NAICS 5161: Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations
Industry group
Code facts
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- Codes under it
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- Contract awards
- 48 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $6,946,940 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 | $118,218 |
| FY2026 | $13,567,159 |
| FY2025 | $6,946,940 |
| FY2024 | $10,723,251 |
| FY2023 | $6,810,239 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reuters News & Media Inc. | $2,057,920 | |
| 2 | The Associated Press | $1,628,667 | |
| 3 | Relx Inc. | $1,492,020 | |
| 4 | Agence France Presse | $720,000 | |
| 5 | Nexstar Media Inc. | $348,000 | |
| 6 | Feature Story USA Corporation | $324,996 | |
| 7 | HIB Technical Installation Services Inc. | $292,854 | |
| 8 | Brandmedia LLC | $205,500 | |
| 9 | Kansas Association Of Broadcasters, Inc. | $156,000 | |
| 10 | N-Ovation Technology Group LLC | $143,400 |
See the full FY2025 ranking of NAICS 5161 contractors, by parent company.
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | US Agency for Global Media | $9,795,077 | |
| 2 | Executive Office of the President | $1,386,124 | |
| 3 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $1,077,793 | |
| 4 | Department of Justice | $439,818 | |
| 5 | Department of the Army | $210,340 | |
| 6 | Department of State | $163,777 | |
| 7 | Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission | $85,613 | |
| 8 | Department of Commerce | $77,655 | |
| 9 | Federal Trade Commission | $75,986 | |
| 10 | Office of the Secretary of Defense | $70,300 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
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| 1 | R426 Communications Services | $6,366,308 | |
| 2 | R499 Other Professional Services | $3,504,175 | |
| 3 | 7630 Newspapers and Periodicals | $1,444,023 | |
| 4 | R701 Advertising Services | $405,900 | |
| 5 | M1BG Operation of Electronic and Communications Facilities | $288,347 | |
| 6 | DG11 IT and Telecom – Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services | $221,577 | |
| 7 | DG10 IT and Telecom – Network as a Service | $156,365 | |
| 8 | T099 Other Photographic, Mapping, Printing, and Publication Services | $154,613 | |
| 9 | 5820 Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne | $148,338 | |
| 10 | W099 Lease or Rental of Equipment: Miscellaneous | $143,118 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
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| 1 | District of Columbia | $4,711,978 | |
| 2 | New York | $1,662,223 | |
| 3 | Texas | $543,176 | |
| 4 | Georgia | $204,855 | |
| 5 | Kansas | $176,130 | |
| 6 | Michigan | $141,883 | |
| 7 | Virginia | $111,789 | |
| 8 | Maryland | $81,334 | |
| 9 | New Jersey | $69,117 | |
| 10 | California | $67,265 | |
| 11 | Arkansas | $67,234 | |
| 12 | Utah | $46,656 | |
| 13 | Florida | $44,447 | |
| 14 | New Mexico | $43,777 | |
| 15 | Massachusetts | $42,505 | |
| 16 | Arizona | $40,181 | |
| 17 | Louisiana | $35,048 | |
| 18 | Puerto Rico | $31,689 | |
| 19 | Ohio | $19,516 | |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | $19,440 | |
| 21 | Oregon | $4,627 |
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Codes under 5161
Definition
This industry group comprises establishments operating radio or television broadcasting stations for the programming and transmission of programs to the public. Programming may originate in their own studio, from an affiliated network, or from external sources.
Quick answers
What is NAICS 5161?
NAICS 5161 is Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations, an industry group in NAICS 51, Information.
What codes are under NAICS 5161?
NAICS 5161 has 2 codes under it with their own GovTribe pages: 51611 Radio Broadcasting Stations and 51612 Television Broadcasting Stations.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 5161?
Federal contracts under NAICS 5161 obligated $6,946,940 in fiscal year 2025 and $38,165,808 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 5161?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 5161 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Reuters News & Media Inc. ($2,057,920), The Associated Press ($1,628,667) and Relx Inc. ($1,492,020).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 5161?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 5161 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are US Agency for Global Media ($9,795,077), Executive Office of the President ($1,386,124) and Department of Veterans Affairs ($1,077,793).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 5161?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 5161 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are R426 Communications Services, R499 Other Professional Services and 7630 Newspapers and Periodicals.
Where is the work under NAICS 5161 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 5161 over the last 12 months are the District of Columbia ($4,711,978), New York ($1,662,223) and Texas ($543,176).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 5161?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 5161 is Notice of Intent to Sole Source USAGM Broadcasting/
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