Federal NAICS Codes

NAICS 811192: Car Washes

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NAICS 811192 federal market metrics

Total obligations
$30.6M
Total awards
1,038 awards
Active obligations
$1.3M
Size standard
$9,000,000 receipts

What this NAICS covers

NAICS 811192 covers vehicle washing and cleaning services including automated and hand wash operations, interior vacuuming, waxing, and detailing performed at fixed or mobile facilities for cars, trucks, and other light-duty vehicles.

Federal opportunities under 811192 typically involve operating on-site or mobile wash units, staffing attendants and detailers, managing consumables and wastewater disposal, and meeting throughput, cleanliness, and environmental compliance performance measures.

FY2025 snapshot

Obligations
$812.7K
Awards
31
Average award
$26.2K
Change from FY2024
-71.2%

Recent awards

Search contractors

$24,750

COMMERCIAL BLUE INC

US Secret Service

PIID
70US0926F3OTH2894
PSC
J025 - MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- VEHICULAR EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS

$13,600

CITIBANK, N.A.

US Coast Guard

PIID
70Z03426PHONO0175
PSC
M2AC - HUSBANDING SERVICES—REMOVAL SERVICES

$87,085

EST COMPANIES LLC

Department of the Army

PIID
W15QKN26FA180
PSC
M1EZ - OPERATION OF OTHER INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS

$10,016

SIMONIZ USA INC

Federal Bureau of Investigation

PIID
15F06726C0000139
PSC
Z1JZ - MAINTENANCE OF MISCELLANEOUS BUILDINGS

$18,000

COMMERCIAL BLUE INC

US Secret Service

PIID
70US0926F3OTH2716
PSC
J025 - MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- VEHICULAR EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS

$54,429

GOVAGED INC.

Department of the Air Force

PIID
FA940125P0078
PSC
4910 - MOTOR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SHOP SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT

FAQ

What work fits NAICS 811192?
  • Contract to operate a fixed car wash facility on government property providing exterior washes, interior vacuuming, waxing, and point-of-sale vehicle transactions.
  • Scheduled mobile wash service that visits dispersed vehicle lots to perform exterior washing and basic interior cleaning for fleet vehicles.
  • Contract for specialty detailing of vehicles requiring interior deep-cleaning, stain removal, odor treatment, and exterior polish/wax.
  • Provision and staffing of wash bays with attendant labor, consumables procurement, and routine operational maintenance of car wash equipment.
When is NAICS 811192 a weak fit?
  • Automotive repair and maintenance: missing mechanical diagnostics, parts replacement, and repair work that falls under vehicle maintenance.
  • Body shop and painting services: missing collision repair, panel replacement, and refinishing processes that constitute body repair work.
  • Vehicle leasing and fleet management: missing vehicle rental, lease administration, or fleet asset management functions rather than hands-on washing services.
What solicitation language points to NAICS 811192?
  • Performance work statement specifies daily or weekly vehicle throughput, turnaround times, and per-vehicle quality/appearance criteria.
  • Line items and evaluation criteria include wastewater treatment, oil-water separator maintenance, and environmental compliance for wash effluent.
  • Labor categories list car wash attendants, detailers, or facility operators with shift coverage, plus consumables and equipment maintenance CLINs.

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