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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.

24
Active Contracts
$54.1M
Total Obligations (12mo)
89
Awarded Contracts (12mo)
37
Contractors Awarded (12mo)
1
Median Bidders per Award
+35.1%
YoY Growth

Industry Spending Overview

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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.

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. · 2,571 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

0

90% of 2,872 total awards

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%
2,57190% of 2,872
21311NAICS Industry
Fewer Bidders239%
8,25580% of 10,302
2131Industry Group
Support Activities for Mining
Fewer Bidders239%
8,25580% of 10,302
213Subsector
Fewer Bidders239%
8,25580% of 10,302
21Sector
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
Fewer Bidders236%
35,82787% of 41,337

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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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
Closed
Federal
H266--Boiler Plant Gas Detection Testing
Solicitation # 36C25626Q1147
Solicitation 36C25626Q1147 is a request for quotes from the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 16, for boiler plant gas detection testing at the NLR Boiler Plant (B69). The contractor is required to provide all labor, materials, tools, and personnel to inspect and test the operation and alarm functionality of a gas detection system, including one GASGARD XL CO Control Panel, six Killark CO Sensors, one GasPoint II Gas Transmitter, and one Honeywell Sensepoint XCD Sensor. All work must be performed in accordance with NFPA requirements, involving the testing of alarm setpoints, relay activation for safety circuits, and the application of certified CO test gas for sensor calibration and bump tests. Key deliverables include completed test sheets, calibration certificates, and a list of any identified deficiencies. The government intends to award a firm fixed price contract based on best value through a comparative analysis of technical capability and price. Offerors must submit their quotes electronically to Angela Kennedy by 12 pm CST on August 21, 2026. Required submission materials include a signed SF1449, a technical approach detailing certifications and licensures, and evidence of prior experience with similar testing, including three to five past performance references. Personnel must undergo background investigations for non-sensitive, low-risk positions. Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer upon completion of the service and government acceptance. The contract is subject to specific federal regulations, including the Pulaski Co WD 2015-5117 rev 30 wage determination and prohibitions on certain foreign-manufactured unmanned aircraft systems.
256-NETWORK Contract Office 16 (36C256)

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