01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 424120 Stationery And Office Supplies Merchant Wholesalers Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 424120
Federal contract activity classified under Stationery And Office Supplies Merchant Wholesalers across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 424120 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 424120 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2019–FY 2025 profile window.
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $28.98M | 23,496 | 160 | 67 | — |
| FY 2020 | $19.25M | 35,073 | 120 | 58 | −33.6% |
| FY 2021 | $7.45M | 9,933 | 102 | 45 | −61.3% |
| FY 2022 | $5.13M | 3,335 | 77 | 36 | −31.1% |
| FY 2023 | $4.24M | 2,196 | 83 | 38 | −17.3% |
| FY 2024 | $2.88M | 1,536 | 61 | 38 | −32.0% |
| FY 2025 | $3.22M | 369 | 58 | 34 | +11.8% |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE | 4732 | $29.89M | 71,889 | 75 | 42.0% |
| US CENSUS BUREAU | 1323 | $10.41M | 91 | 15 | 14.6% |
| ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | 8900 | $3.63M | 18 | 6 | 5.1% |
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | 1540 | $3.14M | 140 | 23 | 4.4% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $2.75M | 511 | 37 | 3.9% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $2.60M | 127 | 28 | 3.6% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $2.27M | 181 | 48 | 3.2% |
| FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION | 8960 | $2.17M | 28 | 2 | 3.1% |
| FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | 1549 | $2.09M | 22 | 9 | 2.9% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $1.33M | 1,429 | 37 | 1.9% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 424120?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSA/FAS SCIENTFC,TEMP SVCS,ADINT | 47QSWA | FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE | $17.18M | 41,201 | 13 | 24.1% |
| GSA/FAS ADMIN SVCS ACQUISITION BR(2 | 47QSEA | FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE | $11.64M | 28,826 | 72 | 16.4% |
| DEPT OF COMMERCE CENSUS | 1333LC | US CENSUS BUREAU | $10.41M | 88 | 15 | 14.6% |
| HEADQUARTERS PROCUREMENT SERVICES | 893030 | ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | $3.58M | 14 | 3 | 5.0% |
| FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMM | 896030 | FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION | $2.17M | 28 | 2 | 3.1% |
| DIVISION 1200 | 15F067 | FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | $2.09M | 22 | 9 | 2.9% |
| W6QK ACC-APG | W91CRB | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $1.67M | 10 | 1 | 2.4% |
| NARA CONTRACTING OFFICE | 883103 | NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION | $701.0K | 203 | 4 | 1.0% |
| CORPORATION FOR NTL COMM SERVICE | 95332A | CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE | $666.2K | 5 | 1 | 0.9% |
| GSA/FAS CENTER OF INNOVATIVE ACQUIS | 47QSCC | FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE | $543.6K | 773 | 4 | 0.8% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 424120 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PREMIER AND COMPANIES INCORPORATED | $19.47M | 37,373 | 36 | 27.4% | Aug 20, 2025 |
| INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED, INC. | $10.04M | 55 | 6 | 14.1% | Mar 6, 2025 |
| WINSTON-SALEM INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND, INC. | $5.70M | 47 | 6 | 8.0% | Sep 17, 2025 |
| ACCESS PRODUCTS, INC | $5.06M | 8,807 | 2 | 7.1% | Dec 16, 2020 |
| SOUTH TEXAS LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND | $2.80M | 67 | 4 | 3.9% | Nov 12, 2024 |
| NEW CENTURY IMAGING, INC. | $2.25M | 2,173 | 9 | 3.2% | Nov 21, 2021 |
| CRIMSON IMAGING SUPPLIES, LLC. | $1.76M | 133 | 13 | 2.5% | Mar 25, 2025 |
| PERFORMIX BUSINESS SERVICES L.L.C | $1.37M | 91 | 17 | 1.9% | Sep 3, 2025 |
| LASER PLUS IMAGING, LLC | $1.29M | 93 | 11 | 1.8% | Jun 16, 2025 |
| COMMUNICATIONS PROFESSIONALS INC. | $1.20M | 5,576 | 13 | 1.7% | Sep 25, 2023 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 424120?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7510 | OFFICE SUPPLIES | $49.25M | 68,263 | 195 | 69.2% |
| 8460 | LUGGAGE | $5.70M | 6 | 2 | 8.0% |
| 7110 | OFFICE FURNITURE | $2.65M | 101 | 20 | 3.7% |
| 8540 | TOILETRY PAPER PRODUCTS | $1.54M | 66 | 10 | 2.2% |
| 6515 | MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES | $1.09M | 218 | 12 | 1.5% |
| 7520 | OFFICE DEVICES AND ACCESSORIES | $1.03M | 4,971 | 45 | 1.5% |
| 7530 | STATIONERY AND RECORD FORMS | $850.5K | 428 | 28 | 1.2% |
| 7810 | ATHLETIC AND SPORTING EQUIPMENT | $780.3K | 4 | 1 | 1.1% |
| 8415 | CLOTHING, SPECIAL PURPOSE | $764.4K | 13 | 8 | 1.1% |
| 9310 | PAPER AND PAPERBOARD | $542.9K | 34 | 15 | 0.8% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 424120?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| BPA CALL | $21.17M | 45,481 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $18.76M | 10,698 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $13.10M | 10,676 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $18.12M | 9,083 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 424120?
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 $71.16M market as addressable.