311919

Other Snack Food Manufacturing

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SBA Size Standard

1,250 employees

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NAICS Code Hierarchy

31

Sector

Manufacturing

311

Subsector

Food Manufacturing

3119

Industry Group

Other Food Manufacturing

311919

National Industry (This Code)

Other Snack Food 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 snack foods (except roasted nuts and peanut butter). Illustrative Examples: Corn chips and related corn snacks manufacturing Popped popcorn (except candy-covered) manufacturing Pork rinds manufacturing Potato chips manufacturing Pretzels (except soft) manufacturing Tortilla chips manufacturing

✓ 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 311919

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 cookies and crackers--are classified in U.S. Industry 311821, Cookie and Cracker Manufacturing;
Manufacturing candy-covered popcorn and nonchocolate granola bars--are classified in Industry 311340, Nonchocolate Confectionery Manufacturing;
Salting, roasting, drying, cooking, or canning nuts and seeds--are classified in U.S. Industry 311911, Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter Manufacturing;
Manufacturing unpopped popcorn--are classified in U.S. Industry 311999, All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing;
Manufacturing soft pretzels--are classified in U.S. Industry 311812, Commercial Bakeries;
Manufacturing dried and smoked meat snacks (except pork rinds)--are classified in Industry 31161, Animal Slaughtering and Processing; and
Preparing and selling snacks (e.g., popcorn, pretzels) for immediate consumption--are classified in U.S. Industry 722515, Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars.

How to Use NAICS 311919 in SAM.gov

NAICS code 311919Other Snack Food 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 1,250 employees, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 311919.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 311919?

NAICS code 311919 is 'Other Snack Food Manufacturing', classified under the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 31). This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing snack foods (except roasted nuts and peanut butter). Illustrative Examples: Corn chips and related corn snacks manufact

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 311919?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 311919 (Other Snack Food 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 311919 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 311919 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 311919 (Other Snack Food Manufacturing) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.

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