1. Confirm the code
Use the solicitation’s six-digit NAICS code
The contracting officer assigns the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code to the procurement. A nearby industry can have a different threshold.
Free lookup tool
Find the size standard for your NAICS code
Search by a six-digit North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code or a plain-English industry description. Results show the official threshold and any special exception text retained from the Small Business Administration (SBA) source.
How to read an SBA size standard
2. Read the measure
Receipts and employees are different tests
The threshold may use average annual receipts, employee count, or another measure. Do not compare a revenue figure to an employee-based standard.
3. Check exceptions
Some industries have special procurement rules
When an exception appears, read it in full and verify the current SBA rule. The headline threshold alone may not answer your case.
Important limits
This lookup reproduces official source labels for research. It does not calculate affiliates, average receipts, employee totals, or a formal size determination. Verify the current SBA rules and the solicitation before representing that your business is small.