTION LLC were the leading VA plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning prime contractors by positive obligations.

  1. #1

    PIPE LINE UTILITY CONTRACTORS, LLC

    $20,304,946 in positive obligations

  2. #2

    RECON CONSTRUCTION SPECIALTIES LLC

    $14,325,867 in positive obligations

  3. #3

    CAPEX CONSTRUCTION LLC

    $11,498,637 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 38.5% from $243,522,114 in the preceding 12 months to $337,304,253 in the 12 months through October 23, 2026.

Latest 12 months
$337,304,253
Net prime contract obligations
Preceding 12 months
$243,522,114
Net prime contract obligations
Change
+38.5%
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 PIPE LINE UTILITY CONTRACTORS, LLC, DAX SAFETY & STAFFING SOLUTIONS, LLC, and ANDERSEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF OREGON LLC during the 12 months through October 23, 2026.

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

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

From October 24, 2025 through October 23, 2026, VA reported 944 positive-obligation awards for plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning under NAICS 238220. The leading award type was definitive contract. The leading reported procedure was np.

Positive-obligation awards
944
Leading reported procedure
Np
27.1% of positive obligations
Leading award type
Definitive Contract
73.6% of positive obligations
Full and open
0.7%
of positive obligations
Reported parent IDV
3.6%
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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