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NAICS Code· 926150

NAICS 926150: Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors

This industry comprises government establishments primarily engaged in the regulation, licensing, and inspection of commercial sectors, such as retail trade, professional occupations, manufacturing, mining, construction, and services. Included in this industry are government establishments maintaining physical standards, regulating hazardous conditions not elsewhere classified, and enforcing alcoholic beverage control regulations. Illustrative Examples: Alcoholic beverage control boards, public administration Labor management negotiations boards, government Banking regulatory agencies, public administration Licensing and permit issuance for business operations, government Building inspections, government Licensing and permit issuance for professional occupations, government Insurance commissions, government Securities regulation commissions, public administration Cross-References.Show more

NAICS 926150 — Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors encompasses the federal government’s oversight activities related to non-core commercial industries that require compliance monitoring, permit issuance, and safety inspections. This includes regulatory functions for sectors such as private security services, amusement parks, tattoo parlors, pawnbrokers, and other niche commercial enterprises not covered under more specialized regulatory codes.

3
Active Contracts
$785K
Total Obligations (12mo)
18
Awarded Contracts (12mo)
16
Contractors Awarded (12mo)
1
Median Bidders per Award
-9.3%
YoY Growth

Industry Spending Overview

Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 926150.

AI Industry Description

NAICS 926150 — Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors encompasses the federal government’s oversight activities related to non-core commercial industries that require compliance monitoring, permit issuance, and safety inspections. This includes regulatory functions...

NAICS 926150 — Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors encompasses the federal government’s oversight activities related to non-core commercial industries that require compliance monitoring, permit issuance, and safety inspections. This includes regulatory functions for sectors such as private security services, amusement parks, tattoo parlors, pawnbrokers, and other niche commercial enterprises not covered under more specialized regulatory codes. These activities are typically carried out through administrative enforcement, field inspections, licensing audits, and compliance reporting systems. In the government contracting landscape, this NAICS supports mission-critical public safety and consumer protection objectives, often requiring contractors to deliver specialized regulatory technology, inspection logistics, training programs, and data management systems that integrate with agency compliance frameworks. No contractor data is available to identify leading primes or small businesses operating in this sector, suggesting a fragmented or highly localized contracting environment where services may be delivered directly by agency personnel or through limited, regionally focused vendors. No agency data is available to pinpoint primary buyers, though demand is likely driven by departments and agencies with broad regulatory authority, such as the Department of Health and Human Services, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and state-level entities supported through federal grants. These entities typically require support for compliance monitoring, licensing databases, and inspection workflow automation. The competitive landscape is characterized by low concentration and high specialization, with opportunities often tied to grant-funded programs or interagency partnerships. Contractors with expertise in regulatory IT systems, field inspection mobile platforms, and compliance analytics stand to benefit from increasing demands for digital transformation in oversight functions. Procurement tends to be project-based and responsive to emerging public safety priorities rather than driven by large, recurring contracts.

Top Contractors

Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 926150, ranked by dollars won.

Competition

How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 926150, 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. · 1,696 reported awards

Median Bidders

1

Per reported award, all-time

Single-Bid Awards

84%

Share of reported awards with one bidder

10+ Bidder Awards

1%

Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders

Reported Awards

1,696

92% of 1,835 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
926150This Code
Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors
Usually Single-Bid184%
1,69692% of 1,835
92615NAICS Industry
Usually Single-Bid184%
1,69692% of 1,835
9261Industry Group
Administration of Economic Programs
Usually Single-Bid190%
8,60086% of 10,020
926Subsector
Usually Single-Bid190%
8,60086% of 10,020
92Sector
Public Administration
Usually Single-Bid167%
95,30291% of 104,947

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 926150 FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

NAICS code 926150 covers Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors. This industry comprises government establishments primarily engaged in the regulation, licensing, and inspection of commercial sectors, such as retail trade, professional occupations, manufacturing, mining, construction, and services. Included in this industry are government establishments maintaining physical standards, regulating hazardous conditions not elsewhere classified, and enforcing alcoholic beverage control regulations. Illustrative Examples: Alcoholic beverage control boards, public administration Labor management negotiations boards, government Banking regulatory agencies, public administration Licensing and permit issuance for business operations, government Building inspections, government Licensing and permit issuance for professional occupations, government Insurance commissions, government Securities regulation commissions, public administration Cross-References.

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NAICS: 926150
New
SLED
Idaho Tobacco Project Support and Enforcement
Solicitation # BRFP2603
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is soliciting proposals for the Idaho Tobacco Project (ITP) to support and enforce laws preventing the sale of tobacco and nicotine products to minors. The primary objective is to maintain a minimum 90 percent compliance rate to secure federal SAMHSA Synar funding. The selected contractor will be responsible for conducting approximately 2,900 annual enforcement inspections, managing permitting and education websites, providing retailer training materials, and handling the disposal of electronic smoking device evidence in accordance with hazardous waste standards. The contract is structured as a fixed unit cost, indefinite quantity agreement with an anticipated initial term of five years, running from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2031. Award will be based on a normalized scoring system where the technical proposal accounts for 600 points and the cost proposal accounts for 400 points. Only the top three technical scorers will have their cost proposals evaluated. Mandatory requirements include having at least one decision-making staff member located in or available for meetings in Boise, Idaho. Contractors must adhere to strict data confidentiality standards for non-public state data and comply with various state certifications, including those regarding the boycott of Israel and ownership by the government of China. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the IPRO portal by November 17, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time.
State of Idaho

POSTED

4 days ago

DEADLINE

in about 1 month
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NAICS: 926150
Closed
Federal
RFI - INSPECTION, TESTING, & MECHANICAL INTEGRITY EVALUATION OF PROPANE PIPE SYSTEM AT USCG TRACEN PETALUMA, CA
Solicitation # 70Z049-26-RFI-1
The United States Coast Guard Training Center Petaluma is seeking information from qualified entities capable of performing comprehensive inspection, testing, and mechanical integrity evaluations of propane piping systems at its facility in Petaluma, California. The scope includes pre-inspection file reviews, external visual assessments, non-destructive testing such as ultrasonic thickness measurements, cathodic protection rectifier testing, leak detection, corrosion and coating evaluations, and engineering analysis aligned with recognized industry standards like ASME BPVC Section VIII, NFPA 58/59, API 570, NACE/AMPP, and STI SP001. The goal is to assess the current condition and code compliance of all propane system components and produce detailed reports with recommendations for ongoing maintenance and future inspection intervals. This request is strictly for market research and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee of future contract award. Interested parties must submit detailed responses by August 28, 2026, including organizational information, socioeconomic status, Unique Entity Identifier, prior contract experience, and evidence of technical capability through personnel qualifications such as API-570, NACE Level II, and PE licensure. Respondents are asked to outline their proposed methodologies, project management approach, and experience with government or large industrial clients, and to indicate whether they hold existing government-wide acquisition contracts applicable to this work. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for August 19, 2026, requiring advance registration with full personal and vehicle information due to strict security protocols, including background checks. All submissions become government property, no proprietary or sensitive data should be included, and responders are advised that no reimbursement will be provided for response costs. A future solicitation, potentially set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 926150, may follow based on the findings of this RFI.
Tracen PETALUMA(00049)

POSTED

3 months ago

CLOSED

about 2 months ago
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