Ophthalmic Goods Merchant Wholesalers
Size Standard: 100 employees
NAICS code 423460 covers Ophthalmic Goods Merchant Wholesalers, encompassing establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of ophthalmic goods. This includes eyeglasses, sunglasses, contact lenses, frames, lenses, and related optical products.
Government healthcare systems provide eyecare services to millions of beneficiaries. The Department of Veterans Affairs operates optical shops and contracts for eyeglasses and optical supplies for veterans. The Defense Health Agency provides vision benefits to military families. Federal employee health plans include vision coverage, creating additional market demand.
Ophthalmic goods wholesalers supply government optical shops with frames, lenses (finished and uncut), contact lenses, lens processing supplies, optical instruments, and accessories. Many contracts include both products and laboratory services for lens grinding and fitting.
The VA has specific programs for veterans requiring eyeglasses, including combat-injured veterans needing specialized eyewear. Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service (PSAS) manages these programs. Military optical shops on bases worldwide also need supplies and equipment.
Small distributors compete through specialization in particular product categories, regional focus, or by serving specific customer segments effectively. The specialized nature of ophthalmic products means technical knowledge and customer service expertise differentiate successful distributors.
- Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
- Defense Health Agency (DHA)
- Indian Health Service (IHS)
- Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
- Department of Labor (DOL)
- VA Optical Shop Supplies
- Military Optical Shop Equipment
- Contact Lens Supply Contract
- Prescription Eyeglass Frames
- Optical Laboratory Equipment
These certifications can help you compete for set-aside contracts under NAICS 423460:
What is NAICS code 423460 used for in government contracting?
NAICS code 423460 covers wholesale distribution of ophthalmic goods including eyeglasses, contact lenses, frames, and optical supplies. Government healthcare systems use this code for supplying optical shops and vision programs.
What is the size standard for NAICS 423460?
The SBA size standard for NAICS 423460 is 100 employees. Small optical goods distributors can qualify as small businesses under this threshold.
What government programs purchase ophthalmic goods?
VA optical shops serve millions of veterans, military optical shops serve active duty and dependents, and IHS provides vision services to Native American populations. Federal employee vision benefits create additional market demand.
What products are typically purchased?
Products include frames, finished and uncut lenses, contact lenses, lens processing supplies, optical instruments, protective eyewear, and specialized products for low-vision and combat-injured patients.
How do small distributors compete?
Small distributors compete through product specialization, technical expertise, superior customer service, and small business certifications. Understanding specific government optical program requirements provides advantage.
Businesses below this threshold in average annual receipts qualify as small businesses for set-aside contracts.
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