NAICS Category 5131 (Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers) encompasses businesses engaged in publishing various types of printed and digital media, including newspapers, magazines, journals, books, and directories. These publishers produce content across multiple formats, targeting diverse audiences ranging from academic and professional markets to general readership. The category includes traditional print publications as well as digital and online publishing platforms that distribute content electronically. Federal Contract Awards in this category predominantly focus on academic and professional journal subscriptions, research database access, and specialized publication services. Typical contract values range from $10,000 to $600,000, with performance periods spanning one to five years. Frequently awarded entities include Elsevier, EBSCO Publishing, ProQuest, Royal Society of Chemistry, and SAGE Publications. Common funding agencies include the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, and various military research centers. Set-asides frequently target small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, and total small business categories. Primary performance locations include military bases, research laboratories, and federal agency facilities nationwide. Recent federal contract opportunities in this NAICS category encompass a wide range of publication and information resource procurement needs. Key opportunities include digital journal subscriptions for medical and scientific research, online database access for VA and military libraries, comprehensive science instructional resources for educational institutions, and specialized publication services for federal agencies. Requesting agencies include the Department of Defense Education Activity, Veterans Health Administration, Army Corps of Engineers, Air Force Research Laboratory, and various federal research centers. Performance locations span military installations globally, including sites in the United States, Europe, and the Pacific region. Typical requirements involve enterprise-wide digital access, technical support, professional learning resources, and comprehensive research database subscriptions.
Name | Description | Awardee | Potential Value (Click to sort descending) | Award Date (Click to sort descending) | Last Date To Order (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort descending) |
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75N98025D00027 | The Manhattan Strategy Group LLC | $1.0b | 12/17/24 | 12/16/29 | 1/8/25 | |
75N98025D00017 | Hendall Inc. | $1.0b | 12/17/24 | 12/16/29 | 1/8/25 | |
75N98025D00019 | Lumina Corps Inc. | $1.0b | 12/17/24 | 12/16/29 | 1/15/25 | |
75N98025D00012 | Betah Associates, Inc. | $1.0b | 12/17/24 | 12/16/29 | 1/8/25 | |
75N98025D00023 | Scientific Consulting Group Inc. | $1.0b | 12/17/24 | 12/16/29 | 1/8/25 |
Name | Description | Awardee | Potential Value (Click to sort descending) | Award Date (Click to sort descending) | Completion Date (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort descending) |
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Definitive Contract 75N98024C00019 | Fors Marsh Group LLC | $3.6m | 8/5/24 | 8/4/25 | 9/18/24 | |
Purchase Order SPE60424P9306 | Stratas Advisors LLC | $50.0k | 4/1/24 | 3/31/25 | 8/15/24 | |
Purchase Order 33314823P00488865 | MDE City Paper Holdings, LLC | $10.3k | 3/13/23 | 7/23/23 | 3/13/23 | |
Purchase Order 19FR6324P1498 | None | $16.6k | 6/18/24 | 6/21/24 | 6/18/24 | |
Purchase Order 1232SA23P0072 | Bioone | $18.8k | 9/30/23 | 9/29/24 | 8/18/23 |
Name | Description | Solicitation Number | Federal Agency | Type | Posted Date (Click to sort descending) |
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Request for Proposal for Virtual Bookstore Services for USUHS | HU000124R0007 | DOD Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences | Solicitation 3/4 | 7/18/24, 2:39 PM | |
DoDEA Grades 6-12 Science Instructional Resources and AP Science | HE1254-25-R-DoDEA_MIDDLE_HIGH_AP_SCIENCE | Department of Defense Education Activity | Pre-Solicitation 2/2 | 10/23/24, 3:58 PM | |
Tax Research Services - Sources Sought | 5000195882 | Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service | Pre-Solicitation 1/1 | 8/9/24, 2:43 PM | |
Journal Supplement or Issue for Patient Safety Learning Laboratories | 75Q80124P00012 | Department of Health and Human Services Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality | Award Notice 3/3 | 7/31/24, 1:21 PM | |
OCLC Online Library Platform Subscription | N00173-23-Q-KN19 | Department of the Navy Secretary of the Navy Office of Naval Research | Special Notice 1/1 | 7/17/23, 9:46 AM |
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