NAICS 4243: Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers
Industry group
Code facts
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42
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42
- Codes under it
- 5
- Contract awards
- 86 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $116,064,501 In FY2025
NAICS codes and definitions come from the U.S. Census Bureau, size standards from the SBA and contract spending from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | -$1,238 |
| FY2026 | $166,971,194 |
| FY2025 | $116,064,501 |
| FY2024 | $121,989,972 |
| FY2023 | $120,684,676 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Workwear Outfitters, LLC | $157,300,280 | |
| 2 | Puerto Rico Industries For The Blind Corp | $8,954,210 | |
| 3 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc. | $476,712 | |
| 4 | WSI Manufacturing Co | $219,645 | |
| 5 | Pelican Sales Inc. | $173,119 | |
| 6 | Bob Barker Company, Inc. | $148,517 | |
| 7 | Western Kentucky Shoes Inc. | $119,858 | |
| 8 | Galls, LLC | $84,891 | |
| 9 | San Antonio Lighthouse For The Blind | $71,293 | |
| 10 | ICS Jail Supplies Inc. | $69,736 |
See the full FY2025 ranking of NAICS 4243 contractors, by parent company.
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Homeland Security | $156,173,625 | |
| 2 | Defense Logistics Agency | $8,954,340 | |
| 3 | Department of Justice | $659,776 | |
| 4 | Department of State | $463,293 | |
| 5 | Department of Health and Human Services | $230,499 | |
| 6 | Department of the Navy | $207,102 | |
| 7 | Department of the Army | $119,858 | |
| 8 | Department of Transportation | $90,170 | |
| 9 | Air Force | $71,293 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8415 Clothing, Special Purpose | $141,328,136 | |
| 2 | 8405 Outerwear, Men's | $24,671,901 | |
| 3 | 8305 Textile Fabrics | $285,870 | |
| 4 | 8410 Outerwear, Women's | $230,499 | |
| 5 | 4240 Safety and Rescue Equipment | $207,102 | |
| 6 | 8440 Hosiery, Handwear, and Clothing Accessories, Men's | $105,478 | |
| 7 | 8430 Footwear, Men's | $58,765 | |
| 8 | G003 Recreational Services | $24,998 | |
| 9 | 6850 Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties | $24,042 | |
| 10 | 8470 Armor, Personal | $16,945 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tennessee | $154,994,439 | |
| 2 | Puerto Rico | $8,954,210 | |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $1,417,670 | |
| 4 | Georgia | $420,246 | |
| 5 | Minnesota | $411,207 | |
| 6 | New Jersey | $343,954 | |
| 7 | Maryland | $215,604 | |
| 8 | Florida | $205,817 | |
| 9 | Arkansas | $199,708 | |
| 10 | North Carolina | $149,522 | |
| 11 | California | $128,780 | |
| 12 | Alabama | $119,858 | |
| 13 | Washington | $110,402 | |
| 14 | Kentucky | $101,836 | |
| 15 | Texas | $78,968 | |
| 16 | Oklahoma | $71,293 | |
| 17 | Indiana | $35,381 | |
| 18 | South Carolina | $27,700 | |
| 19 | New York | $25,545 | |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | $5,058 | |
| 21 | Missouri | $175 | |
| 22 | Virginia | $160 |
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Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 4243 in the last 12 months before deobligations, including work performed abroad or with no place of performance on record.
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Codes under 4243
Definition
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of piece goods, notions, and other dry goods; footwear; and clothing and clothing accessories.
Quick answers
What is NAICS 4243?
NAICS 4243 is Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers, an industry group in NAICS 42, Wholesale Trade.
What codes are under NAICS 4243?
NAICS 4243 has 5 codes under it with their own GovTribe pages, including 42431 Piece Goods, Notions, and Other Dry Goods Merchant Wholesalers; 42434 Footwear Merchant Wholesalers; and 42435 Clothing and Clothing Accessories Merchant Wholesalers.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 4243?
Federal contracts under NAICS 4243 obligated $116,064,501 in fiscal year 2025 and $525,709,105 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 4243?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 4243 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Workwear Outfitters, LLC ($157,300,280); Puerto Rico Industries For The Blind Corp ($8,954,210); and Federal Prison Industries, Inc. ($476,712).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 4243?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 4243 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of Homeland Security ($156,173,625), Defense Logistics Agency ($8,954,340) and Department of Justice ($659,776).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 4243?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 4243 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are 8415 Clothing, Special Purpose; 8405 Outerwear, Men's; and 8305 Textile Fabrics.
Where is the work under NAICS 4243 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 4243 over the last 12 months are Tennessee ($154,994,439), Puerto Rico ($8,954,210) and the District of Columbia ($1,417,670).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 4243?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 4243 is FY26-SOG: Salmon Coyote Boots, special notice from US Marshals Service, posted September 7, 2026.
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