Other Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance
Size Standard: $9 million
NAICS code 811118 covers Other Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance, encompassing establishments primarily engaged in providing specialized mechanical or electrical repair and maintenance services for automotive vehicles. This includes transmission repair, air conditioning service, radiator repair, and electrical system work.
Government vehicle fleets require specialized repair services beyond general maintenance. Transmission rebuilding, air conditioning service, electrical system diagnostics, and radiator work are common needs for aging fleet vehicles. GSA Fleet, military installations, and agencies contract for specialized automotive repair.
Specialized automotive repair contractors provide transmission repair and rebuilding, automotive air conditioning service, radiator and cooling system repair, electrical system diagnostics and repair, fuel system service, and other specialized mechanical work. These services require specific equipment and expertise beyond general repair capability.
The complexity of modern vehicle systems increases demand for specialized repair. Hybrid and electric vehicles in government fleets require specific expertise. Advanced diagnostic equipment and specialized training differentiate qualified shops.
Small specialty repair shops compete through technical expertise, quality work, and certifications demonstrating competency. ASE specialization certifications (transmission, electrical, air conditioning) validate expertise. Relationships with local fleet managers and GSA Fleet authorization provide access to government vehicle work.
- General Services Administration (GSA Fleet)
- Department of Defense (DoD)
- U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- Department of Justice (DOJ)
- Transmission Repair Services
- Fleet A/C Service
- Electrical System Diagnostics
- Radiator and Cooling Repair
- Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Service
These certifications can help you compete for set-aside contracts under NAICS 811118:
What is NAICS code 811118 used for in government contracting?
NAICS code 811118 covers specialized automotive repair including transmission, air conditioning, electrical, and cooling system services. Government fleets use this code for specialized repairs beyond general maintenance.
What is the size standard for NAICS 811118?
The SBA size standard for NAICS 811118 is $9 million in average annual receipts. Specialized automotive repair shops typically qualify as small businesses.
What specialized services do government fleets need?
Government fleets need transmission repair/rebuilding, air conditioning service, electrical system diagnostics, cooling system repair, fuel system service, and increasingly, hybrid/electric vehicle service.
What certifications demonstrate specialized expertise?
ASE specialization certifications (A2 Transmissions, A7 A/C, A6 Electrical) validate expertise. EPA 608 certification is required for refrigerant handling. Manufacturer-specific training for fleet vehicle types helps.
How are hybrid/electric vehicles affecting government fleet repair?
Government fleets increasingly include hybrid and electric vehicles. These require specialized training, equipment, and safety protocols. Shops with EV/hybrid expertise have growing opportunities as fleets electrify.
Businesses below this threshold in average annual receipts qualify as small businesses for set-aside contracts.
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