Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers

NAICS 424490, categorized as "Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers," encompasses a broad range of wholesale distribution activities for food and related products beyond traditional grocery categories. This classification includes merchants who distribute specialized food items, packaging materials, and related components to various government and commercial entities. The wholesalers in this category typically handle diverse product lines such as specialty foods, institutional food service supplies, sealed components, rubber and plastic materials, and miscellaneous food-related merchandise.

Federal contract awards under this NAICS code demonstrate significant diversity, with contracts ranging from $1,000 to over $100,000, primarily issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons, and Federal Emergency Management Agency. Key awarded entities include Military Services Australia, At Fresh Pte. LTD., and various small businesses specializing in food distribution and technical components. Most awards are firm fixed-price purchase orders or blanket purchase agreements (BPAs) with performance periods typically spanning several months. Contracts frequently involve food products like produce, meats, beverages, and specialized sealing/packing materials. Set-asides are common, with many contracts designated as Total Small Business or unrestricted opportunities, supporting small disadvantaged and women-owned businesses.

Recent federal contract opportunities predominantly focus on procurement of specialized components like sealing materials, packing assemblies, and rubber strips for military logistics, as well as food and beverage supplies for correctional and emergency management facilities. The opportunities are primarily issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime and the Department of Justice, with delivery locations spanning continental United States and overseas military installations. Solicitations typically utilize electronic Request for Quote (RFQ) processes, often conducted through platforms like Unison Marketplace, and target small businesses with specific North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code designations.