311941

Mayonnaise, Dressing, and Other Prepared Sauce Manufacturing

Manufacturing › Food Manufacturing › Other Food Manufacturing

SBA Size Standard

850 employees

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NAICS Code Hierarchy

31

Sector

Manufacturing

311

Subsector

Food Manufacturing

3119

Industry Group

Other Food Manufacturing

311941

National Industry (This Code)

Mayonnaise, Dressing, and Other Prepared Sauce 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 mayonnaise, salad dressing, vinegar, mustard, horseradish, soy sauce, tartar sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and other prepared sauces (except tomato-based and gravy).

✓ Small Business Eligibility at a Glance

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

Size Standard

850 employees

Measurement Period

Current count

Standard Type

Employee-Based

Applies To

All contracts under NAICS 311941

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 catsup and other tomato-based sauces--are classified in U.S. Industry 311421, Fruit and Vegetable Canning;
Manufacturing dry salad dressing and dry sauce mixes--are classified in U.S. Industry 311942, Spice and Extract Manufacturing; and
Manufacturing canned liquid gravies--are classified in U.S. Industry 311422, Specialty Canning.

How to Use NAICS 311941 in SAM.gov

NAICS code 311941Mayonnaise, Dressing, and Other Prepared Sauce 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 850 employees, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 311941.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 311941?

NAICS code 311941 is 'Mayonnaise, Dressing, and Other Prepared Sauce Manufacturing', classified under the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 31). This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing mayonnaise, salad dressing, vinegar, mustard, horseradish, soy sauce, tartar sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and other prepa

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 311941?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 311941 (Mayonnaise, Dressing, and Other Prepared Sauce Manufacturing) as one with 850 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 311941 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 311941 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 311941 (Mayonnaise, Dressing, and Other Prepared Sauce Manufacturing) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.

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