Ceramic tile, marble, and terrazzo installation in government buildings and public spaces. Find active federal and state tile and terrazzo contractors contracts — AI-scored against your profile across SAM.gov and 200+ portals.
Annual federal spend for NAICS 238340 is estimated at $150–$250 million, with moderate competition. Most work is awarded via firm-fixed-price task orders under indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts or single-award construction contracts. Demand is driven by renovation and new construction of federal courthouses, VA medical facilities, national park visitor centers, and GSA-leased office space. Contracts are typically competed locally or regionally, with many awards under $500,000, but occasional multi-million dollar projects exist for large-scale terrazzo installations in monumental buildings.
These agencies are the largest buyers of tile and terrazzo contractors services and products in the federal government. Each awards contracts under NAICS 238340 regularly — build relationships with their small business offices first.
To win tile and terrazzo contracts, focus on past performance in federal facilities—especially VA hospitals and courthouses. Most work is set aside for small businesses, including 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB. The highest-leverage move is to get on GSA Schedule 238340 (or a construction-related schedule) and pursue task orders under GSA's Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) program. Also, register in SAM.gov and monitor FBO for agency-specific IDIQs. Build relationships with prime contractors who bid on large construction projects requiring tile/terrazzo subcontractors.
Work is primarily awarded through firm-fixed-price, LPTA or best-value tradeoff. Common vehicles include GSA Schedule 238340, 8(a) STARS III, and agency-specific IDIQs (e.g., VA's SDVOSB IDIQ). Evaluation typically focuses on past performance, technical capability, and price, with LPTA used for simpler jobs and best-value for complex installations.
You need a state contractor's license in the state where the work is performed. Federal contracts do not issue a separate license, but you must comply with state and local licensing requirements. Additionally, register in SAM.gov and obtain a DUNS number.
For contracts over $150,000, the Miller Act requires performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract value. For smaller task orders, bonding may not be required. Ensure your bonding capacity covers at least $1 million to compete for larger projects.
8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB certifications are commonly used set-asides for this NAICS code. Having a GSA Schedule contract under SIN 238340 also gives you a competitive edge. Certifications like LEED AP or OSHA 30 can help but are not required.
Competition is moderate. For small business set-asides, you may face 3–10 bidders. For unrestricted contracts, competition increases. Agencies often use best-value tradeoff, so past performance and technical approach matter as much as price.
Most awards are between $50,000 and $500,000, with occasional large projects over $1 million. The average task order under GSA Schedule is around $150,000. For agency-specific IDIQs, minimum guarantees are often $5,000–$25,000.