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NAICS 421840: Industrial Supplies Wholesalers

NAICS 421840

Industry Spending Overview

Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 421840.

Key metrics

Federal obligations and activity under NAICS 421840, last 12 months.

Total Obligations

$16K

Last 12 months

Average Award Size

$8K

Per awarded contract

Opportunities Posted

10

Last 12 months

Active Contracts

2

Currently open

Awarded Contracts

2

Last 12 months

Awards Expiring

0

End date within 12 months

Contractors Awarded

2

Last 12 months

YoY Growth

+100.0%

vs. prior 12 months

Top contractors

Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 421840, ranked by dollars won.

Ranked by Total Awards
SPAIRES INC$16K
HOOSIER INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY, INC$499
Top 2 combined$16K2

Top agencies

Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 421840.

Ranked by Total Awards
Department Of Defense$16K
Total$16K2

Competition

How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 421840, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.

Fewer Bidders

Median under 3 bidders per reported award. · 720 reported awards

Median Bidders

2

Per reported award, all-time

Single-Bid Awards

38%

Share of reported awards with one bidder

10+ Bidder Awards

7%

Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders

Reported Awards

720

91% of 789 total awards

Bidder Count Distribution by Fiscal Year

Share of reported awards in each bidder-count bracket per federal fiscal year.

How this code compares up the NAICS hierarchy. Parent cohorts pool every code under their prefix, so they are the steadier baseline when a 6-digit sample is thin.

Industry FamilyCompetitionMedian BiddersSingle-BidBidder MixReported Awards
421840This Code
Industrial Supplies Wholesalers
Fewer Bidders238%
72091% of 789
42184NAICS Industry
Fewer Bidders238%
72091% of 789
4218Industry Group
Fewer Bidders239%
3,01585% of 3,545
421Subsector
Fewer Bidders242%
89,49989% of 100,378
42Sector
Wholesale Trade
Moderate Competition318%
7,888,73341% of 19,426,206

Bidder counts reported on past federal awards in this NAICS (USAspending). An open opportunity has no bidders yet, so this is the historical norm for similar work, not a fact about this solicitation. Not all awards report bidder counts, and fewer bidders often means incumbent-held work rather than an easier win. Federal reporting of bidder counts fell from ~96% of awards (FY2016) to ~30% (FY2018 onward); the chart shows shares of reported awards, and washed-out stretches mark years with fewer than 30 of them.

Related NAICS codes

Industries similar to Industrial Supplies Wholesalers, by shared sector, subsector, and industry group.

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423210Same sectorMedium similarity

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423220Same sectorMedium similarity

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NAICS 421840 FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

NAICS code 421840 stands for Industrial Supplies Wholesalers. It is a North American Industry Classification System code used by the federal government to classify business activity for procurement and contracting purposes.

Recently Posted in Industrial Supplies Wholesalers

NAICS: 421840
New
DIBBS
DIAPHRAGM, HORN
Solicitation # SPE4A6-27-T-016C
This procurement, solicitation SPE4A6-27-T-016C, is issued by the DLA Weapons Support ASC Commodities Division for the supply of 16 units of horn/whistle diaphragms, identified by NSN 6350005750105 and Kahlenberg Industries P/N 32111. The contract is a fixed-price acquisition with delivery terms set as FOB Origin, requiring a delivery period of 168 days. The need ship date is May 4, 2027, with an original required delivery date of October 2, 2027. Both inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination, specifically DLA Distribution San Joaquin in Tracy, California. The contractor must adhere to strict quality and packaging standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking. Technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List, with sampling conducted per MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, requiring zero non-conformances for acceptance. A critical restriction is the prohibition of mercury or mercury-containing compounds in preservation, packaging, and marking. Administrative requirements include the use of the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system for electronic invoicing and receiving reports. The contract also incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses regarding the Buy American Act, cybersecurity reporting, and the safeguarding of covered defense information.
DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT ASC COMMODITIES DIVISION

POSTED

5 days ago

DEADLINE

in 3 days
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NAICS: 421840
New
DIBBS
WIRE FABRIC
Solicitation # SPE8E4-27-T-0266
Solicitation SPE8E4-27-T-0266 is a fixed-price, small business set-aside contract issued by the DLA Troop Support Construction and Equipment (Metals) office for the procurement of 33 units of woven wire fabric. The material is specified as Steel, CRES, Comp 304, featuring a plain square weave with double crimp and selvaged edges. Each unit must measure 36 inches in width and length, with a 2 x 2 mesh size (0.406 inches width and length) and a filament size of 0.047 inches. The contract requires adherence to Basic Drawing NR 81755 P102 Revision G and the submission of a Certificate of Quality Compliance with every shipment. Delivery is required within 20 days after receipt of order, with a need ship date of December 7, 2026, and a final delivery date of January 10, 2027, shipped FOB Origin to DLA Distribution San Joaquin in Tracy, California. The procurement is subject to strict export controls under ITAR and EAR, requiring approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification for access to technical data. Additionally, the contractor must comply with CMMC Level 2 cybersecurity standards and the Buy American and Balance of Payments Program. Invoicing and receiving reports must be processed electronically via the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system.
DLA DIST SAN JOAQUIN

POSTED

7 days ago

DEADLINE

in 3 days
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NAICS: 421840
Closed
DIBBS
SERVICE LIGHT ASSEMBLY
Solicitation # SPE4A6-27-T-4865
Solicitation SPE4A6-27-T-4865, issued by the DLA Weapons Support ASC Commodities Division, is for the procurement of two Service Light Assemblies (NSN 6230011747315), identified as critical application items. The contract requires delivery to DLA Distribution San Joaquin in Tracy, California, with a need ship date of April 6, 2027, and a required delivery date of June 14, 2027. Shipping is established as FOB Origin, while both inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination per FAR 52.246-2. The contractor must adhere to strict quality and technical standards, including MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 for sampling and MIL-STD-129 for marking, with a specific requirement for fragile marking. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and RP001, with a strict prohibition on the use of mercury or mercury compounds in preservation and packaging. Administrative requirements include the use of the Wide Area WorkFlow system for invoicing and compliance with various FAR and DFARS clauses regarding cybersecurity, domestic material sourcing under the Buy American Act, and the safeguarding of covered defense information.
DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT ASC COMMODITIES DIVISION

POSTED

21 days ago

CLOSED

16 days ago
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NAICS: 421840
Closed
DIBBS
BUZZER
Solicitation # SPE4A6-27-T-5943
Solicitation SPE4A6-27-T-5943 is a procurement request by the DLA Weapons Support ASC Commodities Division for 14 units of a buzzer, identified by NSN 6350001328377. The contract specifies a need ship date of April 20, 2027, and an original required delivery date of May 8, 2027, with delivery to the DLA Distribution DSP New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania. Inspection and acceptance are both designated to occur at the origin. The procurement is not a small business set-aside, although it includes a price evaluation preference for certified HUBZone small business concerns. Technical compliance requires adherence to several quality and safety standards, including CMMC Level 2 Self-Assessment, SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 quality systems, and MIL-STD-129 for marking. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA packaging requirements, with a strict prohibition on the use of mercury or mercury compounds in preservation and packing. Sampling will be conducted per MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, requiring zero non-conformances for acceptance. Administrative requirements include electronic invoicing via the Wide Area WorkFlow system and compliance with the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment domestic sourcing restrictions.
DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT ASC COMMODITIES DIVISION

POSTED

22 days ago

CLOSED

14 days ago
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NAICS: 421840
Closed
DIBBS
WIRE FABRIC
Solicitation # SPE4A5-27-T-1068
Solicitation SPE4A5-27-T-1068 is a fixed-price request for quotations issued by the DLA Weapons Support ASC Supplier Oper OEM Division for the procurement of 14 units of wire fabric, identified by NSN 5335-01-100-2138 and Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation part number 70205-06051-103. This item is designated as a critical application item. Quotations must be submitted via the DIBBS system by October 22, 2026. The required delivery date is February 18, 2028, with a need ship date of April 6, 2027, and a delivery lead time of 165 days after order. Shipping is FOB Origin, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination, specifically the DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland facility in Pennsylvania. The contract mandates strict adherence to technical and quality requirements, including CMMC Level 2 Self-Assessment, supply chain traceability documentation, and specific packaging standards. Items must be packaged per ASTM D3951 and marked according to MIL-STD-129, though the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements takes precedence. An alternate sampling plan from Sikorsky Corporation (QAP 1201) is acceptable if it meets ASQ H1331 or MIL-STD-1916 standards. Additionally, the procurement is subject to the Buy American Act, the Berry Amendment, and requires the use of the Wide Area WorkFlow system for invoicing and payment.
DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT ASC SUPPLIER OPER OEM DIVISION

POSTED

30 days ago

CLOSED

22 days ago
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NAICS: 421840
Closed
DIBBS
ALARM, PERSONAL DIST
Solicitation # SPE8E8-26-T-4601
The contract seeks the procurement of 8 units of a personal distress alarm, identified by NSN 6350012430588, under solicitation SPE8E8-26-T-4601, with delivery required within 20 days of award to the USS COLUMBUS SSN 762 at FPO AP 96662, United States. Delivery is FOB destination, meaning the contractor assumes all transportation costs and risks until the item reaches the final delivery point. The product must comply with the most current edition of NFPA 1982 at the time of manufacture and is subject to critical item source inspection. Packaging and labeling must adhere strictly to MIL-STD-129 for marking and barcoding, while commercial packaging for non-hazardous items must meet ASTM D3951 unless overridden by the more stringent DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which govern all technical and quality specifications. For hazardous materials, compliance with TQ Requirement IP025 and FED-STD-313 is mandatory, and hazard communication labeling must align with 29 CFR 1910.1200. Palletization must follow RP001 requirements, and each unit pack must be marked with the specified Unit of Issue and Quantity per Unit Pack (QUP 001). Inspection and acceptance occur at origin, with the government responsible for evaluation, governed by CDRLs RQ006, RQ009, and RQ011, which detail quality conformance, origin inspection, and removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies. The contract includes a full suite of FAR and DFARS clauses addressing labor standards, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility, cybersecurity, export control, hazardous material handling, and payment via WAWF. Offerors must be registered in SAM, possess a valid UEI and CAGE code, and provide socioeconomic certifications if claiming small business status. All proposals must be submitted electronically via DIBBS by the deadline of July 16, 2026. The contract prohibits the use of parcel post; shipments must be sent via traceable means as specified in DLAD PROC NOTE C19 and C20, and the contractor must ensure all documentation and marking comply fully with government requirements without exception.
Defense Logistics Agency

POSTED

4 months ago

CLOSED

4 months ago
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NAICS: 421840
Closed
DIBBS
SENSING ELEMENT, FIR
Solicitation # SPE8E8-26-T-4600
The contract pertains to the procurement of two Sensing Elements, FIR, identified by NSN 6350010460365, under solicitation SPE8E8-26-T-4600 issued by the Defense Logistics Agency. Delivery is required within five days after award to the designated destination at Assault Craft Unit 4, Building 3821, 2155 11th Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23459-3018, with FOB Origin terms applying. The item is subject to strict packaging and labeling mandates, including compliance with MIL-STD-129 for all markings and barcoding, and adherence to RP001 for palletization. If the component is classified as hazardous under FED-STD-313, it must be packaged according to TQ requirement IP025; otherwise, commercial packaging per ASTM D3951 is acceptable, though all DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements supersede ASTM standards. Shipments must be transported by the fastest traceable means, with parcel post explicitly prohibited, and all documentation must reference the assigned transportation control number V454724005LB45 and RDD 777. Contract clauses incorporate extensive federal and defense regulations, including requirements for combating human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, and prohibitions on hexavalent chromium and Communist Chinese military company items. Safeguarding of contractor information systems and compliance with NIST SP 800-171 for cybersecurity are mandated, along with electronic invoicing via WAWF and adherence to payment authorization and acceleration provisions for small business subcontractors. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination point, with full responsibility resting on the government. Representations regarding small business status, socioeconomic certifications, and Unique Entity ID compliance are required from offerors. Although pricing details are not populated in the contract, the solicitation requires electronic submission through DIBBS by July 16, 2026, and includes deviations from standard clauses to accommodate modern procurement policies.
Defense Logistics Agency

POSTED

4 months ago

CLOSED

4 months ago
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NAICS: 421840
Closed
DIBBS
HORN, SIGNAL
Solicitation # SPE4A6-26-T-02FT
The contract pertains to the procurement of a signal horn identified by NSN 6350-01-281-6011, with a single unit requested under Purchase Request 7017274620. The solicitation, numbered SPE4A6-26-T-02FT, was posted on June 30, 2026, and responses are due by July 8, 2026. It falls under the NAICS code 339992, which categorizes it within other miscellaneous manufacturing. The contracting agency is the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense, and the procurement is issued as a federal solicitation with no specific set-aside designation. The place of performance and office address details are unspecified, though the country of origin is listed as the United States. Interested parties can access the full solicitation details via the provided DIBBS link.
ASC COMMODITIES DIVISION

POSTED

5 months ago

CLOSED

4 months ago
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NAICS: 421840
Closed
DIBBS
BELL, ELECTRICAL
Solicitation # SPE4A6-26-T-86N9
Solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-86N9 is a federal procurement request issued by the Department of Defense ASC Commodities Division for one electrical bell, identified by NSN 6350-00-141-4847. The item is a critical application component with part number 435-4G1, specifically sourced from Edwards Signaling and Security. The procurement is governed by NAICS code 421840 and requires adherence to the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, including specific packaging standards under MIL-STD-2073-1E and marking standards under MIL-STD-129. The contract specifies a delivery timeframe of 20 days after order, with a required delivery date of April 27, 2026. Shipping is designated as FOB Destination, with the final delivery point being the USS Billings (LCS-15) via fastest traceable means. The solicitation was posted on June 9, 2026, with a response deadline of June 17, 2026. Compliance with the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment restrictions is required, and the procurement process is managed through the DIBBS system.
ASC COMMODITIES DIVISION

POSTED

5 months ago

CLOSED

5 months ago
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NAICS: 421840
Closed
DIBBS
SIREN, ELECTRIC MOTO
Solicitation # SPE4A0-26-T-2803
The contract pertains to the procurement of one electric siren unit, identified by NSN 6350014600436 and part number AMT-12/24R, to be delivered within five days under solicitation SPE4A0-26-T-2803. The delivery is FOB origin with zero variance allowed in quantity, and inspection and acceptance occur at the destination. Packaging must strictly comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA packaging requirements, with marking adhering to MIL-STD-129 and no special marking required. The item must be palletized according to DLA standards, and mercury or mercury-containing compounds are strictly prohibited in preservation, packaging, and marking, except for specific functional uses like batteries or instruments as defined by NAVSEA, which must include secondary containment. Sampling and quality verification follow MIL-STD-1916 or comparable zero-based plans, with critical, major, and minor attributes assigned verification levels VII, IV, and II or AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0 respectively. Technical requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with revision control tied to the solicitation or award date. The delivery is directed to BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair in Chesapeake, VA, with shipment required via the fastest traceable means—parcel post is expressly prohibited. The contract includes mandatory Thursday delivery, a designated point of contact, and specific government-only identifiers for tracking and logistics.
AVIATION SUPPLY CHAIN ESOC BUYS

POSTED

7 months ago

CLOSED

7 months ago
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