01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 486210 Pipeline Transportation Of Natural Gas Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 486210
Federal contract activity classified under Pipeline Transportation Of Natural Gas across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 486210 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 486210 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $494.1K | 20 | 7 | 6 | — |
| FY 2021 | $72.4K | 25 | 8 | 6 | −85.3% |
| FY 2022 | $690.5K | 16 | 8 | 5 | +853.8% |
| FY 2023 | $965.7K | 24 | 6 | 4 | +39.9% |
| FY 2024 | $738.4K | 15 | 6 | 5 | −23.5% |
| FY 2025 | $717.6K | 17 | 8 | 6 | −2.8% |
| FY 2026 | $779.2K | 10 | 5 | 4 | +8.6% |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $3.58M | 12 | 2 | 80.4% |
| UNITED STATES MINT | 2044 | $373.7K | 4 | 1 | 8.4% |
| NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | 8000 | $236.6K | 27 | 1 | 5.3% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $132.6K | 7 | 2 | 3.0% |
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | 1540 | $76.1K | 12 | 2 | 1.7% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $36.3K | 3 | 1 | 0.8% |
| DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION | 1524 | $21.9K | 28 | 2 | 0.5% |
| ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | 8900 | $0 | 32 | 2 | 0.0% |
| FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION | 8960 | -$3.1K | 2 | 1 | -0.1% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 486210?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W6QK SIAD CONTR OFF | W912GY | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $3.58M | 12 | 2 | 80.4% |
| US MINT PHILADELPHIA | 2036X5 | UNITED STATES MINT | $373.7K | 4 | 1 | 8.4% |
| NASA GLENN RESEARCH CENTER | 80GRC0 | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $236.6K | 27 | 1 | 5.3% |
| FCI MIAMI | 15B309 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | $72.8K | 11 | 1 | 1.6% |
| U.S. EMBASSY SKOPJE | 19MK80 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $53.4K | 2 | 1 | 1.2% |
| 250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250) | 36C250 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $36.3K | 3 | 1 | 0.8% |
| U.S. EMBASSY BUENOS AIRES | 19AR20 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $30.7K | 3 | 1 | 0.7% |
| U.S. EMBASSY NASSAU | 19BF50 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $24.9K | 1 | 1 | 0.6% |
| U.S. EMBASSY SANTIAGO | 19C180 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $23.5K | 1 | 1 | 0.5% |
| HOUSTON TX DIVISION OFFICE | 15DDH0 | DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION | $21.9K | 28 | 2 | 0.5% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 486210 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAS PIPELINE SERVICES, INC. | $2.24M | 9 | 1 | 50.2% | Apr 7, 2025 |
| BARON CONTRACTING | $1.34M | 3 | 1 | 30.1% | Mar 23, 2026 |
| PHILADELPHIA, CITY OF | $373.7K | 4 | 1 | 8.4% | Nov 27, 2024 |
| COLUMBIA GAS OF OHIO, INC. | $236.6K | 27 | 1 | 5.3% | Sep 8, 2026 |
| MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | $79.2K | 5 | 1 | 1.8% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| PIVOTAL UTILITY HOLDINGS, INC. | $72.8K | 11 | 1 | 1.6% | Sep 20, 2021 |
| TIDEWATER, INC. | $53.4K | 2 | 1 | 1.2% | Dec 15, 2021 |
| CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY | $36.3K | 3 | 1 | 0.8% | Jul 14, 2021 |
| INSITE TOWERS LLC | $12.1K | 6 | 1 | 0.3% | Jun 23, 2023 |
| KN TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. | $9.8K | 22 | 1 | 0.2% | Dec 1, 2023 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 486210?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z1MB | MAINTENANCE OF EPG FACILITIES - GAS | $3.64M | 14 | 3 | 81.6% |
| S111 | UTILITIES- GAS | $719.5K | 45 | 4 | 16.1% |
| Z1AA | MAINTENANCE OF OFFICE BUILDINGS | $30.7K | 3 | 1 | 0.7% |
| S204 | HOUSEKEEPING- FUELING AND OTHER PETROLEUM | $24.9K | 1 | 1 | 0.6% |
| L047 | TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE- PIPE, TUBING, HOSE, AND FITTINGS | $23.5K | 1 | 1 | 0.5% |
| X1PZ | LEASE/RENTAL OF OTHER NON-BUILDING FACILITIES | $21.9K | 28 | 2 | 0.5% |
| H399 | INSPECTION- MISCELLANEOUS | $3.3K | 1 | 1 | 0.1% |
| S112 | UTILITIES- ELECTRIC | $0 | 32 | 2 | 0.0% |
| R425 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL | -$3.1K | 2 | 1 | -0.1% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 486210?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $236.6K | 59 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $637.5K | 56 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $3.58M | 12 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 486210?
10 / Market Interpretation
How should contractors evaluate this market?
Start with the spending direction
Compare annual obligations with actions and vendor participation. Growth driven by only a few large actions represents a different opportunity from broad, recurring demand.
Follow the actual buyers
Move from federal customers to contracting offices. Offices reveal where acquisition responsibility and recurring purchasing activity are concentrated.
Measure accessible demand
Use competition, small-business participation, incumbent vendors, and PSC mix before treating the full $4.46M market as addressable.