NAICS Code 42495: Paint, Varnish, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
NAICS industry
Definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of paints, varnishes, and similar coatings; pigments; wallpaper; and supplies, such as paintbrushes and rollers.
Government contracts for this product: PSC 8020 Paint and Artists' Brushes
Code facts
- Part of
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42
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424
- 4249
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424
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42
- Codes under it
- 1
- Contract awards
- 53 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $3,896,244 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.
Business activities under NAICS 424950
- Calcimines, merchant wholesalers
- Enamels merchant wholesalers
- Lacquers merchant wholesalers
- Paint rollers merchant wholesalers
- Paintbrushes merchant wholesalers
- Painter's supplies (except artists', turpentine) merchant wholesalers
- Paints (except artists') merchant wholesalers
- Pigments, paint, merchant wholesalers
- Shellac merchant wholesalers
- Spray painting equipment (except industrial-type) merchant wholesalers
- Stains merchant wholesalers
- Varnishes merchant wholesalers
- Wall coverings (e.g., fabric, plastics) merchant wholesalers
- Wallpaper merchant wholesalers
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Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $656,301 |
| FY2025 | $3,896,244 |
| FY2024 | $3,154,233 |
| FY2023 | $2,995,415 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Delaware Paint Company LTD | $260,684 | |
| 2 | Airborne Outfitters LLC | $112,495 | |
| 3 | Industries For The Blind And Visually Impaired, Inc. | $71,021 | |
| 4 | Airborne Supply Inc. | $64,366 | |
| 5 | Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. | $28,633 | |
| 6 | Coordinated Defense Supply Systems, Inc. | $27,714 | |
| 7 | Diamond Vogel, Inc. | $25,130 | |
| 8 | The Willamette Valley Company LLC | $25,106 | |
| 9 | The Lighthouse For The Blind | $15,191 | |
| 10 | Supplies & Services International Inc. | $11,067 |
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defense Logistics Agency | $579,827 | |
| 2 | International Boundary and Water Commission U.S.-Mexico | $25,130 | |
| 3 | Department of Justice | $25,106 | |
| 4 | Department of Agriculture | $15,191 | |
| 5 | Department of State | $11,067 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8020 Paint and Artists' Brushes | $573,523 | |
| 2 | 8010 Paints, Dopes, Varnishes, and Related Products | $57,672 | |
| 3 | 2540 Vehicular Furniture and Accessories | $25,106 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | $332,106 | |
| 2 | Wisconsin | $70,254 | |
| 3 | New York | $64,366 | |
| 4 | Michigan | $33,591 | |
| 5 | Minnesota | $30,733 | |
| 6 | Texas | $25,130 | |
| 7 | California | $7,645 | |
| 8 | Nevada | $5,277 |
Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 42495 in the last 12 months before deobligations, including work performed abroad or with no place of performance on record.
Contract opportunities
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Codes under 42495
| NAICS code | Size standard |
|---|---|
| 424950 Paint, Varnish, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 150 employees |
Quick answers
What is NAICS 42495?
NAICS 42495 is Paint, Varnish, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers, a NAICS industry in NAICS 42, Wholesale Trade.
What is the NAICS code for stains merchant wholesalers?
The NAICS code for stains merchant wholesalers is 424950, Paint, Varnish, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers. Its SBA small business size standard is 150 employees.
What is the NAICS code for enamels merchant wholesalers?
The NAICS code for enamels merchant wholesalers is 424950, Paint, Varnish, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers. Its SBA small business size standard is 150 employees.
What is the NAICS code for shellac merchant wholesalers?
The NAICS code for shellac merchant wholesalers is 424950, Paint, Varnish, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers. Its SBA small business size standard is 150 employees.
What codes are under NAICS 42495?
NAICS 42495 has one code under it with its own GovTribe page, 424950 Paint, Varnish, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 42495?
Federal contracts under NAICS 42495 obligated $3,896,244 in fiscal year 2025 and $10,702,192 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 42495?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 42495 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are The Delaware Paint Company LTD ($260,684); Airborne Outfitters LLC ($112,495); and Industries For The Blind And Visually Impaired, Inc. ($71,021).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 42495?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 42495 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Defense Logistics Agency ($579,827), International Boundary and Water Commission U.S.-Mexico ($25,130) and Department of Justice ($25,106).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 42495?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 42495 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are 8020 Paint and Artists' Brushes; 8010 Paints, Dopes, Varnishes, and Related Products; and 2540 Vehicular Furniture and Accessories.
Where is the work under NAICS 42495 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 42495 over the last 12 months are Ohio ($332,106), Wisconsin ($70,254) and New York ($64,366).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 42495?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 42495 is Brush, artist's, award notice from Construction and Equipment (DLA), posted October 21, 2026.
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