Federal NAICS Codes

NAICS 459140

Musical Instrument and Supplies Retailers

Explore obligations, trends, recent awards, and incumbent contractors for NAICS 459140.

NAICS 459140 federal market metrics

Total obligations
$942.5K
Total awards
44 awards
Active obligations
$0
Size standard
$22,500,000 receipts

What this NAICS covers

NAICS 459140 covers retail establishments that sell musical instruments, sheet music, and related supplies directly to consumers or organizations, operating brick-and-mortar stores or online storefronts and managing inventory, display, and point-of-sale transactions.

Federal opportunities under 459140 typically involve procurement for retail purchase orders, supply contracts for specified instrument makes and models, inventory stocking agreements, and event outfitting purchases for bands or musical programs.

FY2025 snapshot

Obligations
$111.3K
Awards
3
Average award
$37.1K
Change from FY2024
-61.5%

Recent awards

Search contractors

$14,813

MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES

Department of State

PIID
19FR6325P1462
PSC
W077 - LEASE OR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT- MUSICAL INST/PHONOGRAPH/HOME RADIO

$20,115

MSA MUSIC INC

Department of the Army

PIID
W912L325PA007
PSC
7710 - MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

FAQ

What work fits NAICS 459140?
  • Retail purchase orders for new acoustic and electric instruments delivered with manufacturer warranties and standard retail packaging.
  • Blanket purchase agreements for recurring orders of student instrument packages and accessory kits sized by ensemble or grade level.
  • On-site retail concession stocking and fulfillment supplying sheet music, reeds, strings, and replacement parts during performance seasons.
  • Short-term instrument rental agreements providing band instruments on monthly rental with asset tracking, routine maintenance scheduling, and return logistics.
When is NAICS 459140 a weak fit?
  • Musical instrument manufacturing: factory production and assembly of instruments where the business fabricates components and instruments rather than selling finished products at retail.
  • Specialized repair and restoration: luthiers or repair shops focused solely on instrument maintenance and restoration without retail sales or inventory stocking for resale.
  • Wholesale distribution: bulk sales to retailers or dealers without direct-to-consumer retail storefront operations, individual sales transactions, or retail point-of-sale services.
What solicitation language points to NAICS 459140?
  • Solicitation includes line items listing retail SKUs, brand names, model numbers, and quantities with delivery to a retail or billing address.
  • Performance terms reference in-store inventory levels, shelf-ready packaging, SKU-level invoicing, and periodic inventory reporting.
  • Evaluation criteria include available on-hand stock, retail warranty handling, and documented experience fulfilling orders to educational or community music programs.

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