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Choosing NAICS codes and PSCs

Learn how NAICS codes and Product and Service Codes classify what the government buys, how they drive size standards and set-asides, and how to pick and use the right codes for your business.

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  1. 1. What NAICS codes areThe industry classification system behind federal size standards and set-asides.2 min read · 5-question quiz
  2. 2. How NAICS codes work in solicitationsOne code per solicitation, the size standard that comes with it, and how to challenge it.2 min read · 5-question quiz
  3. 3. What Product and Service Codes areThe four-character codes that describe what the government is actually buying.2 min read · 5-question quiz
  4. 4. Choosing your codesHow to pick a primary NAICS code and a sensible set of others, using real award data.2 min read · 5-question quiz
  5. 5. Putting your codes to workLoad your codes into SAM.gov, your profiles, searches and marketing, then keep them current.2 min read · 5-question quiz

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