The government uses something called a NAICS code (short for North American Industry Classification System) to organize businesses by the type of work they do. It sounds technical, but think of it like the categories in a drop-down menu. Whether you’re in construction, IT, logistics, or consulting—there’s a NAICS code that matches what you do.
These codes help agencies find the right businesses when they’re ready to award contracts—especially those set aside for small, minority, veteran, or women-owned businesses. If your business isn’t listed under the right code, you might not even show up when they’re searching for vendors.
In 2025, billions of dollars are being spent across industries like construction, healthcare, cybersecurity, and disaster response. Getting into the right category means you have a better chance at being seen—and selected.
Not sure what your NAICS code is – or whether it truly reflects what your business offers? The U.S. Census Bureau has a full list you can browse, but with so many options, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. The wrong choice might not just cost you visibility – it could cost you serious revenue.
That’s why it helps to have a partner like Government Services Exchange (GSE) to guide you through it. We include a NAICS code review with every SAM Registration to make sure you’re set up for success.
When agencies post opportunities on SAM.gov, they choose a specific NAICS code to define what kind of business they’re looking for.
That one code determines:
If your SAM.gov profile doesn’t include the NAICS codes relevant to the contracts you want, you’ll miss them altogether.
At GSE, we see this mistake every day—businesses entering just one or two codes, or worse, the wrong ones entirely. Our SAM Registration Service includes a free NAICS code analysis to ensure you’re classified for all the work you qualify for.
Here’s what the data—and our insider experience—say are the most in-demand NAICS codes for this year.
Disclaimer: Just because these are the “top” codes doesn’t mean they’re the best for your business. NAICS selection should reflect what you actually do—not just where the money is.
❗ You can (and should) list multiple NAICS codes in your SAM profile.
Each code expands the pool of contracts you’re eligible for—if they align with your capabilities.
At Government Services Exchange, we include a custom NAICS code review with every registration to help you:
It’s more common than you think. And it can cause:
That’s why NAICS code selection isn’t guesswork—it’s strategy. And GSE is the partner that helps you get it right.
Getting the right NAICS codes is step one. But knowing which codes are actually producing contracts in 2025—that’s where the edge is.
Don’t let guesswork determine your future.
Schedule a Free NAICS Code Consultation with GSE
We’ll walk you through the process, identify what codes you need, and update your SAM.gov profile to match the contracts you want to win.
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