NAICS 238990: All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in specialized trades (except foundation, structure, and building exterior contractors; building equipment contractors; building finishing contractors; and site preparation contractors). The specialty trade work performed includes new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in specialized trades (except foundation, structure, and building exterior contractors; building equipment contractors; building finishing contractors; and site preparation contractors). The specialty trade work performed includes new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs.
Paving, residential and commercial driveway and parking lot
Sandblasting building exteriors
Fence installation
Scaffold erecting and dismantling
Interlocking brick and block installation
Steeplejack work
Manufactured (mobile) home set up and tie-down work
Driveway paving or sealing
Not in this code
Establishments primarily engaged in foundation, structure, and building exterior work are classified in Industry Group 2381, Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors.
Establishments primarily engaged in installing, repairing, or maintaining building mechanical systems are classified in Industry Group 2382, Building Equipment Contractors.
Establishments primarily engaged in finishing buildings are classified in Industry Group 2383, Building Finishing Contractors.
Establishments primarily engaged in paving public highways, streets, and roads are classified in Industry 237310, Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction.
Establishments primarily engaged in construction equipment rental with an operator (except cranes), preparing land for building construction, or building demolition are classified in Industry 238910, Site Preparation Contractors.
Establishments primarily engaged in construction equipment rental without an operator are classified in U.S. Industry 532412, Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing.
Establishments primarily engaged in radon testing are classified in Industry 541380, Testing Laboratories and Services.
Establishments primarily engaged in swimming pool cleaning and maintenance, power washing, and other building exterior cleaning (except sandblasting) are classified in Industry 561790, Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings.
Establishments primarily engaged in environmental remediation work, such as asbestos and lead paint abatement are classified in Industry 562910, Remediation Services.
Establishments primarily engaged in installing electronic containment fencing for pets are classified in Industry 238210, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors.
Establishments primarily engaged in constructing indoor swimming pools are classified in Industry 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction.
SBA size standard
A business is small under NAICS 238990 if it has no more than $19 million in average annual receipts (averaged over the last five completed fiscal years, including affiliates).
Exceptions:
Building and Property Specialty Trade Services: $19 million in average annual receipts
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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 238990 solicitations in the last two years:
AERIAL FIRE DEPOT - Daycare Fence Replacement · Agriculture · Montana · posted September 28, 2026
UMSB HEC Asphalt Replacement · Department of Defense · Virginia · posted September 25, 2026
MUNS MSA Gate · Department of Defense · Virginia · posted September 25, 2026
MGA Thomas Hall Security · Department of Defense · Georgia · posted September 24, 2026
CSSC Site-Wide Handrailing Replacement · Department of Defense · posted September 23, 2026
JPMRC 27-01 Oahu Crane · Department of Defense · Hawaii · posted September 22, 2026
Skidmore Day Use Improvement, Prescott NF · Agriculture · Arizona · posted September 22, 2026
5670--COMMERCIAL modular platform aluminum ramp installation · Veterans Affairs · North Carolina · posted September 22, 2026
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NAICS 238990 is All Other Specialty Trade Contractors. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in specialized trades (except foundation, structure, and building exterior contractors; building equipment contractors; building finishing contractors; and site preparation contractors). The specialty trade work performed includes new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 238990?
The size standard for NAICS 238990 is $19 million in average annual receipts. Firms at or under it count as small businesses for contracts assigned this code.
Are there government contracts for all other specialty trade contractors?
Yes. 2 government contracts are open under NAICS 238990 right now, and 241 were posted in the last 12 months.
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