NAICS 423710: Hardware Merchant Wholesalers
Hardware Merchant Wholesalers is NAICS code 423710. A business is small under it with 150 employees or fewer. No federal contracts are open under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- 150 employees or fewer
- Open contracts now
- 0
- Federal spending, FY2025
- $46.7 million
- Share won by small businesses
- 98%
- Small businesses registered
- 1,918
What NAICS 423710 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 423710:
- Appliance hardware merchant wholesalers
- Blades (e.g., knife, saw) merchant wholesalers
- Bolts, nuts, rivets, screws, and other fasteners merchant wholesalers
- Brads merchant wholesalers
- Cabinet hardware and fittings merchant wholesalers
- Carpenters' tools merchant wholesalers
- Cutlery merchant wholesalers
- Drapery hardware merchant wholesalers
- Fasteners (e.g., bolts, nuts, rivets, screws) merchant wholesalers
- Handtools (except motor vehicle mechanics', machinists' precision) merchant wholesalers
- Hardware (except motor vehicle) merchant wholesalers
- Hinges merchant wholesalers
- Keys and locks merchant wholesalers
- Knives (except disposable plastics) merchant wholesalers
The index lists 21 entries for this code in all.
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 423710
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 423710, your business must have 150 employees or fewer. Employees are averaged over the last 24 months.
From SBA's table of size standards, effective Mar 17, 2023. Confirm it with SBA's size standards tool before you certify your size.
Who buys hardware merchant wholesalers
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 423710 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Federal Acquisition Service | $144 million |
| Federal Prison Industries / Unicor | $2.4 million |
| Defense Logistics Agency | $1.9 million |
| Department of State | $1.6 million |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $601,692 |
| Department of the Air Force | $403,493 |
| U.S. Coast Guard | $381,378 |
| Indian Health Service | $270,530 |
Your competition
1,918 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 423710, most of them in California (239), Florida (231), Texas (225), New York (96) and Virginia (92). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Federal spending under 423710 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $53.1 million |
| FY2025 | $46.7 million |
| FY2026 | $52.9 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.
Related NAICS codes
- 423720 Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers
- 423730 Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
- 423740 Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
Frequently asked questions
What is NAICS code 423710?
423710 is the 2022 NAICS code for Hardware Merchant Wholesalers. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as appliance hardware merchant wholesalers, blades (e.g., knife, saw) merchant wholesalers, bolts, nuts, rivets, screws, and other fasteners merchant wholesalers under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 423710?
150 employees or fewer. A business at or under that is small for contracts assigned this code. The current SBA table took effect Mar 17, 2023.
Are there government contracts for hardware merchant wholesalers?
None are open on SAM.gov right now, but new notices post daily. You can set up a free alert for this code.
How do I add NAICS code 423710 to my SAM.gov registration?
Update your entity registration on SAM.gov and add the code on the Goods and Services page, in the Assertions section. You can list several NAICS codes and mark one as your primary. Changes are free.
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FedReady is an independent company, not affiliated with SBA, SAM.gov, the Census Bureau or any government agency. Open-contract counts come from SAM.gov and update daily; spending figures come from USAspending.gov.