445320 NEW 2022

Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers

Retail Trade › Food and Beverage Retailers › Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers

SBA Size Standard

500 employees

Employee-Based Verify at SBA.gov →

NAICS Code Hierarchy

44

Sector

Retail Trade

445

Subsector

Food and Beverage Retailers

4453

Industry Group

Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers

445320

National Industry (This Code)

Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers

Official NAICS Description

Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS

📘 Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS Manual
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing packaged alcoholic beverages, such as ale, beer, wine, and liquor.

✓ 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 445320

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:

Retailing packaged liquor in combination with providing prepared drinks for immediate consumption on the premises--are classified in Industry 722410, Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages);
Manufacturing brewery, winery, and distillery products for consumption off the premises--are classified in Industry Group 3121, Beverage Manufacturing; and
Manufacturing brewery, winery, and distillery products in combination with providing prepared food and drinks for immediate consumption on the premises--are classified in Subsector 722, Food Services and Drinking Places.

How to Use NAICS 445320 in SAM.gov

NAICS code 445320Beer, Wine, and Liquor 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 Beer, Wine, and Liquor 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 445320.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 445320?

NAICS code 445320 is 'Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers', classified under the Retail Trade sector (NAICS 44). This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing packaged alcoholic beverages, such as ale, beer, wine, and liquor. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 445320?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 445320 (Beer, Wine, and Liquor 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 445320 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 445320 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 445320 (Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.

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