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NAICS Code· 213112

NAICS 213112: Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in performing support activities, on a contract or fee basis, for oil and gas operations (except geophysical surveying and mapping, site preparation, construction, and transportation activities). Services included are exploration; excavating slush pits and cellars, well surveying; running, cutting, and pulling casings, tubes, and rods; cementing wells, shooting wells; perforating well casings; acidizing and chemically treating wells; and cleaning out, bailing, and swabbing wells. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more

NAICS 213112 – Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations encompasses specialized services that enable the exploration, drilling, production, and maintenance of oil and gas infrastructure, including well site preparation, pipeline inspection, leak detection, fluid handling, and environmental compliance support. These services are critical to ensuring operational efficiency, safety, and regulatory adherence across upstream energy activities.

22
Active Contracts
$93.2M
Total Obligations (12mo)
90
Awarded Contracts (12mo)
37
Contractors Awarded (12mo)
1
Median Bidders per Award
+128.7%
YoY Growth

Industry Spending Overview

Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 213112.

AI Industry Description

NAICS 213112 – Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations encompasses specialized services that enable the exploration, drilling, production, and maintenance of oil and gas infrastructure, including well site preparation, pipeline inspection, leak detection, fluid handling, and environmental comp...

NAICS 213112 – Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations encompasses specialized services that enable the exploration, drilling, production, and maintenance of oil and gas infrastructure, including well site preparation, pipeline inspection, leak detection, fluid handling, and environmental compliance support. These services are critical to ensuring operational efficiency, safety, and regulatory adherence across upstream energy activities. While primarily associated with commercial energy markets, this NAICS code has emerged as a niche but vital component of federal contracting, particularly where DoD installations and remote military facilities rely on on-site fuel storage, transportation, or emergency response capabilities. Contractors in this space often provide technical expertise in hazardous material handling, pressure testing, and remote monitoring systems, aligning with federal standards for environmental stewardship and infrastructure resilience. Top contractors in this sector include LEAK DETECTION SERVICE INC, a specialized small business known for its precision leak detection and pipeline integrity services. The competitive landscape is dominated by niche vendors with niche technical certifications rather than large primes, reflecting the highly specialized nature of the work and the need for field-deployable, rapid-response capabilities. The Department of Defense is the primary federal buyer, procuring these services to support fuel logistics at remote bases, military ranges, and expeditionary operations where fuel infrastructure requires continuous monitoring and maintenance. Demand is driven by mission-critical energy security initiatives and compliance with environmental regulations on federal lands. The market is characterized by low contractor density and high technical barriers to entry, creating concentrated opportunities for firms with proven expertise in hazardous environment operations, ANSI/API standards, and DoD-specific environmental protocols. Contractors with ISO certifications and experience in military logistics environments are best positioned to compete in this specialized segment.

Small Business Size Standard

The SBA threshold that decides who can bid NAICS 213112 work as a small business.

$47.0M
Applies to the whole industry code

The SBA cap for this NAICS (13 CFR 121.201). A business at or under it can self-certify as small for work in this code, which is what makes it eligible for a small-business set-aside. The cap is set per NAICS, so the same company can be small in one code and not in another.

13 CFR 121.201, effective January 1, 2026. The SBA revises the table roughly once a year.

Top Contractors

Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 213112, ranked by dollars won.

Competition

How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 213112, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.

Usually Single-Bid

Half or more of reported awards drew exactly one bidder, usually a sign of incumbent-held work rather than an open field. · 2,577 reported awards

Median Bidders

1

Per reported award, all-time

Single-Bid Awards

55%

Share of reported awards with one bidder

10+ Bidder Awards

1%

Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders

Reported Awards

2,577

90% of 2,879 total awards

Bidder Count Distribution by Fiscal Year

Share of reported awards in each bidder-count bracket per federal fiscal year.

How this code compares up the NAICS hierarchy. Parent cohorts pool every code under their prefix, so they are the steadier baseline when a 6-digit sample is thin.

Industry FamilyCompetitionMedian BiddersSingle-BidBidder MixReported Awards
213112This Code
Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations
Usually Single-Bid155%
2,57790% of 2,879
21311NAICS Industry
Fewer Bidders239%
8,26280% of 10,310
2131Industry Group
Support Activities for Mining
Fewer Bidders239%
8,26280% of 10,310
213Subsector
Fewer Bidders239%
8,26280% of 10,310
21Sector
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
Fewer Bidders236%
35,86687% of 41,386

Bidder counts reported on past federal awards in this NAICS (USAspending). An open opportunity has no bidders yet, so this is the historical norm for similar work, not a fact about this solicitation. Not all awards report bidder counts, and fewer bidders often means incumbent-held work rather than an easier win. Federal reporting of bidder counts fell from ~96% of awards (FY2016) to ~30% (FY2018 onward); the chart shows shares of reported awards, and washed-out stretches mark years with fewer than 30 of them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

NAICS code 213112 covers Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations. This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in performing support activities, on a contract or fee basis, for oil and gas operations (except geophysical surveying and mapping, site preparation, construction, and transportation activities). Services included are exploration; excavating slush pits and cellars, well surveying; running, cutting, and pulling casings, tubes, and rods; cementing wells, shooting wells; perforating well casings; acidizing and chemically treating wells; and cleaning out, bailing, and swabbing wells. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

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NAICS: 213112
New
Federal
provide FJI Diesel fuel at CFAS Japan
Solicitation # N4008427Q6001
This firm fixed price solicitation, issued by NAVFACSYCOM Far East, seeks a contractor to provide the supply, labor, materials, equipment, and delivery of FJI Diesel fuel for emergency generators, fire pumps, and hot water heaters at various Government facilities within the Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS) area. The contract covers a maximum quantity of 75,700 liters over a one year period of performance from December 1, 2026, to November 30, 2027. The fuel must meet JIS K2204-1997-1-GO specifications with a maximum pour point of -2.5 degrees Celsius. Deliveries must be performed by a Government of Japan certified driver using a GOJ approved tank truck equipped with a 10m hose, specific cam lock and screw connections, and required safety equipment including fire extinguishers and spill kits. Deliveries are accepted Monday through Friday between 0800 and 1600 hours at designated locations including Main Base Housing, Hario Housing, Maebata NMC, and the Akasaki, Yokose, and Iorizaki POL sites, with a daily delivery limit of 8,000 liters. The contractor is required to use the Wide Area WorkFlow system for electronic invoicing and payment requests. Compliance with various Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses is mandatory, including requirements for Workers Compensation Insurance under the Defense Base Act, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, and prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment. Proposals are due by November 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
Navfacsyscom Far East

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4 days ago

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in about 1 month
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NAICS: 213112
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ARFQ-0313-DEP2700000019-3 | Farmer #1 Well Plugging Project - API# 47-045-00004
Solicitation # ARFQ-0313-DEP2700000019-3
The Farmer #1 Well Plugging Project, solicitation ARFQ-0313-DEP2700000019-3, is an Agency Purchase Order issued by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection Office of Oil and Gas. The project involves construction, reclamation, and plugging activities for well API# 47-045-00004 located in Logan County. This is a fixed-period contract that must be completed within 60 days of the notice to proceed. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, with preferences available for certified small, women-owned, or minority-owned businesses. Key requirements include the submission of a 5 percent bid bond, and the successful vendor must provide performance and labor/material payment bonds for 100 percent of the contract value. All work must comply with the Davis-Bacon Act and Executive Order 13658, which mandates a minimum wage of 13.65 per hour for covered workers. Contractors are required to contact West Virginia 811 for underground utility marking and must ensure the well monument has the API number permanently affixed. Additionally, contractors must maintain spill mitigation materials on-site and obtain all necessary permits to avoid work suspension or termination. Bids must be submitted electronically via the wvOASIS VSS Portal by the specified deadline. Required documentation includes an Addendum Acknowledgement Form and a list of any subcontractors performing more than 25,000 dollars of work. Project success is determined by the Office of Oil and Gas based on adherence to regulations and the absence of leaks after completion, with reclamation governed by the E&S Field Manual. Invoices are to be submitted via email to depplugginginvoices@wv.gov for payment.
West Virginia

POSTED

11 days ago

CLOSED

about 15 hours ago
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