455219 NEW 2022

All Other General Merchandise Retailers

Retail Trade › General Merchandise Retailers › Warehouse Clubs, Supercenters, and Other General Merchandise Retailers

SBA Size Standard

500 employees

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NAICS Code Hierarchy

45

Sector

Retail Trade

455

Subsector

General Merchandise Retailers

4552

Industry Group

Warehouse Clubs, Supercenters, and Other General Merchandise Retailers

455219

National Industry (This Code)

All Other General Merchandise Retailers

Official NAICS Description

Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS

📘 Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS Manual
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new and used general merchandise (except department stores, warehouse clubs, superstores, and supercenters). These establishments retail a general line of new and used merchandise, such as apparel, automotive parts, dry goods, groceries, hardware, housewares or home furnishings, and other lines in limited amounts, with none of the lines predominating. This industry also includes establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new and used merchandise on an auction basis. Illustrative Examples: Dollar stores General merchandise (new and used) auction houses General merchandise showrooms General merchandise trading posts General stores Home and auto supply stores Variety stores

✓ Small Business Eligibility at a Glance

Based on SBA Table of Small Business Size Standards (2024)

Size Standard

500 employees

Measurement Period

Current count

Standard Type

Employee-Based

Applies To

All contracts under NAICS 455219

Set-Aside Programs

8(a), WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB

Certification Required

No (self-certify in SAM.gov)

Size standards are set by the SBA and reviewed periodically. Always verify at SBA.gov before bidding.

Cross-References

The following activities are classified elsewhere in the NAICS system:

Auctioning on the location of others as independent auctioneers--are classified in Industry 561990, All Other Support Services;
Retailing automotive parts--are classified in Industry 441330, Automotive Parts and Accessories Retailers;
Retailing a general line of new merchandise, generally known as department stores--are classified in Industry 455110, Department Stores;
Retailing a general line of merchandise in combination with a significant amount and variety of perishable groceries, generally known as warehouse clubs, superstores, or supercenters--are classified in U.S. Industry 455211, Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters;
Retailing farm supplies--are classified in Industry 444240, Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Retailers;
Retailing a general line of new home repair and improvement materials and supplies, generally known as home centers--are classified in Industry 444110, Home Centers;
Retailing used merchandise, including by auction--are classified in Industry 459510, Used Merchandise Retailers; and
Providing warehousing services for goods owned by others--are classified in Industry Group 4931, Warehousing and Storage.

How to Use NAICS 455219 in SAM.gov

NAICS code 455219All Other General Merchandise Retailers — is used in SAM.gov to identify businesses whose primary activity falls within this classification. When you add this code to your SAM.gov entity registration, contracting officers searching for vendors in the Warehouse Clubs, Supercenters, and Other General Merchandise Retailers space will be able to find your business.

If this code represents your primary business activity, designate it as your primary NAICS code. Your primary NAICS code determines your size standard for any contract solicited under this code. With a size standard of 500 employees, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 455219.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 455219?

NAICS code 455219 is 'All Other General Merchandise Retailers', classified under the Retail Trade sector (NAICS 45). This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new and used general merchandise (except department stores, warehouse clubs, superstores, and supercenters). These establish

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 455219?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 455219 (All Other General Merchandise Retailers) as one with 500 employees. This size standard determines eligibility for small business set-aside contracts, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, and SDVOSB programs in SAM.gov.

How do I register NAICS code 455219 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 455219 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 455219 (All Other General Merchandise Retailers) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.

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