Federal NAICS Codes

NAICS 423840

Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

Explore obligations, trends, recent awards, and incumbent contractors for NAICS 423840.

NAICS 423840 federal market metrics

Total obligations
$585.8M
Total awards
211,844 awards
Active obligations
$1.1M
Size standard
125 employees

What this NAICS covers

NAICS 423840 covers wholesale trade of industrial supplies and MRO products including fasteners, bearings, hoses, hand tools, safety gear, and replacement components sold for resale to manufacturers, maintenance operations, and industrial service providers.

Federal opportunities under 423840 typically involve supplying stocked or kitted industrial parts under catalog contracts, managing NSN or part-number inventories, performing order fulfillment and short-lead deliveries, providing consignment stocking or depot replenishment, and monthly inventory reporting.

FY2025 snapshot

Obligations
$18.2M
Awards
24,898
Average award
$730
Change from FY2024
-36.5%

Recent awards

Search contractors

$333,860

BEARING DISTRIBUTORS INC

Federal Aviation Administration

PIID
6973GH26P02004
PSC
5998 - ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLIES, BOARDS, CARDS, AND ASSOCIATED HARDWARE

$42

GIGA, INC.

Federal Acquisition Service

PIID
47QSSC26F95AH
PSC
5120 - HAND TOOLS, NONEDGED, NONPOWERED

$49

GIGA, INC.

Federal Acquisition Service

PIID
47QSSC26F959W
PSC
5120 - HAND TOOLS, NONEDGED, NONPOWERED

$45

GIGA, INC.

Federal Acquisition Service

PIID
47QSSC26F95AF
PSC
5120 - HAND TOOLS, NONEDGED, NONPOWERED

$295

GIGA, INC.

Federal Acquisition Service

PIID
47QSSC26F958D
PSC
5120 - HAND TOOLS, NONEDGED, NONPOWERED

$52

GIGA, INC.

Federal Acquisition Service

PIID
47QSSC26F95A3
PSC
5120 - HAND TOOLS, NONEDGED, NONPOWERED

$324

GIGA, INC.

Federal Acquisition Service

PIID
47QSSC26F959L
PSC
5120 - HAND TOOLS, NONEDGED, NONPOWERED

$358

GIGA, INC.

Federal Acquisition Service

PIID
47QSWA26F1BD6
PSC
5120 - HAND TOOLS, NONEDGED, NONPOWERED

FAQ

What work fits NAICS 423840?
  • Fulfill MRO catalog orders for industrial facilities with unit- and lot-level tracking and same-day or next-day pick-and-ship options.
  • Operate consignment or vendor-managed inventory at customer depots with periodic replenishment and inventory reconciliation.
  • Provide kitting and packaging of stocked industrial parts with part-number labeling, consolidated packing lists, and single-shipment delivery documentation.
  • Supply safety equipment and PPE cases to industrial sites with certificate-of-conformance documentation and warranty pass-through.
When is NAICS 423840 a weak fit?
  • Manufacturing of industrial parts: includes fabrication, molding, or machining rather than wholesale purchase and resale.
  • Retail sales to general consumers: direct consumer transactions and storefront operations rather than business-to-business wholesale distribution.
  • Repair and installation services: involves hands-on maintenance or equipment installation rather than supplying replacement parts for resale.
What solicitation language points to NAICS 423840?
  • Solicitation includes long parts lists or a catalog with part numbers, unit pricing, minimum order quantities, and stocking locations.
  • Performance requirements request consignment inventory management, replenishment lead-times, NSN management, and monthly inventory reporting.
  • Evaluation criteria emphasize distributor channel capabilities, evidence of sourcing commercial stock, kitting capacity, and logistics for short-lead deliveries.

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