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NAICS Code· 221210

NAICS 221210: Natural Gas Distribution

This industry comprises: (1) establishments primarily engaged in operating gas distribution systems (e.g., mains, meters); (2) establishments known as gas marketers that buy gas from the well and sell it to a distribution system; (3) establishments known as gas brokers or agents that arrange the sale of gas over gas distribution systems operated by others; and (4) establishments primarily engaged in transmitting and distributing gas to final consumers. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more

NAICS 221210 – Natural Gas Distribution covers the delivery of natural gas through pipelines to end users, including residential, commercial, and institutional facilities. This sector involves the operation and maintenance of distribution networks, metering systems, pressure regulation, and pipeline safety compliance under federal and state regulations.

4
Active Contracts
$210.3M
Total Obligations (12mo)
498
Awarded Contracts (12mo)
135
Contractors Awarded (12mo)
1
Median Bidders per Award
-5.4%
YoY Growth

Industry Spending Overview

Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 221210.

AI Industry Description

NAICS 221210 – Natural Gas Distribution covers the delivery of natural gas through pipelines to end users, including residential, commercial, and institutional facilities. This sector involves the operation and maintenance of distribution networks, metering systems, pressure regulation, and pipeline...

NAICS 221210 – Natural Gas Distribution covers the delivery of natural gas through pipelines to end users, including residential, commercial, and institutional facilities. This sector involves the operation and maintenance of distribution networks, metering systems, pressure regulation, and pipeline safety compliance under federal and state regulations. In government contracting, this NAICS supports mission-critical infrastructure needs, particularly for facilities requiring reliable, clean-burning fuel for heating, power generation, and industrial processes. Contractors in this space often provide turnkey gas distribution upgrades, emergency response services, leak detection systems, and compliance audits tied to EPA and PHMSA standards, making it a niche but essential component of federal facility sustainment and energy resilience programs. Top contractors in this sector include BHPE LLC and LINDE GAS & EQUIPMENT INC., both of which are established players with expertise in gas infrastructure modernization and specialized equipment supply. These firms typically operate as medium to large primes, leveraging technical certifications in pipeline integrity management and hazardous material handling to secure federal contracts. The competitive landscape is characterized by specialized technical capabilities rather than broad-scale bidding, favoring vendors with proven experience in federal facility environments. The Department of Defense, Department of Justice, and Department of Health and Human Services are the primary federal buyers, procuring natural gas distribution services to maintain heating and operational continuity at military bases, correctional facilities, hospitals, and research labs. Demand is driven by infrastructure modernization initiatives, energy security mandates, and the need to transition away from less efficient fuel sources in federally owned buildings. The market offers consistent, recurring opportunities for contractors with expertise in gas distribution system design, retrofitting legacy pipelines, and meeting federal environmental and safety compliance standards. Opportunities are concentrated in regions with aging infrastructure and high federal facility density, where long-term service agreements and maintenance contracts provide stable revenue streams for qualified vendors.

Small Business Size Standard

The SBA threshold that decides who can bid NAICS 221210 work as a small business.

1,150 employees
Applies to the whole industry code

The SBA cap for this NAICS (13 CFR 121.201). A business at or under it can self-certify as small for work in this code, which is what makes it eligible for a small-business set-aside. The cap is set per NAICS, so the same company can be small in one code and not in another.

13 CFR 121.201, effective January 1, 2026. The SBA revises the table roughly once a year.

Top Contractors

Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 221210, ranked by dollars won.

Ranked by total awards
CompanyTotal AwardsContracts
ATLANTA GAS LIGHT COMPANY$52.1M1
UNITED ENERGY TRADING, LLC$18.7M22
NRG BUSINESS MARKETING LLC$16.1M65
TOKYO GAS CO.,LTD.$11.1M1
ENSPIRE ENERGY, LLC$10.1M15
SAMCHULLY CO.,LTD.$9.2M4
AMERIGAS PROPANE, L.P.$9.0M3
BUYO GAS CO.,LTD.$8.9M1
SAGE ENERGY TRADING LLC$8.3M12
ENEOS CORPORATION$7.6M1

Top Agencies

Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 221210.

Department Of Homeland Security10 awards$52.8M
Department Of Defense78 awards$52.1M
Department Of Veterans Affairs61 awards$30.0M
Department Of Justice212 awards$23.1M
General Services Administration65 awards$20.3M
W6QM Micc-Dugway Prov Grd1 award$8.9M
National Aeronautics And Space Administration4 awards$7.4M
Department Of Health And Human Services12 awards$2.4M
Pbs Retail Utility Procurements1 award$2.3M
Navfacsyscom Southeast1 award$1.9M

Competition

How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 221210, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.

Usually Single-Bid

Half or more of reported awards drew exactly one bidder, usually a sign of incumbent-held work rather than an open field. · 16,808 reported awards

Median Bidders

1

Per reported award, all-time

Single-Bid Awards

77%

Share of reported awards with one bidder

10+ Bidder Awards

1%

Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders

Reported Awards

16,808

76% of 22,069 total awards

Bidder Count Distribution by Fiscal Year

Share of reported awards in each bidder-count bracket per federal fiscal year.

How this code compares up the NAICS hierarchy. Parent cohorts pool every code under their prefix, so they are the steadier baseline when a 6-digit sample is thin.

Industry FamilyCompetitionMedian BiddersSingle-BidBidder MixReported Awards
221210This Code
Natural Gas Distribution
Usually Single-Bid177%
16,80876% of 22,069
22121NAICS Industry
Usually Single-Bid177%
16,80876% of 22,069
2212Industry Group
Natural Gas Distribution
Usually Single-Bid177%
16,80876% of 22,069
221Subsector
Usually Single-Bid174%
123,80384% of 146,852
22Sector
Utilities
Usually Single-Bid174%
123,80384% of 146,852

Bidder counts reported on past federal awards in this NAICS (USAspending). An open opportunity has no bidders yet, so this is the historical norm for similar work, not a fact about this solicitation. Not all awards report bidder counts, and fewer bidders often means incumbent-held work rather than an easier win. Federal reporting of bidder counts fell from ~96% of awards (FY2016) to ~30% (FY2018 onward); the chart shows shares of reported awards, and washed-out stretches mark years with fewer than 30 of them.

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NAICS code 221210 covers Natural Gas Distribution. This industry comprises: (1) establishments primarily engaged in operating gas distribution systems (e.g., mains, meters); (2) establishments known as gas marketers that buy gas from the well and sell it to a distribution system; (3) establishments known as gas brokers or agents that arrange the sale of gas over gas distribution systems operated by others; and (4) establishments primarily engaged in transmitting and distributing gas to final consumers. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

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