NAICS 459910: Pet and Pet Supplies Retailers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing pets, pet foods, and pet supplies. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more
NAICS 459910 – Pet and Pet Supplies Retailers encompasses the retail sale of live animals, pet food, bedding, toys, grooming products, and related accessories through brick-and-mortar stores, online platforms, and hybrid retail models. While primarily a consumer-facing sector, this NAICS code may intersect with government contracting when agencies procure pet supplies for working animals such as military working dogs, law enforcement K-9 units, and therapy animals in veterans’ healthcare or correctional facilities.
Industry Spending Overview
Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 459910.
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NAICS 459910 – Pet and Pet Supplies Retailers encompasses the retail sale of live animals, pet food, bedding, toys, grooming products, and related accessories through brick-and-mortar stores, online platforms, and hybrid retail models. While primarily a consumer-facing sector, this NAICS code may in...
NAICS 459910 – Pet and Pet Supplies Retailers encompasses the retail sale of live animals, pet food, bedding, toys, grooming products, and related accessories through brick-and-mortar stores, online platforms, and hybrid retail models. While primarily a consumer-facing sector, this NAICS code may intersect with government contracting when agencies procure pet supplies for working animals such as military working dogs, law enforcement K-9 units, and therapy animals in veterans’ healthcare or correctional facilities. These procurements typically occur under specialized animal care programs managed by defense, homeland security, or public health entities, where standardized pet supply kits, veterinary-grade nutrition, and durable handling equipment are required to meet operational and welfare standards. No contractor data is available for this NAICS code, indicating limited or no recorded federal award activity tied to direct retail operations. However, potential contractors may include small businesses specializing in government-compliant pet product manufacturing or logistics firms supporting animal care programs under broader service contracts. No agency data is available, suggesting that purchases under this code are either infrequent, bundled under broader animal care or facility support contracts, or not consistently classified under NAICS 459910 in federal procurement systems. The competitive landscape for this NAICS code in government contracting is sparse, with low opportunity density and minimal visibility in public award databases. Contractors seeking entry should focus on niche suppliers of certified animal care products that align with federal animal welfare regulations and explore subcontracting opportunities under larger defense or public health contracts involving working animals. Market trends suggest demand is tied to mission-critical animal programs rather than general retail procurement, making compliance and certification critical differentiators.
Small Business Size Standard
The SBA threshold that decides who can bid NAICS 459910 work as a small business.
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 459910, ranked by dollars won.
| Company | Total Awards | Contracts |
|---|---|---|
| ARIZONA FEEDS COUNTRY STORES LLC | $440K | 2 |
Top Agencies
Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 459910.
Competition
How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 459910, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
459910This Code Pet and Pet Supplies Retailers | Not enough reported data | — | — | — | 1252% of 23 |
45991NAICS Industry | Not enough reported data | — | — | — | 1252% of 23 |
4599Industry Group Other Miscellaneous Retailers | Usually Single-Bid | 1 | 61% | 31193% of 335 | |
459Subsector | Usually Single-Bid | 1 | 69% | 1,60592% of 1,742 | |
45Sector Retail Trade | Usually Single-Bid | 1 | 81% | 623,16530% of 2,053,116 |
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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