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NAICS Code· 237130

NAICS 237130: Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the construction of power lines and towers, power plants, and radio, television, and telecommunications transmitting/receiving towers. The work performed may include new work, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and repairs. Specialty trade contractors are included in this industry if they are engaged in activities primarily related to power and communication line and related structures construction. All structures (including buildings) that are integral parts of power and communication networks (e.g., transmitting towers, substations, and power plants) are included. Illustrative Examples: Alternative energy (e.g., geothermal, ocean wave, solar, wind) structure construction Power line stringing Cellular phone tower construction Radio transmitting tower construction Co-generation plant construction Satellite receiving station construction Communication tower construction Nuclear power plant construction Telephone line stringing Electric light and power plant (except hydroelectric) construction Transformer station and substation, electric power, construction Electric power transmission line and tower construction Underground cable (e.g., fiber optic, electricity, telephone, cable television) laying Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more

NAICS 237130 – Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction covers the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical transmission and distribution lines, telecommunications infrastructure, and associated support structures such as poles, towers, conduits, and right-of-way clearances. This sector includes the construction of overhead and underground power lines, fiber optic cable networks, and related substations or switching stations critical to national energy and communications resilience.

108
Active Contracts
$1.3B
Total Obligations (12mo)
355
Awarded Contracts (12mo)
230
Contractors Awarded (12mo)
2
Median Bidders per Award
+17.1%
YoY Growth

Industry Spending Overview

Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 237130.

AI Industry Description

NAICS 237130 – Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction covers the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical transmission and distribution lines, telecommunications infrastructure, and associated support structures such as poles, towers, conduits, and right-of-way c...

NAICS 237130 – Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction covers the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical transmission and distribution lines, telecommunications infrastructure, and associated support structures such as poles, towers, conduits, and right-of-way clearances. This sector includes the construction of overhead and underground power lines, fiber optic cable networks, and related substations or switching stations critical to national energy and communications resilience. Projects often require specialized engineering, heavy equipment operations, and compliance with federal safety and environmental standards under OSHA, FCC, and NERC guidelines. In the federal contracting landscape, this NAICS supports mission-critical infrastructure for defense, public safety, and civilian communications, serving as a foundational layer for modern digital and energy networks. Top contractors in this space include GWO, INC., GARDNER ZEMKE CO, MAVERICK CONSTRUCTORS, LLC, INTER-PACIFIC INC., PMI INDUSTRIES, INC., and MEDIANOW, INC., a mix of small businesses and mid-sized firms with proven expertise in field deployment, utility coordination, and federal compliance. Many specialize in niche capabilities such as aerial line rigging, buried conduit installation, or right-of-way permitting, positioning them as preferred partners for complex, geographically dispersed projects. Primary federal buyers include the Department of the Interior, Department of Defense, Federal Communications Commission, and General Services Administration. These agencies fund infrastructure modernization for military bases, public lands, emergency communications, and federal facility connectivity, often prioritizing projects that enhance grid reliability and secure data transmission. The competitive landscape is characterized by high barriers to entry due to technical specialization, safety certifications, and permitting requirements, but opportunity density remains strong across rural and remote federal installations. Contractors with experience in federal procurement processes, environmental compliance, and utility interface management are best positioned to capture sustained work in this essential infrastructure sector.

Small Business Size Standard

The SBA threshold that decides who can bid NAICS 237130 work as a small business.

$45.0M
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 237130, ranked by dollars won.

Ranked by total awards
CompanyTotal AwardsContracts
CORE TECH-HDCC-KAJIMA LLC$219.0M1
CONTRACK WATTS INC$183.0M1
KIEWIT INFRASTRUCTURE SOUTH CO$90.3M1
CCI FACILITY CONTRACTORS, LLC$69.2M1
OLSSON INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC, INC$68.7M1
KOONTZ ELECTRIC COMPANY, INCORPORATED$59.4M2
DAVID BOLAND INC$54.3M1
CITY LIGHT & POWER, INC.$44.5M3
COMMDEX, LLC$34.9M1
CITY LIGHT & POWER ABERDEEN, LLC$28.6M1

Top Agencies

Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 237130.

Department Of Defense96 awards$853.8M
Department Of Transportation77 awards$101.2M
National Aeronautics And Space Administration3 awards$97.6M
Department Of The Interior25 awards$91.3M
Department Of Defense (dod)33 awards$39.1M
W072 Endist Louisville1 award$26.9M
Department Of Energy29 awards$14.7M
Department Of Veterans Affairs3 awards$14.3M
Western-Upper Great Plains Region3 awards$14.1M
Department Of State11 awards$9.5M

Competition

How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 237130, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.

Fewer Bidders

Median under 3 bidders per reported award. · 12,977 reported awards

Median Bidders

2

Per reported award, all-time

Single-Bid Awards

50%

Share of reported awards with one bidder

10+ Bidder Awards

5%

Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders

Reported Awards

12,977

95% of 13,676 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
237130This Code
Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
Fewer Bidders250%
12,97795% of 13,676
23713NAICS Industry
Fewer Bidders250%
12,97795% of 13,676
2371Industry Group
Utility System Construction
Fewer Bidders245%
44,18789% of 49,754
237Subsector
Fewer Bidders235%
162,38989% of 181,740
23Sector
Construction
Fewer Bidders240%
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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NAICS 237130 FAQ

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NAICS code 237130 covers Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the construction of power lines and towers, power plants, and radio, television, and telecommunications transmitting/receiving towers. The work performed may include new work, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and repairs. Specialty trade contractors are included in this industry if they are engaged in activities primarily related to power and communication line and related structures construction. All structures (including buildings) that are integral parts of power and communication networks (e.g., transmitting towers, substations, and power plants) are included. Illustrative Examples: Alternative energy (e.g., geothermal, ocean wave, solar, wind) structure construction Power line stringing Cellular phone tower construction Radio transmitting tower construction Co-generation plant construction Satellite receiving station construction Communication tower construction Nuclear power plant construction Telephone line stringing Electric light and power plant (except hydroelectric) construction Transformer station and substation, electric power, construction Electric power transmission line and tower construction Underground cable (e.g., fiber optic, electricity, telephone, cable television) laying Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

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