NAICS 722320: Caterers
Caterers is NAICS code 722320. A business is small under it with $9 million or less in average annual receipts. 4 federal contracts are open on SAM.gov under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- $9 million or less in average annual receipts
- Open contracts now
- 4
- Federal spending, FY2025
- $35.6 million
- Share won by small businesses
- 80%
- Small businesses registered
- 1,802
Open federal contracts for caterers
- Catered Meals - Pineville, LA
Due in 1 dayOct 5, 2026
- ExSV 27.1 Colombia Catered Meals
Due in 2 daysOct 6, 2026
- Ohio Army National Guard Catered Meals 13 OCT 26 - 10 NOV 26 at DSCC Columbus Ohio
Due in 3 daysOct 7, 2026
- Thanksgiving Meal Catering Services – DLA Susquehanna
Due in 19 daysOct 23, 2026
What NAICS 722320 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 722320:
- Banquet halls with catering staff
- Bartender services including supply of equipment and alcohol
- Bartender services on own account (serving only)
- Catering services, social
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 722320
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 722320, your business must have $9 million or less in average annual receipts. Receipts are averaged over your last five completed fiscal years.
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 caterers
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 722320 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of the Army | $116.6 million |
| Forest Service | $18.9 million |
| Department of the Navy | $4.1 million |
| Department of State | $3.9 million |
| Department of the Air Force | $1.9 million |
| U.S. Special Operations Command | $701,190 |
| U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | $636,360 |
| U.S. Marshals Service | $595,839 |
Open notices right now come from Dept of Defense (3) and Department of Justice (1).
Set-asides on open 722320 contracts
- No set-aside (full and open): 2
- Total small business set-aside: 2
Not sure which set-asides you qualify for? Try the free SBA certification screener, or read set-aside contracts, explained.
Your competition
1,802 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 722320, most of them in Texas (203), California (183), Florida (178), Georgia (124) and Maryland (92). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Federal spending under 722320 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $30.1 million |
| FY2025 | $35.6 million |
| FY2026 | $83.8 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 722320?
722320 is the 2022 NAICS code for Caterers. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as banquet halls with catering staff, bartender services including supply of equipment and alcohol, bartender services on own account (serving only) under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 722320?
$9 million or less in average annual receipts. 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 caterers?
Yes. 4 federal contract opportunities under NAICS 722320 are open on SAM.gov right now. Agencies obligated about $35.6 million under this code in fiscal year 2025, according to USAspending.gov.
How do I add NAICS code 722320 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.