NAICS 423810: Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of specialized machinery, equipment, and related parts generally used in construction, mining (except oil well), and logging activities. Illustrative Examples: Excavating machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers Road construction and maintenance machinery merchant wholesalers Forestry machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers Scaffolding merchant wholesalers Mining cranes merchant wholesalers Cross-References.Show more
NAICS 423810 – Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers encompasses the wholesale distribution of heavy equipment and machinery used in earthmoving, excavation, material handling, and mineral extraction operations. This includes bulldozers, excavators, loaders, graders, crushers, conveyors, and related components sold to contractors, public works departments, and federal agencies engaged in infrastructure, land management, and resource development projects.
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Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 423810.
AI Industry Description
NAICS 423810 – Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers encompasses the wholesale distribution of heavy equipment and machinery used in earthmoving, excavation, material handling, and mineral extraction operations. This includes bulldozers, excavators, l...
NAICS 423810 – Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers encompasses the wholesale distribution of heavy equipment and machinery used in earthmoving, excavation, material handling, and mineral extraction operations. This includes bulldozers, excavators, loaders, graders, crushers, conveyors, and related components sold to contractors, public works departments, and federal agencies engaged in infrastructure, land management, and resource development projects. As a critical link in the supply chain, wholesalers in this sector provide maintenance-ready equipment, spare parts, and technical support services essential for mission-critical federal operations. These distributors operate under long-term agreements and often hold specialized certifications to meet federal procurement standards for durability, safety compliance, and logistics readiness. RDA CONTRACTING, INC. is the leading contractor in this space, delivering specialized construction and mining machinery to federal customers through direct procurement channels. The competitive landscape is dominated by mid-sized distributors with deep expertise in heavy equipment logistics and federal compliance, many of which are small businesses leveraging set-aside programs to serve niche government needs. The Department of the Interior is the primary federal buyer, procuring this equipment to support land management, national park infrastructure, erosion control, and mineral resource development on public lands. Demand is driven by long-term stewardship programs, wildfire mitigation efforts, and maintenance of federal roadways and recreational facilities. The market is characterized by steady, project-based demand with strong reliance on established vendor relationships and equipment lifecycle support. Opportunities exist for distributors with certified technical service capabilities, just-in-time delivery networks, and experience in federal inventory management systems. Contractors with expertise in sustainable equipment solutions and compliance with environmental procurement guidelines are increasingly competitive in this space.
Top Contractors
Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 423810, ranked by dollars won.
| Company | Total Awards | Contracts |
|---|---|---|
| MCCOY CONSTRUCTION & FORESTRY INC | $148K | 1 |
| JOHN R. FREUNDSCHUH, INC. | $34K | 1 |
| CLUNIA PRODUCCIONES SL. | $22K | 1 |
| GREGORY POOLE EQUIPMENT COMPANY | $5K | 1 |
Top Agencies
Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 423810.
Competition
How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 423810, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.
Median under 3 bidders per reported award. · 5,366 reported awards
Median Bidders
2
Per reported award, all-time
Single-Bid Awards
39%
Share of reported awards with one bidder
10+ Bidder Awards
3%
Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders
Reported Awards
94% of 5,735 total awards
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 Family | Competition | Median Bidders | Single-Bid | Bidder Mix | Reported Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
423810This Code Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | Fewer Bidders | 2 | 39% | 5,36694% of 5,735 | |
42381NAICS Industry | Fewer Bidders | 2 | 39% | 5,36694% of 5,735 | |
4238Industry Group Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | Crowded Field | 14 | 23% | 298,72028% of 1,085,340 | |
423Subsector | Fewer Bidders | 2 | 24% | 4,637,13638% of 12,293,914 | |
42Sector Wholesale Trade | Moderate Competition | 3 | 18% | 7,843,00441% of 19,068,846 |
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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