Federal NAICS Codes

NAICS 237120: Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction

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NAICS 237120 federal market metrics

Total obligations
$8.1B
Total awards
3,980 awards
Active obligations
$1.7B
Size standard
$45,000,000 receipts

What this NAICS covers

NAICS 237120 covers construction of oil and gas pipelines and related structures, including right-of-way preparation, trenching and boring, pipe welding and coating, installation of compressor or metering facilities, hydrostatic testing, and site restoration.

Federal opportunities under 237120 typically involve delivering turnkey pipeline construction projects, managing site safety and environmental controls, performing welding and pressure testing, coordinating utility and land access, and providing documentation, quality records, and certified inspection during handover.

FY2025 snapshot

Obligations
$503.6M
Awards
214
Average award
$2.4M
Change from FY2024
-34%

Recent awards

Search contractors

$1,738,475

ARSEAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

PIID
12639526P0183
PSC
Y1NA - CONSTRUCTION OF FUEL SUPPLY FACILITIES

$1,237,209

TEYA DIVERSIFIED SERVICES LLC

US Customs and Border Protection

PIID
70B01C26P00000104
PSC
Z2NA - REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF FUEL SUPPLY FACILITIES

$9,000

SPATCO ENERGY SOLUTIONS, LLC

Department of the Air Force

PIID
FA252126P0015
PSC
J091 - MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- FUELS, LUBRICANTS, OILS, AND WAXES

FAQ

What work fits NAICS 237120?
  • New buried transmission pipeline construction including right-of-way clearing, trenching, stringing, welding, coating, and backfill compaction.
  • Installation of cathodic protection systems and grounding for newly installed pipeline segments, with testing and certification documentation.
  • Execution of hydrostatic pressure testing and inspection with temporary test facilities, test records, and non-destructive examination reporting.
  • Site restoration and erosion-control implementation such as reseeding, mulching, installation of silt fences, and post-construction stabilization verification.
When is NAICS 237120 a weak fit?
  • Pipeline maintenance and repair services - missing large-scale new-construction activities such as right-of-way clearing, full-length pipe laying, and initial welding operations.
  • Prefabrication of pipeline modules in a manufacturing yard - missing on-site trenching, in-situ welding, field coating, and backfilled installation tasks.
  • Utility distribution line construction for non-hazardous water or sewer mains - missing design and safety treatments specific to hazardous liquid or hydrocarbon transport and related regulatory controls.
What solicitation language points to NAICS 237120?
  • Performance Work Statement lists right-of-way clearing, stringing, field welding, coating, backfill compaction criteria, and restoration deliverables.
  • Contract includes requirements for hydrostatic testing, non-destructive weld inspection reports, and cathodic protection installation certificates.
  • Bid evaluation weights past performance on new pipeline construction, safety plan compliance, and key personnel with field welding and pipeline supervision qualifications.

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