NAICS 5151: Radio and Television Broadcasting
Industry group
Code facts
- Part of
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51
- 515
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51
- Codes under it
- 3
- Contract obligations
- $21,457,306 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 | $3,563,252 |
| FY2025 | $21,457,306 |
| FY2024 | $20,590,814 |
| FY2023 | $26,228,571 |
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 | Saga South Communications, LLC | $79,759 | |
| 4 | Two Way Radio Gear, Inc. | $54,600 | |
| 5 | Cox Louisiana Telcom, LLC | $48,568 | |
| 6 | 911Inet LLC | $45,510 | |
| 7 | Sirius XM Radio LLC | $15,837 | |
| 8 | Radio Networks, LLC | $14,342 | |
| 9 | York County Board Of Supervisors | $14,340 | |
| 10 | CBS Broadcasting Inc. | $8,700 |
See the full FY2025 ranking of NAICS 5151 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 | $648,010 | |
| 3 | Department of Labor | $54,600 | |
| 4 | Department of State | $17,429 | |
| 5 | Air Force | $15,837 | |
| 6 | Department of the Interior | $14,340 | |
| 7 | Office of the Secretary of Defense | $9,700 | |
| 8 | Department of the Treasury | $2,633 |
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 | $560,618 | |
| 3 | R701 Advertising Services | $79,759 | |
| 4 | 4240 Safety and Rescue Equipment | $54,600 | |
| 5 |
T016 Audio/ |
$48,568 | |
| 6 | R499 Other Professional Services | $30,177 | |
| 7 | H963 Other Quality Control, Testing and Inspection Services: Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems | $17,429 | |
| 8 | DE01 IT and Telecom – End User: Help Desk; Tier 1-2, Workspace, Print, Output, Productivity Tools (Labor) | $14,342 | |
| 9 | T099 Other Photographic, Mapping, Printing, and Publication Services | $8,700 | |
| 10 | U099 Other Education and Training Services | $8,000 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | $2,802,113 | |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $54,600 | |
| 3 | Louisiana | $48,568 | |
| 4 | Florida | $41,310 | |
| 5 | New York | $14,342 | |
| 6 | Virginia | $14,340 | |
| 7 | Maryland | $10,627 | |
| 8 | Wisconsin | $8,000 | |
| 9 | South Dakota | $6,000 | |
| 10 | Alabama | $4,200 |
Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 5151 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 5151
| NAICS code | Size standard |
|---|---|
| 515111 Radio Networks | $41.5 million in average annual receipts |
| 515112 Radio Stations | $41.5 million in average annual receipts |
| 515120 Television Broadcasting | $41.5 million in average annual receipts |
Definition
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating broadcast studios and facilities for over-the-air or satellite delivery of radio and television programs. These establishments are often engaged in the production or purchase of programs or generate revenues from the sale of air time to advertisers, from donations and subsidies, or from the sale of programs.
Quick answers
What is NAICS 5151?
NAICS 5151 is Radio and Television Broadcasting, an industry group in NAICS 51, Information.
What codes are under NAICS 5151?
NAICS 5151 has 3 codes under it with their own GovTribe pages: 515111 Radio Networks, 515112 Radio Stations and 515120 Television Broadcasting.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 5151?
Federal contracts under NAICS 5151 obligated $21,457,306 in fiscal year 2025 and $71,839,943 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 5151?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 5151 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Taft Broadcasting Company, L.L.C. ($2,803,462); Motorola Solutions, Inc. ($516,548); and Saga South Communications, LLC ($79,759).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 5151?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 5151 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Defense Media Activity ($2,816,804), Department of Veterans Affairs ($648,010) and Department of Labor ($54,600).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 5151?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 5151 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are T009 Aerial Photographic Services, DG11 IT and Telecom – Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services and R701 Advertising Services.
Where is the work under NAICS 5151 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 5151 over the last 12 months are Texas ($2,802,113), the District of Columbia ($54,600) and Louisiana ($48,568).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 5151?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 5151 is DG11--Motorola - Managed Zone Core for Land Mobile Radio (LMR), award notice from Veterans Integrated Service Network 8 (VHA), posted October 4, 2022.
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