Essential NAICS Codes for Wildfire Recovery Contracting for 2025
Overview
Federal contracting for wildfire disaster recovery encompasses a broad range of services, from emergency response to long-term environmental restoration. This guide outlines the critical NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) codes that contractors should consider when pursuing wildfire recovery opportunities with federal agencies.
Understanding NAICS Codes in Federal Contracting
Strategic Importance
NAICS codes serve several crucial functions in federal contracting:
- Enable accurate matching between contractors and federal opportunities
- Determine eligibility for small business set-aside contracts
- Facilitate efficient contract administration
- Define scope of services for federal agencies
Key NAICS Codes by Recovery Phase
Immediate Response Operations
561730 – Landscaping Services
- Debris clearing
- Emergency vegetation management
- Fire break maintenance
562998 – All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services
- Hazardous debris removal
- Specialized cleanup operations
- Emergency waste handling
624230 – Emergency and Other Relief Services
- Temporary housing coordination
- Emergency supply distribution
- Disaster logistics management
621910 – Ambulance Services
- Emergency medical transport
- On-site medical support
- First responder services
Short-Term Recovery Operations
238910 – Site Preparation Contractors
- Land clearing and grading
- Excavation services
- Rebuilding site preparation
237310 – Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
- Infrastructure restoration
- Emergency road repairs
- Access route reconstruction
541330 – Engineering Services
- Recovery planning
- Infrastructure assessment
- Erosion control design
Long-Term Recovery Operations
562910 – Remediation Services
- Environmental cleanup
- Soil contamination treatment
- Site rehabilitation
113310 – Logging
- Damaged timber removal
- Forest management
- Salvage operations
115310 – Support Activities for Forestry
- Reforestation planning
- Prevention measures
- Forest health monitoring
Strategic Implementation
Selecting Appropriate NAICS Codes
- Assess Core Capabilities
- Review your company’s primary services
- Identify relevant experience
- Match services to NAICS descriptions
- Market Research
- Monitor active wildfire recovery RFPs
- Track commonly used NAICS codes
- Identify trending opportunities
- Registration Management
- Update SAM profile regularly
- Include all applicable NAICS codes
- Maintain accurate size standards
Need help? Our SAM and DSBS optimization team can help you select the best NAICS codes for your business to ensure your registration is visible to the right government buyers.
Set-Aside Opportunities
Many wildfire recovery contracts are designated for specific business categories:
- Small Business Set-Asides
- HUBZone Designated Contracts
- 8(a) Program Opportunities
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Contracts
Best Practices for Success
Registration and Compliance
- Maintain current SAM registration
- Update NAICS codes regularly
- Monitor size standard compliance
- Keep capability statements current
Opportunity Monitoring
- Track seasonal contracting patterns
- Monitor disaster-prone regions
- Build relationships with key agencies
- Stay informed about recovery initiatives
Professional Assistance Available
FedBiz Access provides comprehensive support for contractors entering or expanding in the wildfire recovery market:
- SAM registration and updates
- NAICS code optimization
- Capability statement development
- Contract opportunity monitoring
- Proposal development support
Contact Information
For expert assistance with NAICS codes and federal contracting:
Phone: (844) 628-8914 or Schedule a complimentary consultation at your convenience.
Next Steps
- Review your current NAICS codes
- Assess your service capabilities
- Update your SAM registration
- Develop targeted capability statements
- Contact FedBiz Access for professional support
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