Paint and Wallpaper Retailers

The NAICS code 444120 for Paint and Wallpaper Retailers encompasses businesses engaged in the retail sale of paints, painting supplies, wallpapers, and related decorative and protective coating materials. These establishments typically provide a wide range of products for both residential and commercial applications, including interior and exterior paints, primers, stains, varnishes, painting tools, and specialized coating solutions. The category includes retailers that supply raw materials for painting and surface treatment across various industries, including construction, maintenance, and specialized technical applications.

Federal contract awards under this NAICS code demonstrate a diverse range of procurement activities, primarily from agencies like the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Department of State, and Smithsonian Institution. Contract values range from approximately $777 to $47,142, with typical durations spanning 3-12 months. Frequently awarded entities include Airborne Industries Inc., Aviation Procurement Systems, LLC, and Monarch Paint Stores of DC. Most awards are firm fixed-price purchase orders, with a majority having no specific small business set-aside designation. Procurement activities frequently involve purchasing painting supplies, sound-controlling equipment, insulation materials, and specialized coatings for military, diplomatic, and institutional facilities.

The most recent federal contract opportunity is a sole-source intent to award from the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility for Sherwin Williams Inc. to provide white enamel paint. The opportunity is classified under the 444120 NAICS code with a size standard of 500 employees and will be awarded under Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106. The solicitation emphasizes specific requirements such as 85% shelf life remaining and date of manufacture marking, with interested parties invited to demonstrate their capabilities by August 9, 2024.