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Sector
Public Administration
Subsector
National Security and International Affairs
Industry Group
National Security and International Affairs
National Industry (This Code)
International Affairs
Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS
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.
The following activities are classified elsewhere in the NAICS system:
NAICS code 928120 — International 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.
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.
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.
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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