Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers — NAICS 423930
Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 423930 (Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.
About NAICS 423930
Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers. This industry falls under the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS codes beginning with 42).
Federal agencies use NAICS code 423930 when posting contract opportunities on SAM.gov to classify the type of work being solicited. Businesses that operate in the recyclable material merchant wholesalers space should include this code in their SAM.gov registration and capability statements to ensure they appear in relevant searches.
How to Use NAICS 423930 in Federal Contracting
To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 423930, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS code listed in your entity profile. When agencies post solicitations for recyclable material merchant wholesalers work, they reference this code to determine the applicable small business size standard and any set-aside eligibility.
If you hold certifications such as 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB, you may be eligible for set-aside contracts under this NAICS code. These set-asides limit competition to certified small businesses, giving you a significant advantage in winning federal work.
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NAICS 423930 Market Intelligence
Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the recyclable material merchant wholesalers market has seen 17 contract awards totaling $262K in value. The median contract size is $9K, with approximately 0 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
17
Total Value
$262K
Median Contract
$9K
Competitors
11
Contract value distribution
8 small business awards ($61K total value,$3K median)
11 companies compete for NAICS 423930 contracts
See who's winning, their award values, and where you fit in the market
Explore CompetitorsSize Standards
The SBA establishes size standards for each NAICS code to define what qualifies as a "small business" for federal contracting purposes. For NAICS 423930 (Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers), the size standard is based on either average annual receipts or number of employees, depending on the specific industry. Meeting the size standard for your primary NAICS code is required to qualify for small business set-aside contracts.
Visit the SBA Size Standards Table to find the current threshold for NAICS 423930.
Recent NAICS 423930 Opportunities
View all →The Department of Defense is procuring 40,000 pounds of scrap lead acid batteries located at MCB Camp Lejeune. Bidders must be U.S. citizens and are required to submit a 20% deposit prior to pick-up, with the successful bidder expected to collect the material within 15 days of award. The government reserves the right to reject any bids and will award to the highest responsible bidder.
The Department of Defense is procuring approximately 10,000 pounds of various types of insulated copper wire as surplus property. Bidders must be U.S. citizens and are required to submit bids by June 2, 2026, with a 50% deposit required prior to material pickup. The government reserves the right to reject any bids and will award the contract to the highest responsive bidder.
The Department of Defense is procuring metallic and non-metallic scrap for sale at Pendleton, CA. Bidders are required to follow specific instructions for submitting their bids, and it is emphasized that this is not a service contract. Interested parties should refer to the attached documents for detailed information regarding the sale items.
The Federal Acquisition Service is procuring a term contract for mixed metals services at NASA Wallops Flight Facility to support facility maintenance and construction needs, requiring vendors to provide fabrication, installation, and repair of metal components under a long-term indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity vehicle.
The Federal Acquisition Service is procuring baled white ledger paper, mixed paper, and old corrugated cardboard for recycling at NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, requiring consistent supply, proper baling, and compliance with federal waste management standards.
The Federal Acquisition Service is procuring demilitarization and mutilation services for NASA aircraft that have been retired, resulting in scrap residue, with requirements to ensure complete destruction of sensitive components and compliance with federal disposal regulations.
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