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title: North American Industry
description: "Used by federal agencies, the North American Industry was developed as the standard for classifying businesses. NAICS Codes are self-assigned based on the business’s primary activity (the activity that generates the most revenue for the business). Regulatory references: [FAR subpart 2.1](https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-2-definitions-words-and-terms#i1125357)  and[ FAR…"
url: "https://www.gsascheduleservices.com/kb/sam/north-american-industry/"
updated: "2022-04-13"
category: After Award / Compliance / SAM Record
tags:
  - sam
---

# North American Industry

Used by federal agencies, the North American Industry was developed as the standard for classifying businesses. NAICS Codes are self-assigned based on the business’s primary activity (the activity that generates the most revenue for the business).

Regulatory references: [FAR subpart 2.1](https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-2-definitions-words-and-terms#i1125357)  and[ FAR subpart 19.1](https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-19#id1617MA050M2)

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