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NAICS Code· 337127

NAICS 337127: 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--Show more

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.

67
Active Contracts
$40.5M
Total Obligations (12mo)
224
Awarded Contracts (12mo)
120
Contractors Awarded (12mo)
1
Median Bidders per Award
-2.5%
YoY Growth

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.

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.

Top Contractors

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

Ranked by total awards

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. · 34,763 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

34,763

68% of 51,443 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%
34,76368% of 51,443
33712NAICS Industry
Usually Single-Bid162%
125,59681% of 155,302
3371Industry Group
Household and Institutional Furniture and Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing
Usually Single-Bid161%
127,16281% of 157,260
337Subsector
Usually Single-Bid152%
682,29765% of 1,047,622
33Sector
Manufacturing
Fewer Bidders244%
16,883,00469% of 24,369,785

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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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--

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Awdurdod Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri is soliciting bids for the procurement of high quality contemporary external cafe furniture for a publicly accessible outdoor space in Gwynedd, United Kingdom. The requirement consists of 20 chairs featuring powder coated aluminium frames and 5 circular tables with powder coated galvanised steel frames, both of which may utilize FSC certified oak or metal slats. All furniture must be free standing, moveable, and robustly constructed to withstand permanent external exposure, seasonal temperature variations, and regular public use. A critical performance requirement is that the items must remain stable without tipping or rocking when placed on existing concrete block paving. The contract is an open competition below threshold with a total estimated value of 12,000 GBP excluding VAT. Award decisions will be based on a Most Economically Advantageous Tender approach, weighted at 60 percent for price and 40 percent for quality. The procurement is noted as particularly suitable for small and medium sized enterprises. Successful bidders must provide a 15 year warranty for all items and ensure that replacement components are available through the manufacturer or an authorized network. The estimated period of performance runs from November 13, 2026, to January 8, 2027, with a final response deadline of November 9, 2026.
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