928120

International Affairs

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NAICS Code Hierarchy

92

Sector

Public Administration

928

Subsector

National Security and International Affairs

9281

Industry Group

National Security and International Affairs

928120

National Industry (This Code)

International Affairs

Official NAICS Description

Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS

📘 Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS Manual
This industry comprises establishments of U.S. and foreign governments primarily engaged in international affairs and programs relating to other nations and peoples.

✓ 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 928120

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:

Establishments primarily engaged in providing international trade financing, such as lending funds to foreign buyers of U.S. goods or lending funds to domestic buyers of imported goods, are classified in U.S. Industry 522299, International, Secondary Market, and All Other Nondepository Credit Intermediation;
Private establishments primarily engaged in providing refugee settlement services are classified in Industry 624230, Emergency and Other Relief Services;
Human rights organizations, peace advocacy organizations, and trade associations and councils are classified in Subsector 813, Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations; and
Government establishments administering international trade, such as trade commissions and councils, are classified in Industry 926110, Administration of General Economic Programs.

How to Use NAICS 928120 in SAM.gov

NAICS code 928120International Affairs — 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 National Security and International Affairs 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 928120.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 928120?

NAICS code 928120 is 'International Affairs', classified under the Public Administration sector (NAICS 92). This industry comprises establishments of U.S. and foreign governments primarily engaged in international affairs and programs relating to other nations and peoples. Cross-References.

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 928120?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 928120 (International Affairs) 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 928120 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 928120 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 928120 (International Affairs) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.

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