NAICS 424950: Paint, Varnish, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
Paint, Varnish, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers is NAICS code 424950. A business is small under it with 150 employees or fewer. 1 federal contract is open on SAM.gov under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- 150 employees or fewer
- Open contracts now
- 1
- Federal spending, FY2025
- $3.9 million
- Share won by small businesses
- 28%
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What NAICS 424950 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 424950:
- Automotive paints merchant wholesalers
- Calcimines merchant wholesalers
- Enamels merchant wholesalers
- Lacquers merchant wholesalers
- Paint removers merchant wholesalers
- Paint rollers merchant wholesalers
- Paint thinners merchant wholesalers
- Paintbrushes merchant wholesalers
- Painter's supplies (except artists', turpentine) merchant wholesalers
- Paints (except artists') merchant wholesalers
- Pigments, paint, merchant wholesalers
- Shellac merchant wholesalers
- Spray painting equipment (except industrial-type) merchant wholesalers
- Stains merchant wholesalers
The index lists 18 entries for this code in all.
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 424950
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 424950, 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 paint, varnish, and supplies merchant wholesalers
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 424950 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Forest Service | $5.2 million |
| Defense Logistics Agency | $2.2 million |
| Department of State | $208,041 |
| Federal Prison Industries / Unicor | $64,038 |
| International Boundary and Water Commission: U.S.-Mexico | $25,130 |
| United States Mint | $10,645 |
| Department of the Navy | $-1,100 |
Open notices right now come from Dept of Defense (1).
Set-asides on open 424950 contracts
- Service-disabled veteran-owned set-aside: 1
Not sure which set-asides you qualify for? Try the free SBA certification screener, or read set-aside contracts, explained.
Federal spending under 424950 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $3.2 million |
| FY2025 | $3.9 million |
| FY2026 | $637,143 |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.
Related NAICS codes
- 424910 Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
- 424920 Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers
- 424930 Flower, Nursery Stock, and Florists' Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
- 424940 Tobacco Product and Electronic Cigarette Merchant Wholesalers
- 424990 Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers
Frequently asked questions
What is NAICS code 424950?
424950 is the 2022 NAICS code for Paint, Varnish, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as automotive paints merchant wholesalers, calcimines merchant wholesalers, enamels merchant wholesalers under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 424950?
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 paint, varnish, and supplies merchant wholesalers?
Yes. 1 federal contract opportunities under NAICS 424950 are open on SAM.gov right now. Agencies obligated about $3.9 million under this code in fiscal year 2025, according to USAspending.gov.
How do I add NAICS code 424950 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.