01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 424520 Livestock Merchant Wholesalers Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 424520
Federal contract activity classified under Livestock Merchant Wholesalers across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 424520 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 424520 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | -$403.0K | 8 | 5 | 4 | — |
| FY 2021 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +100.0% |
| FY 2022 | -$22.3K | 2 | 2 | 1 | — |
| FY 2023 | $46.9K | 3 | 3 | 2 | +310.1% |
| FY 2024 | $55.0K | 3 | 3 | 1 | +17.2% |
| FY 2025 | $111.3K | 4 | 3 | 1 | +102.3% |
| FY 2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | −100.0% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC. | 1542 | $242.9K | 10 | 5 | -114.5% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | -$81 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | 7001 | -$210.8K | 7 | 2 | 99.4% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | 7529 | -$244.1K | 2 | 2 | 115.1% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 424520?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC | 15UL0M | FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC. | $152.2K | 5 | 3 | -71.7% |
| FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC | 15UELR | FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC. | $74.2K | 4 | 3 | -35.0% |
| FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC | 15UBUT | FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC. | $16.5K | 1 | 1 | -7.8% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIDA | 75N950 | NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | $12.4K | 1 | 1 | -5.8% |
| NAVAL MEDICAL RESEARCH CENTER | N32398 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | -$81 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| SCI TECH ACQ DIV | 70RSAT | OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | -$210.8K | 7 | 2 | 99.4% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH OLAO | 75N980 | NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | -$256.5K | 1 | 1 | 120.9% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 424520 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PERRY CASTONGUAY FARMS INC. | $85.0K | 3 | 1 | -40.1% | Apr 1, 2025 |
| VINTAGE ANGUS | $72.2K | 3 | 1 | -34.0% | May 15, 2024 |
| OKLAHOMA BEEF CONSULTANTS | $49.4K | 2 | 1 | -23.3% | May 16, 2024 |
| ROSS SEED COMPANY | $19.8K | 1 | 1 | -9.3% | Aug 6, 2025 |
| VISIONIX USA INC. | $16.5K | 1 | 1 | -7.8% | Aug 5, 2025 |
| JACKSON LABORATORY | $12.4K | 1 | 1 | -5.8% | Jan 13, 2023 |
| CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES, INC. | -$81 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | Oct 17, 2019 |
| ARCHER FARMS, INC | -$22.3K | 2 | 1 | 10.5% | Jun 27, 2022 |
| THOMAS D MORRIS INC | -$188.5K | 5 | 1 | 88.8% | Jun 14, 2022 |
| WORLD WIDE PRIMATES, INC. | -$256.5K | 1 | 1 | 120.9% | Feb 6, 2020 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 424520?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8820 | LIVE ANIMALS, NOT RAISED FOR FOOD | -$212.2K | 20 | 10 | 100.0% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 424520?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $44.3K | 15 |
| BPA CALL | $0 | 3 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | -$256.5K | 2 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 424520?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | PSC | Agency / office |
|---|
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 -$212.2K market as addressable.