NAICS 336612: Boat Building
Boat Building is NAICS code 336612. A business is small under it with 1,000 employees or fewer. 13 federal contracts are open on SAM.gov under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- 1,000 employees or fewer
- Open contracts now
- 13
- Federal spending, FY2025
- $338 million
- Share won by small businesses
- 74%
- Small businesses registered
- 512
Open federal contracts for boat building
Most open notices under this code are Defense supply orders for specific parts, usually limited to approved sources.
- LASHING GEAR,DECK
Due in 6 daysOct 10, 2026
- RFP for Multi-Mission AUTEC Range Vessel (MARV) Under N00024-26-R-2232
Due in 8 daysOct 12, 2026
- Yard Diving Tender (YDT) Request for Information (RFI)
Due in 9 daysOct 13, 2026
- HATCH,MARINE
Due in 10 daysOct 14, 2026
- HINGE ASSEMBLY,MARI
Due in 10 daysOct 14, 2026
- PMS 300 Naval Surface Warfare Center - Carderock (NSWCCD) Acoustic Research Detachment (ARD) Research Vessel (R/V)
Due in 12 daysOct 16, 2026
What NAICS 336612 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 336612:
- Air boat building
- Boat yards (i.e., boat manufacturing facilities)
- Boats (e.g., motorboats, rowboats, canoes, kayaks) manufacturing
- Boats (i.e., suitable or intended for personal use) manufacturing
- Boats, inflatable plastics (except toy-type), manufacturing
- Cabin cruiser building
- Dinghies manufacturing
- Dories building
- Hovercraft building
- Inflatable plastic boats, heavy-duty, manufacturing
- Inflatable rubber boats, heavy-duty, manufacturing
- Life rafts, inflatable, manufacturing
- Motorboat, inboard or outboard, building
- Pleasure boats manufacturing
The index lists 19 entries for this code in all.
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 336612
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 336612, your business must have 1,000 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 boat building
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 336612 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of the Navy | $562.6 million |
| Department of the Army | $157.6 million |
| U.S. Coast Guard | $156.9 million |
| U.S. Special Operations Command | $30.6 million |
| Defense Logistics Agency | $26.7 million |
| National Park Service | $13.5 million |
| Department of State | $12 million |
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | $8.9 million |
Open notices right now come from Dept of Defense (18) and Department of Homeland Security (2).
Set-asides on open 336612 contracts
- No set-aside (full and open): 16
- Total small business set-aside: 4
Not sure which set-asides you qualify for? Try the free SBA certification screener, or read set-aside contracts, explained.
Your competition
512 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 336612, most of them in Florida (80), California (53), Virginia (44), Texas (37) and Washington (35). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Federal spending under 336612 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $376.7 million |
| FY2025 | $338 million |
| FY2026 | $281 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 336612?
336612 is the 2022 NAICS code for Boat Building. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as air boat building, boat yards (i.e., boat manufacturing facilities), boats (e.g., motorboats, rowboats, canoes, kayaks) manufacturing under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 336612?
1,000 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 boat building?
Yes. 13 federal contract opportunities under NAICS 336612 are open on SAM.gov right now. Agencies obligated about $338 million under this code in fiscal year 2025, according to USAspending.gov.
How do I add NAICS code 336612 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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