NAICS 42512: Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
NAICS industry
Code facts
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425
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42
- Codes under it
- 1
- Contract awards
- 90 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $7,571,537 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 | $7,514,216 |
| FY2026 | $58,176,040 |
| FY2025 | $7,571,537 |
| FY2024 | $50,722,329 |
| FY2023 | $51,900,508 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. | $63,723,826 | |
| 2 | Dealers Auto Auction Group LLC | $4,581,821 | |
| 3 | Orlando Auto Auction 55, LLC | $2,177,071 | |
| 4 | Metro Auto Auction, LLC | $1,966,358 | |
| 5 | Dealer's Auto Action Of Idaho, L.L.C. | $1,553,435 | |
| 6 | Farmington Auto Auction Inc. | $1,008,027 | |
| 7 | Prime Air Corp | $945,075 | |
| 8 | America's Auto Auction Minnesota, Inc. | $829,576 | |
| 9 | Akron Auto Auction, Inc. | $725,080 | |
| 10 | Greenville Auto Auction, Inc. | $614,722 |
See the full FY2025 ranking of NAICS 42512 contractors, by parent company.
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Services Administration | $65,243,808 | |
| 2 | Defense Logistics Agency | $208,412 | |
| 3 | Department of the Navy | $202,533 | |
| 4 | Department of Homeland Security | $22,610 | |
| 5 | Environmental Protection Agency | $20,000 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R610 Personal Property Management Services | $65,243,808 | |
| 2 | R499 Other Professional Services | $200,000 | |
| 3 | 5830 Intercommunication and Public Address Systems, Except Airborne | $189,524 | |
| 4 | 8465 Individual Equipment | $22,610 | |
| 5 | 7510 Office Supplies | $22,093 | |
| 6 | 4210 Fire Fighting Equipment | $18,888 | |
| 7 | 7110 Office Furniture | $241 | |
| 8 | 7320 Kitchen Equipment and Appliances | $200 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois | $33,567,880 | |
| 2 | North Carolina | $10,448,040 | |
| 3 | Alabama | $4,890,282 | |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | $2,603,645 | |
| 5 | Florida | $2,255,891 | |
| 6 | Idaho | $1,536,256 | |
| 7 | Arizona | $1,450,004 | |
| 8 | New Mexico | $1,067,992 | |
| 9 | West Virginia | $964,942 | |
| 10 | Puerto Rico | $945,075 | |
| 11 | Virginia | $832,436 | |
| 12 | Nebraska | $628,757 | |
| 13 | Hawaii | $507,706 | |
| 14 | New Jersey | $477,149 | |
| 15 | Ohio | $461,844 | |
| 16 | Kansas | $320,257 | |
| 17 | Louisiana | $278,115 | |
| 18 | Massachusetts | $166,682 | |
| 19 | South Carolina | $101,349 | |
| 20 | Tennessee | $36,424 |
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Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 42512 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 42512
| NAICS code | Size standard |
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| 425120 Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers | 125 employees |
Definition
This industry comprises wholesale trade agents and brokers acting on behalf of buyers or sellers in the wholesale distribution of goods, including those that use the Internet or other electronic means to bring together buyers and sellers. Agents and brokers do not take title to the goods being sold but rather receive a commission or fee for their service. Agents and brokers for all durable and nondurable goods are included in this industry.
Illustrative examples
- Agents and brokers, durable goods, wholesale trade
- Agents and brokers, nondurable goods, wholesale trade
- Automobile auctions, wholesale
- Durable goods agents and brokers, wholesale trade
- Nondurable goods agents and brokers, wholesale trade
- Petroleum brokers
Quick answers
What is NAICS 42512?
NAICS 42512 is Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers, a NAICS industry in NAICS 42, Wholesale Trade.
What is the NAICS code for petroleum brokers?
The NAICS code for petroleum brokers is 425120, Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers. Its SBA small business size standard is 125 employees.
What is the NAICS code for automobile auctions, wholesale?
The NAICS code for automobile auctions, wholesale is 425120, Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers. Its SBA small business size standard is 125 employees.
What is the NAICS code for durable goods agents and brokers, wholesale trade?
The NAICS code for durable goods agents and brokers, wholesale trade is 425120, Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers. Its SBA small business size standard is 125 employees.
What codes are under NAICS 42512?
NAICS 42512 has one code under it with its own GovTribe page, 425120 Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 42512?
Federal contracts under NAICS 42512 obligated $7,571,537 in fiscal year 2025 and $175,884,631 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 42512?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 42512 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. ($63,723,826); Dealers Auto Auction Group LLC ($4,581,821); and Orlando Auto Auction 55, LLC ($2,177,071).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 42512?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 42512 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are General Services Administration ($65,243,808), Defense Logistics Agency ($208,412) and Department of the Navy ($202,533).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 42512?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 42512 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are R610 Personal Property Management Services; R499 Other Professional Services; and 5830 Intercommunication and Public Address Systems, Except Airborne.
Where is the work under NAICS 42512 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 42512 over the last 12 months are Illinois ($33,567,880), North Carolina ($10,448,040) and Alabama ($4,890,282).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 42512?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 42512 is Award Notice: Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SUAS) Parts Marketplace IDIQ, award notice from Marine Corps (Navy), posted June 22, 2026.
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