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NAICS Code· 424820

Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of wine, distilled alcoholic beverages, and/or neutral spirits and ethyl alcohol used in blended wines and distilled liquors. Show more

NAICS 424820 – Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers encompasses the wholesale distribution of alcoholic beverages, including wine, whiskey, rum, vodka, gin, and other distilled spirits, to institutional, commercial, and government entities. This sector serves as a critical link in the supply chain for beverage procurement, particularly for federal facilities that operate dining halls, morale, welfare, and recreation (MWR) programs, military exchanges, and official hospitality functions.

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NAICS 424820 – Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers encompasses the wholesale distribution of alcoholic beverages, including wine, whiskey, rum, vodka, gin, and other distilled spirits, to institutional, commercial, and government entities. This sector serves as a critical link...

NAICS 424820 – Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers encompasses the wholesale distribution of alcoholic beverages, including wine, whiskey, rum, vodka, gin, and other distilled spirits, to institutional, commercial, and government entities. This sector serves as a critical link in the supply chain for beverage procurement, particularly for federal facilities that operate dining halls, morale, welfare, and recreation (MWR) programs, military exchanges, and official hospitality functions. While not a core defense or logistics category, this NAICS supports operational readiness and personnel welfare through regulated, compliant procurement of alcoholic products for authorized use. Distribution typically involves adherence to federal alcohol regulations, batch tracking, and licensed transportation protocols. No contractor data is available for this NAICS code, indicating limited or fragmented contracting activity. When contracts do occur, they are typically awarded to established beverage distributors with federal compliance certifications, including small businesses specializing in alcohol logistics or large national wholesalers with GSA schedules. The competitive landscape is characterized by niche players with strong regulatory expertise rather than large prime contractors. No agency data is available, but demand is likely concentrated within the Department of Defense, Department of the Interior, and U.S. Postal Service for MWR, visitor centers, and official functions. Agencies with on-base clubs, officer’s messes, or ceremonial event programs are the most probable buyers. The market is low-density with infrequent procurement events, driven more by operational necessity than strategic initiative. Opportunities exist for licensed distributors with experience in federal compliance, cold-chain logistics, and TTB-regulated documentation. Contractors should focus on aligning with GSA Schedule 70 or FSS programs for food and beverage services to improve visibility in this specialized niche.

Top Contractors

Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 424820, ranked by dollars won.

Ranked by total awards
CompanyTotal AwardsContracts
Acme Technology Solutions LLC$3.3M8
Global Systems Integration Inc$2.8M6
Federal Services Group$2.1M5
Enterprise Solutions Corp$1.9M4
Strategic Technology Partners$1.6M7

Top Agencies

Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 424820.

General Services Administration12 awards$5.3M
Department of Defense8 awards$4.1M
Department of Homeland Security6 awards$2.9M
Department of Veterans Affairs9 awards$2.2M
Department of Health and Human Services7 awards$1.3M

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NAICS code 424820 covers Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of wine, distilled alcoholic beverages, and/or neutral spirits and ethyl alcohol used in blended wines and distilled liquors.

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Sacramental Wine SupplyThe contract entails the supply and delivery of one unit of sacramental wine with an alcohol content of 18 percent, specifically formulated to be non-grape based or fortified, ensuring compliance with all applicable Department of Defense Defense Logistics Agency packaging and marking standards as well as U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations. The product must adheres strictly to federal requirements for labeling, containment, and documentation to meet ceremonial and religious use criteria under government procurement rules. Issued as a subcontract under NAICS code 424820 for beverage distribution, the award is managed by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense, with the solicitation posted on July 17, 2026. There is no specified place of performance or point of contact, and the contract does not indicate a set-aside classification. The full details and official record of the award are accessible via the DIBBS portal using the provided link.
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WINESACRAMENTAL, 187The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under base contract SPE1C125D0088 to MICHIGAN CHURCH SUPPLY CO INC, with CAGE code 1E401, for a single line item of sacramental wine identified by NSN 9925014625988, with a total contract value of $51.15. The award was issued on July 17, 2026, and the delivery is required by July 31, 2026, with FOB destination terms placing all shipping responsibility and risk on the contractor. The delivery must be made to the Maritime Prepositioning Force at 6200 Flagship Circle, Blount Island, Jacksonville, FL 32226-3404, and parcel post is explicitly prohibited; shipment must occur via the fastest traceable means with a tracking control number MMV33361980030 applied. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price delivery order with no option quantities, variance, or pricing flexibility, and the only financial identifier provided is PR 7017541457, with DIC A3A used for government tracking. No detailed specifications, inspection criteria, packaging standards, or labeling requirements were specified beyond the prohibition on parcel post and the need for traceability. There is no evidence of standard FAR clauses, special contract requirements, or representations and certifications being included or referenced, and no named contracting officer, COR, or COTR is identified. The solicitation number SPE1C126F5265 is tied to a delivery under a broader DLA contract, and while the NAICS code 424820 indicates wholesale trade of alcoholic beverages, administrative elements such as payment office, invoicing method, accounting codes, and contract administration contacts remain unspecified. The delivery is intended for religious use by the Maritime Prepositioning Force, with final inspection and acceptance occurring upon delivery at the destination facility.
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ALCOHOL, DENATUREDThe Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under contract SPE4AX16D9008 to ASRC FEDERAL FACILITIES LOGISTICS, LLC, with CAGE code 79343, for the procurement of 16 boxes of denatured alcohol, identified by NSN 6810002010906, at a total value of $179.20. The order was issued on July 17, 2026, with a required delivery date of July 28, 2026, to the destination address at Eglin AFB, Florida, under FOB Destination terms, meaning the contractor bears all transportation costs and risk until delivery. The contract is classified as a simplified acquisition for a commercial item, with performance evaluated primarily on timely delivery, correct quantity, and compliance with marking and shipping protocols. Packaging must be shipped via the fastest traceable means excluding parcel post, and all items and documents must be marked with specific identifiers including the Tracking Control Number EZ541361980002, Supplemental Address EZ5413, Signature A, and other reference codes linked to the contract. Payment will be processed electronically through WAWF to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio, under the appropriation code BX: 97X4930 5CBX 001 2624 S33189, with the agency code 97AS. The awardee is certified as a small business, small disadvantaged business, and women-owned small business, triggering compliance requirements under FAR 52.219-9 and 52.219-14, as well as obligations under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS), indicated by the rated order status. The Government retains rights to inspect and accept the goods upon delivery at the destination, requiring certification by an authorized representative. Contract administration is managed by DLA Aviation, with Amanda Parker serving as the Contracting Officer’s Representative and Holly Dunganan as the administrative contact. No specific technical specifications or MIL-STDs are cited, with compliance governed by the basic contract, DFARS 252.232-7003 for invoicing, and ANSI X12 for unit coding, while no additional clauses, attachments, or special requirements are detailed in the delivery order itself.
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Supply of Sacramental Wine (Commercial Off-the-Shelf Item)The Defense Logistics Agency, under the Department of Defense, has issued a subcontract for the procurement and delivery of one box of sacramental wine identified by NSN 9925014625988 to a military prepositioning site. This is a commercial off-the-shelf item procured under NAICS code 424820, indicating it falls under the alcoholic beverages merchant wholesaling category, and must comply with all applicable commercial alcohol distribution standards as well as specific Department of Defense shipping and handling requirements. The contract was posted on July 17, 2026, and is part of routine logistical support to ensure sacramental wine is available at designated military locations for religious observances. The place of performance and exact delivery coordinates are not specified in the provided data, but fulfillment is expected to meet all federal and military logistics protocols. The contract reference can be viewed through the DIBBS system using the provided UI link.
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ALCOHOL, DENATUREDThe Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under contract SPE4AX-16-D-9008 to ASRC Federal Facilities Logistics, with CAGE code 79343, for the supply of 4.000 boxes of denatured alcohol (NSN 6810002010906) at a total price of $44.80. The award was issued on July 16, 2026, with delivery required by August 5, 2026, to the USS PAUL HAMILTON DDG 60 at FPO AP 96667, USA, under FOB destination terms. The contractor must use the fastest traceable shipping method and is prohibited from using parcel post; all shipments must be marked with the designated parcel code R21822, transportation control number R218226195HE94, supplemental address YNHE01, project code EK5, transaction priority 2, signature code A, and reference to DD Form 777. Invoicing must comply with DFARS 252.232-7003, requiring electronic submission through the Wide Area Workflow system, and payment will be processed by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service at P.O. Box 182317, Columbus, OH 43218-2317, under the accounting code BX: 97X4930 5CBX 001 2624 S33189. The awardee is certified as a small business, triggering reporting obligations under FAR 19.102 and DFARS 252.219-7001, and the order is designated as a rated priority under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (15 CFR 700). No specific packaging materials, preservation methods, or MIL-STDs are cited, though marking practices align with common DoD conventions. The contract includes no options, clauses beyond invoice submission and DPAS compliance, or detailed inspection criteria beyond conformity to contract terms and government acceptance at destination. The contracting officer representative is Amanda Parker, and the local administrator is Holly Dunganan, with all administration handled through DLA Aviation in Richmond, VA.
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Sacramental Wine SupplyThe contract entails the supply of sacramental wine in approved packaging for use in military religious services, encompassing the full lifecycle from sourcing raw materials to bottling, labeling, and final delivery. The wine must meet specific standards required for liturgical use and be packaged in accordance with regulatory and religious guidelines to ensure appropriateness and integrity for ceremonial purposes. All aspects of production, including sourcing, processing, and quality control, must comply with federal and ecclesiastical requirements to support the spiritual needs of service members across military installations. This is a subcontract under the Defense Logistics Agency, part of the Department of Defense, with the NAICS code 424820 indicating classification within the beverage wholesale industry. While details such as the place of performance and point of contact are not provided, the contract's scope implies nationwide distribution to support religious services within military facilities. The solicitation was posted in July 2026, and the contract is actively managed through the DIBBS system, signaling an ongoing operational requirement for consistent, reliable supply of sacramental wine under strict compliance protocols.
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WINE, SACRAMENTALThe Defense Logistics Agency, through its Troop Support division, has awarded a fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to Michigan Church Supply Co Inc, with a contract number SPE1C125D0088 and award notice SPE1C126F5236, effective July 15, 2026. The contract, valued between a guaranteed minimum of $687,731.35 and a maximum of $8,596,641.82 over a 60-month period, supports the procurement of religious equipment, specifically sacramental wine, under NSN 9925014598045 at a unit price of $93.77 per box, with an initial line item totaling $281.31 for three boxes. The contract is structured with 324 CLINs, though only CLIN 0001 contains detailed pricing; remaining line items are referenced in proprietary attachments. Delivery is FOB destination to various DVD locations, with the primary shipping address at 500 West Park Lane, Hampton, VA, and final destinations specified via DD Form 1155 on individual orders. The contract incorporates a comprehensive suite of FAR clauses covering ethics, fraud prevention, cybersecurity, labor standards, trade agreements, payment procedures, and whistleblower protections, including mandatory compliance with NIST SP 800-171 for information security and requirements for electronic invoicing through WAWF and VIM-ASAP. Payments will be processed by DFAS at P.O. Box 182317, Columbus, OH, and the administrative contact is Alex Carvajal, DAC0165, of the DLA Clothing and Textile Supply Chain in Philadelphia. The award is based on a trade-off evaluation where technical capability and past performance hold greater weight than price, and all deliveries are subject to government inspection and acceptance at the destination. Packaging, marking, and preservation requirements are not specified beyond traceable shipping indicators and contractual logistics compliance. No MIL-STDs govern physical handling, and the acquisition falls under NAICS 424820 with no set-aside designation. The contract imposes no key personnel requirements, prohibits inverted domestic corporations and Kaspersky-related products, mandates employment eligibility verification and minimum wage compliance under EO 14026, and requires adherence to the Buy American Act, Trade Agreements
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WINE, CREAM REDThe contract awarded to SUSAN'S RELIGIOUS ARTICLES LLC under solicitation SPE1C126F5235 is an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicle issued by the Defense Logistics Agency’s Troop Support division, with a base award value of $104.50 for a single line item: WINE, CREAM RED (NSN 9925014659388). The contract includes four one-year option periods, with a maximum potential value of $2,039,721.33 and a guaranteed minimum of $97,129.59, reflecting the full scope of procurement authority under the IDIQ structure. Delivery is FOB destination to the primary address in Hampton, Virginia, with specific delivery points determined by individual DD Form 1155 orders, and performance may extend up to five years from the award date. The contract is governed by a comprehensive set of Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses covering small business utilization, labor standards, equal opportunity, cybersecurity, trafficking in persons, and procurement integrity, with multiple alternates applied to clauses related to small business set-asides and subcontracting limitations. The awardee is required to comply with the BioPreferred program, EPA SNAP regulations, and DFARS cybersecurity safeguards, while also adhering to mandatory U.S.-flag vessel requirements for ocean shipments and associated reporting obligations. Invoicing must be conducted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow, with payment processing handled by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio. The contract emphasizes a trade-off source selection approach, where technical capability and past performance outweigh price, and the awardee must maintain accurate representations regarding small business status, corporate ownership structure, and compliance with federal employment and ethical standards. All packaging, marking, and preservation specifications are to conform to FAR 52.247-60, though specific MIL-STDs are not cited, and documentation such as unit pricing is provided via an attached PDF. The contracting officer, Charles Brown, retains authority for modifications, delivery scheduling, and acceptance, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the delivery point by the Government.
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ALCOHOL, DENATUREDThe U.S. Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under basic contract SPE4AX16D9008 to ASRC FEDERAL FACILITIES LOGISTICS (CAGE 79343) for the delivery of 6.000 gallons of denatured alcohol (NSN 6810005437415) at a total price of $96.42, with an award date of July 14, 2026. The delivery order, identified as SPE4A626FCQDR, specifies a single line item and requires shipment to be delivered by October 13, 2026, to the destination point at W1A8 DLA DIST SAN JOAQUIN CCP WHSE 30, 25600 SOUTH CHRISMAN RD, TRACY CA 95304-5000 USA, with a secondary receiving point at DLA DISTRIBUTION PEARL HARBOR. The FOB term is DESTINATION, meaning title and risk transfer upon arrival, and inspection and acceptance are performed by the Government at the delivery location. Packaging and marking must include the basic contract number SPE4AX-16-D-9008 and the delivery order number SPE4A6-26-F-CODR, with the destination labeled clearly, though no specific packaging standards or preservation requirements are detailed. Payment is handled by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service through WAWF electronic invoicing in accordance with DFARS 252.232-7003, with remittance sent to PO BOX 182317, COLUMBUS OH 43218-2317. The awardee is certified as a Small Disadvantaged Business and Women-Owned Small Business, and the order is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS), requiring priority performance. Acceptance is governed by conformity to contract requirements, with no additional technical specifications beyond the NSN and standard commercial terms. The Contracting Officer’s Representative is Amanda Parker, with administrative support provided by Holly Dunganan. The award is not subject to option periods, modifications, or additional clauses beyond those incorporated by reference from the base contract, and no security clearances, key personnel, or conflict of interest provisions are applicable.
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ALCOHOL, DENATUREDThe Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under basic contract SPE4AX16D9008 to ASRC FEDERAL FACILITIES LOGISTICS, CAGE 79343, for the procurement of one gallon of denatured alcohol, NSN/Part 6810005437415, at a total price of $16.07. The award was issued on July 14, 2026, with delivery required by August 3, 2026, to the destination address in Johnston, Iowa, under FOB Destination terms. The contractor is obligated to ship the item via the fastest traceable means, explicitly prohibiting parcel post, and to mark all packages and accompanying documentation with the basic contract number SPE4AX-16-D-9008, the delivery order number SPE4A626FCRDM, and the designation MARK FOR W81JM8 and BBP W81JM8. No specific packaging, preservation, or barcoding standards are detailed, with compliance directed by the fundamental contract and DFARS 252.232-7003 for invoicing, which requires electronic submission through systems such as WAWF. The government conducts inspection and acceptance at the destination, with Amanda Parker designated as the Contracting Officer Representative for sign-off. Payment will be processed through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service at the Columbus, Ohio remit address, and the appropriate accounting identifier is BX: 97X4930 5CBX 001 2624 S33189. The awardee is certified as a small business, specifically a small disadvantaged women-owned business, triggering compliance with FAR 19 and DFARS 219.102, as well as obligations under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as this is a rated order. The contract value is fixed, with no options or potential increases indicated, and no explicit FAR or DFARS clauses are listed within the document itself, as they are incorporated by reference from the underlying basic contract.
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Denatured Alcohol Supply (NSN 6810005437415)The contract involves the supply of 1,000 gallons of denatured alcohol compliant with federal NSN specifications 6810005437415, intended for logistical use by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense. The procurement is structured as a subcontract under NAICS code 424820, which pertains to wholesale trade of chemicals and allied products, and the requirement is tied to ongoing logistics operations managed by DLA. The posting date of July 14, 2026, indicates a future procurement timeline, with no details provided on bidding, location of performance, or specific point of contact. The associated contract and delivery identifiers suggest this is part of a larger contractual framework under award SPE4AX16D9008 and delivery order SPE4A626FCRDM, but no additional terms, timelines, or delivery conditions are included in the provided data.
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WINE, CREAM REDThe Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under contract SPE1C125D0075 to SUSAN'S RELIGIOUS ARTICLES LLC, identified by CAGE code 5Q2X5, for the supply of WINE, CREAM RED with NSN 9925014659388, at a total contract price of $104.50. The award was posted on DIBBS on July 9, 2026, and was issued under solicitation number SPE1C126F5125. The contract supports a federal requirement under the Department of Defense and does not specify a designated set-aside, NAICS code, or detailed place of performance. The item is procured for a specialized purpose and delivered under the administrative framework of the DLA, with no additional point of contact or location details provided in the public documentation.
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