311911

Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter Manufacturing

Manufacturing › Food Manufacturing › Other Food Manufacturing

SBA Size Standard

750 employees

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NAICS Code Hierarchy

31

Sector

Manufacturing

311

Subsector

Food Manufacturing

3119

Industry Group

Other Food Manufacturing

311911

National Industry (This Code)

Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter 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 one or more of the following: (1) salting, roasting, drying, cooking, or canning nuts; (2) processing grains or seeds into snacks; and (3) manufacturing peanut butter and other nut butters.

✓ Small Business Eligibility at a Glance

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

Size Standard

750 employees

Measurement Period

Current count

Standard Type

Employee-Based

Applies To

All contracts under NAICS 311911

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:

Manufacturing chocolate or candy-coated nuts and candy-covered popcorn--are classified in Industry Group 3113, Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing; and
Manufacturing soybean, sunflower, and other oilseed butters--are classified in Industry 31122, Starch and Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturing.

How to Use NAICS 311911 in SAM.gov

NAICS code 311911Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter 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 Other Food 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 750 employees, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 311911.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 311911?

NAICS code 311911 is 'Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter Manufacturing', classified under the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 31). This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) salting, roasting, drying, cooking, or canning nuts; (2) processing grains or seeds into snacks; and

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 311911?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 311911 (Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter Manufacturing) as one with 750 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 311911 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 311911 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 311911 (Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter Manufacturing) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.

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