Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
Size Standard: $45 million
NAICS code 237130 covers Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction, including electrical power lines, telecommunications lines, and cable television lines. This industry includes establishments primarily engaged in the construction of power lines and towers, power distribution substations, and communication lines and towers.
Government agencies require power and communication infrastructure construction for military installations, federal facilities, and federally-funded projects. The Department of Defense needs reliable power and communication infrastructure at bases worldwide. The Department of Energy invests in grid modernization. Rural Utilities Service funds power and communication infrastructure in rural areas.
Contractors under NAICS 237130 must have linework expertise, safety programs for high-voltage work, and often security clearances for sensitive installations. Renewable energy projects, including solar and wind farm interconnections, are growing opportunities. Communication tower construction for first responders uses this code.
The $45 million size standard applies. Specialized equipment (bucket trucks, cranes, tensioners) and trained lineworkers represent significant investment. Small businesses can enter through smaller distribution projects, maintenance contracts, or specialized communication tower work.
- Department of Defense (DoD)
- Department of Energy (DOE)
- Rural Utilities Service (RUS)
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- General Services Administration (GSA)
- Military Power Distribution Construction
- Communication Tower Construction
- Power Line Installation
- Substation Construction
- Renewable Energy Interconnection
These certifications can help you compete for set-aside contracts under NAICS 237130:
What is NAICS code 237130 used for?
NAICS 237130 covers construction of power lines, communication lines, transmission towers, substations, and related infrastructure. Government projects include military power systems, grid modernization, and communication towers.
What is the size standard for NAICS 237130?
The SBA size standard for NAICS 237130 is $45 million in average annual receipts, reflecting the specialized equipment and expertise required for power and communication line construction.
What safety requirements apply to NAICS 237130 work?
Power line construction requires extensive safety programs for high-voltage work, OSHA compliance, specialized personal protective equipment, and trained lineworkers with appropriate certifications.
What opportunities exist in renewable energy under NAICS 237130?
Growing opportunities include solar farm interconnection, wind farm power collection systems, battery storage facility connections, and grid modernization projects for renewable integration.
How can small businesses enter NAICS 237130 contracting?
Small businesses can start with distribution line projects, maintenance contracts, communication tower construction, or specialized subcontracting. Building relationships with utilities and prime contractors helps.
Businesses below this threshold in average annual receipts qualify as small businesses for set-aside contracts.
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