Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (except Bulk Stations and Terminals) — NAICS 424720

Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 424720 (Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (except Bulk Stations and Terminals)). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.

2
Active Now
$17K
Median Contract
~10
Awards / Month
75
Competitors
41%
Small Business

About NAICS 424720

Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (except Bulk Stations and Terminals). This industry falls under the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS codes beginning with 42).

Federal agencies use NAICS code 424720 when posting contract opportunities on SAM.gov to classify the type of work being solicited. Businesses that operate in the petroleum and petroleum products merchant wholesalers (except bulk stations and terminals) space should include this code in their SAM.gov registration and capability statements to ensure they appear in relevant searches.

How to Use NAICS 424720 in Federal Contracting

To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 424720, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS code listed in your entity profile. When agencies post solicitations for petroleum and petroleum products merchant wholesalers (except bulk stations and terminals) 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.

FedOverwatch monitors SAM.gov daily and can automatically match you with new opportunities under NAICS 424720. Set up your profile with your NAICS codes and certifications to receive personalized contract alerts.

NAICS 424720 Market Intelligence

Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the petroleum and petroleum products merchant wholesalers (except bulk stations and terminals) market has seen 362 contract awards totaling $76.6M in value. The median contract size is $17K, with approximately 10 new awards per month.

Total Awards (3yr)

362

Total Value

$76.6M

Median Contract

$17K

Competitors

75

Contract value distribution

$2K$17K median$139K
Small business set-aside rate41% of awards

150 small business awards ($4.9M total value,$17K median)

75 companies compete for NAICS 424720 contracts

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Size Standards

The SBA establishes size standards for each NAICS code to define what qualifies as a "small business" for federal contracting purposes. For NAICS 424720 (Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (except Bulk Stations and Terminals)), 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 424720.

Recent NAICS 424720 Opportunities

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State Department

The U.S. Department of Defense is procuring high-grade gasoline with an octane rating of 95 for military vehicle and equipment operations across domestic and overseas installations, requiring consistent fuel quality, reliable delivery schedules, and compliance with military specification standards.

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State Department

The U.S. Army is procuring high-grade heating oil (diesel) to support heating needs at military installations, requiring reliable delivery schedules, compliance with military fuel specifications, and adherence to environmental and safety standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 424720?
NAICS code 424720 represents "Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (except Bulk Stations and Terminals)" in the North American Industry Classification System. Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (except Bulk Stations and Terminals). This code is used by federal agencies on SAM.gov to classify contract opportunities so businesses in the petroleum and petroleum products merchant wholesalers (except bulk stations and terminals) industry can find relevant solicitations.
How many federal contracts use NAICS 424720?
There are currently 2 active federal contract opportunities on SAM.gov that use NAICS code 424720 (Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (except Bulk Stations and Terminals)). Over the past 3 years, there have been 362 awards totaling $76.6M, with a median contract value of $17K. Approximately 10 new contracts are awarded each month in this NAICS code. FedOverwatch tracks these opportunities in real time so you never miss a relevant contract.
How to find contracts for NAICS 424720?
You can find federal contracts for NAICS 424720 by searching SAM.gov directly, or by using FedOverwatch to get automatic matches. FedOverwatch monitors SAM.gov continuously and alerts you when new petroleum and petroleum products merchant wholesalers (except bulk stations and terminals) opportunities are posted that match your profile, certifications, and set-aside eligibility.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 424720?
The SBA assigns size standards to each NAICS code to determine whether a business qualifies as "small" for federal set-aside contracts. Size standards for NAICS 424720 (Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (except Bulk Stations and Terminals)) are based on either annual revenue or number of employees, depending on the industry. Check the SBA's size standards table at sba.gov for the most current thresholds for this code.

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