NAICS 326160: Plastics Bottle Manufacturing
Plastics Bottle Manufacturing is NAICS code 326160. A business is small under it with 1,250 employees or fewer. 1 federal contract is open on SAM.gov under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- 1,250 employees or fewer
- Open contracts now
- 1
- Federal spending, FY2025
- $1.7 million
- Share won by small businesses
- 30%
- Small businesses registered
- 86
Open federal contracts for plastics bottle manufacturing
- BOTTLE,POLY 5GAL
Due in 3 daysOct 7, 2026
What NAICS 326160 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 326160:
- Bottles, plastics, manufacturing
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 326160
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 326160, your business must have 1,250 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 plastics bottle manufacturing
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 326160 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of the Army | $2.2 million |
| Department of the Navy | $808,943 |
| Defense Logistics Agency | $579,754 |
| U.S. Geological Survey | $181,898 |
| Federal Aviation Administration | $32,103 |
| Department of State | $11,333 |
| Federal Acquisition Service | $117 |
| U.S. Census Bureau | $-192 |
Open notices right now come from Dept of Defense (1).
Set-asides on open 326160 contracts
- 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
86 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 326160, most of them in California (12), Florida (9), New York (8), Texas (7) and Michigan (5). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Federal spending under 326160 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $928,305 |
| FY2025 | $1.7 million |
| FY2026 | $1.3 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.
Related NAICS codes
- 326111 Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing
- 326112 Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing
- 326113 Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) Manufacturing
- 326121 Unlaminated Plastics Profile Shape Manufacturing
- 326122 Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing
- 326130 Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet (except Packaging), and Shape Manufacturing
- 326140 Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing
- 326150 Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing
Frequently asked questions
What is NAICS code 326160?
326160 is the 2022 NAICS code for Plastics Bottle Manufacturing. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as bottles, plastics, manufacturing under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 326160?
1,250 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 plastics bottle manufacturing?
Yes. 1 federal contract opportunities under NAICS 326160 are open on SAM.gov right now. Agencies obligated about $1.7 million under this code in fiscal year 2025, according to USAspending.gov.
How do I add NAICS code 326160 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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FedReady is an independent company, not affiliated with SBA, SAM.gov, the Census Bureau or any government agency. Open-contract counts come from SAM.gov and update daily; spending figures come from USAspending.gov.