NAICS 42 — Wholesale Trade Federal Contract Awards
The federal government has awarded 122 contracts in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS 42), totaling $2.5B in obligated value. The average award is $20.5M (median: $65K), across 12 awarding agencies. Data covers 2025-03 through 2026-10.
Total Awards
122
Total Value
$2.5B
Avg Award
$20.5M
Median Award
$65K
Which agencies award the most Wholesale Trade contracts?
12 federal agencies have awarded contracts in this industry sector, ranked by award count.
| Agency | Awards | Total Value | Avg Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Defense | 57 | $2,131,178,024 | $37.4M |
| Department of Justice | 28 | $3,307,712 | $118K |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 13 | $4,037,730 | $311K |
| Library of Congress | 7 | $350,000,000 | $50.0M |
| Environmental Protection Agency | 4 | $82,578 | $21K |
| Department of State | 4 | $15,215,660 | $3.8M |
| Department of Homeland Security | 3 | $102,353 | $34K |
| Department of Transportation | 2 | $82,850 | $41K |
| Department of Health and Human Services | 1 | $101,600 | $102K |
| Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board | 1 | $26,833 | $27K |
| International Boundary and Water Commission: US-Mexico | 1 | $94,850 | $95K |
| Department of Energy | 1 | $17,845 | $18K |
What NAICS codes are within this sector?
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 | 36 | $2,105,131,019 | 29.5% |
| 423120 | Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers | 10 | $706,343 | 8.2% |
| 423830 | Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 10 | $319,306 | 8.2% |
| 424920 | Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers | 7 | $350,000,000 | 5.7% |
| 423610 | Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 7 | $239,396 | 5.7% |
| 423720 | Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers | 6 | $390,306 | 4.9% |
| 423430 | Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers | 5 | $28,263,904 | 4.1% |
| 423410 | Photographic Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 4 | $353,744 | 3.3% |
| 423740 | Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 4 | $557,007 | 3.3% |
| 424950 | Paint, Varnish, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 4 | $177,669 | 3.3% |
What set-aside programs apply?
Distribution of set-aside designations across Wholesale Trade contract awards.
| Set-Aside Type | Awards | % of Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Set-Aside | 76 | 62.3% | |
| Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) | 38 | 31.1% | |
| Small Business Set Aside - Total | 7 | 5.7% | |
| Buy Indian Set-Aside (specific to Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Services) | 1 | 0.8% |
Who wins Wholesale Trade contracts?
Top contractors ranked by total contract value awarded.
| # | Company | Awards | Total Value | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | $1.6B | ||
| 2 | 1 | $330.0M | ||
| 3 | 1 | $50.0M | ||
| 4 | 1 | $50.0M | ||
| 5 | 1 | $50.0M |
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