Federal Contracting by NAICS Code · Wholesale Trade
NAICS 423430: Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers
Wholesale distribution of computers, computer peripheral equipment, and prepackaged software. The dominant code for federal IT hardware resellers, including most GSA Schedule 70 product vendors.
📊 Based on 7 real federal solicitations tracked under this code
Sector
Wholesale Trade
Typical award value
$50K - $100M+ per award
Set-aside activity
Yes
Federal agencies that buy under NAICS 423430
These buyers award computer and computer peripheral equipment and software merchant wholesalers work under this code most often. Set up alerts on WinAContract to catch their solicitations early, then draft your response in GovCon.
Set-asides used under NAICS 423430
Filtering opportunities by NAICS 423430 and your certification surfaces the bids where large primes are excluded. See our set-aside program guides for how each one works.
Common questions about NAICS 423430
Which federal agencies buy under NAICS 423430?
The agencies that most frequently post computer and computer peripheral equipment and software merchant wholesalers solicitations under NAICS 423430 include Department of Defense, GSA, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Homeland Security, Department of the Treasury. Tracking these buyers on WinAContract and drafting responses in GovCon is the fastest way to build a pipeline under this code.
Is NAICS 423430 eligible for small-business set-asides?
Yes. Solicitations under NAICS 423430 commonly use Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB. If your firm holds a matching socioeconomic certification, you can compete on set-aside opportunities where large businesses are excluded — typically a far less crowded field.
What is the typical contract value for NAICS 423430?
Federal awards under NAICS 423430 typically range $50K - $100M+ per award. Actual values vary widely by agency, scope, and contract vehicle — for example, individual IDIQ task orders versus standalone definitive contracts.
What NAICS codes are related to 423430?
Closely related codes include 541512 (541512 · Computer Systems Design Services), 541519 (541519 · Other Computer Related Services), 511210 (511210 · Software Publishers). Registering in SAM.gov under every code that fits your capabilities widens the set of opportunities you'll match.
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