01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 421850 Service Establishment Equipment And Supplies Wholesalers Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 421850
Federal contract activity classified under Service Establishment Equipment And Supplies Wholesalers across FY 2002–FY 2008. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 421850 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 421850 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2002–FY 2008 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$14.7K
FY 2008| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2002 | $9.05M | 181 | 100 | 12 | — |
| FY 2003 | $3.97M | 78 | 18 | 8 | −56.2% |
| FY 2004 | $680.7K | 67 | 43 | 14 | −82.8% |
| FY 2005 | $1.95M | 22 | 11 | 6 | +187.1% |
| FY 2006 | $1.40M | 4 | 3 | 3 | −28.3% |
| FY 2007 | $2.27M | 4 | 2 | 2 | +62.3% |
| FY 2008 | $14.7K | 1 | 1 | 1 | −99.4% |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2002–FY 2008.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. COAST GUARD | 7008 | $6.67M | 12 | 1 | 34.5% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $4.64M | 71 | 52 | 24.0% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $2.72M | 24 | 14 | 14.1% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $1.79M | 25 | 16 | 9.3% |
| UNITED STATES COAST GUARD | 6950 | $915.8K | 4 | 1 | 4.7% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $756.8K | 18 | 10 | 3.9% |
| PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE | 4740 | $461.1K | 47 | 10 | 2.4% |
| U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE | 1448 | $416.1K | 11 | 9 | 2.2% |
| BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT | 1422 | $257.1K | 16 | 10 | 1.3% |
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM | 1540 | $180.8K | 97 | 6 | 0.9% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 421850?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2002–FY 2008.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFLC PROCUREMENT BRANCH 3 | 00040 | U.S. COAST GUARD | $7.58M | 16 | 1 | 39.2% |
| 700 CONS/LGC ROB, GERMANY | DA17 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $1.97M | 1 | 1 | 10.2% |
| FORT MEADE DIR. OF CONTRACTING | DW36 | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $1.19M | 7 | 3 | 6.1% |
| W6QM MICC-FT MEADE | W91QF6 | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $1.05M | 3 | 1 | 5.4% |
| U.S. ARMY CENTRAL CMD - KUWAIT | SA02 | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $552.0K | 1 | 1 | 2.9% |
| NAVAL REGIONAL CONTRACTING CTR. | NJ20E | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $422.9K | 4 | 2 | 2.2% |
| CONTRACTING AND GENERAL SERVICES DIV | 00005 | U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE | $368.1K | 2 | 1 | 1.9% |
| FISC NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD ANNE | RA14A | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $365.1K | 1 | 1 | 1.9% |
| U.S. MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YU | F2974 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $287.5K | 5 | 1 | 1.5% |
| FLEET & INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CENTER | VA10A | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $260.4K | 3 | 2 | 1.3% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 421850 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES COMPANY | $7.58M | 16 | 2 | 39.2% | Aug 29, 2007 |
| MILITARY PERSONNEL SERVICES CO | $2.20M | 7 | 1 | 11.4% | Mar 22, 2007 |
| I.C.S. INTERNATIONAL CODE FIRE | $1.97M | 1 | 1 | 10.2% | Jun 17, 2002 |
| AL MAQWAR TRADING AND CONTRACT | $552.0K | 1 | 1 | 2.9% | Dec 21, 2001 |
| KIDDE FIRE PROTECTION LTD | $371.8K | 3 | 1 | 1.9% | Apr 22, 2002 |
| COAST MACHINERY INC | $368.1K | 3 | 1 | 1.9% | Apr 30, 2004 |
| THE PHOENIX CORPORATION | $365.1K | 1 | 1 | 1.9% | Aug 14, 2002 |
| LEHAN DISTRIBUTORS INCORPORATED | $295.3K | 26 | 1 | 1.5% | Aug 16, 2005 |
| SAFETY EQUIPMENT COMPANY | $287.5K | 5 | 1 | 1.5% | Oct 1, 2001 |
| L N CURTIS & SONS | $223.3K | 6 | 3 | 1.2% | Sep 23, 2002 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 421850?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4210 | FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT | $6.16M | 49 | 25 | 31.8% |
| 4240 | SAFETY AND RESCUE EQUIPMENT | $3.05M | 16 | 10 | 15.8% |
| 1290 | MISC FIRE CONT EQUIPMENT | $2.23M | 6 | 6 | 11.5% |
| 5999 | MSC ELECT & ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS | $2.21M | 8 | 2 | 11.4% |
| W061 | LEASE-RENT OF POWER DISTRIBUTION EQ | $552.0K | 1 | 1 | 2.9% |
| 7310 | FOOD COOKING BAKING SERVING EQ | $384.3K | 18 | 4 | 2.0% |
| 2305 | GROUND EFFECT VEHICLES | $368.1K | 2 | 1 | 1.9% |
| 3695 | MISC SPECIAL INDUSTRY MACHINE | $365.1K | 1 | 1 | 1.9% |
| 6515 | MED & SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS,EQ & SUP | $293.9K | 5 | 4 | 1.5% |
| J099 | MAINT-REP OF MISC EQ | $278.4K | 5 | 5 | 1.4% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 421850?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $7.46M | 183 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $10.93M | 144 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $570.7K | 19 |
| BPA CALL | $383.7K | 11 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 421850?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | PSC | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V541C80125 | ALLIED TRACTOR CORP | Oct 1, 2007 | $14.7K | Q999 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF541S-BRECKSVILLE |
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 $19.34M market as addressable.