Utilities

Code 221
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Parent NAICS
22 - Utilities
Popular Federal Contract Opportunities
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NAICS Category 221 encompasses utility services focused on the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, natural gas, steam, and water. This category includes companies responsible for producing and delivering essential energy and water resources to residential, commercial, and government customers. Utilities in this sector provide critical infrastructure services that support power generation, distribution networks, and water supply systems across various geographic regions.

The federal contract awards in this category primarily involve delivering utility services to government facilities, with contracts frequently awarded to local utility providers, electric cooperatives, and energy companies. Awards range from $10,000 to over $66 million, typically with base periods of one year and multiple optional extension years. Commonly awarded entities include regional electric cooperatives, investor-owned utility companies like PNM and Arizona Public Service, and tribal utility authorities such as the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Education, and Department of Energy are frequent contracting agencies. Most awards are issued without specific set-aside designations, though some target small businesses or tribal enterprises. Performance locations span multiple states, with significant concentration in the southwestern and western United States.

Recent federal contract opportunities in this NAICS category focus on specialized utility services such as water treatment, electricity distribution, and infrastructure maintenance. Solicitations include requests for water system repairs at national parks, water quality monitoring at VA medical centers, and long-term utility service contracts for federal facilities. Agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of the Interior, and Department of Energy are seeking contractors to provide continuous utility services, perform infrastructure upgrades, and maintain critical water and power systems. Many opportunities involve complex technical requirements, such as compliance with specific water treatment standards, installation of monitoring equipment, and maintenance of generator and power distribution systems across various federal locations.

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