Key takeaways
- NAICS 336611 covers building and repairing ships.
- Federal agencies awarded $37.18B in this code in FY 2025, and small businesses won $2.60B, or 7.0%.
- Check the current size standard with the SBA size tool at sba.gov/size.
NAICS 336611 at a glance
| Fact | 336611 |
|---|---|
| NAICS code | 336611 |
| Title | Ship Building and Repairing |
| Federal awards, FY 2025 | $37.18B |
| Small-business awards, FY 2025 | $2.60B (7.0%) |
| Rank by small-business dollars | 14 of the top 15 codes |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau NAICS manual; SBA Table of Small Business Size Standards, 13 CFR 121.201; GovSpend analysis of FPDS data, May 27, 2026. Confirm any size determination with the SBA size tool.
What NAICS 336611 covers
This industry comprises businesses primarily engaged in building and repairing ships.
Size standard for 336611
Check the current standard in the SBA Table of Small Business Size Standards or with the SBA size tool at sba.gov/size. Each solicitation lists one NAICS code, and that code's standard decides whether you can bid as small. See our SBA size standards guide.
Federal spending in 336611
Federal agencies awarded $37.18B in contracts under NAICS 336611 in fiscal 2025, and $2.60B, or 7.0%, went to small businesses. That ranks 336611 No. 14 among NAICS codes by small-business dollars, according to GovSpend's analysis of FPDS data. See the full ranking of top NAICS codes for government contracts.
How to win contracts in 336611
- List the code in SAM.gov. Add 336611 to your registration if it describes work you do, and choose a primary code for your main business; see our SAM registration guide.
- Search by code. Filter SAM.gov contract opportunities and agency procurement forecasts by 336611 to find recurring buyers.
- Study past awards. Look at which agencies, contract vehicles and incumbents dominate the code before you pursue it.
- Target the right agencies. Our federal agency guides cover budgets, buying components and forecasts for 23 agencies.
- Look beyond federal. States, cities, counties and school districts buy the same services; see our state government guides.
How KSG helps
Kensington Sales Group's SDRs book meetings with public agencies across Federal, SLED, K-12 & Higher Ed, Healthcare, Tribal, Special Districts and Utilities. We find the program offices and buyers that spend in NAICS 336611 and get you in front of them before solicitations drop. See how our federal sales development works.