NAICS 515120: Television Broadcasting

National industry

SBA small business size standard: $41.5 million in average annual receipts

Code facts

Part of
Contract obligations
$17,634,215 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 $2,863,757
FY2025 $17,634,215
FY2024 $13,059,449
FY2023 $14,794,275

Top contractors by obligations

Rank Contractor Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 Share
1 Taft Broadcasting Company, L.L.C. $2,803,462
2 Cox Louisiana Telcom, LLC $48,568
3 CBS Broadcasting Inc. $8,700
4 Interactivation Health Networks LLC $8,000
5 South Dakota Bureau Of Information And Telecommunications $6,000

Top funding agencies by obligations

Rank Agency Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 Share
1 Defense Media Activity Department of Defense $2,802,462
2 Department of Veterans Affairs $56,568
3 Office of the Secretary of Defense Department of Defense $9,700
4 Department of the Treasury $4,651

Contract obligations by state

Rank Place of performance Obligated, last 12 months Share
1 Texas $2,802,113
2 Louisiana $48,568
3 Wisconsin $8,000
4 South Dakota $6,000

Contract opportunities

Notice Posted Due
L099--Cable TV For SFVA (VA-22-00087509) San Francisco, CA Solicitation · Veterans Integrated Service Network 21 (VHA) · 36C26122Q1092
L099--Cable TV For SFVA (VA-22-00087509) San Francisco, CA Pre-Solicitation · Veterans Integrated Service Network 21 (VHA) · 36C26122Q1092
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Television Broadcast Programming Solicitation · Defense Media Activity · HQ0516-22-R-0059
LAARNG Broadcasting services Pre-Solicitation · Army National Guard
Cable Service for National Capital Region Pre-Solicitation · Office of Procurement Operations
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Television Broadcast Programming Special Notice · Defense Media Activity · HQ0516-FY-22-0008a
Television Broadcast Programming Pre-Solicitation · Defense Media Activity
Television Advertising Services Solicitation · Naval Sea Systems Command (Navy)
5820--629-22-2-636-0067, Cox Cable Services Pre-Solicitation · Veterans Integrated Service Network 16 (VHA)
Radio Music Top Hits Pre-Solicitation · Defense Media Activity
Television Studio Lighting Solicitation · MICC Fort Drum · USMAPAOMM2203
TV Content Special Notice · US Agency for Global Media · USAGM-SN-21-0006AM
TV Content Special Notice · US Agency for Global Media · USAGM-SN-21-0005AM
R708--Veterans Outreach with TV Health Segment for Cincinnati VAMC Award Notice · Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 (VHA) —
R708--Veterans Outreach - TV Health Segment for Cincinnati VAMC Solicitation · Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 (VHA) · 36C25021Q2003
Television Studio Lighting Solicitation · MICC Fort Drum · USMAPAOCAC2027
Healthcare TV's Solicitation · NIH Clinical Center
R708--Veterans Outreach - TV Health Segment for Cincinnati VAMC Pre-Solicitation · Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 (VHA) · 36C25021Q2003
Network News Subscription Service Solicitation · Defense Media Activity
Broadcast Operations Support Services Solicitation · Defense Media Activity · HQ0516-21-R-0007
TFD kmvt/CW11. 2/FOX ADS Award Notice · Idaho Region (BLM) —
Sole Source - Antenna Site Lease, El Paso, TX Special Notice · Internal Revenue Service
Cable Television & Wireless Internet Services Solicitation · Florida National Guard (ARNG)
Misawa Inn Cable TV Service Pre-Solicitation · Pacific Air Forces (USAF)
Broadcast Operations Support Services Pre-Solicitation · Defense Media Activity · HQ0516-FY21-0005
D304--Direct TV Service Pre-Solicitation · Veterans Integrated Service Network 2 (VHA)
CBS NewsPath Subscription Service Pre-Solicitation · Defense Media Activity
Cable TV Services Special Notice · Defense Information Systems Agency
R701--NESN_523C08335 Base_Sep 30, 2020-Sep 29, 2021 NEW ENGLAND SPORTS NETWORK Award Notice · Veterans Integrated Service Network 1 (VHA) —
D304--*Notice of Intent to Sole Source* Cable TV Service - Coatesville, PA VAMC Special Notice · Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 (VHA) —
2020 Virtual National Book Festival - Broadcast Services Award Notice · Library of Congress · LCCLL20C0016 —
2020 Virtual National Book Festival - Broadcast Services Special Notice · Library of Congress · CLL20200036
Acquired Program Content Special Notice · US Agency for Global Media
D316--Satellite TV Service and Programming Solicitation · Veterans Integrated Service Network 19 (VHA)
Cable TV Solicitation · Florida National Guard (ARNG)
D316--Direct TV Programming Services Solicitation · Veterans Integrated Service Network 19 (VHA)
DirecTV Caribbean Service Pre-Solicitation · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Sole Source Comcast Illinois Pre-Solicitation · Naval Supply Systems Command (Navy)
"Made By Trade" Promotional Video Made By WGME Solicitation · Naval Sea Systems Command (Navy) · N3904020Q0076
"Made By Trade" Promotional Video Made By WGME Pre-Solicitation · Naval Sea Systems Command (Navy) · N3904020Q0076
HUD Broadcast and Communications Pre-Solicitation · Department of Housing and Urban Development
Acquired Content Programming Special Notice · US Agency for Global Media
VOA Persian Special Notice · US Agency for Global Media
Farsi Chyron Operator Solicitation · US Agency for Global Media
Video Editor Solicitation · US Agency for Global Media
Assistant Videographer ENG News Camera Operator Solicitation · US Agency for Global Media
Television Production Support Services (Assistant Videographer) Solicitation · US Agency for Global Media · 951700-19-R-BroadcastOps-04
Television Production Support Services (Assistant Videographer) Solicitation · US Agency for Global Media · 951700-19-R-BroadcastOps-03
Media Research and Archiving Specialist Solicitation · US Agency for Global Media
Prefabricated Studio Set Design Award Notice · Office of Administrative Services —
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Definition

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in broadcasting images together with sound. These establishments operate television broadcasting studios and facilities for the programming and transmission of programs to the public. These establishments also produce or transmit visual programming to affiliated broadcast television stations, which in turn broadcast the programs to the public on a predetermined schedule. Programming may originate in their own studio, from an affiliated network, or from external sources.

Illustrative examples

  • Broadcasting networks, television
  • Broadcasting stations, television
  • Network television broadcasting
  • Television broadcasting networks
  • Television broadcasting stations

Quick answers

What is NAICS 515120?

NAICS 515120 is Television Broadcasting, a national industry in NAICS 51, Information.

What is the NAICS code for network television broadcasting?

The NAICS code for network television broadcasting is 515120, Television Broadcasting.

What is the NAICS code for television broadcasting networks?

The NAICS code for television broadcasting networks is 515120, Television Broadcasting.

What is the NAICS code for broadcasting networks, television?

The NAICS code for broadcasting networks, television is 515120, Television Broadcasting.

How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 515120?

Federal contracts under NAICS 515120 obligated $17,634,215 in fiscal year 2025 and $48,351,695 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.

Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 515120?

The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 515120 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Taft Broadcasting Company, L.L.C. ($2,803,462); Cox Louisiana Telcom, LLC ($48,568); and CBS Broadcasting Inc. ($8,700).

Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 515120?

The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 515120 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Defense Media Activity ($2,802,462), Department of Veterans Affairs ($56,568) and Office of the Secretary of Defense ($9,700).

Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 515120?

The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 515120 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are T009 Aerial Photographic Services; T016 Audio/Visual Services; and T099 Other Photographic, Mapping, Printing, and Publication Services.

Where is the work under NAICS 515120 performed?

By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 515120 over the last 12 months are Texas ($2,802,113), Louisiana ($48,568) and Wisconsin ($8,000).

What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 515120?

The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 515120 is L099--Cable TV For SFVA (VA-22-00087509) San Francisco, CA, solicitation from Veterans Integrated Service Network 21 (VHA), posted September 6, 2022.

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