NAICS 928110 - National Security

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What is NAICS 928110

NAICS code 928110 encompasses government establishments of the Armed Forces, including the National Guard, which are primarily engaged in national security and related activities. This sector involves a broad range of military operations and support functions that ensure the defense and security of the nation. Entities operating in this sector include branches of the military such as the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and the National Guard, as well as specialized units like military police and military courts. Government agencies contract for these services to maintain readiness, enforce military law, support training and operations, and uphold national defense objectives. These contracts are critical for sustaining military capabilities, ensuring operational effectiveness, and safeguarding national interests.

Industry Classification for NAICS 928110

This industry comprises government establishments of the Armed Forces, including the National Guard, primarily engaged in national security and related activities.

Illustrative Examples:

  • Air Force
  • Military police
  • Army
  • Military training schools (except military service academies)
  • Marine Corps
  • National Guard
  • Military courts
  • Navy

Breakdown for NAICS 928110

  • Includes government establishments of all Armed Forces branches primarily engaged in national security activities.
  • Encompasses military training schools excluding military service academies.
  • Covers specialized units such as military police and military courts.
  • Involves both operational and support functions critical to national defense.
  • Typically involves entities with government-operated workforce and infrastructure.

Included Activities for NAICS 928110

  • Providing military training and education programs.
  • Conducting law enforcement and security operations within military installations.
  • Supporting National Guard operations and state-level defense activities.
  • Operating military courts and legal enforcement services.
  • Managing military personnel and readiness operations.
  • Executing national defense missions and strategic military planning.
  • Maintaining and enforcing military discipline and regulations.
  • Coordinating joint operations among different branches of the Armed Forces.

Business Types for NAICS 928110

  • Federal military branches (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps)
  • National Guard units and state defense forces
  • Military training and education establishments
  • Military law enforcement and judicial entities
  • Government military support and operational centers

Subcategories for NAICS 928110

  • Air Force
  • Air traffic control, military
  • Armed forces
  • Army
  • Courts, military
  • Marine Corps
  • Military bases and camps
  • Military police
  • Military reserve armories and bases
  • Military training schools (except academies)
  • National Guard
  • Navy
  • Space Force

Government Buyers for NAICS 928110

The primary buyers for services under NAICS 928110 are federal government agencies, particularly the Department of Defense (DoD) and its branches, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and the National Guard Bureau. Additionally, agencies involved in homeland security and defense logistics also procure services related to national security. These agencies require military personnel services, training, law enforcement, and operational support to fulfill their missions. Contracting with these entities ensures access to specialized military capabilities, compliance with national security protocols, and the continuous support of defense operations at home and abroad.

Contract Types & Procurement for NAICS 928110

Contracts in this sector commonly include firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ), and time-and-materials agreements. Procurement methods often involve competitive bidding, sole-source contracts for specialized military needs, and multi-year agreements to support ongoing operations. Contract values vary widely, ranging from small training contracts to multimillion-dollar agreements for comprehensive military services and support. Due to the sensitive nature of national security activities, contracts typically include stringent compliance requirements, security clearances, and performance-based criteria.

Details for NAICS 928110

Explore the hierarchy and related codes for this industry

NAICS Code Industry Title
928120 International Affairs
NAICS Code Industry Title
921 Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
9211 Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
92111 Executive Offices
921110 Executive Offices
92112 Legislative Bodies
921120 Legislative Bodies
92113 Public Finance Activities
921130 Public Finance Activities
92114 Executive and Legislative Offices, Combined
921140 Executive and Legislative Offices, Combined
92115 American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments
921150 American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments
92119 Other General Government Support
921190 Other General Government Support
922 Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
9221 Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
92211 Courts
922110 Courts
92212 Police Protection
922120 Police Protection
92213 Legal Counsel and Prosecution
922130 Legal Counsel and Prosecution
92214 Correctional Institutions
922140 Correctional Institutions
92215 Parole Offices and Probation Offices
922150 Parole Offices and Probation Offices
92216 Fire Protection
922160 Fire Protection
92219 Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
922190 Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
923 Administration of Human Resource Programs
9231 Administration of Human Resource Programs
92311 Administration of Education Programs
923110 Administration of Education Programs
92312 Administration of Public Health Programs
923120 Administration of Public Health Programs
92313 Administration of Human Resource Programs (except Education, Public Health, and Veterans' Affairs Programs)
923130 Administration of Human Resource Programs (except Education, Public Health, and Veterans' Affairs Programs)
92314 Administration of Veterans' Affairs
923140 Administration of Veterans' Affairs
924 Administration of Environmental Quality Programs
9241 Administration of Environmental Quality Programs
92411 Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs
924110 Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs
92412 Administration of Conservation Programs
924120 Administration of Conservation Programs
925 Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development
9251 Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development
92511 Administration of Housing Programs
925110 Administration of Housing Programs
92512 Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development
925120 Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development
926 Administration of Economic Programs
9261 Administration of Economic Programs
92611 Administration of General Economic Programs
926110 Administration of General Economic Programs
92612 Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs
926120 Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs
92613 Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities
926130 Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities
92614 Regulation of Agricultural Marketing and Commodities
926140 Regulation of Agricultural Marketing and Commodities
92615 Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors
926150 Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors
927 Space Research and Technology
9271 Space Research and Technology
92711 Space Research and Technology
927110 Space Research and Technology
928 National Security and International Affairs
9281 National Security and International Affairs
92811 National Security
928110 Current National Security
92812 International Affairs
928120 International Affairs

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