459110 NEW 2022

Sporting Goods Retailers

Retail Trade › Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers › Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Retailers

SBA Size Standard

500 employees

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NAICS Code Hierarchy

45

Sector

Retail Trade

459

Subsector

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

4591

Industry Group

Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Retailers

459110

National Industry (This Code)

Sporting Goods Retailers

Official NAICS Description

Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS

📘 Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS Manual
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new sporting goods, such as bicycles and bicycle parts; camping equipment; exercise and fitness equipment; athletic uniforms; specialty sports footwear; and other sporting goods, equipment, and accessories. Illustrative Examples: Athletic uniform supply retailers Fishing supply retailers Bicycle (except motorized) retailers Golf pro shops Bowling equipment and supply retailers Tack shops Diving equipment retailers Sporting goods (e.g., scuba, skiing, ball sports) retailers Exercise equipment retailers Sporting gun and hunting equipment retailers Camping and hiking equipment retailers

✓ 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 459110

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:

Retailing new or used truck campers and camping trailers--are classified in Industry 441210, Recreational Vehicle Dealers;
Retailing new or used snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), motorcycles, motorized bicycles, utility trailers, personal watercraft, and motorized golf carts--are classified in U.S. Industry 441227, Motorcycle, ATV, and All Other Motor Vehicle Dealers;
Retailing new or used boats, outboard motors, and boat trailers--are classified in U.S. Industry 441222, Boat Dealers;
Retailing new shoes (except specialty sports footwear, such as golf shoes, bowling shoes, and cleated shoes)--are classified in Industry 458210, Shoe Retailers;
Repairing or servicing sporting goods--are classified in Industry 811490, Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance;
Retailing used sporting goods and used bicycles (except motorized)--are classified in Industry 459510, Used Merchandise Retailers;
Operating marinas--are classified in Industry 713930, Marinas;
Operating shooting ranges--are classified in Industry 713990, All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries; and
Operating golf courses (except miniature)--are classified in Industry 713910, Golf Courses and Country Clubs.

How to Use NAICS 459110 in SAM.gov

NAICS code 459110Sporting Goods 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 Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument 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 459110.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 459110?

NAICS code 459110 is 'Sporting Goods Retailers', classified under the Retail Trade sector (NAICS 45). This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new sporting goods, such as bicycles and bicycle parts; camping equipment; exercise and fitness equipment; athletic uniforms; spec

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 459110?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 459110 (Sporting Goods 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 459110 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 459110 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 459110 (Sporting Goods Retailers) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.

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