459920 NEW 2022

Art Dealers

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

4599

Industry Group

Other Miscellaneous Retailers

459920

National Industry (This Code)

Art Dealers

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 original and limited edition art works created by others. Included in this industry are establishments primarily engaged in displaying works of art for retail sale in art galleries.

✓ 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 459920

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 art reproductions (except limited editions)--are classified in U.S. Industry 449129, All Other Home Furnishings Retailers;
Creating original art works (except musical, commercial, or medical) or restoring art works for others--are classified in Industry 711510, Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers;
Retailing artists' supplies--are classified in U.S. Industry 459999, All Other Miscellaneous Retailers; and
Displaying works of art not for retail sale in art galleries--are classified in Industry 712110, Museums.

How to Use NAICS 459920 in SAM.gov

NAICS code 459920Art Dealers — 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 Other Miscellaneous 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 459920.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 459920?

NAICS code 459920 is 'Art Dealers', classified under the Retail Trade sector (NAICS 45). This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing original and limited edition art works created by others. Included in this industry are establishments primarily engaged in displ

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 459920?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 459920 (Art Dealers) 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 459920 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 459920 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 459920 (Art Dealers) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.

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