512131

Motion Picture Theaters (except Drive-Ins)

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SBA Size Standard

$47M average annual receipts

Revenue-Based Verify at SBA.gov →

NAICS Code Hierarchy

51

Sector

Information

512

Subsector

Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries

5121

Industry Group

Motion Picture and Video Industries

512131

National Industry (This Code)

Motion Picture Theaters (except Drive-Ins)

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 operating motion picture theaters (except drive-ins) and/or exhibiting motion pictures or videos at film festivals, and so forth.

✓ Small Business Eligibility at a Glance

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

Size Standard

$47M average annual receipts

Measurement Period

3-year average

Standard Type

Revenue-Based

Applies To

All contracts under NAICS 512131

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.

How to Use NAICS 512131 in SAM.gov

NAICS code 512131Motion Picture Theaters (except Drive-Ins) — 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 Motion Picture and Video Industries 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 $47M average annual receipts, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 512131.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 512131?

NAICS code 512131 is 'Motion Picture Theaters (except Drive-Ins)', classified under the Information sector (NAICS 51). This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating motion picture theaters (except drive-ins) and/or exhibiting motion pictures or videos at film festivals, and so forth.

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 512131?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 512131 (Motion Picture Theaters (except Drive-Ins)) as one with $47M average annual receipts. 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 512131 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 512131 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 512131 (Motion Picture Theaters (except Drive-Ins)) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.

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