NAICS 42 — Wholesale Trade Federal Contract Awards
The federal government has awarded 56 contracts in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS 42), totaling $1.7B in obligated value. The average award is $29.8M (median: $52K), across 6 awarding agencies. Data covers 2025-03 through 2026-06.
Total Awards
56
Total Value
$1.7B
Avg Award
$29.8M
Median Award
$52K
Which agencies award the most Wholesale Trade contracts?
6 federal agencies have awarded contracts in this industry sector, ranked by award count.
| Agency | Awards | Total Value | Avg Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Defense | 33 | $1,665,790,099 | $50.5M |
| Department of Justice | 13 | $2,326,906 | $179K |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 5 | $2,078,213 | $416K |
| Environmental Protection Agency | 3 | $80,694 | $27K |
| Department of State | 1 | $97,604 | $98K |
What NAICS codes are within this sector?
Top 10 specific NAICS codes by award count within the Wholesale Trade sector.
| NAICS Code | Description | Awards | Total Value | % of Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 423450 | Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 15 | $1,639,853,980 | 26.8% |
| 423830 | Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 5 | $178,116 | 8.9% |
| 423120 | Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers | 5 | $486,476 | 8.9% |
| 423610 | Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 5 | $180,126 | 8.9% |
| 423720 | Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers | 4 | $252,516 | 7.1% |
What set-aside programs apply?
Distribution of set-aside designations across Wholesale Trade contract awards.
| Set-Aside Type | Awards | % of Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Set-Aside | 33 | 58.9% | |
| Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) | 23 | 41.1% |
Who wins Wholesale Trade contracts?
Top contractors ranked by total contract value awarded.
| # | Company | Awards | Total Value | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | $1.6B | ||
| 2 | 1 | $49.0M | ||
| 3 | 1 | $28.0M | ||
| 4 | 1 | $11.0M | ||
| 5 | 2 | $10.0M |
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