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NAICS Code· 423610

NAICS 423610: Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of electrical construction materials; wiring supplies; electric light fixtures; light bulbs; and/or electrical power equipment for the generation, transmission, distribution, or control of electric energy. Show more

NAICS 423610 – Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers encompasses the distribution of industrial-grade electrical components, circuitry systems, conduit fittings, switchgear, wiring harnesses, and related infrastructure essential to mission-critical facilities. This sector serves as a vital supply chain node for federal installations requiring reliable power distribution, control systems, and compliance with NEC and MIL-STD specifications.

921
Active Contracts
$206.7M
Total Obligations (12mo)
14.8K
Awarded Contracts (12mo)
121
Contractors Awarded (12mo)
5
Median Bidders per Award
-62.5%
YoY Growth

Industry Spending Overview

Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 423610.

AI Industry Description

NAICS 423610 – Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers encompasses the distribution of industrial-grade electrical components, circuitry systems, conduit fittings, switchgear, wiring harnesses, and related infrastructure essential to mission-cr...

NAICS 423610 – Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers encompasses the distribution of industrial-grade electrical components, circuitry systems, conduit fittings, switchgear, wiring harnesses, and related infrastructure essential to mission-critical facilities. This sector serves as a vital supply chain node for federal installations requiring reliable power distribution, control systems, and compliance with NEC and MIL-STD specifications. Wholesalers in this category act as intermediaries between manufacturers and end-users, providing just-in-time delivery, technical documentation, and certified product traceability—critical for defense, law enforcement, and infrastructure modernization programs. Their role is foundational to maintaining operational readiness across federal facilities, from command centers to field-deployed communication nodes. Top contractors in this space include INTER-PACIFIC INC., COLORADO STANDBY, LLC, HIGH PLAINS COMPUTING INC, and VISIONCORPS, representing a mix of small businesses and mid-sized distributors with specialized expertise in ruggedized electrical systems and government-compliant supply chains. These firms often hold GSA schedules and possess ISO 9001 or AS9100 certifications, enabling them to meet stringent federal procurement standards for quality and logistics. The Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security are the primary buyers, driven by facility upgrades, base modernization, and expeditionary power systems. The Department of Justice and Department of Commerce also procure these goods for secure facilities, data centers, and laboratory infrastructure requiring hardened electrical networks. The competitive landscape is characterized by niche specialization, with contractors differentiating through product certifications, rapid response capabilities, and inventory depth of military-spec components. Opportunities abound for distributors with established supply chain resilience, technical sales support, and familiarity with federal acquisition regulations—particularly those serving remote or high-security installations where reliable electrical infrastructure is non-negotiable.

Small Business Size Standard

The SBA threshold that decides who can bid NAICS 423610 work as a small business.

200 employees
Applies to the whole industry code

The SBA cap for this NAICS (13 CFR 121.201). A business at or under it can self-certify as small for work in this code, which is what makes it eligible for a small-business set-aside. The cap is set per NAICS, so the same company can be small in one code and not in another.

13 CFR 121.201, effective January 1, 2026. The SBA revises the table roughly once a year.

Top Contractors

Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 423610, ranked by dollars won.

Competition

How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 423610, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.

Moderate Competition

Median 3-5 bidders per reported award. · 297,621 reported awards

Median Bidders

5

Per reported award, all-time

Single-Bid Awards

29%

Share of reported awards with one bidder

10+ Bidder Awards

12%

Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders

Reported Awards

297,621

52% of 568,926 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
423610This Code
Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
Moderate Competition529%
297,62152% of 568,926
42361NAICS Industry
Moderate Competition529%
297,62152% of 568,926
4236Industry Group
Household Appliances and Electrical and Electronic Goods Merchant Wholesalers
Moderate Competition431%
340,51855% of 614,475
423Subsector
Fewer Bidders224%
4,646,33738% of 12,317,116
42Sector
Wholesale Trade
Moderate Competition318%
7,852,24141% of 19,092,105

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.

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NAICS code 423610 covers Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of electrical construction materials; wiring supplies; electric light fixtures; light bulbs; and/or electrical power equipment for the generation, transmission, distribution, or control of electric energy.

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