Federal NAICS Codes

NAICS 811192

Car Washes

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NAICS 811192 federal market metrics

Total obligations
$30.2M
Total awards
1,029 awards
Active obligations
$586.7K
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
$732.9K
Awards
30
Average award
$24.4K
Change from FY2024
-74%

Recent awards

Search contractors

$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

$10,000

COMMERCIAL BLUE INC

US Secret Service

PIID
70US0925F3OTH2579
PSC
J025 - MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- VEHICULAR EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS

$13,875

MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES

Department of State

PIID
19EC7525P0945
PSC
4910 - MOTOR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SHOP SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT

$13,136

MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES

Department of State

PIID
19J01025P1170
PSC
J079 - MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- CLEANING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

$30,862

AL WASITA FOR SUPPORT SERVICES LLC

Department of State

PIID
19J01025P1096
PSC
J023 - MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- GROUND EFFECT VEHICLES, MOTOR VEHICLES, TRAILERS, AND CYCLES

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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