NAICS 237130: Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the construction of power lines and towers, power plants, and radio, television, and telecommunications transmitting/receiving towers. The work performed may include new work, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and repairs. Specialty trade contractors are included in this industry if they are engaged in activities primarily related to power and communication line and related structures construction. All structures (including buildings) that are integral parts of power and communication networks (e.g., transmitting towers, substations, and power plants) are included.
$45M receiptsSBA size standard
0open contracts now
60posted in the last 12 months
2371Utility System Construction
Open government contracts under NAICS 237130
Nothing is open under NAICS 237130 today. New solicitations post every day; search all open contracts or check back.
What NAICS 237130 covers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the construction of power lines and towers, power plants, and radio, television, and telecommunications transmitting/receiving towers. The work performed may include new work, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and repairs. Specialty trade contractors are included in this industry if they are engaged in activities primarily related to power and communication line and related structures construction. All structures (including buildings) that are integral parts of power and communication networks (e.g., transmitting towers, substations, and power plants) are included.
Examples of work in this code:
Alternative energy (e.g., geothermal, ocean wave, solar, wind) structure construction
Power line stringing
Cellular phone tower construction
Radio transmitting tower construction
Co-generation plant construction
Satellite receiving station construction
Communication tower construction
Nuclear power plant construction
Telephone line stringing
Electric light and power plant (except hydroelectric) construction
Transformer station and substation, electric power, construction
Electric power transmission line and tower construction
Establishments primarily engaged in constructing hydroelectric generating facilities are classified in Industry 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction.
Establishments primarily engaged in constructing broadcast studios and similar nonresidential buildings are classified in Industry 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction.
Establishments primarily engaged in performing electrical work within buildings are classified in Industry 238210, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors.
Establishments primarily engaged in line slashing or cutting (except maintenance) are classified in Industry 238910, Site Preparation Contractors.
Establishments primarily engaged in installing and maintaining communication transmission lines and towers performed by telecommunications companies are classified in Subsector 517, Telecommunications.
Establishments primarily engaged in installing and maintaining electric power lines and towers performed by electric utility companies are classified in Industry Group 2211, Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution.
Establishments primarily engaged in locating underground utility lines prior to digging are classified in Industry 561990, All Other Support Services.
Establishments primarily engaged in tree and brush trimming for overhead utility lines are classified in Industry 561730, Landscaping Services.
SBA size standard
A business is small under NAICS 237130 if it has no more than $45 million in average annual receipts (averaged over the last five completed fiscal years, 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 237130 solicitations in the last two years:
Council Bluff Primary Electric And Well Improvements · Agriculture · Missouri · posted September 16, 2026
Transformer Relocation at Kentucky Lock · Department of Defense · posted September 15, 2026
Building refurbishment in Hutchinson, KS at the HTI ARSR · Transportation · Kansas · posted September 9, 2026
Philippines TS - Antenna Maintenance Support · United States Agency For Global Media, Bbg · posted September 9, 2026
CJAG Power Distribution · Department of Defense · Ohio · posted September 8, 2026
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NAICS 237130 is Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the construction of power lines and towers, power plants, and radio, television, and telecommunications transmitting/receiving towers. The work performed may include new work, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and repairs. Specialty trade contractors are included in this industry if they are engaged in activities primarily related to power and communication line and related structures construction. All structures (including buildings) that are integral parts of power and communication networks (e.g., transmitting towers, substations, and power plants) are included.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 237130?
The size standard for NAICS 237130 is $45 million in average annual receipts. Firms at or under it count as small businesses for contracts assigned this code.
Are there government contracts for power and communication line and related structures construction?
None are open under NAICS 237130 today, but 60 were posted in the last 12 months. New ones post daily.
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