Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers

NAICS 42343 - Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers encompasses the wholesale distribution of computing hardware, software, and related technological products. This category includes merchants who purchase computer equipment, peripherals, and software from manufacturers and resell these items to businesses, government agencies, and other institutional customers. The wholesalers typically provide a range of products including servers, workstations, laptops, desktops, networking equipment, enterprise software licenses, and associated accessories.

The federal contract awards in this NAICS category demonstrate a diverse range of technology procurement, with contract values ranging from $4,500 to over $655,000. Frequently awarded entities include CDW Government LLC, Dell Federal Systems L.P., Govconnection Inc., and Carahsoft Technology Corp. The majority of awards are for software licensing, hardware procurement, and maintenance services across civilian agencies such as the Smithsonian Institution, Department of Justice, Department of Energy, and Federal Emergency Management Agency. Awards are predominantly firm-fixed-price purchase orders or blanket purchase agreements, with most set-asides being small business designations. Performance locations are primarily in Washington, DC and other major metropolitan areas.

Recent federal contract opportunities within this NAICS code focus on specialized technology procurement, including software licenses for Adobe Analytics, Innoslate, and VMware, hardware acquisitions like iPads and workstations, and specific technological solutions for agencies such as the National Science Foundation and Department of State. Opportunities span various federal agencies and include requirements for virtual reality headsets, network infrastructure equipment, cybersecurity tools, and enterprise software systems. Most solicitations utilize competitive reverse auction platforms, employ Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation criteria, and are set aside for small businesses, with performance locations predominantly in major urban centers across the United States.