Describe what your business does — not industry jargon. Every federal solicitation, SAM.gov registration, and grant application requires it.
Not finding the right code? Georgia can look it up conversationally — describe your business in plain English and she'll suggest your NAICS code, confirm it with you, and flag common miscategorizations.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is a 6-digit number that identifies what your business does. Every federal agency uses it to categorize solicitations, filter vendors, and apply set-asides.
Getting your NAICS code wrong means missing solicitations you qualify for — and appearing in searches for work you don't do. Many small businesses are miscategorized without knowing it.
Your NAICS code also determines your size standard — whether you qualify as a small business for a given contract.