325412

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing

Manufacturing › Chemical Manufacturing › Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing

SBA Size Standard

1,300 employees

Employee-Based Verify at SBA.gov →

NAICS Code Hierarchy

32

Sector

Manufacturing

325

Subsector

Chemical Manufacturing

3254

Industry Group

Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing

325412

National Industry (This Code)

Pharmaceutical Preparation 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 in-vivo diagnostic substances and pharmaceutical preparations (except biological) intended for internal and external consumption in dose forms, such as ampoules, tablets, capsules, vials, ointments, powders, solutions, and suspensions.

✓ Small Business Eligibility at a Glance

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

Size Standard

1,300 employees

Measurement Period

Current count

Standard Type

Employee-Based

Applies To

All contracts under NAICS 325412

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 uncompounded medicinal chemicals and their derivatives--are classified in U.S. Industry 325411, Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing;
Manufacturing in-vitro diagnostic substances--are classified in U.S. Industry 325413, In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing; and
Manufacturing vaccines, toxoids, blood fractions, and culture media of plant or animal origin (except for diagnostic use)--are classified in U.S. Industry 325414, Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing.

How to Use NAICS 325412 in SAM.gov

NAICS code 325412Pharmaceutical Preparation 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 Pharmaceutical and Medicine 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 1,300 employees, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 325412.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 325412?

NAICS code 325412 is 'Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing', classified under the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 32). This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing in-vivo diagnostic substances and pharmaceutical preparations (except biological) intended for internal and external cons

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 325412?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 325412 (Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing) as one with 1,300 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 325412 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 325412 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 325412 (Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.

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