Distilleries

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

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) distilling potable liquors (except brandies); (2) distilling and blending liquors; and (3) blending and mixing liquors and other ingredients.

NAICS code 312140 — Distilleries — 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 Beverage 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 1,100 employees, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 312140.

What is NAICS code 312140?

NAICS code 312140 is 'Distilleries', classified under the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 31). This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) distilling potable liquors (except brandies); (2) distilling and blending liquors; and (3) blending and mi

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 312140?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 312140 (Distilleries) as one with 1,100 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 312140 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 312140 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 312140 (Distilleries) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.