Natural Gas Distribution

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

This industry comprises: (1) establishments primarily engaged in operating gas distribution systems (e.g., mains, meters); (2) establishments known as gas marketers that buy gas from the well and sell it to a distribution system; (3) establishments known as gas brokers or agents that arrange the sale of gas over gas distribution systems operated by others; and (4) establishments primarily engaged in transmitting and distributing gas to final consumers.

NAICS code 221210 — Natural Gas 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 Natural Gas 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 1,150 employees, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 221210.

What is NAICS code 221210?

NAICS code 221210 is 'Natural Gas Distribution', classified under the Utilities sector (NAICS 22). This industry comprises: (1) establishments primarily engaged in operating gas distribution systems (e.g., mains, meters); (2) establishments known as gas marketers that buy gas from the well and sell

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 221210?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 221210 (Natural Gas Distribution) as one with 1,150 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 221210 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 221210 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 221210 (Natural Gas Distribution) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.