211120

Crude Petroleum Extraction

Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction › Oil and Gas Extraction › Oil and Gas Extraction

SBA Size Standard

1,250 employees

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NAICS Code Hierarchy

21

Sector

Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction

211

Subsector

Oil and Gas Extraction

2111

Industry Group

Oil and Gas Extraction

211120

National Industry (This Code)

Crude Petroleum Extraction

Official NAICS Description

Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS

📘 Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS Manual
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) the exploration, development, and/or the production of petroleum from wells in which the hydrocarbons will initially flow or can be produced using normal or enhanced drilling and extraction techniques or (2) the production of crude petroleum from surface shales or tar sands or from reservoirs in which the hydrocarbons are semisolids. Establishments in this industry operate oil wells on their own account or for others on a contract or fee basis.

✓ Small Business Eligibility at a Glance

Based on SBA Table of Small Business Size Standards (2024)

Size Standard

1,250 employees

Measurement Period

Current count

Standard Type

Employee-Based

Applies To

All contracts under NAICS 211120

Set-Aside Programs

8(a), WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB

Certification Required

No (self-certify in SAM.gov)

Size standards are set by the SBA and reviewed periodically. Always verify at SBA.gov before bidding.

Cross-References

The following activities are classified elsewhere in the NAICS system:

Performing oil field services for operators on a contract or fee basis--are classified in Industry 21311, Support Activities for Mining;
The combined activities of crude petroleum and natural gas extraction--are classified in Industry Group 2111, Oil and Gas Extraction, based on the primary activity of the establishment; and
Refining crude petroleum into refined petroleum and liquid hydrocarbons--are classified in Industry 324110, Petroleum Refineries.

How to Use NAICS 211120 in SAM.gov

NAICS code 211120Crude Petroleum Extraction — is used in SAM.gov to identify businesses whose primary activity falls within this classification. When you add this code to your SAM.gov entity registration, contracting officers searching for vendors in the Oil and Gas Extraction space will be able to find your business.

If this code represents your primary business activity, designate it as your primary NAICS code. Your primary NAICS code determines your size standard for any contract solicited under this code. With a size standard of 1,250 employees, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 211120.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 211120?

NAICS code 211120 is 'Crude Petroleum Extraction', classified under the Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction sector (NAICS 21). This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) the exploration, development, and/or the production of petroleum from wells in which the hydrocarbons will initially flow or can be prod

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 211120?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 211120 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) as one with 1,250 employees. This size standard determines eligibility for small business set-aside contracts, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, and SDVOSB programs in SAM.gov.

How do I register NAICS code 211120 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 211120 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 211120 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.

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