NAICS 51223: Music Publishers
NAICS industry
Code facts
- Part of
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51
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512
- 5122
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512
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51
- Codes under it
- 1
- Contract awards
- 7 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $293,211 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 | $243,086 |
| FY2025 | $293,211 |
| FY2024 | $238,642 |
| FY2023 | $196,605 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Footage Firm, Inc. | $55,000 | |
| 2 | Universal Music - MGB NA LLC | $38,006 | |
| 3 | Christian Copyright Licensing International, LLC | $34,471 | |
| 4 | Italsea S.R.L. Societa' Italiana Servizi Aeroportuali O Brevemente Italsea S.R.L. | $25,330 | |
| 5 | Associated Production Music LLC | $17,535 | |
| 6 | Telephonetics, Inc. | $6,000 |
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defense Media Activity | $136,997 | |
| 2 | Department of the Army | $30,620 | |
| 3 | US Agency for Global Media | $19,999 | |
| 4 | Department of Health and Human Services | $11,367 | |
| 5 | Department of State | $10,078 | |
| 6 | Department of Commerce | $7,300 | |
| 7 | Executive Office of the President | $6,500 | |
| 8 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $6,000 | |
| 9 | Defense Logistics Agency | $4,795 | |
| 10 | Department of the Navy | $3,851 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DJ10 IT and Telecom – Security and Compliance as a Service | $81,997 | |
| 2 | 7660 Sheet and Book Music | $66,151 | |
| 3 | G002 Chaplain Services | $30,620 | |
| 4 | T003 Cataloging Services | $11,999 | |
| 5 | DH10 IT and Telecom – Platform as a Service: Database, Mainframe, Middleware | $11,367 | |
| 6 | 7710 Musical Instruments | $10,078 | |
| 7 |
DA10 IT and Telecom – Business Application/ |
$9,045 | |
| 8 | T099 Other Photographic, Mapping, Printing, and Publication Services | $8,000 | |
| 9 |
7E20 IT and Telecom – End User: Help Desk; Tier 1-2, Workspace, Print, Output, Productivity Tools (HW/ |
$6,000 | |
| 10 | R499 Other Professional Services | $4,795 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $105,708 | |
| 2 | Maryland | $55,000 | |
| 3 | Virginia | $30,620 | |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $6,500 | |
| 5 | Florida | $6,000 |
Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 51223 in the last 12 months before deobligations, including work performed abroad or with no place of performance on record.
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Codes under 51223
| NAICS code | Size standard |
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| 512230 Music Publishers | 900 employees |
Definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in acquiring and registering copyrights for musical compositions in accordance with law and promoting and authorizing the use of these compositions in recordings, radio, television, motion pictures, live performances, print, or other media. Establishments in this industry represent the interests of the songwriter or other owners of musical compositions to produce revenues from the use of such works, generally through licensing agreements.
These establishments may own the copyright or act as administrator of the music copyrights on behalf of copyright owners. Publishers of music books and sheet music are included in this industry.
Illustrative examples
- Music book (i.e., bound sheet music) publishers
- Music book (i.e., bound sheet music) publishers and printing combined
- Music copyright authorizing use
- Music copyright buying and licensing
- Music publishers
- Music, sheet, publishers and printing combined
- Publishers, music
- Sheet music publishers
- Sheet music publishers and printing combined
- Song publishers
- Song publishers and printing combined
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Quick answers
What is NAICS 51223?
NAICS 51223 is Music Publishers, a NAICS industry in NAICS 51, Information.
What is the NAICS code for song publishers?
The NAICS code for song publishers is 512230, Music Publishers. Its SBA small business size standard is 900 employees.
What is the NAICS code for music publishers?
The NAICS code for music publishers is 512230, Music Publishers. Its SBA small business size standard is 900 employees.
What is the NAICS code for sheet music publishers?
The NAICS code for sheet music publishers is 512230, Music Publishers. Its SBA small business size standard is 900 employees.
What codes are under NAICS 51223?
NAICS 51223 has one code under it with its own GovTribe page, 512230 Music Publishers.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 51223?
Federal contracts under NAICS 51223 obligated $293,211 in fiscal year 2025 and $971,544 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 51223?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 51223 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Footage Firm, Inc. ($55,000); Universal Music - MGB NA LLC ($38,006); and Christian Copyright Licensing International, LLC ($34,471).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 51223?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 51223 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Defense Media Activity ($136,997), Department of the Army ($30,620) and US Agency for Global Media ($19,999).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 51223?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 51223 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are DJ10 IT and Telecom – Security and Compliance as a Service, 7660 Sheet and Book Music and G002 Chaplain Services.
Where is the work under NAICS 51223 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 51223 over the last 12 months are California ($105,708), Maryland ($55,000) and Virginia ($30,620).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 51223?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 51223 is Music Library Licenses for the Communication and Education Division in Silver Spring, MD, solicitation from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, posted August 11, 2026.
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