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NAICS Code· 811114

NAICS 811114: Specialized Automotive Repair

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing specialized mechanical or electrical repair and maintenance services (except engine repair and replacement) for automotive vehicles, such as passenger cars, trucks, and vans, and all trailers. Illustrative Examples: Automotive brake repair shops Automotive suspension repair shops Automotive exhaust system replacement and repair shops Automotive electrical repair shops Automotive transmission repair shops Automotive tune-up shops Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more

NAICS 811114 – Specialized Automotive Repair encompasses the maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of specialized motor vehicles used in government operations, including military tactical vehicles, law enforcement patrol units, emergency response apparatus, and federal fleet vehicles with unique configurations. This sector covers precision services such as transmission overhauls, armored body repairs, electrical system retrofits, and compliance-driven modifications to meet federal safety and operational standards.

21
Active Contracts
$61.5M
Total Obligations (12mo)
96
Awarded Contracts (12mo)
62
Contractors Awarded (12mo)
1
Median Bidders per Award
+2108.9%
YoY Growth

Industry Spending Overview

Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 811114.

AI Industry Description

NAICS 811114 – Specialized Automotive Repair encompasses the maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of specialized motor vehicles used in government operations, including military tactical vehicles, law enforcement patrol units, emergency response apparatus, and federal fleet vehicles with unique conf...

NAICS 811114 – Specialized Automotive Repair encompasses the maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of specialized motor vehicles used in government operations, including military tactical vehicles, law enforcement patrol units, emergency response apparatus, and federal fleet vehicles with unique configurations. This sector covers precision services such as transmission overhauls, armored body repairs, electrical system retrofits, and compliance-driven modifications to meet federal safety and operational standards. Unlike general automotive repair, this classification demands technical expertise in military-grade components, heavy-duty drivetrains, and mission-critical systems that require adherence to DoD, GSA, or DOT specifications. It plays a vital role in sustaining the readiness and longevity of government vehicle fleets, often supporting logistics, homeland security, and public safety missions. No contractor data is available to identify top performers in this NAICS code. However, contractors operating in this space typically include small businesses with specialized certifications, such as ISO 9001 or AS9100 compliance, and firms with experience in government vehicle refurbishment or defense supply chain support. Many are niche providers with deep knowledge of military vehicle platforms like HMMWVs, MRAPs, or federal police cruisers equipped with ballistic and electronic systems. No agency data is available to identify primary buyers. Nevertheless, demand is likely driven by the Department of Defense, General Services Administration, Department of Homeland Security, and federal law enforcement entities that maintain large, mission-specific vehicle fleets requiring ongoing technical support and regulatory compliance. The competitive landscape is fragmented, with opportunity density concentrated among contractors possessing niche certifications and access to proprietary technical manuals or government-issued repair protocols. Emerging trends include increased demand for electrified vehicle retrofits and cybersecurity-hardened diagnostics systems. Contractors with proven experience in government fleet sustainment and supply chain traceability are best positioned to compete in this specialized segment.

Small Business Size Standard

The SBA threshold that decides who can bid NAICS 811114 work as a small business.

$9.0M
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 811114, ranked by dollars won.

Ranked by total awards
CompanyTotal AwardsContracts
GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS INC.$54.3M1
CASTLE HILL PARTNERS, INC$2.2M1
DANA SAFETY SUPPLY, INC.$921K2
MANNON MECHANICAL LLC$404K2
BRINDLEE MOUNTAIN FIRE APPARATUS, LLC$338K2
TRIBALCO LLC$309K1
SPENCER MOTORWORKS, LLC$253K5
OSHKOSH DEFENSE LLC$249K1
GARY E. COLLE, INC.$216K3
JONES COMMUNICATIONS, LLC$214K4

Top Agencies

Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 811114.

W6QK Acc- Dta1 award$54.3M
Department Of Homeland Security6 awards$3.2M
Department Of The Interior33 awards$1.8M
Department Of Defense12 awards$701K
Department Of Veterans Affairs17 awards$629K
Department Of Agriculture13 awards$315K
Department Of Health And Human Services1 award$309K
Department Of Justice4 awards$64K
Nevada State Office2 awards$47K
Department Of State3 awards$40K

Competition

How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 811114, 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. · 248 reported awards

Median Bidders

1

Per reported award, all-time

Single-Bid Awards

76%

Share of reported awards with one bidder

10+ Bidder Awards

0%

Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders

Reported Awards

248

95% of 260 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
811114This Code
Specialized Automotive Repair
Usually Single-Bid176%
24895% of 260
81111NAICS Industry
Usually Single-Bid156%
29,44190% of 32,882
8111Industry Group
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Fewer Bidders244%
66,88791% of 73,594
811Subsector
Usually Single-Bid163%
412,58489% of 463,549
81Sector
Other Services (except Public Administration)
Usually Single-Bid164%
525,62788% of 594,385

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 811114 covers Specialized Automotive Repair. This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing specialized mechanical or electrical repair and maintenance services (except engine repair and replacement) for automotive vehicles, such as passenger cars, trucks, and vans, and all trailers. Illustrative Examples: Automotive brake repair shops Automotive suspension repair shops Automotive exhaust system replacement and repair shops Automotive electrical repair shops Automotive transmission repair shops Automotive tune-up shops Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

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