NAICS Code 511130: Book Publishers
National industry
SBA small business size standard: 1,000 employees
Definition
This industry comprises establishments known as book publishers. Establishments in this industry carry out design, editing, and marketing activities necessary for producing and distributing books. These establishments may publish books in print, electronic, or audio form.
Government contracts for this service: PSC R605 Library Services
Code facts
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51
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511
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5111
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5111
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511
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51
- Contract awards
- 129 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $44,098,775 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.
Business activities under NAICS 511130
- Almanac publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
- Almanac publishers and printing combined
- Atlas publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
- Atlas publishers and printing combined
- Book (e.g., hardback, paperback, tape) publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
- Book publishers and printing combined
- Book publishers, university press (except exclusive Internet publishing)
- Dictionary publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
- Dictionary publishers and printing combined
- Encyclopedia publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
- Encyclopedia publishers and printing combined
- Fiction book publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
- Fiction book publishers and printing combined
- Globe cover publishers
- Globe cover publishers and printing combined
- Guide, street map, publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
- Guide, street map, publishers and printing combined
- Map publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
- Map publishers and printing combined
- Nonfiction book publishers (except exclusive Internet publshing)
- Nonfiction book publishers and printing combined
- Pamphlet publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
- Pamphlet publishers and printing combined
- Professional book publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
- Professional book publishers and printing combined
- Publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing), book
- Publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing), map
- Publishers, book, combined with printing
- Religious book publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
- Religious book publishers and printing combined
- School book publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
- School book publishers and printing combined
- School textbook publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
- School textbook publishers and printing combined
- Street map guide publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
- Technical manual and paperback book publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
- Technical manual and paperback book publishers and printing combined
- Technical manual publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
- Travel guide book publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
- Travel guide book publishers and printing combined
- University press publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
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Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | -$966 |
| FY2026 | $14,375,422 |
| FY2025 | $44,098,775 |
| FY2024 | $61,910,354 |
| FY2023 | $67,541,079 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cox Subscriptions, Inc. | $11,395,398 | |
| 2 | Teachers Curriculum Institute LLC | $1,156,057 | |
| 3 | Therapeutic Resource Inc. | $343,382 | |
| 4 | Elsevier B.V. | $328,364 | |
| 5 | Sigma Assessment Systems Inc. | $309,000 | |
| 6 | Savvas Learning Company LLC | $207,654 | |
| 7 | Cengage Learning, Inc. | $185,853 | |
| 8 | Mcgraw Hill LLC | $172,746 | |
| 9 | Sensa Solutions, Inc. | $116,550 | |
| 10 | Graham Advisory Network Inc. | $86,386 |
See the full FY2025 ranking of NAICS 511130 contractors, by parent company.
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Health and Human Services | $8,190,173 | |
| 2 | Defense Health Agency | $1,829,642 | |
| 3 | DOD Education Activity | $1,751,230 | |
| 4 | International Development Finance Corporation | $1,038,226 | |
| 5 | Department of the Army | $425,550 | |
| 6 | Department of Homeland Security | $340,073 | |
| 7 | National Science Foundation | $328,364 | |
| 8 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $259,187 | |
| 9 | Department of Justice | $243,815 | |
| 10 | Department of Agriculture | $54,070 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R605 Library Services | $8,165,668 | |
| 2 |
DA10 IT and Telecom – Business Application/ |
$2,930,636 | |
| 3 | 7610 Books and Pamphlets | $1,660,031 | |
| 4 | U009 Education Services | $772,687 | |
| 5 | R706 Logistics Support Services | $340,630 | |
| 6 | 7630 Newspapers and Periodicals | $332,791 | |
| 7 | 6910 Training Aids | $202,936 | |
| 8 |
R408 Program Management/ |
$36,645 | |
| 9 |
U008 Training/ |
$13,050 | |
| 10 | W069 Lease or Rental of Equipment: Training Aids and Devices | $12,630 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
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| 1 | North Carolina | $8,821,488 | |
| 2 | Virginia | $2,178,947 | |
| 3 | California | $1,168,981 | |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $1,062,950 | |
| 5 | Ohio | $340,630 | |
| 6 | New Jersey | $207,654 | |
| 7 | Kentucky | $183,300 | |
| 8 | New York | $160,856 | |
| 9 | Kansas | $116,550 | |
| 10 | Florida | $60,985 | |
| 11 | South Carolina | $60,000 | |
| 12 | South Dakota | $36,645 | |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $25,628 | |
| 14 | Delaware | $11,451 | |
| 15 | Wisconsin | $9,154 | |
| 16 | Texas | $5,807 | |
| 17 | Maine | $3,776 | |
| 18 | Massachusetts | $576 | |
| 19 | Indiana | $413 |
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Size standard history
Federal Register rules that named this code
From the NAICS codes each rule's amendments to 13 CFR 121.201 name. Rules that print their size standard tables as images aren't listed.
Quick answers
What is NAICS 511130?
NAICS 511130 is Book Publishers, a national industry in NAICS 51, Information.
What is the NAICS code for globe cover publishers?
The NAICS code for globe cover publishers is 511130, Book Publishers.
What is the NAICS code for map publishers and printing combined?
The NAICS code for map publishers and printing combined is 511130, Book Publishers.
What is the NAICS code for book publishers and printing combined?
The NAICS code for book publishers and printing combined is 511130, Book Publishers.
When did the size standard for NAICS 511130 last change?
The most recent Federal Register rule on record that names NAICS 511130 in the SBA's size standards is "Small Business Size Standards: Industries With Employee Based Size Standards Not Part of Manufacturing, Wholesale Trade, or Retail Trade" (81 FR 4436), published Jan 26, 2016 and effective Feb 26, 2016.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 511130?
Federal contracts under NAICS 511130 obligated $44,098,775 in fiscal year 2025 and $187,924,664 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 511130?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 511130 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Cox Subscriptions, Inc. ($11,395,398); Teachers Curriculum Institute LLC ($1,156,057); and Therapeutic Resource Inc. ($343,382).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 511130?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 511130 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of Health and Human Services ($8,190,173), Defense Health Agency ($1,829,642) and DOD Education Activity ($1,751,230).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 511130?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 511130 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are R605 Library Services, DA10 IT and Telecom – Business Application/
Where is the work under NAICS 511130 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 511130 over the last 12 months are North Carolina ($8,821,488), Virginia ($2,178,947) and California ($1,168,981).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 511130?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 511130 is Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Pearson Education Inc, special notice from Air Force, posted October 26, 2022.
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