Top VA commercial and institutional building construction contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Veterans Affairs obligated $3.6B in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 236220, up 17.1% from $3.0B in the preceding 12 months. 467 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 84 of them accounted for 80% of that spend.
Prime contracts funded by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Latest 12 months: Oct 6, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026. Source: USAspending.gov.
Obligations by fiscal year
Net prime contract obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September).
Top VA contractors for NAICS 236220
Ranked by positive obligations in the latest 12 months. Share is of all positive obligations in this market.
| # | Contractor | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Share | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sawtooth Construction JV II LLC | $234.4M | $10.0M | 6.5% | ▲ 75 |
| 2 | Hsgs-Ameresco, LLC | $201.6M | $0 | 5.6% | New |
| 3 | Cdeem Co | $107.1M | $33.3M | 3.0% | ▲ 17 |
| 4 | Suffolk Construction Company, Inc. | $88.2M | $0 | 2.5% | New |
| 5 | Hurley JV 2, LLP | $70.3M | $0 | 2.0% | New |
| 6 | Energy Systems Group, LLC | $69.0M | $0 | 1.9% | New |
| 7 | Dawes Construction, LLC | $67.8M | $1.7M | 1.9% | ▲ 163 |
| 8 | Blue Cord Design and Construction, LLC | $58.0M | $49.6M | 1.6% | ▲ 3 |
| 9 | Veterans Contracting Group, Inc. | $57.3M | $9.5M | 1.6% | ▲ 72 |
| 10 | ESA South, Inc. | $54.4M | $87.1M | 1.5% | ▼ 4 |
| 11 | Paramount Construction Group, LLC | $52.1M | $13.7M | 1.5% | ▲ 49 |
| 12 | Sigo Valiant JV II LLC | $52.0M | $0 | 1.5% | New |
| 13 | Valiant Construction LLC | $50.9M | $3.9M | 1.4% | ▲ 116 |
| 14 | Ameritech Contracting LLC | $50.4M | $41.2M | 1.4% | — |
| 15 | Fdcd II Joint Venture, LLC | $49.3M | $20.6M | 1.4% | ▲ 28 |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- Sawtooth Construction JV II LLC$10.0M → $234.4M (+$224.4M) · now #1
- Hsgs-Ameresco, LLC$0 → $201.6M (+$201.6M) · now #2
- Suffolk Construction Company, Inc.$0 → $88.2M (+$88.2M) · now #4
Largest declines
- S. J. Amoroso Construction Co., LLC$236.1M → $13.2M (−$222.9M) · now #84
- Hurley JV, LLP$200.4M → $2.4M (−$198.1M) · now #183
- SAW Greenland, LLC$111.9M → $0 (−$111.9M) · no latest-period obligations
New to this market
123 contractors received their first obligations in this market (since FY2022) during the latest 12 months. The largest:
| Contractor | First obligation | Latest 12 mo |
|---|---|---|
| Suffolk Construction Company, Inc. | Aug 3, 2026 | $88.2M |
| Hurley JV 2, LLP | Jul 8, 2026 | $70.3M |
| Energy Systems Group, LLC | Sep 15, 2026 | $69.0M |
| Sigo Valiant JV II LLC | Jun 30, 2026 | $52.0M |
| Niram Inc | Jun 11, 2026 | $43.3M |
| Blueway One JV LLC | Mar 24, 2026 | $38.0M |
| Amvet Schlosser JV LLC | Jul 7, 2026 | $34.7M |
| Tactical Services Organization LLC | Jun 29, 2026 | $30.3M |
Where the money comes from
Funding sub-agencies within the Department of Veterans Affairs, latest 12 months. The funding organization can differ from the office that runs the requirement.
| Funding sub-agency | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $3.5B | $3.0B | Up $519.0M (17.1%) |
| Under Secretary for Benefits/Veterans Benefits Administration | $1.0M | $1.8M | Down $762K (42.4%) |
Potential recompetes
Large awards in this market whose current period of performance ends in the next 18 months. Treat these as research leads: options, extensions, and follow-on vehicles often change the timing.
| Award | Incumbent | Obligated | Current end |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36C77623C0115 | Richard Group LLC EHRM INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES - CENTRAL WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS | $65.5M | Jan 18, 2027 |
| 36C77623C0113 | Richard Group LLC THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ALL TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, LABOR, SUPERVISION, PERSONNEL, AND SHALL DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY THAT WILL RESULT IN THE COMPLETION OF THE EHRM… | $69.0M | Mar 9, 2027 |
| 36C10F23C0007 | Walsh Construction Company II, LLC CONSTRUCTION LONG TERM SPINAL CORD INJURY VAMC NORTH DALLAS, TX | $215.7M | Mar 25, 2027 |
| 36C10F25C0001 | S. J. Amoroso Construction Co., LLC NEW BOILER PLANT AT THE VA MEDICAL CENTER, WEST LOS ANGELES, CA | $69.6M | Apr 21, 2027 |
| W9123825C0001 | S. J. Amoroso Construction Co., LLC DVA LIVERMORE PHA - CLC | $172.3M | Aug 2, 2027 |
| 36C10F25C50000 | ESA South, Inc. BILOXI BUILDING 1 RENOVATION | $81.2M | Nov 10, 2027 |
| 36C77626C0002 | Veterans Contracting Group, Inc. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ALL LABOR, MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, QUALIFIED SUPERVISION, AND OTHER ITEMS TO COMPLETE THE BOILER REPLACEMENT PROJECT AT THE BRONX VAMC. | $54.2M | Nov 11, 2027 |
| 36C77626C0014 | The Trevino Group, Inc. THE CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE LABOR, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, MATERIALS, TOOLS, SUPPLIES, AND EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS (ELECTRICAL, BONDING, UPS, RENOVATE DATA… | $48.9M | Jan 28, 2028 |
| 36C77624C0158 | Amcor JV One LLC THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ALL TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, LABOR, SUPERVISION, PERSONNEL, AND SHALL DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY THAT WILL RESULT IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE EHRM… | $58.1M | Feb 17, 2028 |
| W9126G24C0004 | Clark Construction Group LLC DESIGN-BUILD CONSTRUCTION OF THE VETERANS AFFAIRS HEALTH CARE CENTER, EL PASO, TX | $620.5M | Feb 29, 2028 |
Common questions
Who are the top VA contractors for NAICS 236220?
In the latest 12 months, Sawtooth Construction JV II LLC ($234.4M), Hsgs-Ameresco, LLC ($201.6M), Cdeem Co ($107.1M) received the most VA obligations for commercial and institutional building construction.
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 25.0% of positive obligations, and Sawtooth Construction JV II LLC alone held 6.5%. 123 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large VA NAICS 236220 contracts ending soon?
10 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is 36C77623C0115 (Richard Group LLC, $65.5M obligated), ending Jan 18, 2027. An end date is a research lead, not a confirmed recompete: options and extensions often move it.
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$367.2MFigures are net obligations on prime contracts (award types A–D) from USAspending.gov, grouped by funding agency and the NAICS code on each award. Net obligations include deobligations and corrections, so they can differ from positive-obligation totals. See methodology.
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