Specialty finishing work including acoustical ceilings, access floors, and specialty coatings. Find active federal and state other building finishing contractors contracts — AI-scored against your profile across SAM.gov and 200+ portals.
Annual federal spend under NAICS 238390 is estimated at $600–800 million, driven by renovation and new construction of federal buildings, courthouses, and VA medical facilities. Competition is moderate, with many small businesses and a few large primes. Contracts are typically awarded as firm-fixed-price task orders under IDIQs or BPAs, with some one-off sealed bids for smaller projects. Demand is fueled by facility lifecycle upgrades, energy-efficiency retrofits, and compliance with accessibility standards. GSA’s Design & Construction IDIQ and Army Corps’ MATOC programs are key procurement vehicles.
These agencies are the largest buyers of other building finishing contractors services and products in the federal government. Each awards contracts under NAICS 238390 regularly — build relationships with their small business offices first.
Focus on past performance in federal facilities, especially for acoustical ceilings and specialty coatings. Most awards are set aside for small businesses (8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB) under the $19M size standard. The single highest-leverage move: get on GSA Schedule 561 (Construction Services) or a relevant agency IDIQ, then target task order bids for finish-out work in federal building renovations. Bid at competitive margins (5–10%) and emphasize safety and schedule compliance.
Most work is awarded LPTA (lowest price technically acceptable) due to the commodity nature of finishing. Common vehicles include GSA Schedule 561, GSA Alliant 2 (for construction-related services), 8(a) STARS III, and agency-specific IDIQs like USACE MATOC or VA SATOC. Evaluation focuses on price, past performance, and technical approach for schedule and quality.
Federal contracts don't require a state contractor's license, but you must be registered in SAM.gov and have a UEI. However, many task orders require compliance with local building codes, so having a license in the state where the work is performed can be advantageous.
For contracts over $150,000, Miller Act bonds (performance and payment) are required. Typical bond amounts range from $250,000 to $2 million for finishing subcontracts. Small businesses can use the SBA Surety Bond Guarantee program to obtain bonds with lower collateral.
Yes—8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB certifications are highly valued. Many task orders are set aside exclusively for these groups. Also, LEED AP or WELL AP certification can differentiate you for sustainable finishing projects.
Moderately competitive. The $19M size standard allows many small firms to compete. On average, 5–15 bidders per solicitation. Success often hinges on having relevant past performance and low price, as most awards are LPTA.
Task orders range from $50,000 to $5 million, with an average around $500,000. Larger projects (e.g., VA hospital renovations) can exceed $10 million, but those often go to primes who subcontract finishing work.