Electric Power Distribution

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

This U.S. industry comprises electric power establishments primarily engaged in either (1) operating electric power distribution systems (i.e., consisting of lines, poles, meters, and wiring) or (2) operating as electric power brokers or agents that arrange the sale of electricity via power distribution systems operated by others.

NAICS code 221122 — Electric Power Distribution — 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 1,100 employees, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 221122.

What is NAICS code 221122?

NAICS code 221122 is 'Electric Power Distribution', classified under the Utilities sector (NAICS 22). This U.S. industry comprises electric power establishments primarily engaged in either (1) operating electric power distribution systems (i.e., consisting of lines, poles, meters, and wiring) or (2) o

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 221122?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 221122 (Electric Power Distribution) as one with 1,100 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 221122 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 221122 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 221122 (Electric Power Distribution) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.