NAICS 515: Broadcasting (except Internet)
Subsector
Code facts
- Part of
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- 51
- Codes under it
- 2
- Contract awards
- 3 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $25,960,973 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 | $9,394 |
| FY2026 | $5,231,702 |
| FY2025 | $25,960,973 |
| FY2024 | $28,143,597 |
| FY2023 | $36,504,537 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taft Broadcasting Company, L.L.C. | $2,803,462 | |
| 2 | Motorola Solutions, Inc. | $516,548 | |
| 3 | Axon Enterprise, Inc. | $335,832 | |
| 4 | IG, LLC | $170,000 | |
| 5 | Comcast Cable Communications, LLC | $158,400 | |
| 6 | Expedition Communications, LLC | $111,719 | |
| 7 | Charter Communications Operating LLC | $104,968 | |
| 8 | Retirementhometv Corporation | $104,584 | |
| 9 | Avidex Industries, L.L.C. | $91,218 | |
| 10 | Saga South Communications, LLC | $79,759 |
See the full FY2025 ranking of NAICS 515 contractors, by parent company.
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defense Media Activity | $2,816,804 | |
| 2 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $1,503,328 | |
| 3 | Department of Agriculture | $335,832 | |
| 4 | Department of Homeland Security | $193,271 | |
| 5 | Air Force | $124,500 | |
| 6 | Department of the Army | $67,759 | |
| 7 | Department of the Navy | $63,694 | |
| 8 | Department of Labor | $54,600 | |
| 9 | Defense Logistics Agency | $25,951 | |
| 10 | Department of Health and Human Services | $16,727 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T009 Aerial Photographic Services | $2,803,462 | |
| 2 | DG11 IT and Telecom – Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services | $772,794 | |
| 3 | 5340 Hardware | $335,832 | |
| 4 | S119 Other Utilities | $264,656 | |
| 5 |
DA01 IT and Telecom – Business Application/ |
$182,042 | |
| 6 | DG01 IT and Telecom – Network Support Services (Labor) | $180,561 | |
| 7 | DG10 IT and Telecom – Network as a Service | $136,506 | |
| 8 | W099 Lease or Rental of Equipment: Miscellaneous | $135,738 | |
| 9 |
DD01 IT and Telecom – Service Delivery Support Services: ITSM, Operations Center, Project/ |
$126,484 | |
| 10 | R701 Advertising Services | $79,759 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | $2,825,880 | |
| 2 | Arizona | $364,894 | |
| 3 | New York | $207,542 | |
| 4 | Maryland | $179,498 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | $161,273 | |
| 6 | Indiana | $146,485 | |
| 7 | Missouri | $96,166 | |
| 8 | Alaska | $64,380 | |
| 9 | Louisiana | $61,819 | |
| 10 | District of Columbia | $61,334 | |
| 11 | Florida | $44,876 | |
| 12 | Virginia | $39,282 | |
| 13 | Connecticut | $38,185 | |
| 14 | Alabama | $26,361 | |
| 15 | Michigan | $25,951 | |
| 16 | Hawaii | $23,947 | |
| 17 | Wisconsin | $8,000 | |
| 18 | Guam | $6,624 | |
| 19 | South Dakota | $6,000 | |
| 20 | Georgia | $4,082 | |
| 21 | Rhode Island | $1,455 |
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Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 515 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 515
Definition
Industries in the Broadcasting (except Internet) subsector include establishments that create content or acquire the right to distribute content and subsequently broadcast the content. The industry groups (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Cable and Other Subscription Programming) are based on differences in the methods of communication and the nature of services provided.
The Radio and Television Broadcasting industry group includes establishments that operate broadcasting studios and facilities for over the air or satellite delivery of radio and television programs of entertainment, news, talk, and the like. These establishments are often engaged in the production and purchase of programs and generating revenues from the sale of air time to advertisers and from donations, subsidies, and/or the sale of programs.
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The Cable and Other Subscription Programming industry group includes establishments operating studios and facilities for the broadcasting of programs that are typically narrowcast in nature (limited format, such as news, sports, education, and youth-oriented programming) on a subscription or fee basis.
Quick answers
What is NAICS 515?
NAICS 515 is Broadcasting (except Internet), a subsector in NAICS 51, Information.
What codes are under NAICS 515?
NAICS 515 has 2 codes under it with their own GovTribe pages: 5151 Radio and Television Broadcasting and 5152 Cable and Other Subscription Programming.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 515?
Federal contracts under NAICS 515 obligated $25,960,973 in fiscal year 2025 and $95,850,203 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 515?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 515 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Taft Broadcasting Company, L.L.C. ($2,803,462); Motorola Solutions, Inc. ($516,548); and Axon Enterprise, Inc. ($335,832).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 515?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 515 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Defense Media Activity ($2,816,804), Department of Veterans Affairs ($1,503,328) and Department of Agriculture ($335,832).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 515?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 515 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are T009 Aerial Photographic Services, DG11 IT and Telecom – Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services and 5340 Hardware.
Where is the work under NAICS 515 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 515 over the last 12 months are Texas ($2,825,880), Arizona ($364,894) and New York ($207,542).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 515?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 515 is J059--direct TV service dallas, garland, grand prairie, solicitation from Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 (VHA), posted October 27, 2022.
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