NAICS 92 — Public Administration
Federal, state, and local government agencies that administer, oversee, and manage public programs. The Public Administration sector encompasses 24 six-digit NAICS codes used in federal procurement, representing $1,004,496,423 in total federal contract spending. Each code within this sector has its own SBA small business size standard, which determines whether a business qualifies as "small" for set-aside and sole-source contract opportunities in that specific industry.
Understanding Sector 92
NAICS sector 92 is one of 20 industry sectors defined by the North American Industry Classification System. The federal government uses these codes to classify contract requirements, determine small business eligibility, and track procurement spending across industries. When a federal agency issues a solicitation, they assign a NAICS code that best describes the principal purpose of the acquisition — this determines the applicable size standard for small business participation.
The codes below are sorted by total federal spending, with the highest-spend industries at the top. Click any code to view detailed spending data, top contractors, and guidance on competing for contracts in that industry.
Six-Digit Codes in Sector 92
| Code | Industry | Federal Spend |
|---|---|---|
| 922190 | Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities | $340.5M |
| 927110 | Space Research and Technology | $136.1M |
| 926130 | Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities | $114.0M |
| 922140 | Correctional Institutions | $94.8M |
| 923120 | Administration of Public Health Programs | $78.0M |
| 921190 | Other General Government Support | $69.1M |
| 928120 | International Affairs | $58.8M |
| 923110 | Administration of Education Programs | $29.3M |
| 923130 | Administration of Human Resource Programs (except Education, Public Health, and Veterans' Affairs Programs) | $23.0M |
| 922120 | Police Protection | $17.8M |
| 924120 | Administration of Conservation Programs | $16.3M |
| 922160 | Fire Protection | $12.2M |
| 921130 | Public Finance Activities | $7.1M |
| 924110 | Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs | $3.1M |
| 922130 | Legal Counsel and Prosecution | $962K |
| 928110 | National Security | $898K |
| 921150 | American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments | $717K |
| 926120 | Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs | $530K |
| 921120 | Legislative Bodies | $251K |
| 925110 | Administration of Housing Programs | $247K |
| 921110 | Executive Offices | $242K |
| 925120 | Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development | $236K |
| 926110 | Administration of General Economic Programs | $121K |
| 922110 | Courts | $121K |
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What is NAICS sector 92?
NAICS sector 92 covers Public Administration. Federal, state, and local government agencies that administer, oversee, and manage public programs. It contains 24 six-digit industry codes used in federal procurement.
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How much does the federal government spend in sector 92?
Total federal contract spending across all codes in the Public Administration sector is approximately $1,004,496,423. Individual codes within the sector range from the most active at $340.5M to smaller niche markets.
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How do NAICS sectors relate to size standards?
Each six-digit NAICS code has its own SBA size standard — sectors don't have a single standard. Size standards are expressed either as maximum average annual receipts (e.g., $41.5 million) or maximum number of employees (e.g., 500 employees). Click into any six-digit code to see its specific size standard.
Data sourced from USASpending.gov and Census Bureau . Federal contracting data is public domain.