NAICS Subsector 221: Utilities
Subsector
Definition
Industries in the Utilities subsector provide electric power, natural gas, steam supply, water supply, and sewage treatment and disposal through a permanent infrastructure of lines, mains, and pipes. Establishments are grouped together based on the utility service provided and the particular system or facilities required to perform the service.
Government contracts for this service: PSC S112 Electric Services
Code facts
- Part of
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- 22
- Codes under it
- 3
- Contract awards
- 1,677 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $3,283,044,102 In FY2025
NAICS codes and definitions come from the U.S. Census Bureau and contract spending from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $51,275,441 |
| FY2026 | $2,454,124,748 |
| FY2025 | $3,283,044,102 |
| FY2024 | $2,804,728,421 |
| FY2023 | $2,712,624,389 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Water Operations And Maintenance, LLC | $129,742,818 | |
| 2 | Foreign Utility Consolidated Reporting | $121,406,699 | |
| 3 | Potomac Electric Power Co | $106,342,423 | |
| 4 | Virginia Electric And Power Company | $71,855,170 | |
| 5 | Korea Electric Power Corporation | $65,073,580 | |
| 6 | WGL Energy Services, Inc. | $62,833,958 | |
| 7 | American Water Military Services, LLC | $55,331,300 | |
| 8 | Direct Energy Business LLC | $53,451,772 | |
| 9 | Atlanta Gas Light Company | $52,115,712 | |
| 10 | Black Hills Service Company, LLC | $42,939,982 |
See the full FY2025 ranking of NAICS 221 contractors, by parent company.
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of the Army | $926,513,021 | |
| 2 | Air Force | $377,687,342 | |
| 3 | Department of Justice | $225,227,563 | |
| 4 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $220,092,776 | |
| 5 | Department of Health and Human Services | $150,167,483 | |
| 6 | Department of the Navy | $132,011,430 | |
| 7 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $109,623,422 | |
| 8 | Department of Homeland Security | $93,177,236 | |
| 9 | General Services Administration | $83,785,698 | |
| 10 | International Boundary and Water Commission U.S.-Mexico | $40,031,773 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S112 Electric Services | $1,176,589,166 | |
| 2 | S114 Water Services | $517,712,561 | |
| 3 | S119 Other Utilities | $305,608,272 | |
| 4 | S111 Gas Services | $233,427,876 | |
| 5 | 6830 Gases: Compressed and Liquefied | $70,714,916 | |
| 6 | 2330 Trailers | $20,094,180 | |
| 7 | M1ND Operation of Sewage and Waste Facilities | $18,843,456 | |
| 8 | M1PD Operation of Waste Treatment and Storage Facilities | $17,188,742 | |
| 9 | Z1PZ Maintenance of Other Non-Building Facilities | $14,144,511 | |
| 10 | J046 Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment: Water Purification and Sewage Treatment Equipment | $11,376,833 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | $282,955,018 | |
| 2 | Virginia | $196,473,536 | |
| 3 | Texas | $170,256,299 | |
| 4 | California | $125,401,228 | |
| 5 | Georgia | $116,842,157 | |
| 6 | Florida | $116,203,905 | |
| 7 | New York | $85,712,725 | |
| 8 | Alaska | $78,211,777 | |
| 9 | North Carolina | $76,666,697 | |
| 10 | Kentucky | $62,335,753 | |
| 11 | Ohio | $53,208,894 | |
| 12 | Missouri | $50,909,867 | |
| 13 | Hawaii | $50,745,859 | |
| 14 | Washington | $49,060,595 | |
| 15 | Oklahoma | $45,848,263 | |
| 16 | South Dakota | $43,338,096 | |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $39,728,190 | |
| 18 | Mississippi | $38,413,940 | |
| 19 | District of Columbia | $35,251,462 | |
| 20 | Alabama | $33,913,641 | |
| 21 | Louisiana | $32,542,335 | |
| 22 | Kansas | $32,250,644 | |
| 23 | South Carolina | $26,617,310 | |
| 24 | North Dakota | $24,789,626 | |
| 25 | Arizona | $21,704,103 | |
| 26 | Wisconsin | $21,214,346 | |
| 27 | Utah | $19,212,891 | |
| 28 | West Virginia | $18,890,606 | |
| 29 | New Jersey | $16,832,671 | |
| 30 | Colorado | $14,730,573 | |
| 31 | Indiana | $11,386,695 | |
| 32 | Illinois | $10,362,401 | |
| 33 | New Mexico | $10,355,889 | |
| 34 | Massachusetts | $8,718,604 | |
| 35 | Montana | $5,726,610 | |
| 36 | Tennessee | $4,979,079 | |
| 37 | Arkansas | $4,348,948 | |
| 38 | Connecticut | $4,029,006 | |
| 39 | Nebraska | $3,787,297 | |
| 40 | Oregon | $3,398,028 | |
| 41 | Wyoming | $3,329,252 | |
| 42 | Nevada | $3,189,571 | |
| 43 | Guam | $3,040,640 | |
| 44 | Idaho | $2,858,609 | |
| 45 | Michigan | $2,802,744 | |
| 46 | Minnesota | $2,645,915 | |
| 47 | Maine | $1,669,554 | |
| 48 | New Hampshire | $1,274,463 | |
| 49 | American Samoa | $374,190 | |
| 50 | Iowa | $294,442 | |
| 51 | Puerto Rico | $209,729 | |
| 52 | Northern Mariana Islands | $122,071 | |
| 53 | Vermont | $19,015 | |
| 54 | U.S. Virgin Islands | $3,914 |
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Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 221 in the last 12 months before deobligations, including work performed abroad or with no place of performance on record.
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Codes under 221
Quick answers
What is NAICS 221?
NAICS 221 is Utilities, a subsector in NAICS 22, Utilities.
What codes are under NAICS 221?
NAICS 221 has 3 codes under it with their own GovTribe pages: 2211 Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution; 2212 Natural Gas Distribution; and 2213 Water, Sewage and Other Systems.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 221?
Federal contracts under NAICS 221 obligated $3,283,044,102 in fiscal year 2025 and $11,305,797,101 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 221?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 221 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are American Water Operations And Maintenance, LLC ($129,742,818); Foreign Utility Consolidated Reporting ($121,406,699); and Potomac Electric Power Co ($106,342,423).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 221?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 221 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of the Army ($926,513,021), Air Force ($377,687,342) and Department of Justice ($225,227,563).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 221?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 221 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are S112 Electric Services, S114 Water Services and S119 Other Utilities.
Where is the work under NAICS 221 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 221 over the last 12 months are Maryland ($282,955,018), Virginia ($196,473,536) and Texas ($170,256,299).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 221?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 221 is Circuit breaker, award notice from Land and Maritime (DLA), posted November 10, 2026.
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