01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 421460 Ophthalmic Goods Wholesalers Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 421460
Federal contract activity classified under Ophthalmic Goods Wholesalers across FY 2003–FY 2009. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 421460 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 421460 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2003–FY 2009 profile window.
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2003 | $2.48M | 58 | 17 | 4 | — |
| FY 2004 | $1.31M | 20 | 6 | 3 | −47.0% |
| FY 2005 | $1.08M | 21 | 2 | 2 | −18.0% |
| FY 2006 | $1.46M | 13,571 | 2 | 1 | +35.1% |
| FY 2007 | $2.12M | 152 | 2 | 1 | +45.4% |
| FY 2008 | $826.6K | 15 | 3 | 2 | −61.0% |
| FY 2009 | $2.6K | 1 | 1 | 1 | −99.7% |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2003–FY 2009.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $9.15M | 13,821 | 14 | 98.7% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $44.1K | 2 | 2 | 0.5% |
| UNITED STATES MINT | 2044 | $32.0K | 2 | 1 | 0.3% |
| U.S. SECRET SERVICE | 7009 | $30.8K | 1 | 1 | 0.3% |
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM | 1540 | $26.0K | 8 | 3 | 0.3% |
| US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY | 1434 | $4.3K | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY | 1341 | $300 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE | 7527 | -$20.3K | 1 | 1 | -0.2% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 421460?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2003–FY 2009.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 580-HOUSTON | 00580 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $1.37M | 32 | 1 | 14.7% |
| 586-JACKSON | 00586 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $836.1K | 26 | 1 | 9.0% |
| 618-MINNEAPOLIS VA MEDICAL CENTER | 00618 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $785.0K | 1 | 1 | 8.5% |
| 580P-HOUSTON PROSTHETICS | 00580P | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $775.5K | 2,498 | 1 | 8.4% |
| 564-FAYETTEVILLE | 00564 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $665.9K | 16 | 1 | 7.2% |
| 598-NORTH LITTLE ROCK | 00598 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $556.0K | 6 | 1 | 6.0% |
| 564P-FAYETTEVILLE PROSTHETICS | 00564P | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $473.4K | 2,896 | 1 | 5.1% |
| 659P-SALISBURY PROSTHETICS | 00659P | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $455.0K | 2,683 | 1 | 4.9% |
| 531-BOISE | 00531 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $310.2K | 9 | 2 | 3.3% |
| 658P-SALEM PROSTHETICS | 00658P | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $258.3K | 1,297 | 1 | 2.8% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 421460 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALLAN BAKER INCORPORATED D/B/A | $5.87M | 8,328 | 2 | 63.3% | Nov 1, 2008 |
| SAFE LITE OPTICAL COMPANY INCORPORATED | $1.21M | 5,458 | 1 | 13.0% | Oct 31, 2007 |
| BARNETT AND RAMEL OPTICAL COMPANY OF NEBRASKA | $796.6K | 2 | 1 | 8.6% | Mar 15, 2003 |
| ROCHESTER OPTICAL | $361.4K | 14 | 1 | 3.9% | Apr 28, 2004 |
| LATHAM AND PHILLIPS OPHTHALMIC PRODUCTS INCORPORATED | $292.3K | 3 | 1 | 3.2% | Oct 30, 2003 |
| MODERN OPTICAL LIMITED | $204.6K | 7 | 1 | 2.2% | Jul 1, 2003 |
| VISION POINTE | $105.6K | 2 | 1 | 1.1% | Oct 15, 2002 |
| ROCHESTER OPTICAL | $102.4K | 2 | 1 | 1.1% | Sep 15, 2003 |
| AMERICAN MEDICAL DEPOT | $84.4K | 1 | 1 | 0.9% | May 15, 2003 |
| ALTOS FEDERAL GROUP | $55.5K | 1 | 1 | 0.6% | Jun 15, 2003 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 421460?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6540 | OPTHALMIC INSTRUMENTS EQ & SUPPLIES | $3.42M | 71 | 12 | 36.9% |
| 6515 | MED & SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS,EQ & SUP | $2.11M | 13,423 | 6 | 22.7% |
| J065 | MAINT-REP OF MEDICAL-DENTAL-VET EQ | $1.89M | 225 | 2 | 20.4% |
| Q511 | OPHTHALMOLOGY SERVICES | $1.61M | 47 | 1 | 17.4% |
| 6530 | HOSP FURNITURE,EQ,UTENSILS & SUP | $122.7K | 9 | 3 | 1.3% |
| 4240 | SAFETY AND RESCUE EQUIPMENT | $62.0K | 2 | 1 | 0.7% |
| Q512 | OPTOMETRY SERVICES | $54.3K | 7 | 2 | 0.6% |
| 6650 | OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS | $31.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.3% |
| H260 | EQ TEST SVCS/FIBER OPTICS MATERIAL | $4.3K | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 5995 | CABLE CORD WIRE ASSEMBLY - COMM EQ | $1.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 421460?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $8.77M | 13,820 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $304.2K | 11 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $153.1K | 5 |
| BPA CALL | $42.4K | 2 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 421460?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | PSC | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V667C76093KORRECTNOV08 | ALLAN BAKER INCORPORATED D/B/A | Nov 1, 2008 | $2.6K | Q512 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF667-SHREVEPORT |
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 $9.27M market as addressable.