Top VA plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Veterans Affairs obligated $338.1M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 238220, up 37.7% from $245.5M in the preceding 12 months. 455 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 70 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 238220
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 | Pipe Line Utility Contractors, LLC | $20.3M | $0 | 5.9% | New |
| 2 | Recon Construction Specialties LLC | $14.3M | $7.1M | 4.2% | ▲ 7 |
| 3 | Dakota Electric, Inc. | $11.5M | $0 | 3.4% | New |
| 4 | Brand Construction LLC | $10.0M | $1.1M | 2.9% | ▲ 40 |
| 5 | DRI, Inc. | $10.0M | $103K | 2.9% | ▲ 215 |
| 6 | Andersen Construction Company of Oregon LLC | $9.6M | $0 | 2.8% | New |
| 7 | Veterans Contracting, Inc. | $9.6M | $12.1M | 2.8% | ▼ 4 |
| 8 | DAX Safety & Staffing Solutions, LLC | $9.4M | $0 | 2.7% | New |
| 9 | jv6 Contracting v2 LLC | $8.4M | $0 | 2.5% | New |
| 10 | Contego Environmental LLC | $7.6M | $0 | 2.2% | New |
| 11 | GCC Enterprises Inc. | $7.2M | $213K | 2.1% | ▲ 142 |
| 12 | Phillips C&C LLC | $7.2M | $0 | 2.1% | New |
| 13 | Veterans Contracting Group, Inc. | $6.3M | $3.3M | 1.8% | ▲ 3 |
| 14 | Rock Construction Management LLC | $6.2M | $0 | 1.8% | New |
| 15 | J & J Mechanical and Construction Group LLC | $6.2M | $92K | 1.8% | ▲ 211 |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- Pipe Line Utility Contractors, LLC$0 → $20.3M (+$20.3M) · now #1
- Dakota Electric, Inc.$0 → $11.5M (+$11.5M) · now #3
- DRI, Inc.$103K → $10.0M (+$9.9M) · now #5
Largest declines
- Jett's Specialty Contracting, LLC$25.0M → $5.8M (−$19.2M) · now #18
- Ameritech Contracting LLC$16.8M → $4.4M (−$12.4M) · now #21
- Eighty-Nine Enterprises LLC$8.5M → $0 (−$8.5M) · no latest-period obligations
New to this market
143 contractors received their first obligations in this market (since FY2022) during the latest 12 months. The largest:
| Contractor | First obligation | Latest 12 mo |
|---|---|---|
| Pipe Line Utility Contractors, LLC | Sep 14, 2026 | $20.3M |
| Dakota Electric, Inc. | Jul 23, 2026 | $11.5M |
| Andersen Construction Company of Oregon LLC | Jul 10, 2026 | $9.6M |
| DAX Safety & Staffing Solutions, LLC | May 11, 2026 | $9.4M |
| jv6 Contracting v2 LLC | Jun 4, 2026 | $8.4M |
| Phillips C&C LLC | Jun 11, 2026 | $7.2M |
| Rock Construction Management LLC | Oct 24, 2025 | $6.2M |
| Pedersen & Rangel | Jun 16, 2026 | $4.2M |
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 | $338.1M | $245.5M | Up $92.6M (37.7%) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36C24224C0131 | Serviam Construction LLC REPLACE BOILERS CANANDAIGUA VA MEDICAL CENTER | $22.6M | Dec 10, 2026 |
| 36C26026C0025 | Andersen Construction Company of Oregon LLC IMPLEMENTING EO 14398 DEI DISCRIMINATION CON NRM 692-22-104 REPLACE AGED AND DEFICIENT STEAM LINES AT THE VA SOUTHERN OREGON REHABILITATION CENTER AND CLINICS IN WHITE CITY, OR | $9.6M | Feb 5, 2027 |
| 36C24924C0092 | Dunbar Mechanical Contractors, LLC PROJECT # 626A4-22-211 - CONSTRUCTION AJP REPLACE CHILLED WATER LOOP | $13.2M | Mar 30, 2027 |
| 36C26322C0017 | Spees-Hernandez JV 2, LLC 636-19-301 CORRECT MECHANICAL DEFICIENCIES PROJECT | $12.2M | Oct 8, 2027 |
| 36C24726C0032 | DAX Safety & Staffing Solutions, LLC 508-24-102 | REPLACE AHUS 2,3,5,17, AND 19 | $9.4M | Dec 24, 2027 |
| 36C26326C0049 | Dakota Electric, Inc. PN: 438-23-450, REPLACE & UPGRADE CLC HVAC {SF} 36C26326C0049 | $11.5M | Jan 21, 2028 |
| 36C25026C0134 | Veterans Contracting, Inc. PROJECT 541-24-103 - IMPROVE SUB-BASEMENT PLUMBING AND AIR QUALITY | $9.0M | Feb 5, 2028 |
| 36C24224C0150 | Blueway One JV LLC REPLACEMENT OF BOILERS AT ALBANY VAMC | $48.9M | Feb 23, 2028 |
| 36C24926C0058 | Pipe Line Utility Contractors, LLC PROJECT 626A4-22-202 AJP-UPGRADE STEAM DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM | $20.3M | Mar 27, 2028 |
| 36C25025C0075 | Veterans Contracting, Inc. PROJECT NO. 539-20-101 - REPLACE FORT THOMAS BOILERS. | $12.5M | Apr 2, 2028 |
Common questions
Who are the top VA contractors for NAICS 238220?
In the latest 12 months, Pipe Line Utility Contractors, LLC ($20.3M), Recon Construction Specialties LLC ($14.3M), Dakota Electric, Inc. ($11.5M) received the most VA obligations for plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors.
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 27.7% of positive obligations, and Pipe Line Utility Contractors, LLC alone held 5.9%. 143 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large VA NAICS 238220 contracts ending soon?
10 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is 36C24224C0131 (Serviam Construction LLC, $22.6M obligated), ending Dec 10, 2026. An end date is a research lead, not a confirmed recompete: options and extensions often move it.
Related markets
NAICS 238220 across all agencies
DoD · NAICS 238220
$330.6MUSDA · NAICS 238220
$81.5MDOJ · NAICS 238220
$52.7MHHS · NAICS 238220
$46.5MDHS · NAICS 238220
$30.2MInterior · NAICS 238220
$29.9MState Department · NAICS 238220
$22.4MDOT · NAICS 238220
$21.7MFigures 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.
Ready to connect your pursuit work?
GovEagle gives BD directors, capture managers, and proposal teams one AI workspace from pipeline through proposal, with CMMC/FedRAMP Certified compliance built in.