Geothermal Electric Power Generation

📘 Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS Manual

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating geothermal electric power generation facilities. These facilities use heat derived from the Earth to produce electric energy. The electric energy produced in these establishments is provided to electric power transmission systems or to electric power distribution systems.

NAICS code 221116 — Geothermal Electric Power Generation — 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 Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution 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 250 employees, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 221116.

What is NAICS code 221116?

NAICS code 221116 is 'Geothermal Electric Power Generation', classified under the Utilities sector (NAICS 22). This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating geothermal electric power generation facilities. These facilities use heat derived from the Earth to produce electric energy

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 221116?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 221116 (Geothermal Electric Power Generation) as one with 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 221116 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 221116 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 221116 (Geothermal Electric Power Generation) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.