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NAICS Code· 624221

NAICS 624221: Temporary Shelters

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing (1) short-term emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or child abuse and/or (2) temporary residential shelter for homeless individuals or families, runaway youth, and patients and families caught in medical crises. These establishments may operate their own shelters or may subsidize housing using existing homes, apartments, hotels, or motels. Cross-References.Show more

NAICS 624221 – Temporary Shelters covers the provision of mobile, modular, and rapidly deployable shelter systems designed for short-term human occupancy in emergency, transitional, or temporary housing scenarios. This includes the procurement, installation, maintenance, and logistics support of tents, portable housing units, climate-controlled enclosures, and related infrastructure such as sanitation, power, and water systems.

27
Active Contracts
$90.0M
Total Obligations (12mo)
177
Awarded Contracts (12mo)
113
Contractors Awarded (12mo)
1
Median Bidders per Award
+26.0%
YoY Growth

Industry Spending Overview

Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 624221.

AI Industry Description

NAICS 624221 – Temporary Shelters covers the provision of mobile, modular, and rapidly deployable shelter systems designed for short-term human occupancy in emergency, transitional, or temporary housing scenarios. This includes the procurement, installation, maintenance, and logistics support of ten...

NAICS 624221 – Temporary Shelters covers the provision of mobile, modular, and rapidly deployable shelter systems designed for short-term human occupancy in emergency, transitional, or temporary housing scenarios. This includes the procurement, installation, maintenance, and logistics support of tents, portable housing units, climate-controlled enclosures, and related infrastructure such as sanitation, power, and water systems. In the federal contracting landscape, this NAICS code supports mission-critical operations where permanent facilities are impractical or unavailable—particularly in disaster response, veteran outreach, and humanitarian aid contexts. Contractors in this space must comply with federal standards for durability, accessibility, and environmental resilience, often integrating modular design principles with rapid deployment protocols. The leading contractor in this sector is LIUOS THINKING INC, a specialized provider known for its expertise in rapid-response shelter systems and logistics coordination. This contractor operates as a prime vendor with a focus on scalable, field-deployable solutions tailored to federal requirements. The competitive landscape is niche but highly specialized, with limited participants possessing the technical certifications and supply chain capabilities necessary to meet stringent government performance benchmarks. The Department of Veterans Affairs is the primary federal buyer in this NAICS code, leveraging temporary shelters to support veteran outreach programs, transitional housing initiatives, and mobile health clinic operations. Demand is driven by programs aimed at reducing homelessness among veterans and enhancing service delivery in rural or underserved communities, where permanent infrastructure is lacking. The market is characterized by low contractor density and high operational specificity, creating opportunities for firms with proven experience in federal compliance, modular construction, and field logistics. Procurement trends indicate a growing preference for integrated solutions that combine shelter units with ancillary services such as sanitation, heating, and accessibility compliance—favoring contractors who can deliver turnkey, mission-ready systems under tight timelines.

Small Business Size Standard

The SBA threshold that decides who can bid NAICS 624221 work as a small business.

$13.5M
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 624221, ranked by dollars won.

Ranked by total awards
CompanyTotal AwardsContracts
NATION'S FINEST$7.0M3
PATRIOT FIRST PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC.$6.8M6
LIFEMOVES$5.3M7
VETERANS ON THE RISE$3.7M2
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CARES, INC.$3.3M4
FRESH START FOUNDATION$2.8M2
ROSE VILLA INC$2.6M6
ABODE SERVICES$2.2M1
OLD PUEBLO COMMUNITY SERVICES$2.2M1
CROSSPOINT INC$2.2M1

Top Agencies

Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 624221.

Department Of Veterans Affairs171 awards$84.0M
261-NETWORK Contract Office 21 (36C261)1 award$5.3M
Department Of Homeland Security3 awards$449K
Department Of Veterans Affairs (va)1 award$148K
Department Of Defense1 award$24K

Competition

How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 624221, 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. · 2,456 reported awards

Median Bidders

1

Per reported award, all-time

Single-Bid Awards

61%

Share of reported awards with one bidder

10+ Bidder Awards

1%

Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders

Reported Awards

2,456

70% of 3,492 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
624221This Code
Temporary Shelters
Usually Single-Bid161%
2,45670% of 3,492
62422NAICS Industry
Usually Single-Bid164%
4,95275% of 6,617
6242Industry Group
Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services
Usually Single-Bid166%
8,01677% of 10,400
624Subsector
Usually Single-Bid177%
50,47885% of 59,603
62Sector
Health Care and Social Assistance
Usually Single-Bid171%
550,70684% of 657,924

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 624221 covers Temporary Shelters. This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing (1) short-term emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or child abuse and/or (2) temporary residential shelter for homeless individuals or families, runaway youth, and patients and families caught in medical crises. These establishments may operate their own shelters or may subsidize housing using existing homes, apartments, hotels, or motels. Cross-References.

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Solicitation # 36C24426Q0925
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