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.
1,150 employeesSBA size standard
0open contracts now
7posted in the last 12 months
2212Natural Gas Distribution
Open government contracts under NAICS 221210
Nothing is open under NAICS 221210 today. New solicitations post every day; search all open contracts or check back.
What NAICS 221210 covers
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.
Not in this code
Establishments primarily engaged in pipeline transportation of natural gas from process plants to local distribution systems are classified in Industry 486210, Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas.
Establishments primarily engaged in operating liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals without operating natural gas pipelines are classified in U.S. Industry 488999, All Other Support Activities for Transportation.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing liquefied petroleum (LP) gas via direct selling (i.e., home delivery) are classified in Industry 457210, Fuel Dealers.
SBA size standard
A business is small under NAICS 221210 if it has no more than 1,150 employees (averaged over the last 24 months, including affiliates).
Source: SBA Table of Size Standards, effective 2023-03-17. Always check the size standard printed in the solicitation itself.
Who buys it
Departments that posted the most NAICS 221210 solicitations in the last two years:
US coast guard tracen petaluma propane delivery · Homeland Security · California · posted September 11, 2026
Direct Supply of Natural Gas-DLA Energy Natural Gas Program 7.1 Northeast Region SPE604-26-R-0403 · Department of Defense · posted August 25, 2026
Propane Supply - Bullville, NY (NY011) · Department of Defense · posted August 13, 2026
Southern California Propane Delivery · Department of Defense · California · posted August 5, 2026
Multiple Award IDIQ for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay (NSGB) · Department of Defense · posted August 5, 2026
Procurement and Delivery of Heating Fuel for the Weather Service Office in McGrath, Alaska · Commerce · Alaska · posted July 15, 2026
Natural Gas Supply 2026 · Department of Defense · Ohio · posted July 8, 2026
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NAICS 221210 is 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.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 221210?
The size standard for NAICS 221210 is 1,150 employees. Firms at or under it count as small businesses for contracts assigned this code.
Are there government contracts for natural gas distribution?
None are open under NAICS 221210 today, but 7 were posted in the last 12 months. New ones post daily.
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