Wood Preservation

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SBA Size Standard

550 employees

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NAICS Code Hierarchy

Sector

Manufacturing

321

Subsector

Wood Product Manufacturing

3211

Industry Group

Sawmills and Wood Preservation

321114

National Industry (This Code)

Wood Preservation

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 (1) treating wood sawed, planed, or shaped in other establishments with creosote or other preservatives, such as alkaline copper quat, copper azole, and sodium borates, to prevent decay and to protect against fire and insects and/or (2) sawing round wood poles, pilings, and posts and treating them with preservatives.

✓ Small Business Eligibility at a Glance

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

Size Standard

550 employees

Measurement Period

Current count

Standard Type

Employee-Based

Applies To

All contracts under NAICS 321114

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:

→Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing wood products (except round wood poles, pilings, and posts) and treating them with preservatives are classified elsewhere in Subsector 321, Wood Product Manufacturing, based on the related production process.

How to Use NAICS 321114 in SAM.gov

NAICS code 321114 — Wood Preservation — 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 Sawmills and Wood Preservation 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 550 employees, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 321114.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 321114?

NAICS code 321114 is 'Wood Preservation', classified under the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 32). This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) treating wood sawed, planed, or shaped in other establishments with creosote or other preservatives, such as alkaline copper quat,

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 321114?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 321114 (Wood Preservation) as one with 550 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 321114 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 321114 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 321114 (Wood Preservation) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.