Correctional Institutions — NAICS 922140
Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 922140 (Correctional Institutions). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.
About NAICS 922140
Correctional Institutions. This industry falls under the Public Administration sector (NAICS codes beginning with 92).
Federal agencies use NAICS code 922140 when posting contract opportunities on SAM.gov to classify the type of work being solicited. Businesses that operate in the correctional institutions space should include this code in their SAM.gov registration and capability statements to ensure they appear in relevant searches.
How to Use NAICS 922140 in Federal Contracting
To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 922140, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS code listed in your entity profile. When agencies post solicitations for correctional institutions work, they reference this code to determine the applicable small business size standard and any set-aside eligibility.
If you hold certifications such as 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB, you may be eligible for set-aside contracts under this NAICS code. These set-asides limit competition to certified small businesses, giving you a significant advantage in winning federal work.
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NAICS 922140 Market Intelligence
Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the correctional institutions market has seen 383 contract awards totaling $210.2M in value. The median contract size is $36K, with approximately 11 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
383
Total Value
$210.2M
Median Contract
$36K
Competitors
56
Contract value distribution
4 small business awards ($106K total value,$17K median)
56 companies compete for NAICS 922140 contracts
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Explore CompetitorsSize Standards
The SBA establishes size standards for each NAICS code to define what qualifies as a "small business" for federal contracting purposes. For NAICS 922140 (Correctional Institutions), the size standard is based on either average annual receipts or number of employees, depending on the specific industry. Meeting the size standard for your primary NAICS code is required to qualify for small business set-aside contracts.
Visit the SBA Size Standards Table to find the current threshold for NAICS 922140.
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