01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 424340 Footwear Merchant Wholesalers Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 424340
Federal contract activity classified under Footwear Merchant Wholesalers across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 424340 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 424340 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$83.4K
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $527.9K | 23 | 12 | 11 | — |
| FY 2021 | $447.1K | 20 | 8 | 5 | −15.3% |
| FY 2022 | $506.4K | 17 | 10 | 7 | +13.3% |
| FY 2023 | $558.0K | 23 | 13 | 5 | +10.2% |
| FY 2024 | $423.6K | 32 | 10 | 4 | −24.1% |
| FY 2025 | $438.1K | 17 | 9 | 5 | +3.4% |
| FY 2026 | $83.4K | 7 | 7 | 4 | −81.0% |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $1.86M | 8 | 2 | 62.4% |
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | 1540 | $583.3K | 63 | 7 | 19.5% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $366.7K | 30 | 13 | 12.3% |
| U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION | 7014 | $70.8K | 10 | 1 | 2.4% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $54.5K | 3 | 2 | 1.8% |
| SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | 3300 | $25.9K | 5 | 3 | 0.9% |
| U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE | 1544 | $24.1K | 1 | 1 | 0.8% |
| ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY | 6800 | $14.9K | 1 | 1 | 0.5% |
| DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | 97AS | $10.4K | 1 | 1 | 0.3% |
| UNITED STATES MINT | 2044 | $7.6K | 2 | 1 | 0.3% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 424340?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W6QK ACC ANAD | W911KF | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $1.77M | 7 | 1 | 59.4% |
| FCC COLEMAN | 15B302 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | $336.0K | 22 | 1 | 11.3% |
| U.S. EMBASSY MANAGUA | 19NU70 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $135.1K | 11 | 4 | 4.5% |
| 0411 AQ HQ CONTRACT AUG | W91QVN | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $89.8K | 1 | 1 | 3.0% |
| FCI GREENVILLE | 15B407 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | $88.6K | 8 | 1 | 3.0% |
| BORDER ENFORCEMENT CONTRACTING DIVISION | 70B03C | U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION | $70.8K | 10 | 1 | 2.4% |
| U.S. EMBASSY CAIRO | 19EG30 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $39.4K | 3 | 1 | 1.3% |
| FCI THOMSON | 15B419 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | $37.7K | 14 | 2 | 1.3% |
| U.S. EMBASSY PHNOM PENH | 19CB60 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $35.8K | 1 | 1 | 1.2% |
| FA4803 20 CONS LGCA | FA4803 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $35.3K | 2 | 1 | 1.2% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 424340 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTERN KENTUCKY SHOES, INC. | $1.77M | 7 | 1 | 59.4% | Apr 17, 2026 |
| SAFETY SHOE DISTRIBUTORS, LLP | $336.0K | 22 | 1 | 11.3% | Jan 13, 2026 |
| MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | $112.2K | 7 | 1 | 3.8% | Sep 14, 2024 |
| ARES COMPANY | $89.8K | 1 | 1 | 3.0% | Jun 26, 2025 |
| CHUCKS ACQUISITION CO., LLC | $88.6K | 8 | 1 | 3.0% | May 18, 2026 |
| AD MEYERS UNIFORMS LLC | $85.5K | 22 | 1 | 2.9% | Dec 10, 2025 |
| SHOE CORPORATION OF BIRMINGHAM, INC. | $70.8K | 10 | 1 | 2.4% | Feb 14, 2022 |
| BOTACH INC. | $45.9K | 5 | 1 | 1.5% | Jun 16, 2025 |
| SHOES FOR CREWS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | $39.4K | 3 | 1 | 1.3% | Feb 17, 2026 |
| KEY RELIABLE SERVICES LLC | $35.8K | 1 | 1 | 1.2% | Jul 14, 2023 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 424340?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8430 | FOOTWEAR, MEN'S | $2.71M | 99 | 29 | 90.9% |
| 8415 | CLOTHING, SPECIAL PURPOSE | $114.8K | 26 | 6 | 3.8% |
| 4240 | SAFETY AND RESCUE EQUIPMENT | $69.8K | 3 | 2 | 2.3% |
| 8405 | OUTERWEAR, MEN'S | $40.8K | 3 | 3 | 1.4% |
| 7030 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SOFTWARE | $35.3K | 2 | 1 | 1.2% |
| 8465 | INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT | $16.2K | 1 | 1 | 0.5% |
| 8440 | HOSIERY, HANDWEAR, AND CLOTHING ACCESSORIES, MEN'S | $10.8K | 2 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 7520 | OFFICE DEVICES AND ACCESSORIES | -$3.8K | 1 | 1 | -0.1% |
| 8335 | SHOE FINDINGS AND SOLING MATERIALS | -$13.5K | 2 | 2 | -0.5% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 424340?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $3.02M | 131 |
| BPA CALL | -$11.3K | 7 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | -$22.1K | 1 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 424340?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | PSC | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15M10226PA4700452 | LIONHEART ALLIANCE, LLC | Sep 14, 2026 | $24.1K | 8430 | U.S. MARSHALS SERVICEPROCUREMENT DIVISION, APC |
| 15B50526P00000133 | BOOT BARN HOLDINGS, INC. | Jul 15, 2026 | $26.0K | 8415 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFMC CARSWELL |
| 15B40725P00000062 | CHUCKS ACQUISITION CO., LLC | May 18, 2026 | $175 | 8430 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFCI GREENVILLE |
| W911KF26PVH00 | WESTERN KENTUCKY SHOES INC | Apr 17, 2026 | $119.9K | 8430 | DEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC ANAD |
| 19EG3024P1253 | SHOES FOR CREWS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | Feb 17, 2026 | -$1.3K | 8430 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OFU.S. EMBASSY CAIRO |
| 15B30225P00000354 | SAFETY SHOE DISTRIBUTORS LLP | Jan 13, 2026 | -$84.1K | 8430 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFCC COLEMAN |
| 15B31825P00000033 | AD MEYERS UNIFORMS LLC | Dec 10, 2025 | -$1.4K | 8415 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFCI ALICEVILLE |
10 / Market Interpretation
How should contractors evaluate this market?
Start with the spending direction
Compare annual obligations with actions and vendor participation. Growth driven by only a few large actions represents a different opportunity from broad, recurring demand.
Follow the actual buyers
Move from federal customers to contracting offices. Offices reveal where acquisition responsibility and recurring purchasing activity are concentrated.
Measure accessible demand
Use competition, small-business participation, incumbent vendors, and PSC mix before treating the full $2.98M market as addressable.