Federal Jurisdiction Over Small Business Classifications

Under 13 CFR Part 121, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) establishes size standards to define whether a business entity is eligible for federal prime contracting, set-asides, and loan assistance programs [1]. These standards are codified at the federal level and are uniform across all U.S. states and territories.

A roofing contractor (NAICS 238160) must satisfy the same size standard (currently $19.0 Million in average annual receipts) to participate in small business contracting, regardless of whether they bid on a project in Georgia, Ohio, or Alaska [2][1].

State-Level Small Business Programs

While federal size standards are uniform, state and local governments may administer their own distinct small business procurement programs, such as:

  • Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE): State Departments of Transportation manage the federal DBE program, which uses SBA size standards as a ceiling, but individual states may apply additional net worth caps [1].
  • Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MWBE): Local municipal or state MWBE programs may define their own custom revenue limits that differ from federal standards.

Ensure you verify the specific procurement guidelines of your state agency, though the underlying NAICS code remains identical [3].