Paint, Varnish, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

NAICS 424950 encompasses merchant wholesalers specializing in paint, varnish, and related painting supplies. These businesses distribute a wide range of products including artist's brushes, paint rollers, paint roller covers, and specialized marking paints used across various industries. The category serves multiple sectors, including government agencies, construction, maintenance, and artistic applications, providing essential supplies for painting, marking, and related activities.

Federal contract awards under this NAICS code predominantly feature the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service and the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) as primary purchasers. The majority of awards range from approximately $5,000 to $130,000, with contract durations typically spanning 3-12 months. Lighthouse For The Blind (LHB Industries), a non-profit AbilityOne organization, emerges as a frequent contractor, particularly for tree marking paint and forestry supplies. The Delaware Paint Company LTD and Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. are also notable contractors. Most awards utilize firm fixed-price purchase orders or blanket purchase agreements (BPAs), with no set-aside designations being common. Performance locations span national forest regions and DLA distribution centers across the United States.

The recent federal contract opportunities focus on specific product procurements by the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Construction and Equipment. One solicitation seeks 50,000 artist's brushes (NSN 8020002440154), set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, with delivery required within 55 days to DLA Distribution. Another opportunity requests 3,900 boxes of paint roller covers (NSN 8020016119268), designated as a total small business set-aside, with delivery expected within 98 days. Both solicitations are request for quote (RFQ) type opportunities, allowing responsible sources to submit electronic quotes by specified due dates.