NAICS 321114: Wood Preservation
Wood Preservation is NAICS code 321114. A business is small under it with 550 employees or fewer. 1 federal contract is open on SAM.gov under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- 550 employees or fewer
- Open contracts now
- 1
- Federal spending, FY2025
- $3.4 million
- Share won by small businesses
- 96%
- Small businesses registered
- 189
Open federal contracts for wood preservation
- SOURCES SOUGHT – IDIQ Contract for Wood Utility Poles
Due in 3 daysOct 7, 2026
What NAICS 321114 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 321114:
- Bridge and trestle parts, wood, treating
- Creosoting of wood
- Crossties, treating
- Flooring, wood block, treating
- Millwork, treating
- Mine props, treating
- Mine ties, wood, treated, manufacturing
- Pilings, foundation and marine construction, treating
- Poles, round wood, cutting and treating
- Posts, round wood, cutting and treating
- Preserving purchased wood and wood products
- Pressure treated lumber made from purchased lumber
- Railroad ties (i.e., bridge, cross, switch) treating
- Structural lumber and timber, treating
The index lists 25 entries for this code in all.
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 321114
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 321114, your business must have 550 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 wood preservation
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 321114 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of Energy | $5.6 million |
| Defense Logistics Agency | $1.2 million |
| Department of the Army | $443,943 |
| Department of the Navy | $96,864 |
| National Park Service | $87,686 |
| Forest Service | $87,454 |
| Department of State | $54,851 |
| Bureau of Land Management | $46,764 |
Open notices right now come from Dept of Defense (1) and Department of Energy (1).
Set-asides on open 321114 contracts
- No set-aside (full and open): 1
- Total small business set-aside: 1
Not sure which set-asides you qualify for? Try the free SBA certification screener, or read set-aside contracts, explained.
Your competition
189 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 321114, most of them in Florida (24), California (20), Georgia (14), Texas (13) and Idaho (7). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Federal spending under 321114 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $2.5 million |
| FY2025 | $3.4 million |
| FY2026 | $1.8 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
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 321114?
321114 is the 2022 NAICS code for Wood Preservation. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as bridge and trestle parts, wood, treating, creosoting of wood, crossties, treating under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 321114?
550 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 wood preservation?
Yes. 1 federal contract opportunities under NAICS 321114 are open on SAM.gov right now. Agencies obligated about $3.4 million under this code in fiscal year 2025, according to USAspending.gov.
How do I add NAICS code 321114 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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