Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

The NAICS code 424910 covers Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers, a category focused on the wholesale distribution of agricultural inputs and related products. These wholesalers typically handle seeds, agricultural chemicals, fertilizers, animal feed, and other essential supplies for farming and agricultural operations. The category encompasses businesses that source, store, and distribute agricultural products to farmers, agricultural enterprises, and related government and private sector organizations.

The federal contract awards under this NAICS code demonstrate a consistent pattern of procurement primarily by the Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons and the USDA Forest Service. Notable awardees include Santa Maria Seeds Inc., Ross Seed Company, and BFI Native Seeds LLC, which have received multiple purchase orders ranging from approximately $10,000 to $30,000. These awards are predominantly firm fixed-price purchase orders for specific agricultural products such as broccoli seeds, wheat seeds, and native seed mixes. The contracts typically have short performance periods of one to three months and are not set aside for specific business categories. The primary places of performance include correctional facilities in California and forest management regions across the western United States.

The contract awards indicate a focus on specialized seed procurement for specific agricultural and environmental purposes. For example, contracts support prison agricultural programs, forest reforestation efforts, and wildfire recovery initiatives. The federal agencies involved demonstrate a need for targeted seed acquisitions to support food production, habitat restoration, and land management objectives. While the provided data does not include specific contract opportunities, the awards suggest ongoing requirements for specialized agricultural seeds and related supplies across federal land management and correctional institutions.