Biomass Electric Power Generation

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

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating biomass electric power generation facilities. These facilities use biomass (e.g., wood, waste, alcohol fuels) 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 221117 — Biomass 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 550 employees, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 221117.

What is NAICS code 221117?

NAICS code 221117 is 'Biomass Electric Power Generation', classified under the Utilities sector (NAICS 22). This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating biomass electric power generation facilities. These facilities use biomass (e.g., wood, waste, alcohol fuels) to produce ele

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 221117?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 221117 (Biomass Electric Power Generation) as one with 550 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 221117 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 221117 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 221117 (Biomass Electric Power Generation) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.