Blind and Shade Manufacturing

NAICS code 337920 (Blind and Shade Manufacturing) encompasses the production and installation of window coverings, including blinds, shades, curtains, and related window treatment products for both commercial and governmental facilities. These products serve functional purposes such as light control, privacy, temperature regulation, and aesthetic enhancement. Manufacturers in this category produce a variety of window treatment solutions, ranging from manual horizontal blinds to motorized solar shades with advanced technological features.

Federal contract awards in this NAICS category demonstrate significant diversity, with contract values ranging from approximately $2,000 to $250,000 and performance periods typically spanning several months to two years. Frequently awarded entities include small businesses such as Accent Designs LLC, Contract Decor, Inc., and Solar Screen Co Inc., with many being minority-owned, woman-owned, or service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense (particularly Air Force and Navy), and Department of Homeland Security are the most common funding agencies. Set-aside designations frequently include total small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, and woman-owned small business categories. Performance locations span military bases, healthcare facilities, and federal administrative buildings across the United States.

Recent federal contract opportunities primarily focus on window treatment procurement and installation services for various government facilities. Solicitations include requirements for specialized window treatments such as blackout shades, solar shades, roller shades, and breakaway draperies, often with specific technical specifications like fabric type, color, and control mechanisms. Agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of the Air Force, and Department of Homeland Security are actively seeking these services, with performance locations including medical centers, air force bases, and federal administrative buildings. Most opportunities are set aside for small businesses and utilize the NAICS code 337920, with size standards typically set at 1,000 employees.