NAICS Code 51621: Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers
NAICS industry
Definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily providing media streaming distribution services, operating social network sites, operating media broadcasting and cable television networks, and supplying information, such as news reports, articles, pictures, and features, to the news media. These establishments distribute textual, audio, and/or video content of general or specific interest.
Government contracts for this service: PSC R426 Communications Services
Code facts
- Part of
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51
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516
- 5162
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516
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51
- Codes under it
- 1
- Contract awards
- 80 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $15,422,851 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 | $4,710 |
| FY2026 | $19,036,052 |
| FY2025 | $15,422,851 |
| FY2024 | $17,017,066 |
| FY2023 | $12,410,789 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hearst Media Production Group LLC | $5,590,000 | |
| 2 | Attn: Inc. | $5,200,000 | |
| 3 | Red Carrot Inc. | $747,631 | |
| 4 | Signal Group LLC | $615,527 | |
| 5 | Stellar Private Cable Systems Inc. | $568,827 | |
| 6 | Charter Communications Operating LLC | $504,799 | |
| 7 | The Millennium Group Int'l LLC | $479,050 | |
| 8 | Infopro Digital, Inc. | $372,536 | |
| 9 | Elsevier Inc. | $348,325 | |
| 10 | Politico, LLC | $295,602 |
See the full FY2025 ranking of NAICS 51621 contractors, by parent company.
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of State | $11,256,769 | |
| 2 | Department of Homeland Security | $1,973,751 | |
| 3 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $1,638,235 | |
| 4 | Air Force | $586,906 | |
| 5 | Armed Forces Retirement Home | $568,827 | |
| 6 | Department of Energy | $393,259 | |
| 7 | National Science Foundation | $348,325 | |
| 8 | Department of the Navy | $340,759 | |
| 9 | Department of the Army | $338,710 | |
| 10 | Securities and Exchange Commission | $318,089 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R426 Communications Services | $11,000,695 | |
| 2 | DG10 IT and Telecom – Network as a Service | $1,297,728 | |
| 3 | DG11 IT and Telecom – Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services | $909,909 | |
| 4 | 7630 Newspapers and Periodicals | $894,588 | |
| 5 |
DA10 IT and Telecom – Business Application/ |
$869,227 | |
| 6 | R699 Other Administrative Support Services | $726,272 | |
| 7 | 7A21 IT and Telecom – Business Application Software (Perpetual License Software) | $648,435 | |
| 8 | 5820 Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne | $634,068 | |
| 9 | DF10 IT and Telecom – IT Management as a Service | $320,059 | |
| 10 | 6145 Wire and Cable, Electrical | $231,451 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $7,607,941 | |
| 2 | New York | $6,049,650 | |
| 3 | Virginia | $1,596,932 | |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | $272,171 | |
| 5 | Ohio | $248,768 | |
| 6 | Hawaii | $228,882 | |
| 7 | Washington | $217,470 | |
| 8 | Maryland | $211,040 | |
| 9 | Indiana | $209,949 | |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $205,884 | |
| 11 | Texas | $195,427 | |
| 12 | California | $164,001 | |
| 13 | North Carolina | $155,311 | |
| 14 | Georgia | $144,463 | |
| 15 | Minnesota | $127,675 | |
| 16 | Connecticut | $109,277 | |
| 17 | North Dakota | $109,251 | |
| 18 | Missouri | $101,590 | |
| 19 | Florida | $88,228 | |
| 20 | New Hampshire | $71,468 | |
| 21 | Utah | $64,161 | |
| 22 | Louisiana | $46,628 | |
| 23 | Mississippi | $28,950 | |
| 24 | Arizona | $28,221 | |
| 25 | West Virginia | $24,044 | |
| 26 | South Dakota | $20,353 | |
| 27 | Wyoming | $2,100 | |
| 28 | Michigan | $1,417 |
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Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 51621 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 51621
| NAICS code | Size standard |
|---|---|
| 516210 Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers | $47 million in average annual receipts |
Quick answers
What is NAICS 51621?
NAICS 51621 is Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers, a NAICS industry in NAICS 51, Information.
What codes are under NAICS 51621?
NAICS 51621 has one code under it with its own GovTribe page, 516210 Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 51621?
Federal contracts under NAICS 51621 obligated $15,422,851 in fiscal year 2025 and $63,891,468 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 51621?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 51621 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Hearst Media Production Group LLC ($5,590,000), Attn: Inc. ($5,200,000) and Red Carrot Inc. ($747,631).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 51621?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 51621 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of State ($11,256,769), Department of Homeland Security ($1,973,751) and Department of Veterans Affairs ($1,638,235).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 51621?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 51621 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are R426 Communications Services, DG10 IT and Telecom – Network as a Service and DG11 IT and Telecom – Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services.
Where is the work under NAICS 51621 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 51621 over the last 12 months are the District of Columbia ($7,607,941), New York ($6,049,650) and Virginia ($1,596,932).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 51621?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 51621 is Minot AFB Cable TV Services, limited / sole source justification from Global Strike Command (USAF), posted October 31, 2026.
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