Hardware Manufacturing

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

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing metal hardware, such as metal hinges, metal handles, keys, and locks (except coin- or card-operated, time locks).

NAICS code 332510 — Hardware 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 Hardware 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 750 employees, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 332510.

What is NAICS code 332510?

NAICS code 332510 is 'Hardware Manufacturing', classified under the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 33). This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing metal hardware, such as metal hinges, metal handles, keys, and locks (except coin- or card-operated, time locks). Cross-Refer

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 332510?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 332510 (Hardware Manufacturing) as one with 750 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 332510 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 332510 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 332510 (Hardware Manufacturing) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.