311821

Cookie and Cracker Manufacturing

Manufacturing › Food Manufacturing › Bakeries and Tortilla Manufacturing

SBA Size Standard

1,250 employees

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NAICS Code Hierarchy

31

Sector

Manufacturing

311

Subsector

Food Manufacturing

3118

Industry Group

Bakeries and Tortilla Manufacturing

311821

National Industry (This Code)

Cookie and Cracker Manufacturing

Official NAICS Description

Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS

📘 Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS Manual
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing cookies, crackers, and other products, such as ice cream cones.

✓ Small Business Eligibility at a Glance

Based on SBA Table of Small Business Size Standards (2024)

Size Standard

1,250 employees

Measurement Period

Current count

Standard Type

Employee-Based

Applies To

All contracts under NAICS 311821

Set-Aside Programs

8(a), WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB

Certification Required

No (self-certify in SAM.gov)

Size standards are set by the SBA and reviewed periodically. Always verify at SBA.gov before bidding.

Cross-References

The following activities are classified elsewhere in the NAICS system:

Preparing and selling bakery products (e.g., cookies, pretzels) for immediate consumption--are classified in U.S. Industry 722515, Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars;
Retailing bakery products not for immediate consumption made elsewhere--are classified in U.S. Industry 445291, Baked Goods Retailers;
Manufacturing bakery products (e.g., breads, cookies, pies)--are classified in Industry 31181, Bread and Bakery Product Manufacturing; and
Manufacturing pretzels (except soft)--are classified in U.S. Industry 311919, Other Snack Food Manufacturing.

How to Use NAICS 311821 in SAM.gov

NAICS code 311821Cookie and Cracker Manufacturing — 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 Bakeries and Tortilla Manufacturing 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 1,250 employees, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 311821.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 311821?

NAICS code 311821 is 'Cookie and Cracker Manufacturing', classified under the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 31). This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing cookies, crackers, and other products, such as ice cream cones. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 311821?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 311821 (Cookie and Cracker Manufacturing) as one with 1,250 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 311821 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 311821 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 311821 (Cookie and Cracker Manufacturing) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.

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