$669,405
BARON CONTRACTING
Department of the Army
- PIID
- W912GY25F0011
- PSC
- Z1MB - MAINTENANCE OF EPG FACILITIES - GAS
Federal NAICS Codes
NAICS 486210
Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas
Explore obligations, trends, recent awards, and incumbent contractors for NAICS 486210.
NAICS 486210 federal market metrics
- Total obligations
- $102.2M
- Total awards
- 230 awards
- Active obligations
- $9.3M
- Size standard
- $41,500,000 receipts
What this NAICS covers
NAICS 486210 covers operation and maintenance of pipelines and related compressor and metering facilities used to transport natural gas in bulk between supply sources, storage, and large off-take points for wholesale or transmission customers.
Federal opportunities under 486210 typically involve operating and maintaining high-pressure transmission pipelines, running compressor stations, performing in-line inspection pigging, leak detection and emergency response, and executing right-of-way vegetation and cathodic protection programs supporting bulk gas movement.
FY2025 snapshot
- Obligations
- $672.7K
- Awards
- 3
- Average award
- $224.2K
- Change from FY2024
- -6.3%
Federal obligation trend
FY2021
$56.1K · 2 awards
FY2022
$896K · 7 awards
FY2023
$888.5K · 1 award
FY2024
$718K · 2 awards
FY2025
$672.7K · 3 awards
Recent awards
$3,300
HEATH CONSULTANTS INC
Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons
- PIID
- 15B11425P00000059
- PSC
- H399 - INSPECTION- MISCELLANEOUS
FAQ
What work fits NAICS 486210?
- Provide continuous operation and monitoring of high-pressure natural gas transmission pipeline segments including compressor station staffing and control-room operations.
- Plan and execute in-line inspection (pigging) programs and coordinate data analysis for pipeline integrity assessments.
- Perform cathodic protection surveys, corrosion mitigation work, and right-of-way vegetation management associated with pipeline safety programs.
- Deliver leak detection, emergency response, and pipeline patrol services with documented response procedures and incident reporting tied to pipeline integrity management.
When is NAICS 486210 a weak fit?
- Local gas distribution services: retail meter installation and customer service to end users lack the bulk transmission and pipeline operator functions of this code.
- Pipeline construction and installation: new pipeline siting, earthwork, welding, and trenching are construction activities classified under construction NAICS rather than pipeline transportation operations.
- Gas processing or treatment plants: operations that alter gas composition, fractionation, or processing for sale differ from bulk pipeline transport and belong to processing/manufacturing classifications.
What solicitation language points to NAICS 486210?
- Statement of work requires 24/7 pipeline operations staffing, compressor station operation, SCADA monitoring, and continuous leak detection coverage.
- Scope includes scheduled in-line inspection pigging campaigns, coordination of inspection vendors, and acceptance criteria for inspection data and anomaly remediation.
- Performance standards specify cathodic protection test records, right-of-way patrol frequency, allowable pipeline downtime hours, and incident response time thresholds.
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