01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 424340 Footwear Merchant Wholesalers Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 424340
Federal contract activity classified under Footwear Merchant Wholesalers across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 424340 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 424340 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2019–FY 2025 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$438.1K
FY 2025| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $540.4K | 21 | 11 | 11 | — |
| FY 2020 | $527.9K | 23 | 12 | 11 | −2.3% |
| FY 2021 | $447.1K | 20 | 8 | 5 | −15.3% |
| FY 2022 | $506.4K | 17 | 10 | 7 | +13.3% |
| FY 2023 | $558.0K | 23 | 13 | 5 | +10.2% |
| FY 2024 | $423.6K | 32 | 10 | 4 | −24.1% |
| FY 2025 | $438.1K | 17 | 9 | 5 | +3.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $2.11M | 8 | 2 | 61.4% |
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | 1540 | $751.1K | 66 | 6 | 21.8% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $382.9K | 30 | 13 | 11.1% |
| U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION | 7014 | $70.8K | 10 | 1 | 2.1% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $54.5K | 3 | 2 | 1.6% |
| SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | 3300 | $31.5K | 6 | 3 | 0.9% |
| UNITED STATES MINT | 2044 | $27.6K | 3 | 1 | 0.8% |
| ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY | 6800 | $14.9K | 1 | 1 | 0.4% |
| DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | 97AS | $10.4K | 1 | 1 | 0.3% |
| FOREST SERVICE | 12C2 | $10.1K | 3 | 2 | 0.3% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 424340?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W6QK ACC ANAD | W911KF | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $2.02M | 7 | 1 | 58.8% |
| FCC COLEMAN | 15B302 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | $528.6K | 28 | 1 | 15.4% |
| U.S. EMBASSY MANAGUA | 19NU70 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $135.1K | 11 | 4 | 3.9% |
| 0411 AQ HQ CONTRACT AUG | W91QVN | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $89.8K | 1 | 1 | 2.6% |
| FCI GREENVILLE | 15B407 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | $88.4K | 7 | 1 | 2.6% |
| BORDER ENFORCEMENT CONTRACTING DIVISION | 70B03C | U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION | $70.8K | 10 | 1 | 2.1% |
| U.S. EMBASSY CAIRO | 19EG30 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $40.7K | 2 | 1 | 1.2% |
| FCI THOMSON | 15B419 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | $37.7K | 14 | 2 | 1.1% |
| U.S. EMBASSY PHNOM PENH | 19CB60 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $35.8K | 1 | 1 | 1.0% |
| FA4803 20 CONS LGCA | FA4803 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $35.3K | 2 | 1 | 1.0% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 424340 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTERN KENTUCKY SHOES, INC. | $2.02M | 7 | 1 | 58.8% | Jan 6, 2025 |
| SAFETY SHOE DISTRIBUTORS, LLP | $528.6K | 28 | 1 | 15.4% | Aug 20, 2025 |
| MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | $112.2K | 7 | 1 | 3.3% | Sep 14, 2024 |
| ARES COMPANY | $89.8K | 1 | 1 | 2.6% | Jun 26, 2025 |
| CHUCKS ACQUISITION CO., LLC | $88.4K | 7 | 1 | 2.6% | Sep 12, 2025 |
| AD MEYERS UNIFORMS LLC | $86.9K | 21 | 1 | 2.5% | Sep 16, 2025 |
| SHOE CORPORATION OF BIRMINGHAM, INC. | $70.8K | 10 | 1 | 2.1% | Feb 14, 2022 |
| SAF-GARD SAFETY SHOE CO. | $50.9K | 7 | 2 | 1.5% | Nov 22, 2022 |
| BOTACH INC. | $45.9K | 5 | 1 | 1.3% | Jun 16, 2025 |
| SHOES FOR CREWS, LLC | $40.7K | 2 | 1 | 1.2% | Aug 27, 2024 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 424340?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8430 | FOOTWEAR, MEN'S | $3.18M | 108 | 30 | 92.5% |
| 8415 | CLOTHING, SPECIAL PURPOSE | $98.2K | 26 | 6 | 2.9% |
| 4240 | SAFETY AND RESCUE EQUIPMENT | $69.8K | 3 | 2 | 2.0% |
| 8405 | OUTERWEAR, MEN'S | $40.8K | 3 | 3 | 1.2% |
| 7030 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SOFTWARE | $35.3K | 2 | 1 | 1.0% |
| 8465 | INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT | $16.2K | 1 | 1 | 0.5% |
| 8440 | HOSIERY, HANDWEAR, AND CLOTHING ACCESSORIES, MEN'S | $10.8K | 2 | 1 | 0.3% |
| 8435 | FOOTWEAR, WOMEN'S | $5.6K | 1 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 7520 | OFFICE DEVICES AND ACCESSORIES | -$5.2K | 4 | 1 | -0.2% |
| 8335 | SHOE FINDINGS AND SOLING MATERIALS | -$13.5K | 2 | 2 | -0.4% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 424340?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $3.47M | 145 |
| BPA CALL | -$11.3K | 7 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | -$22.1K | 1 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 424340?
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 $3.44M market as addressable.