How do I choose the right NAICS code?
Define your primary revenue stream today, read candidate code descriptions, and check how federal agencies classify similar competitors.
Start by defining your primary revenue stream today, not what you hope to sell later, because SBA size standards and many set-asides are tied to that primary NAICS code.
Read several candidate code descriptions and choose the one that best describes the principal purpose of your work, then add secondary codes for other significant service lines. Check how federal agencies classify similar competitors and which codes appear on awards in your space.
GovCon in a Box can help
Our NAICS tools help you identify codes that match real buying behavior, so your profile, SBA programs, and pipeline all align with what federal buyers actually purchase.