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NAICS Code· 423810

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.

20
Active Contracts
$209K
Total Obligations (12mo)
4
Awarded Contracts (12mo)
4
Contractors Awarded (12mo)
2
Median Bidders per Award
-82.9%
YoY Growth

Industry Spending Overview

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.

Ranked by total awards

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.

Fewer Bidders

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

0

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 FamilyCompetitionMedian BiddersSingle-BidBidder MixReported Awards
423810This Code
Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
Fewer Bidders239%
5,36694% of 5,735
42381NAICS Industry
Fewer Bidders239%
5,36694% of 5,735
4238Industry Group
Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
Crowded Field1423%
298,72028% of 1,085,340
423Subsector
Fewer Bidders224%
4,637,13638% of 12,293,914
42Sector
Wholesale Trade
Moderate Competition318%
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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NAICS code 423810 covers 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.

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NAICS: 423810
Awarded
DIBBS
CLIP, RETAINING
Solicitation # SPE4A0-26-T-3872
The contract is for the procurement of 25 units of CLIP, RETAINING with NSN 5340-01-013-7812 at a unit price of $25.000, resulting in a total contract value of $625.00. Delivery is required within five days after award to Camp Humphreys, Building 1038, Pyeongtaek, Republic of Korea, under FOB Origin terms. The item must be packaged in strict accordance with DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersede ASTM D3951; non-hazardous materials must be commercially packaged as per ASTM D3951 while hazardous materials must comply with TQ Requirement IP025 as defined by FED-STD-313. All packaging, labeling, and palletization must adhere to MIL-STD-129 and RP001 DLA Packaging Requirements. Bare item marking per RQ017 is mandatory, and sampling for quality acceptance must follow MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 Table 1 with zero non-conformances required unless otherwise stated; critical, major, and minor attributes are assigned verification levels VII, IV, and II or AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0 respectively. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, and invoicing must be submitted electronically through WAWF. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses concerning equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, employment verification, sustainable products, hazardous materials identification, cybersecurity safeguarding, subcontracting, inspection, and contractor reporting obligations, including compliance with NIST SP 800-171 and the prohibition of covered telecommunications equipment. Offerors must provide accurate UEI and CAGE codes, represent their small business status if applicable, and certify compliance with socioeconomic programs. The solicitation was issued with a response deadline of July 21, 2026, and is being conducted under simplified acquisition procedures with an intent toward lowest price technically acceptable award, though the final contract type remains to be determined by the contracting officer. All technical, quality, and packaging standards referenced take precedence over general commercial practices.
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