NAICS 459130: Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Retailers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new sewing supplies, fabrics, patterns, yarns, and other needlework accessories or retailing these products in combination with new sewing machines. Illustrative Examples: Fabric retailers Sewing supply retailers Needlecraft sewing supply retailers Upholstery materials retailers Quilting supply retailers Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more
NAICS 459130 – Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Retailers encompasses the retail sale of fabrics, thread, needles, patterns, and other materials used for hand-sewing, embroidery, quilting, and tailoring, as well as finished needlework products such as embroidered garments, lace, and decorative textiles. While primarily a consumer-facing retail classification, this sector may intersect with government contracting through specialized procurement for uniform repair kits, ceremonial textiles, custom insignia appliqués, and heritage garment restoration for military museums, veterans’ organizations, and ceremonial units.
Industry Spending Overview
Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 459130.
AI Industry Description
NAICS 459130 – Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Retailers encompasses the retail sale of fabrics, thread, needles, patterns, and other materials used for hand-sewing, embroidery, quilting, and tailoring, as well as finished needlework products such as embroidered garments, lace, and decorative te...
NAICS 459130 – Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Retailers encompasses the retail sale of fabrics, thread, needles, patterns, and other materials used for hand-sewing, embroidery, quilting, and tailoring, as well as finished needlework products such as embroidered garments, lace, and decorative textiles. While primarily a consumer-facing retail classification, this sector may intersect with government contracting through specialized procurement for uniform repair kits, ceremonial textiles, custom insignia appliqués, and heritage garment restoration for military museums, veterans’ organizations, and ceremonial units. These purchases often support morale, tradition, and preservation initiatives rather than operational readiness. The industry’s role in federal procurement is niche and typically embedded within broader logistics, apparel, or cultural heritage programs. No contractor data is available for this NAICS code, indicating limited or no active prime contractor presence in federal awards. Where activity exists, it is likely fulfilled by small businesses, artisan workshops, or specialty textile vendors with niche expertise in historical reproduction or military uniform maintenance, rather than large defense primes. No agency data is available, suggesting no dominant federal buyer has systematically prioritized this category. When procurements occur, they may originate from the Department of the Army’s Museum Program, the National Park Service’s historical preservation initiatives, or Veterans Affairs facilities supporting veteran crafts programs. The competitive landscape is sparse and highly fragmented, with minimal bid volume and low opportunity density. Contractors with expertise in certified textile restoration, military uniform standards, or culturally significant needlework techniques may find opportunities in targeted solicitations under GSA Schedule 70 or through small business set-asides. Demand remains episodic and mission-specific, driven by heritage preservation rather than routine supply needs.
Small Business Size Standard
The SBA threshold that decides who can bid NAICS 459130 work as a small business.
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.
Top Contractors
Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 459130, ranked by dollars won.
| CONSOLIDATED SEWING MACHINE CORP | $2K | |
| MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | $0 | |
| Top 2 combined | $2K | 6 |
Top Agencies
Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 459130.
| Department Of Defense | $2K | |
| Department Of State | $0 | |
| Top 2 combined | $2K | 6 |
Competition
How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 459130, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.
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 Family | Competition | Median Bidders | Single-Bid | Bidder Mix | Reported Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
459130This Code Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Retailers | Not enough reported data | — | — | — | 550% of 10 |
45913NAICS Industry | Not enough reported data | — | — | — | 550% of 10 |
4591Industry Group Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Retailers | Fewer Bidders | 2 | 42% | 12896% of 133 | |
459Subsector | Usually Single-Bid | 1 | 68% | 1,66392% of 1,808 | |
45Sector Retail Trade | Usually Single-Bid | 1 | 81% | 625,80730% of 2,073,573 |
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.
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