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NAICS code 927110: Space Research and Technology

This industry comprises government establishments primarily engaged in the administration and operations of space flights, space research, and space exploration. Included in this industry are government establishments operating space flight centers.

What 927110 covers

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  • Private establishments primarily engaged in providing space transportation are classified in Industry 48121, Nonscheduled Air Transportation
  • Government establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing aerospace vehicles and parts are classified in Industry 33641, Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing
  • Government establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing space satellites are classified in Industry 334220, Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
  • Private establishments primarily engaged in aerospace research and development (except prototype production) are classified in U.S. Industry 541715, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Activities listed under 927110

  • National Aeronautics and Space Administration
  • Operating and launching government satellites
  • Space flight operations, government
  • Space research services, government

Questions

What is NAICS code 927110?

NAICS 927110 is “Space Research and Technology”. This industry comprises government establishments primarily engaged in the administration and operations of space flights, space research, and space exploration.

What businesses use NAICS code 927110?

Examples from the U.S. Census Bureau: National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Operating and launching government satellites; Space flight operations, government; and Space research services, government.

What is not included in NAICS 927110?

Businesses mainly private establishments primarily engaged in providing space transportation are classified in Industry 48121, Nonscheduled Air Transportation; government establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing aerospace vehicles and parts are classified in Industry 33641, Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing; and government establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing space satellites are classified in Industry 334220, Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing.

What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 927110?

SBA has no size standard for 927110. SBA sets no size standards for sector 92: government work in this area is classified under the private-sector code that fits the activity.

What is the SIC code for NAICS 927110?

SIC 9661 (Space Research and Technology), from the U.S. Census Bureau concordances (1987 SIC → 2002 NAICS, carried to 2022 NAICS).

What is the IRS business code for NAICS 927110?

The IRS list of Schedule C business codes has no code for this industry. If no code fits, the list ends with 999000 Unclassified establishments.

How do I find government contracts for NAICS 927110?

Federal agencies put a NAICS code on each solicitation in SAM.gov, and some states and cities use NAICS codes too. Add 927110 to your SAM.gov registration and to your bid alerts; PublicBeam emails new bids for the codes you choose every morning.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 NAICS (public domain). PublicBeam is independent and not affiliated with the Census Bureau or any agency. Always check the NAICS code in the official notice before you bid.