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NAICS Code· 221310

NAICS 221310: Water Supply and Irrigation Systems

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating water treatment plants and/or operating water supply systems. The water supply system may include pumping stations, aqueducts, and/or distribution mains. The water may be used for drinking, irrigation, or other uses. Cross-References.Show more

NAICS 221310 – Water Supply and Irrigation Systems encompasses the design, construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance of infrastructure dedicated to potable water delivery, wastewater conveyance, stormwater management, and agricultural or landscape irrigation systems. This includes pipelines, pumping stations, reservoirs, treatment facilities, control valves, metering systems, and aquifer recharge structures.

52
Active Contracts
$125.0M
Total Obligations (12mo)
574
Awarded Contracts (12mo)
310
Contractors Awarded (12mo)
1
Median Bidders per Award
-53.8%
YoY Growth

Industry Spending Overview

Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 221310.

AI Industry Description

NAICS 221310 – Water Supply and Irrigation Systems encompasses the design, construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance of infrastructure dedicated to potable water delivery, wastewater conveyance, stormwater management, and agricultural or landscape irrigation systems. This includes pipelines, pum...

NAICS 221310 – Water Supply and Irrigation Systems encompasses the design, construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance of infrastructure dedicated to potable water delivery, wastewater conveyance, stormwater management, and agricultural or landscape irrigation systems. This includes pipelines, pumping stations, reservoirs, treatment facilities, control valves, metering systems, and aquifer recharge structures. In the federal contracting landscape, this NAICS supports mission-critical water security, environmental compliance, and infrastructure resilience across remote installations, military bases, tribal lands, and federal facilities. Projects often require adherence to EPA standards, ANSI/NSF protocols, and sustainable water management practices, making technical expertise in hydraulic modeling, corrosion control, and green infrastructure essential for contractors. Top contractors in this sector include PHOENIX GENERAL CONTRACTORS, LLC, DAP CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT LLC, SAUVE CONSTRUCTION LLC, MAVERICK CONSTRUCTORS, LLC, and TECH O. R., LLC, representing a mix of small businesses and mid-sized primes with specialized capabilities in water system construction, pipeline rehabilitation, and irrigation design. These firms frequently compete for task orders under IDIQ contracts and often partner with engineering consultants to deliver full lifecycle solutions. Primary federal buyers include the Department of Defense, Department of the Interior, Department of Agriculture, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Department of Justice. Demand is driven by base modernization, wildfire mitigation, tribal water access initiatives, and compliance with federal environmental mandates. Agencies prioritize projects that enhance operational continuity, reduce water loss, and support ecological stewardship on federal lands. The competitive landscape is characterized by regional specialization and niche technical proficiency. Opportunities are concentrated in arid western states and military installations with aging infrastructure. Contractors with proven experience in USDA Rural Development programs, DoD Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) projects, and Bureau of Reclamation collaborations are well-positioned to capture sustained demand. Procurement trends favor integrated design-build delivery and performance-based contracting models.

Top Contractors

Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 221310, ranked by dollars won.

Competition

How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 221310, 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. · 28,699 reported awards

Median Bidders

1

Per reported award, all-time

Single-Bid Awards

78%

Share of reported awards with one bidder

10+ Bidder Awards

1%

Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders

Reported Awards

0

88% of 32,463 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
221310This Code
Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
Usually Single-Bid178%
28,69988% of 32,463
22131NAICS Industry
Usually Single-Bid178%
28,69988% of 32,463
2213Industry Group
Water, Sewage and Other Systems
Usually Single-Bid176%
40,08186% of 46,457
221Subsector
Usually Single-Bid174%
123,73984% of 146,755
22Sector
Utilities
Usually Single-Bid174%
123,73984% of 146,755

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 221310 covers Water Supply and Irrigation Systems. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating water treatment plants and/or operating water supply systems. The water supply system may include pumping stations, aqueducts, and/or distribution mains. The water may be used for drinking, irrigation, or other uses. Cross-References.

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