922140 — Correctional Institutions
Description
This industry comprises government establishments primarily engaged in managing and operating correctional institutions. The facility is generally designed for the confinement, correction, and rehabilitation of adult and/or juvenile offenders sentenced by a court (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Correctional institutions, public administration
- Penitentiaries, public administration
- Detention centers, public administration
- Prisons, public administration
- Jails, public administration
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Government establishments primarily engaged in operating halfway houses for ex-criminal offenders and
- delinquent youths are classified in Industry 623990, Other Residential Care Facilities; and
- Establishments primarily engaged in managing or operating correctional facilities on a contract or fee basis
- are classified in Industry 561210, Facilities Support Services.
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 9223 - Correctional Institutions (via SIC1987:9223→NAICS1997:92214→2002:922140→2007:922140→2012:922140→2017:922140→2022:922140)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC M1FF — OPERATION OF PENAL FACILITIES
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 922140 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 922140 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Correctional Institutions' under Sector 92 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 922140? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has not specified a custom size standard for NAICS code 922140 (Correctional Institutions), meaning default procurement guidelines apply.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 922140? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 922140 (Correctional Institutions) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 9223 - Correctional Institutions.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 922140:
- Sector 92 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Public Administration sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 922140 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Correctional Institutions).