NAICS 928120 - International Affairs

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What is NAICS 928120

NAICS code 928120 covers establishments primarily engaged in international affairs and programs concerning other nations and peoples. This sector includes agencies and offices of both U.S. and foreign governments that focus on diplomacy, international relations, foreign policy, and global cooperation initiatives. Businesses and organizations operating within this classification often provide advisory, coordination, and management services related to international treaties, aid programs, and diplomatic missions. Government agencies contract for these services to facilitate effective engagement with foreign governments, promote national interests abroad, and support multinational partnerships.

Industry Classification for NAICS 928120

This industry comprises establishments of U.S. and foreign governments primarily engaged in international affairs and programs relating to other nations and peoples.

Breakdown for NAICS 928120

  • Includes U.S. and foreign government establishments focused on international relations.
  • Encompasses programs related to diplomacy, foreign aid, and global cooperation.
  • Supports policy implementation and management of international initiatives.
  • Typical contract sizes range from small consulting tasks to large-scale program support.
  • Requires specialized knowledge of international law, languages, and regional affairs.

Included Activities for NAICS 928120

  • Providing diplomatic support and advisory services.
  • Managing international aid and development programs.
  • Coordinating multinational security and cooperation efforts.
  • Conducting research on foreign policy and global issues.
  • Supporting diplomatic missions and consular services.
  • Facilitating international treaty negotiation and implementation.
  • Delivering training related to international relations and protocol.
  • Developing and managing international partnership initiatives.

Business Types for NAICS 928120

  • Government agencies and departments.
  • International development consulting firms.
  • Foreign policy research organizations.
  • Security and defense contractors with international focus.
  • Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) engaged in global programs.
  • Professional services firms specializing in diplomacy and international law.

Subcategories for NAICS 928120

  • Consulates
  • Diplomatic services
  • Economic development assistance (i.e., international), government
  • Embassies
  • Foreign economic and social development services, government
  • Foreign government service
  • Foreign missions
  • Immigration services
  • International Monetary Fund
  • Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
  • Organization of American States
  • Passport issuing services
  • Peace Corps
  • State Department
  • United Nations
  • World Bank

Government Buyers for NAICS 928120

The primary government buyers for services under NAICS 928120 include the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Department of Defense, and other federal entities involved in foreign policy and international development. These agencies require specialized expertise to manage diplomatic relations, coordinate international assistance programs, and support security cooperation efforts. Contracts in this sector enable agencies to deploy personnel, conduct research, and implement policies that advance U.S. interests globally.

Contract Types & Procurement for NAICS 928120

Contracts under NAICS 928120 typically include firm-fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) types. Procurement methods often involve competitive bidding, requests for proposals (RFPs), and sole-source awards in cases of specialized expertise. Contract values vary widely depending on the scope, ranging from smaller task orders for research and consulting to multi-million dollar agreements supporting large-scale international programs. Long-term contracts are common to sustain ongoing diplomatic and development efforts.

Details for NAICS 928120

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NAICS Code Industry Title
928110 National Security
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 National Security
92812 International Affairs
928120 Current International Affairs

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