Electric Bulk Power Transmission and Control

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

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating electric power transmission systems and/or controlling (i.e., regulating voltages) the transmission of electricity from the generating source to distribution centers or other electric utilities. The transmission system includes lines and transformer stations.

NAICS code 221121 — Electric Bulk Power Transmission and Control — 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 950 employees, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 221121.

What is NAICS code 221121?

NAICS code 221121 is 'Electric Bulk Power Transmission and Control', classified under the Utilities sector (NAICS 22). This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating electric power transmission systems and/or controlling (i.e., regulating voltages) the transmission of electricity from the g

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 221121?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 221121 (Electric Bulk Power Transmission and Control) as one with 950 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 221121 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 221121 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 221121 (Electric Bulk Power Transmission and Control) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.