SBA size standard
1,000 employees
Measured by average number of employees over the last 24 months
SBA table effective March 2023
FY2025 federal spending
The Department of Defense bought 70% of the $201.3M obligated under 334118 in FY2025.
- Contract awards
- 1,490
- Contract vehicles (IDVs)
- 73
Top buying agencies
- Department of Defense$141.1M
- Department of Justice$21.1M
- Department of Commerce$12.9M
- Department of Veterans Affairs$6.9M
- Department of Homeland Security$3.5M
FY2025 federal contract obligations, USAspending.gov
Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (NAICS 334118) covers companies manufacturing computer peripherals, storage systems, network equipment, and related computing equipment. This code applies to companies manufacturing specialized hardware components used in government systems.
What Businesses Fall Under This Code
334118 includes manufacturers of storage systems, network equipment, peripherals, and specialized computing hardware. Examples include companies manufacturing ruggedized storage systems, specialized network equipment, or computing peripherals for federal systems.
SBA Size Standard and What It Means
The SBA size standard for 334118 is 1,000 employees. With 1,000 employees or fewer, you count as a small business on contracts filed under this code.
Federal Spending in This Category
Federal peripheral and storage equipment spending exceeds $2 billion annually. Agencies procure storage systems, network equipment, and specialized peripherals as components of larger systems.
Top Agencies Buying in This Code
Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, General Services Administration, and other agencies procure peripheral and storage equipment as part of larger computing implementations.
Tips for Tech Companies Using This Code
Use 334118 if you manufacture specialized computing peripherals or storage systems for federal agencies. Show compliance with federal standards, security requirements, and equipment specifications. Demonstrate manufacturing quality and reliability.
Pro Tip: Hardware manufacturing is capital-intensive. Unless you're an established hardware manufacturer, focus on IT services codes. Only use 334118 as primary if you actually manufacture specialized computing equipment.