NAICS 5131: Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers
Industry group
Code facts
- Part of
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51
- 513
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51
- Codes under it
- 5
- Contract awards
- 360 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $101,910,287 In FY2025
NAICS codes and definitions come from the U.S. Census Bureau and contract spending from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $117,324 |
| FY2026 | $144,588,220 |
| FY2025 | $101,910,287 |
| FY2024 | $83,787,227 |
| FY2023 | $51,837,273 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Koniag Integration Solutions, LLC | $17,417,749 | |
| 2 | Elsevier Inc. | $16,402,208 | |
| 3 | Banyan Communications, Inc. | $14,283,929 | |
| 4 | Allium US Holding LLC | $9,627,431 | |
| 5 | Fors Marsh Group LLC | $9,213,476 | |
| 6 | School Specialty, LLC | $7,247,983 | |
| 7 | IQ Solutions, Inc. | $5,930,316 | |
| 8 | Biometrics4All, LLC | $4,500,000 | |
| 9 | S&P Global Inc. | $3,572,527 | |
| 10 | Palladian Partners, Inc. | $3,244,008 |
See the full FY2025 ranking of NAICS 5131 contractors, by parent company.
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Health and Human Services | $46,211,168 | |
| 2 | Air Force | $21,025,890 | |
| 3 | Department of the Army | $12,240,960 | |
| 4 | Department of Commerce | $10,289,159 | |
| 5 | Department of the Navy | $8,903,282 | |
| 6 | DOD Education Activity | $8,769,361 | |
| 7 | Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency | $4,500,000 | |
| 8 | Department of Energy | $4,068,524 | |
| 9 | Department of the Interior | $3,823,553 | |
| 10 | Defense Logistics Agency | $3,530,687 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7630 Newspapers and Periodicals | $26,072,295 | |
| 2 | 7610 Books and Pamphlets | $20,988,668 | |
| 3 | L076 Technical Representation Services: Books, Maps, and Other Publications | $18,012,792 | |
| 4 | R702 Data Collection Services | $15,267,429 | |
| 5 |
DA10 IT and Telecom – Business Application/ |
$14,869,181 | |
| 6 | 7A21 IT and Telecom – Business Application Software (Perpetual License Software) | $8,894,881 | |
| 7 | R701 Advertising Services | $7,171,023 | |
| 8 | R699 Other Administrative Support Services | $5,812,599 | |
| 9 | R499 Other Professional Services | $5,691,769 | |
| 10 | T099 Other Photographic, Mapping, Printing, and Publication Services | $4,392,911 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | $24,734,129 | |
| 2 | Georgia | $24,623,855 | |
| 3 | Virginia | $14,316,513 | |
| 4 | Colorado | $10,996,143 | |
| 5 | New York | $10,565,381 | |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $10,091,445 | |
| 7 | Michigan | $7,606,433 | |
| 8 | Wisconsin | $7,573,813 | |
| 9 | California | $6,828,873 | |
| 10 | Missouri | $3,527,662 | |
| 11 | Ohio | $3,140,684 | |
| 12 | Alabama | $2,486,574 | |
| 13 | Texas | $2,292,404 | |
| 14 | Illinois | $1,940,469 | |
| 15 | North Carolina | $1,252,451 | |
| 16 | Massachusetts | $1,204,029 | |
| 17 | Tennessee | $1,039,435 | |
| 18 | Utah | $1,032,792 | |
| 19 | Arizona | $846,328 | |
| 20 | Minnesota | $782,146 | |
| 21 | Indiana | $766,932 | |
| 22 | Florida | $737,858 | |
| 23 | New Mexico | $603,031 | |
| 24 | New Hampshire | $564,421 | |
| 25 | New Jersey | $538,430 | |
| 26 | Pennsylvania | $403,878 | |
| 27 | Rhode Island | $363,660 | |
| 28 | Mississippi | $280,845 | |
| 29 | Kansas | $226,585 | |
| 30 | Iowa | $198,106 | |
| 31 | West Virginia | $180,880 | |
| 32 | South Dakota | $137,406 | |
| 33 | Connecticut | $120,903 | |
| 34 | Delaware | $59,675 | |
| 35 | Puerto Rico | $58,756 | |
| 36 | Nevada | $54,716 | |
| 37 | Washington | $49,735 | |
| 38 | Oklahoma | $35,621 | |
| 39 | South Carolina | $24,814 | |
| 40 | Arkansas | $4,290 |
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Codes under 5131
Definition
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in publishing newspapers, magazines, other periodicals, books, directories and mailing lists, and other works, such as calendars, greeting cards, and maps. These works are characterized by the intellectual creativity required in their development and are usually protected by copyright. Publishers distribute or arrange for the distribution of these works. Publishing establishments may create the works in-house, or contract for, purchase, or compile works that were originally created by others.
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These works may be published in one or more formats, such as print and/or electronic form, including proprietary electronic networks or exclusively on the Internet. Establishments in this industry may print, reproduce, or offer direct access to the works themselves or may arrange with others to carry out such functions. Establishments that both print and publish may fill excess capacity with commercial or job printing. However, the publishing activity is still considered to be the primary activity of these establishments.
Quick answers
What is NAICS 5131?
NAICS 5131 is Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers, an industry group in NAICS 51, Information.
What codes are under NAICS 5131?
NAICS 5131 has 5 codes under it with their own GovTribe pages, including 51311 Newspaper Publishers, 51312 Periodical Publishers and 51313 Book Publishers.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 5131?
Federal contracts under NAICS 5131 obligated $101,910,287 in fiscal year 2025 and $382,240,330 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 5131?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 5131 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Koniag Integration Solutions, LLC ($17,417,749); Elsevier Inc. ($16,402,208); and Banyan Communications, Inc. ($14,283,929).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 5131?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 5131 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of Health and Human Services ($46,211,168), Air Force ($21,025,890) and Department of the Army ($12,240,960).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 5131?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 5131 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are 7630 Newspapers and Periodicals; 7610 Books and Pamphlets; and L076 Technical Representation Services: Books, Maps, and Other Publications.
Where is the work under NAICS 5131 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 5131 over the last 12 months are Maryland ($24,734,129), Georgia ($24,623,855) and Virginia ($14,316,513).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 5131?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 5131 is 7630--EBSCO Discovery Services Electronic Medical Library Subscription Base Plus Four Option Years, award notice from Veterans Integrated Service Network 12 (VHA), posted October 21, 2026.
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