445292

Confectionery and Nut Retailers

Retail Trade › Food and Beverage Retailers › Specialty Food Retailers

SBA Size Standard

500 employees

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NAICS Code Hierarchy

44

Sector

Retail Trade

445

Subsector

Food and Beverage Retailers

4452

Industry Group

Specialty Food Retailers

445292

National Industry (This Code)

Confectionery and Nut Retailers

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 retailing candy and other confections, nuts, and popcorn not for immediate consumption and not made on the premises.

✓ Small Business Eligibility at a Glance

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

Size Standard

500 employees

Measurement Period

Current count

Standard Type

Employee-Based

Applies To

All contracts under NAICS 445292

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:

Selling confectionery goods and nuts made on the premises and not packaged for immediate consumption--are classified in Industry Group 3113, Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing;
Preparing and/or serving snack foods (e.g., doughnuts, bagels, ice cream, popcorn) for immediate consumption on or near the premises--are classified in U.S. Industry 722515, Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars; and
Retailing baked goods made on the premises but not for immediate consumption--are classified in U.S. Industry 311811, Retail Bakeries.

How to Use NAICS 445292 in SAM.gov

NAICS code 445292Confectionery and Nut Retailers — 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 Specialty Food Retailers 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 500 employees, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 445292.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 445292?

NAICS code 445292 is 'Confectionery and Nut Retailers', classified under the Retail Trade sector (NAICS 44). This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing candy and other confections, nuts, and popcorn not for immediate consumption and not made on the premises. Cross-References.

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 445292?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 445292 (Confectionery and Nut Retailers) as one with 500 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 445292 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 445292 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 445292 (Confectionery and Nut Retailers) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.

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