01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 444130 Hardware Stores Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 444130
Federal contract activity classified under Hardware Stores across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 444130 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 444130 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$97.34M
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $143.29M | 176,098 | 193 | 47 | — |
| FY 2021 | $61.20M | 89,993 | 161 | 45 | −57.3% |
| FY 2022 | $70.32M | 54,416 | 175 | 39 | +14.9% |
| FY 2023 | $92.57M | 63,391 | 81 | 31 | +31.6% |
| FY 2024 | $95.07M | 53,485 | 40 | 25 | +2.7% |
| FY 2025 | $95.44M | 49,271 | 26 | 19 | +0.4% |
| FY 2026 | $97.34M | 45,067 | 25 | 12 | +2.0% |
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 ACQUISITION SERVICE | 4732 | $599.41M | 527,087 | 50 | 91.5% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $16.90M | 329 | 40 | 2.6% |
| OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE | 7505 | $8.47M | 2 | 1 | 1.3% |
| DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | 97AS | $5.30M | 1,036 | 166 | 0.8% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $4.30M | 1,607 | 32 | 0.7% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $4.08M | 300 | 23 | 0.6% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $3.83M | 256 | 69 | 0.6% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $2.90M | 117 | 14 | 0.4% |
| INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE | 7527 | $2.03M | 325 | 45 | 0.3% |
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | 1540 | $1.99M | 68 | 14 | 0.3% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 444130?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSA/FAS CENTER OF INNOVATIVE ACQUIS | 47QSCC | FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE | $465.61M | 229,774 | 6 | 71.1% |
| GSA/FAS HEARTLAND ACQUISITION CENTE | 47QSHA | FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE | $61.56M | 152,189 | 42 | 9.4% |
| GSA/FAS SCIENTFC,TEMP SVCS,ADINT | 47QSWA | FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE | $53.26M | 101,617 | 27 | 8.1% |
| GSA/FAS/GSS/QSCB, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT CONTRACTING DIVISION | 47QSSC | FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE | $10.01M | 26,716 | 13 | 1.5% |
| BARDA - ASPR / DAAPPO / BARDA DCMA | 75A501 | OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE | $8.47M | 2 | 1 | 1.3% |
| GSA/FAS ADMIN SVCS ACQUISITION BR(2 | 47QSEA | FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE | $7.97M | 14,763 | 20 | 1.2% |
| FA4800 633 CONS PKP | FA4800 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $3.79M | 34 | 2 | 0.6% |
| FA4855 27 SOCONS LGC | FA4855 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $2.33M | 14 | 1 | 0.4% |
| DLA AVIATION | SPE4AX | DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | $1.96M | 89 | 1 | 0.3% |
| FA2835 AFLCMC HANSCOM PZI | FA2835 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $1.54M | 11 | 3 | 0.2% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 444130 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO., INC. | $471.80M | 307,446 | 22 | 72.0% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| NOBLE SALES CO INC | $45.45M | 54,361 | 20 | 6.9% | Jul 23, 2025 |
| WECSYS LLC | $28.15M | 60,933 | 26 | 4.3% | Aug 5, 2026 |
| KIPPER TOOL COMPANY | $24.79M | 46,035 | 6 | 3.8% | Nov 7, 2023 |
| WINSTON-SALEM INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND, INC. | $14.95M | 12,273 | 1 | 2.3% | Sep 25, 2026 |
| OSC SOLUTIONS INC | $10.64M | 3,074 | 7 | 1.6% | Feb 23, 2023 |
| SOUTHCO & ASSOC., INC. | $8.47M | 3 | 2 | 1.3% | Apr 2, 2021 |
| COMPLETE PACKAGING & SHIPPING | $7.98M | 11,452 | 20 | 1.2% | Feb 15, 2024 |
| HARDWARE, INC | $5.49M | 10,351 | 23 | 0.8% | Oct 7, 2024 |
| IDSC HOLDINGS LLC | $4.21M | 9,403 | 13 | 0.6% | Mar 7, 2024 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 444130?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5120 | HAND TOOLS, NONEDGED, NONPOWERED | $576.80M | 509,488 | 46 | 88.0% |
| 5340 | HARDWARE, COMMERCIAL | $15.27M | 1,098 | 205 | 2.3% |
| 5210 | MEASURING TOOLS, CRAFTSMEN'S | $14.99M | 12,294 | 6 | 2.3% |
| 6515 | MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES | $9.02M | 29 | 11 | 1.4% |
| 7510 | OFFICE SUPPLIES | $8.17M | 2,111 | 17 | 1.2% |
| 5140 | TOOL AND HARDWARE BOXES | $1.86M | 105 | 15 | 0.3% |
| 5180 | SETS, KITS, AND OUTFITS OF HAND TOOLS | $1.82M | 68 | 16 | 0.3% |
| 5680 | MISCELLANEOUS CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS | $1.55M | 233 | 32 | 0.2% |
| 8145 | SPECIALIZED SHIPPING AND STORAGE CONTAINERS | $1.46M | 22 | 9 | 0.2% |
| 7110 | OFFICE FURNITURE | $1.10M | 55 | 12 | 0.2% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 444130?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| BPA CALL | $595.70M | 516,411 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $40.74M | 12,613 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $9.36M | 2,679 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $9.43M | 18 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 444130?
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 $655.24M market as addressable.