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NAICS 337127: Institutional Furniture Manufacturing

NAICS 337127

NAICS 337127 – Institutional Furniture Manufacturing covers the design, fabrication, and installation of durable, high-volume furniture systems tailored for institutional environments such as military barracks, veterans’ healthcare facilities, correctional institutions, and federal administrative buildings. This sector specializes in standardized, code-compliant furnishings including bunk beds, lockers, workstation desks, storage units, and modular seating engineered for durability, safety, and ease of maintenance in high-traffic, high-utilization settings.

Industry Spending Overview

Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 337127.

AI Industry Description

NAICS 337127 – Institutional Furniture Manufacturing covers the design, fabrication, and installation of durable, high-volume furniture systems tailored for institutional environments such as military barracks, veterans’ healthcare facilities, correctional institutions, and federal administrative bu...

NAICS 337127 – Institutional Furniture Manufacturing covers the design, fabrication, and installation of durable, high-volume furniture systems tailored for institutional environments such as military barracks, veterans’ healthcare facilities, correctional institutions, and federal administrative buildings. This sector specializes in standardized, code-compliant furnishings including bunk beds, lockers, workstation desks, storage units, and modular seating engineered for durability, safety, and ease of maintenance in high-traffic, high-utilization settings. Products are often required to meet federal specifications for flame resistance, structural integrity, and accessibility under ADA and DoD standards. In the government contracting landscape, this NAICS supports mission-critical infrastructure modernization and facility upgrades, particularly where long-term lifecycle costs and compliance are prioritized over aesthetic customization. Top contractors in this sector include NEXT GENERATION INTERIORS LLC, BHPE LLC, and MEDIANOW, INC., all of which operate as specialized small businesses with deep expertise in institutional-grade manufacturing. These firms frequently compete for task orders under GSA schedules and IDIQ contracts, leveraging niche certifications and agile production capabilities to meet urgent facility requirements. The Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs are the primary procuring agencies, driving demand through barracks renovations, VA medical center expansions, and veteran housing initiatives. Their procurement strategies emphasize bulk ordering, standardized configurations, and rapid deployment to support large-scale infrastructure programs. The competitive landscape is characterized by a concentration of specialized small businesses serving as prime contractors, with limited large prime participation. Opportunities are concentrated in facility modernization cycles, post-deployment reconditioning, and compliance-driven retrofits. Contractors with established supply chains for federal-spec materials and experience in Just-In-Time delivery for federal construction projects are best positioned to capture sustained demand.

Small business size standard

The SBA threshold that decides who can bid NAICS 337127 work as a small business.

SBA threshold
500 employees
Applies to the whole industry code

The SBA cap for this NAICS (13 CFR 121.201). A business at or under it can self-certify as small for work in this code, which is what makes it eligible for a small-business set-aside. The cap is set per NAICS, so the same company can be small in one code and not in another.

13 CFR 121.201, effective January 1, 2026. The SBA revises the table roughly once a year.

Key metrics

Federal obligations and activity under NAICS 337127, last 12 months.

Total Obligations

$36.1M

Last 12 months

Average Award Size

$171K

Per awarded contract

Opportunities Posted

1,891

Last 12 months

Active Contracts

186

Currently open

Awarded Contracts

211

Last 12 months

Awards Expiring

101

End date within 12 months

Contractors Awarded

113

Last 12 months

YoY Growth

-22.3%

vs. prior 12 months

Top contractors

Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 337127, ranked by dollars won.

Top agencies

Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 337127.

Competition

How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 337127, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.

Usually Single-Bid

Half or more of reported awards drew exactly one bidder, usually a sign of incumbent-held work rather than an open field. · 34,830 reported awards

Median Bidders

1

Per reported award, all-time

Single-Bid Awards

61%

Share of reported awards with one bidder

10+ Bidder Awards

2%

Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders

Reported Awards

34,830

68% of 51,520 total awards

Bidder Count Distribution by Fiscal Year

Share of reported awards in each bidder-count bracket per federal fiscal year.

How this code compares up the NAICS hierarchy. Parent cohorts pool every code under their prefix, so they are the steadier baseline when a 6-digit sample is thin.

Industry FamilyCompetitionMedian BiddersSingle-BidBidder MixReported Awards
337127This Code
Institutional Furniture Manufacturing
Usually Single-Bid161%
34,83068% of 51,520
33712NAICS Industry
Usually Single-Bid162%
125,76781% of 155,644
3371Industry Group
Household and Institutional Furniture and Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing
Usually Single-Bid161%
127,33481% of 157,603
337Subsector
Usually Single-Bid152%
683,36365% of 1,055,513
33Sector
Manufacturing
Fewer Bidders244%
17,025,12869% of 24,595,822

Bidder counts reported on past federal awards in this NAICS (USAspending). An open opportunity has no bidders yet, so this is the historical norm for similar work, not a fact about this solicitation. Not all awards report bidder counts, and fewer bidders often means incumbent-held work rather than an easier win. Federal reporting of bidder counts fell from ~96% of awards (FY2016) to ~30% (FY2018 onward); the chart shows shares of reported awards, and washed-out stretches mark years with fewer than 30 of them.

Related NAICS codes

Industries similar to Institutional Furniture Manufacturing, by shared sector, subsector, and industry group.

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NAICS 337127 FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

NAICS code 337127 covers Institutional Furniture Manufacturing. This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing institutional-type furniture (e.g., library, school, theater, and church furniture). Included in this industry are establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing general purpose hospital, laboratory, and dental furniture (e.g., tables, stools, and benches). The furniture may be made on a stock or custom basis and may be assembled or unassembled (i.e., knockdown). Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

Recently Posted in Institutional Furniture Manufacturing

NAICS: 337127
New
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Adquisición de mobiliario clínico hospitalario para el Instituto Hondureño de Seguridad Social This tender has been posted through the UNOPS eSourcing system. / Cet avis a été publié au moyen du système eSourcing de l'UNOPS. / Esta licitación ha sido publ
Solicitation # RFQ/2026/65495
UNOPS is soliciting bids for the acquisition of clinical hospital furniture for the Instituto Hondureño de Seguridad Social in Honduras under solicitation RFQ/2026/65495. The procurement is divided into two lots: 155 wheelchairs and 300 hospital feeding bridge-type tables. All equipment must be new, of the latest generation, and manufactured no more than six months prior to delivery. Technical requirements mandate that materials be resistant to corrosion and hospital disinfectants, and any electrical equipment must be configured for the voltage ranges available in Honduras. Bidders must submit their proposals through the UNOPS eSourcing system and be registered in the United Nations Global Marketplace, adhering to the United Nations Supplier Code of Conduct. The contract is governed by Incoterm 2020 DAP, with the contractor responsible for loading, unloading, assembly, installation, and commissioning at the destination medical unit. Technical evaluation will be based on compliance with specifications, with a requirement for CE certificates or Declarations of Conformity and registration with the Agencia de Regulación Sanitaria de Honduras (ARSA). Payment will be made via bank transfer within 30 calendar days of invoice receipt. The contract requires a Performance Guarantee, and disputes not resolved amicably within 60 days will be submitted to arbitration under UNCITRAL rules. Related services, including training for technical and user personnel and the availability of spare parts, are included in the contract scope.
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