Business Associations

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

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in promoting the business interests of their members. These establishments may conduct research on new products and services; develop market statistics; sponsor quality and certification standards; lobby public officials; or publish newsletters, books, or periodicals for distribution to their members. Illustrative Examples: Agricultural organizations (except youth farming organizations, farm granges) Real estate boards Chambers of commerce Trade associations Manufacturers' associations

NAICS code 813910 — Business Associations — 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 Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations 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 $15.5M average annual receipts, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 813910.

What is NAICS code 813910?

NAICS code 813910 is 'Business Associations', classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) sector (NAICS 81). This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in promoting the business interests of their members. These establishments may conduct research on new products and services; develop market s

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 813910?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 813910 (Business Associations) as one with $15.5M 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 813910 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 813910 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 813910 (Business Associations) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.