325194

Cyclic Crude, Intermediate, and Gum and Wood Chemical Manufacturing

Manufacturing › Chemical Manufacturing › Basic Chemical Manufacturing

SBA Size Standard

1,250 employees

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NAICS Code Hierarchy

32

Sector

Manufacturing

325

Subsector

Chemical Manufacturing

3251

Industry Group

Basic Chemical Manufacturing

325194

National Industry (This Code)

Cyclic Crude, Intermediate, and Gum and Wood Chemical 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) distilling wood or gum into products, such as tall oil and wood distillates; (2) distilling coal tars; (3) manufacturing wood or gum chemicals, such as naval stores, natural tanning materials, charcoal briquettes, and charcoal (except activated); and (4) manufacturing cyclic crudes or cyclic intermediates (i.e., hydrocarbons, except aromatic petrochemicals) from refined petroleum or natural gas. Cross-references. Establishments primarily engaged in--

✓ 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 325194

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 cyclic chemicals (except aromatic and intermediates)--are classified in U.S. Industry 325199, All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing;
Manufacturing aromatic petrochemicals from refined petroleum or natural gas--are classified in Industry 325110, Petrochemical Manufacturing;
Manufacturing aromatic petrochemicals by refining crude petroleum--are classified in Industry 324110, Petroleum Refineries;
Manufacturing coal tar crudes in steel mills with coke ovens--are classified in Industry 331110, Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing;
Manufacturing fuel briquettes from refined petroleum--are classified in U.S. Industry 324199, All Other Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing; and
Manufacturing activated charcoal--are classified in U.S. Industry 325998, All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing.

How to Use NAICS 325194 in SAM.gov

NAICS code 325194Cyclic Crude, Intermediate, and Gum and Wood Chemical 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 Basic Chemical 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 325194.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 325194?

NAICS code 325194 is 'Cyclic Crude, Intermediate, and Gum and Wood Chemical Manufacturing', classified under the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 32). This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) distilling wood or gum into products, such as tall oil and wood distillates; (2) distilling coal tars

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 325194?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 325194 (Cyclic Crude, Intermediate, and Gum and Wood Chemical 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 325194 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 325194 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 325194 (Cyclic Crude, Intermediate, and Gum and Wood Chemical Manufacturing) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.

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