Facility & Janitorial Companies & federal contracts in New York
In FY2024, federal agencies awarded about $83 million in facility services contracts to firms in New York — 8th-most among the states, roughly 0.5% of all federal contracting in the state.
Figures: USAspending.gov, prime federal contract awards under NAICS 5617, FY2024. Historical award totals — how much has flowed, not a promise of future work.
Register under the right codes
For facility services work, the relevant NAICS codes are generally 5617. Use the ones that match what you actually do:
- Federal: register on SAM.gov and add those NAICS codes to your profile.
- New York state & local: register on New York State Contract Reporter — https://www.nyscr.ny.gov/ — and select the matching commodity/NAICS codes.
Confirm the exact codes and current steps with the agency, and check the address ends in .gov before entering business information. Process guidance, not legal or procurement advice.
Find facility services bids in New York
- Federal: filter Contract Opportunities on SAM.gov by NAICS 5617 and place of performance.
- State: set up notifications on New York State Contract Reporter for those codes so New York solicitations reach you.
- Local: check county, city, and school-district procurement pages for facility services work.
Who buys facility services in New York?
The federal buyers below accounted for the largest FY2024 prime-contract totals in this industry and state. Use them to understand buyer concentration, then verify current opportunities directly on SAM.gov.
| Federal awarding agency | FY2024 prime awards |
|---|---|
| General Services Administration | $34M |
| Department of Defense | $23M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $11M |
| Social Security Administration | $5M |
| Department of Transportation | $5M |
Source: USAspending.gov prime-contract awarding agencies, FY2024. Historical awards show prior purchasing activity; they do not guarantee current or future solicitations.
Small-business set-asides
A share of New York's federal contracting is reserved for small businesses through set-aside programs (small business, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB). If your firm qualifies, these can be the most winnable facility services opportunities.
Eligibility rules are specific and change. Check SBA.gov and verify your eligibility before relying on any set-aside. Educational, not a determination that you qualify.
Be bid-ready
A clear, facility services-specific capability statement and current registrations make a small firm look established next to bigger competitors. That's what BidReady Starter™ helps you build.
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FAQ
In FY2024 about $83 million in federal prime contracts went to facility services firms in New York (USAspending.gov), roughly 0.5% of the state's federal contracting. These are historical totals — a measure of money flow, not a guarantee of future work.
Facility & Janitorial Companies generally fall under NAICS 5617. Select the codes that match your specific work when you register on SAM.gov and New York State Contract Reporter, so agencies and bid systems match you to relevant solicitations. Confirm the exact codes for your business.