NAICS 235310: Electrical Contractors
NAICS 235310 - Electrical Contractors covers the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and components. This industry encompasses a broad spectrum of technical services, including the wiring of new constructions, the upgrading of existing electrical grids, the installation of lighting systems, and the integration of power distribution networks.
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Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 235310.
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NAICS 235310 - Electrical Contractors covers the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and components. This industry encompasses a broad spectrum of technical services, including the wiring of new constructions, the upgrading of existing electrical grids, the installation of li...
NAICS 235310 - Electrical Contractors covers the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and components. This industry encompasses a broad spectrum of technical services, including the wiring of new constructions, the upgrading of existing electrical grids, the installation of lighting systems, and the integration of power distribution networks. Within the government contracting landscape, these services are critical for maintaining operational readiness across diverse facility types, ranging from secure military installations and healthcare centers to research laboratories and administrative offices. The competitive landscape features a mix of specialized firms and large-scale primes, with prominent contractors such as Gardner Zemke Co, Enfield Enterprises LLC, and Interior Systems, Inc. leading in award volume. Other significant players include Red River Technology LLC and Allied Building Service Co of Detroit Inc, reflecting a market that supports both large integrated electrical firms and targeted service providers. Demand is primarily driven by the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs, which require extensive electrical infrastructure support for base operations and medical facilities. Other key procuring entities include the Department of Labor, the National Aeronautics And Space Administration, the Department of Commerce, and the General Services Administration, indicating a widespread need for electrical expertise across both civilian and defense missions.
Competition
How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 235310, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.
Median under 3 bidders per reported award. · 4,256 reported awards
Median Bidders
2
Per reported award, all-time
Single-Bid Awards
38%
Share of reported awards with one bidder
10+ Bidder Awards
3%
Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders
Reported Awards
80% of 5,350 total awards
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 Family | Competition | Median Bidders | Single-Bid | Bidder Mix | Reported Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
235310This Code Electrical Contractors | Fewer Bidders | 2 | 38% | 4,25680% of 5,350 | |
23531NAICS Industry | Fewer Bidders | 2 | 38% | 4,25680% of 5,350 | |
2353Industry Group | Fewer Bidders | 2 | 38% | 4,25680% of 5,350 | |
235Subsector | Fewer Bidders | 2 | 32% | 42,14885% of 49,771 | |
23Sector Construction | Fewer Bidders | 2 | 40% | 1,132,66189% of 1,275,170 |
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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