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 16 contract awards totaling $260K in value. The median contract size is $11K, with approximately 0 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
16
Total Value
$260K
Median Contract
$11K
Competitors
11
Contract value distribution
7 small business awards ($59K total value,$3K median)
11 companies compete for NAICS 423930 contracts
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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 45,000 pounds of deformed scrap fired small arms cartridges, primarily brass and .50 caliber and below, for disposal. Bidders must be U.S. citizens and are invited to inspect the property before submitting bids, which are due by July 29, 2026. The award will go to the highest responsive bidder, with a 50% deposit required prior to material pickup.
The General Services Administration is conducting a lump-sum sale of over 300 long tons of government-owned scrap metal for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District. The purchaser must provide hopper barges, tug services, and all logistics for removal from the Pittsburgh waterfront facility. A mandatory site inspection is required for all bidders.
The Department of Defense is procuring approximately 40,000 pounds of miscellaneous scrap lead acid batteries, including various types from equipment and vehicle batteries to small batteries used in fire alarm systems. Bidders must be U.S. citizens and are invited to inspect the property before submitting a bid, with the requirement to provide a 20% deposit prior to pickup. The successful bidder will need to arrange for pickup within 15 days of award and is responsible for any necessary equipment during the pickup process.
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