Construction of single-family and multifamily residential buildings for government housing programs. Find active federal and state residential building construction contracts — AI-scored against your profile across SAM.gov and 200+ portals.
Annual federal spend under NAICS 236110 is approximately $2-3 billion, driven primarily by HUD’s multifamily housing programs, VA domiciliary construction, and Army Corps military family housing. Contracts are typically awarded as firm-fixed-price, design-bid-build projects, with some IDIQ multiple-award contracts for recurring renovation work. Demand is cyclical, tied to military housing privatization initiatives and tribal housing grants. Competition is moderate, with many local small businesses, but few incumbents hold long-term BPA relationships with HUD and state housing agencies.
These agencies are the largest buyers of residential building construction services and products in the federal government. Each awards contracts under NAICS 236110 regularly — build relationships with their small business offices first.
Focus on HUD’s Section 202 and Section 811 programs, which set aside work for small businesses. The highest-leverage move is to get on HUD’s Qualified Contractors List and pursue 8(a) or HUBZone set-asides. For Army Corps work, target the Military Construction (MILCON) multiple-award task order contracts. Develop a strong past performance record in energy-efficient and accessible design, as these are key evaluation factors. Bid as a prime on smaller projects ($1-5M) to build experience before chasing larger IDIQ contracts.
Work is bought via LPTA for simpler renovations and best-value tradeoff for complex new construction. Common vehicles include GSA Schedule 56 (Construction), HUD’s Section 202 IDIQ, Army Corps MILCON MATOC, and VA’s Construction IDIQ. Evaluation emphasizes past performance, technical approach, and price, with technical factors often outweighing cost.
You need a state general contractor license in the state where the project is located. Federal contracts do not override state licensing requirements. Additionally, you must register in SAM and obtain a DUNS number.
Most contracts over $150,000 require performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract value. For HUD multifamily projects, bonds are often required at bid submission. Small businesses may use the SBA Surety Bond Guarantee program to obtain bonds.
8(a), HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) certifications are commonly used. HUD’s Section 3 program also gives preference to businesses that employ low-income residents. VA projects often set aside for SDVOSBs.
Moderately competitive. For HUD projects, average bid responses range from 5 to 15 offers. Small businesses dominate, but large primes like Clark Construction compete for major military housing. Set-asides reduce competition significantly.
Awards vary widely: small renovation projects average $500K-$2M, while new construction of multifamily housing can be $5M-$20M. Military family housing projects often exceed $50M. Most contracts under $10M are set aside for small businesses.