NAICS 315250: Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors)
Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors) is NAICS code 315250. A business is small under it with 750 employees or fewer. 3 federal contracts are open on SAM.gov under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- 750 employees or fewer
- Open contracts now
- 3
- Federal spending, FY2025
- $142.2 million
- Share won by small businesses
- 78%
- Small businesses registered
- 491
Open federal contracts for cut and sew apparel manufacturing (except contractors)
- SHIRT,MAN'S
Due in 1 dayOct 6, 2026
- MTI hats
Due in 4 daysOct 8, 2026
- SHIRT,MAN'S
Due in 9 daysOct 14, 2026
What NAICS 315250 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 315250:
- Apparel, fur (except apparel contractors), manufacturing
- Aprons, work (except leather, waterproof), men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Athletic clothing, men's, boys' and unisex (i.e., sized without regard to gender), cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Athletic uniforms, team, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Bakers' service apparel, washable, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Band uniforms cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Bandeaux, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Barbers' service apparel, washable, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Baseball uniforms cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Basketball uniforms cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Bathing suits, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Bathrobes, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Beachwear, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Bedjackets, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
The index lists 320 entries for this code in all.
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 315250
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 315250, 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 manufacturing (except contractors)
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 315250 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Defense Logistics Agency | $383.9 million |
| Department of the Air Force | $11.9 million |
| Department of the Army | $8.5 million |
| U.S. Special Operations Command | $3.6 million |
| U.S. Coast Guard | $2.7 million |
| Maritime Administration | $1.2 million |
| Federal Prison Industries / Unicor | $1.1 million |
| Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons | $896,640 |
Open notices right now come from Dept of Defense (3).
Set-asides on open 315250 contracts
- Total small business set-aside: 2
- No set-aside (full and open): 1
Not sure which set-asides you qualify for? Try the free SBA certification screener, or read set-aside contracts, explained.
Your competition
491 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 315250, most of them in California (77), Florida (48), Texas (43), Virginia (36) and Georgia (24). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Federal spending under 315250 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $115.9 million |
| FY2025 | $142.2 million |
| FY2026 | $157.5 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.
Related NAICS codes
Frequently asked questions
What is NAICS code 315250?
315250 is the 2022 NAICS code for Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors). The Census Bureau's index lists work such as apparel, fur (except apparel contractors), manufacturing, aprons, work (except leather, waterproof), men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors), athletic clothing, men's, boys' and unisex (i.e., sized without regard to gender), cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors) under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 315250?
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 manufacturing (except contractors)?
Yes. 3 federal contract opportunities under NAICS 315250 are open on SAM.gov right now. Agencies obligated about $142.2 million under this code in fiscal year 2025, according to USAspending.gov.
How do I add NAICS code 315250 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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