NAICS 315210: Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors
Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors is NAICS code 315210. A business is small under it with 750 employees or fewer. 5 federal contracts are open on SAM.gov under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- 750 employees or fewer
- Open contracts now
- 5
- Federal spending, FY2026
- $556.1 million
- Share won by small businesses
- 48%
- Small businesses registered
- 859
Open federal contracts for cut and sew apparel contractors
- Cotton/Nylon Black Dress Socks
Due in 5 daysOct 9, 2026
- FASTENER TAPE,HOOK
Due in 11 daysOct 15, 2026
- SYNOPSIS - U.S. Army West Point India White Coats, Trousers, Dresses
Due in 17 daysOct 21, 2026
- SYNOPSIS - U.S. Army West Point India White Coats, Trousers, Dresses
Due in 17 daysOct 21, 2026
- SOLICITATION - U.S. Army West Point India White Coats, Trousers, Dresses
✦ The Army's contracting office at West Point, NY wants a vendor to manufacture India White coats, trousers and blouses over multiple years.
Due in 23 daysOct 27, 2026
What NAICS 315210 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 315210:
- Apparel cut and sew contractors
- Apparel trimmings and findings cut and sew apparel contractors
- Apparel, fur, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Appliqueing on apparel
- Aprons, waterproof (including rubberized fabric, plastics), cut and sew apparel contractors
- Arm bands cut and sew apparel contractors
- Ascots cut and sew apparel contractors
- Athletic clothing cut and sew apparel contractors
- Athletic uniforms, team, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Bakers' service apparel, washable, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Band uniforms cut and sew apparel contractors
- Bandeaux cut and sew apparel contractors
- Barbers' service apparel, washable, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Baseball caps (except plastics) cut and sew apparel contractors
The index lists 249 entries for this code in all.
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 315210
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 315210, your business must have 750 employees or fewer. Employees are averaged over the last 24 months.
From SBA's table of size standards, effective Mar 17, 2023. Confirm it with SBA's size standards tool before you certify your size.
Who buys cut and sew apparel contractors
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 315210 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Defense Logistics Agency | $1.7 billion |
| Department of the Army | $255.1 million |
| Federal Prison Industries / Unicor | $69.7 million |
| National Park Service | $26.6 million |
| Department of the Air Force | $18.2 million |
| Department of the Navy | $10.6 million |
| U.S. Coast Guard | $4.5 million |
| U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | $4 million |
Open notices right now come from Dept of Defense (5).
Set-asides on open 315210 contracts
- Total small business set-aside: 5
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Your competition
859 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 315210, most of them in California (111), Florida (81), Texas (75), Virginia (57) and Georgia (50). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Federal spending under 315210 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $779.1 million |
| FY2025 | $750.7 million |
| FY2026 | $556.1 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $125,000 |
Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.
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Frequently asked questions
What is NAICS code 315210?
315210 is the 2022 NAICS code for Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as apparel cut and sew contractors, apparel trimmings and findings cut and sew apparel contractors, apparel, fur, cut and sew apparel contractors under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 315210?
750 employees or fewer. A business at or under that is small for contracts assigned this code. The current SBA table took effect Mar 17, 2023.
Are there government contracts for cut and sew apparel contractors?
Yes. 5 federal contract opportunities under NAICS 315210 are open on SAM.gov right now. Agencies obligated about $556.1 million under this code in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov.
How do I add NAICS code 315210 to my SAM.gov registration?
Update your entity registration on SAM.gov and add the code on the Goods and Services page, in the Assertions section. You can list several NAICS codes and mark one as your primary. Changes are free.
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