CaliforniaNAICS 238220

Federal Plumbing, HVAC & Mechanical Contracts in California

California has 12 federal Plumbing, HVAC & Mechanical awards tracked in the last 120 days, totaling $7.6M across 11 unique firms — with 18 open bids currently accepting proposals. The Dept. of Defense leads activity with 33% of recent awards.

The federal plumbing, HVAC & mechanical market in California (NAICS 238220) awarded 10 contracts totaling $1.0M over the last 120 days, with 9 unique firms competing for work. While recent activity is modest, the all-time database shows 22 awards worth $982.7M, indicating this is an established market with significant historical opportunity. The Department of Defense drives 30% of awards, making it the dominant buyer. Competition remains fragmented—the leading firm, MESA ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC, captured only 2 recent wins ($61K combined)—suggesting no single incumbent dominates and new entrants have realistic chances. Contractors should note the gap between recent and historical volumes; current pace may reflect seasonal variation or longer project cycles typical of federal mechanical work.

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Awards (120 days)

12

Total awarded (120d)

$7.6M

Unique firms (120d)

11

Top Winning Firms

Last 120 days · sorted by win count

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W E S T DEVELOPMENT, INC.

1 win$5.5M
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Frequently asked questions

who wins federal plumbing HVAC contracts in California+

MESA ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC leads recent activity with 2 awards in the last 120 days, but the market remains highly fragmented with 9 unique winners across just 10 recent awards. The Department of Defense accounts for 30% of all awards in this category.

how much money is the Department of Defense spending on HVAC contracts in California+

The DoD represents 30% of federal plumbing, HVAC & mechanical awards in California. Over the last 120 days, the total market for this NAICS code was $1.0M across 10 awards, indicating DoD awarded approximately $300K in this period.

average federal mechanical contractor bid California+

Recent awards in the California federal plumbing, HVAC & mechanical market average $100K per contract ($1.0M total across 10 awards), though historical data shows much larger projects exist in the $982.7M all-time total across 22 awards.

easiest federal agency to win contracts from California HVAC+

The Department of Defense is the leading federal buyer in California's federal plumbing, HVAC & mechanical market at 30% of awards. With only 9 firms winning 10 recent contracts, entry barriers appear relatively low compared to other federal construction markets.

how often does SAM.gov post federal plumbing contracts California+

In the last 120 days, 10 federal plumbing, HVAC & mechanical contracts were awarded in California under NAICS 238220, suggesting active but intermittent bidding opportunity in this specialized market.

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Most active agency

Dept. of Defense

33% of recent awards in this market

Dept. of Defense in California

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Last refreshed: August 26, 2026 · Browse open Plumbing, HVAC & Mechanical bids in California