Federal NAICS Codes

NAICS 922140: Correctional Institutions

Explore obligations, trends, recent awards, and incumbent contractors for NAICS 922140.

NAICS 922140 federal market metrics

Total obligations
$1.8B
Total awards
1,580 awards
Active obligations
$78M

What this NAICS covers

NAICS 922140 covers operation and management of correctional institutions, including secure custody, supervision, facility security, facility maintenance, inmate housing, provision of basic services, and administration of daily operations for sentenced and detained populations.

Federal opportunities under 922140 typically involve contracting for turnkey facility operations that ensure secure custody, staffing for security and supervision, day-to-day facility management, safety procedures, inmate movement and records, and continuity of essential services.

FY2025 snapshot

Obligations
$69M
Awards
54
Average award
$1.3M
Change from FY2024
-0.9%

Recent awards

Search contractors

$18,000

COUNTY OF FRANKLIN

US Customs and Border Protection

PIID
70B03C26F00000618
PSC
X1FF - LEASE/RENTAL OF PENAL FACILITIES

$6,500

COUNTY OF RENSSELAER

US Customs and Border Protection

PIID
70B03C26F00000583
PSC
X1FF - LEASE/RENTAL OF PENAL FACILITIES

$300,000

THE GEO GROUP, INC.

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement

PIID
70CDCR26FC0000004
PSC
S206 - HOUSEKEEPING- GUARD

$2,667,900

THE GEO GROUP, INC.

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement

PIID
70CDCR26FC0000002
PSC
S206 - HOUSEKEEPING- GUARD

FAQ

What work fits NAICS 922140?
  • Operate and manage a secure detention facility including custody staffing, shift scheduling, inmate supervision, and daily administration of housing units.
  • Manage correctional officer post coverage, shift schedules, housing-unit supervision, and overtime controls as part of operating a secure custody facility.
  • Implement inmate intake, classification, records management, and property chain-of-custody procedures with scheduled reporting.
  • Deliver contraband detection, perimeter security operations, CCTV monitoring, and controlled movement plans integrated with incident reporting.
When is NAICS 922140 a weak fit?
  • Electronic monitoring and community supervision contracts where subjects remain in the community and the procurement lacks secure facility confinement, perimeter control, and physical custody elements.
  • Residential treatment programs that provide voluntary therapeutic care without controlled movement, locked housing, or custody functions required in correctional institutions.
  • Facility construction, renovation, or maintenance procurements where the primary requirement is physical construction work rather than operation and management of inmate custody and security.
What solicitation language points to NAICS 922140?
  • Performance requirements specify custody staffing ratios, required correctional officer credentials, 24/7 security coverage, and documented backup staffing plans.
  • Deliverables include inmate intake and classification reports, incident logs, contraband seizure records, and medical or mental-health referral protocols.
  • Evaluation criteria emphasize operational security metrics such as escapes, use-of-force incidents, contraband incidents, and compliance with applicable custody standards.

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