NAICS Codes

83 NAISC Codes

The NAISC (North American Industry Standard Codes) are 6 digit codes which are defined by Industry. SBA has determined through disparity studies that there are 83 NAICS codes where women-owned small businesses are “underutilized” in the federal government contracting arena.  They have further determined that in 38 of these classifications, women are substantially underutilized.

• WOSB Underutilized Codes: Most of the construction industry falls into these categories
• WOSB Substantially Underutilized Codes: Includes architectural and design firms, manufacturing or cabinetry and other building related supplies.