NAICS 42492: Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers
NAICS industry
Code facts
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42
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424
- 4249
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424
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42
- Codes under it
- 1
- Contract awards
- 19 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $2,289,128 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 | $0 |
| FY2026 | $2,100,984 |
| FY2025 | $2,289,128 |
| FY2024 | $2,234,902 |
| FY2023 | $1,973,909 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MBS Direct, LLC | $867,404 | |
| 2 | Artemis | $554,066 | |
| 3 | Southwest Distribution Inc. | $365,516 | |
| 4 | Ebsco Information Services, LLC | $173,201 | |
| 5 | Nna, Inc. | $56,839 | |
| 6 | Insight Management Consulting, LLC | $24,417 | |
| 7 | Brodart Co | $22,209 | |
| 8 | Ebsco Industries Inc. | $20,091 | |
| 9 | Pearson Education, Inc. | $18,809 | |
| 10 | Merative US L.P. | $9,432 |
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Transportation | $866,870 | |
| 2 | Department of State | $574,690 | |
| 3 | Executive Office of the President | $356,129 | |
| 4 | Department of Health and Human Services | $162,201 | |
| 5 | Department of the Treasury | $45,371 | |
| 6 | Department of Justice | $28,242 | |
| 7 | Department of the Navy | $24,417 | |
| 8 | Air Force | $22,209 | |
| 9 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | $11,468 | |
| 10 | Export Import Bank of the US | $9,388 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
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| 1 | 7610 Books and Pamphlets | $932,839 | |
| 2 | 7630 Newspapers and Periodicals | $625,080 | |
| 3 | R706 Logistics Support Services | $554,066 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $622,754 | |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $386,140 | |
| 3 | Alabama | $173,201 | |
| 4 | Maryland | $70,256 | |
| 5 | New Jersey | $18,809 | |
| 6 | Illinois | $14,880 | |
| 7 | Michigan | $9,432 | |
| 8 | North Dakota | $7,329 |
Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 42492 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 42492
| NAICS code | Size standard |
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| 424920 Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers | 200 employees |
Definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of books, periodicals, and newspapers.
Illustrative examples
- Antique book merchant wholesalers
- Books merchant wholesalers
- Magazines merchant wholesalers
- Maps (except globe, school, wall) merchant wholesalers
- Newspaper agencies merchant wholesalers
- Newspapers merchant wholesalers
- Pamphlets merchant wholesalers
- Periodicals merchant wholesalers
Quick answers
What is NAICS 42492?
NAICS 42492 is Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers, a NAICS industry in NAICS 42, Wholesale Trade.
What is the NAICS code for books merchant wholesalers?
The NAICS code for books merchant wholesalers is 424920, Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers. Its SBA small business size standard is 200 employees.
What is the NAICS code for magazines merchant wholesalers?
The NAICS code for magazines merchant wholesalers is 424920, Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers. Its SBA small business size standard is 200 employees.
What is the NAICS code for pamphlets merchant wholesalers?
The NAICS code for pamphlets merchant wholesalers is 424920, Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers. Its SBA small business size standard is 200 employees.
What codes are under NAICS 42492?
NAICS 42492 has one code under it with its own GovTribe page, 424920 Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 42492?
Federal contracts under NAICS 42492 obligated $2,289,128 in fiscal year 2025 and $8,598,923 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 42492?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 42492 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are MBS Direct, LLC ($867,404); Artemis ($554,066); and Southwest Distribution Inc. ($365,516).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 42492?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 42492 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of Transportation ($866,870), Department of State ($574,690) and Executive Office of the President ($356,129).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 42492?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 42492 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are 7610 Books and Pamphlets, 7630 Newspapers and Periodicals and R706 Logistics Support Services.
Where is the work under NAICS 42492 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 42492 over the last 12 months are New York ($622,754), the District of Columbia ($386,140) and Alabama ($173,201).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 42492?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 42492 is FEDLINK Serials Subscription Management, pre-solicitation from Library of Congress, posted September 21, 2026.
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