NAICS 325412: Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing is NAICS code 325412. A business is small under it with 1,300 employees or fewer. 28 federal contracts are open on SAM.gov under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- 1,300 employees or fewer
- Open contracts now
- 28
- Federal spending, FY2026
- $13.4 billion
- Share won by small businesses
- 3%
- Small businesses registered
- 712
Open federal contracts for pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing
Most open notices under this code are Defense supply orders for specific parts, usually limited to approved sources.
- Glipizide Tablets
Due in 4 daysOct 8, 2026
- Prednisolone 1% Ophthalmic Solution
Due in 10 daysOct 14, 2026
- Febuxostat Tablets
Due in 11 daysOct 15, 2026
- Latanoprost Ophthalmic Solution (VA-27-00006027)
Due in 12 daysOct 16, 2026
- Methylphenidate ER
Due in 19 daysOct 23, 2026
- Epinephrine Injector
✦ The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Troop Support) is soliciting a national requirements contract for epinephrine 0.3 mg auto-injectors, to supply Department of Defense, VA, Indian…
Due in 29 daysNov 2, 2026
What NAICS 325412 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 325412:
- Adrenal medicinal preparations manufacturing
- Analgesic preparations manufacturing
- Anesthetic preparations manufacturing
- Angiourographic diagnostic preparations manufacturing
- Antacid preparations manufacturing
- Anthelmintic preparations manufacturing
- Antibacterial preparations manufacturing
- Antibiotic preparations manufacturing
- Antidepressant preparations manufacturing
- Antihistamine preparations manufacturing
- Antineoplastic preparations manufacturing
- Antipyretic preparations manufacturing
- Antiseptic preparations manufacturing
- Antispasmodic preparations manufacturing
The index lists 74 entries for this code in all.
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 325412
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 325412, your business must have 1,300 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 pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 325412 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $32.8 billion |
| Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response | $2.6 billion |
| Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons | $644 million |
| Indian Health Service | $468.1 million |
| National Institutes of Health | $274.8 million |
| Defense Logistics Agency | $201.2 million |
| Department of the Army | $50.2 million |
| U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | $21.8 million |
Open notices right now come from Dept of Defense (23), Department of Veterans Affairs (4), Department of Energy (1) and Department of State (1).
Set-asides on open 325412 contracts
- No set-aside (full and open): 29
Not sure which set-asides you qualify for? Try the free SBA certification screener, or read set-aside contracts, explained.
Your competition
712 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 325412, most of them in California (89), Texas (77), Florida (64), New Jersey (48) and New York (36). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Federal spending under 325412 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $10.1 billion |
| FY2025 | $13.1 billion |
| FY2026 | $13.4 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $65.7 million |
Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.
Related NAICS codes
- 325411 Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing
- 325413 In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing
- 325414 Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing
Frequently asked questions
What is NAICS code 325412?
325412 is the 2022 NAICS code for Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as adrenal medicinal preparations manufacturing, analgesic preparations manufacturing, anesthetic preparations manufacturing under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 325412?
1,300 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 pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing?
Yes. 28 federal contract opportunities under NAICS 325412 are open on SAM.gov right now. Agencies obligated about $13.4 billion under this code in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov.
How do I add NAICS code 325412 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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