922120

Police Protection

Public Administration › Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities › Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

SBA Size Standard

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NAICS Code Hierarchy

92

Sector

Public Administration

922

Subsector

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

9221

Industry Group

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

922120

National Industry (This Code)

Police Protection

Official NAICS Description

Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS

📘 Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS Manual
This industry comprises government establishments primarily engaged in criminal and civil law enforcement, police, traffic safety, and other activities related to the enforcement of the law and preservation of order. Combined police and fire departments are included in this industry.

✓ Small Business Eligibility at a Glance

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

Size Standard

Contact SBA

Measurement Period

Total assets

Standard Type

Other

Applies To

All contracts under NAICS 922120

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:

Government establishments primarily engaged in prosecution are classified in Industry 922130, Legal Counsel and Prosecution;
Government establishments primarily engaged in collection of law enforcement statistics are classified in Industry 922190, Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities;
Government establishments primarily engaged in providing police service for the military or National Guard are classified in Industry 928110, National Security;
Government establishments primarily engaged in providing police service for tribal governments are classified in Industry 921150, American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments;
Government establishments primarily engaged in enforcing immigration laws are classified in Industry 928120, International Affairs;
Sheriffs' offices conducting court functions only are classified in Industry 922110, Courts; and
Private establishments primarily engaged in providing security, police, and investigation services are classified in Industry 56161, Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services.

How to Use NAICS 922120 in SAM.gov

NAICS code 922120Police Protection — 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 Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities 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 Contact SBA, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 922120.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 922120?

NAICS code 922120 is 'Police Protection', classified under the Public Administration sector (NAICS 92). This industry comprises government establishments primarily engaged in criminal and civil law enforcement, police, traffic safety, and other activities related to the enforcement of the law and preser

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 922120?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 922120 (Police Protection) as one with Contact SBA. 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 922120 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 922120 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 922120 (Police Protection) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.

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