NAICS 541860: Direct Mail Advertising

National industry

SBA small business size standard: $22 million in average annual receipts

Code facts

Contract obligations
$1,217,939 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 $1,027,997
FY2025 $1,217,939
FY2024 $360,487
FY2023 -$78,418

Top contractors by obligations

Rank Contractor Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 Share
1 Production Solutions Inc. $964,451
2 Carahsoft Technology Corp $38,630
3 C2M LLC $24,916

Top funding agencies by obligations

Rank Agency Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 Share
1 Smithsonian Institution $964,451
2 Environmental Protection Agency $38,630
3 Department of Commerce $24,916
Rank PSC code Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 Share
1 R499 Other Professional Services $1,003,081
2 R604 Mailing and Distribution Services $24,916

Contract obligations by state

Rank Place of performance Obligated, last 12 months Share
1 Virginia $989,367
2 District of Columbia $38,630

Contract opportunities

Notice Posted Due
Printed A1 9" X 12" w/window and A2 9 1/2" X 12 1/2" Envelopes Solicitation
Recruiting Campaign Solicitation · Texas National Guard (ARNG)
Creation and execution of a public relations campaign – BOLD (Balkanski omladinski lideri - Balkan youth leaders) Award Notice · US Embassy Belgrade (DOS) · 19RB1023Q0683 —
Creation and execution of a public relations campaign – BOLD (Balkanski omladinski lideri - Balkan youth leaders) Special Notice · US Embassy Belgrade (DOS)
Creation and execution of a public relations campaign – BOLD (Balkanski omladinski lideri - Balkan youth leaders) Special Notice · US Embassy Belgrade (DOS) · 19RB1023Q0683
Creation and execution of a public relations campaign – BOLD (Balkanski omladinski lideri - Balkan youth leaders) Solicitation · US Embassy Belgrade (DOS) · 19RB1023Q0683
Creation of a public relations campaign – BOLD (Balkanski omladinski lideri - Balkan youth leaders) Pre-Solicitation · US Embassy Belgrade (DOS)
R704--Service/Digital Signage Billboard (VA-22-00085865) Special Notice · Veterans Integrated Service Network 7 (VHA) —
R604-- Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Streamworks LLC Mailing Services Special Notice · Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 (VHA) —
R701--Service/Digital Signage Billboard (VA-22-00085865) Solicitation · Veterans Integrated Service Network 7 (VHA) · 36C24722Q0917
R701--Service/Digital Signage Billboard (VA-22-00085865) Pre-Solicitation · Veterans Integrated Service Network 7 (VHA) · 36C24722Q0917
R701--/Service/Digital Signage Billboard (VA-22-00085865) Solicitation · Veterans Integrated Service Network 7 (VHA) · 36C24722Q0876
R701--/Service/Digital Signage Billboard (VA-22-00085865) Pre-Solicitation · Veterans Integrated Service Network 7 (VHA) · 36C24722Q0876
R604--Intent to Sole Source PennDOT Veterans Registry VA Enrollment Mailing Special Notice · Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 (VHA) —
2022 Governor's High School Direct Mail Campaign Pre-Solicitation · Nebraska National Guard (ARNG)
R604--intent to sole source VHA penndot registry mailing Special Notice · Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 (VHA) —
Small Business Start-to-Finish Transaction Platform Pre-Solicitation · United States Postal Service
Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award to ThunderCat Technology Special Notice · Headquarters
Intent to Sole Source - Prepaid Postage Special Notice · Veterans Integrated Service Network 19 (VHA) —
Provide comprehensive support services in processing and mailing juror qualification questionnaires and summonses Solicitation · The Judicial Branch · USDCAZ_2017_415
Constant Contact Advertising Award Notice · New York National Guard (ARNG) —
Lyris ListManager License Renewal Special Notice · Bureau of the Fiscal Service
Mail Management Services Award Notice · Department of Veterans Affairs · VA74115R0128
Mail Management Services Pre-Solicitation · Department of Veterans Affairs · VA74115N0116
DALC Mail Consolidation - Three month period of performance Global Mail, Inc. , dba DHL Global Mail Award Notice · Veterans Integrated Service Network 19 (VHA) —
Unnamed Project Cancellation · Medical Command (Army)
Advertising package Pre-Solicitation · MICC West Point
NMAAHC Direct Mail and E-Marketing Services Solicitation · Smithsonian Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Creation of Jury Wheels and Mailing Services Solicitation · The Judicial Branch
College Options DVDs for NJROTC Pre-Solicitation · Naval Supply Systems Command (Navy)
Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration (FIMA) Pre-Solicitation · FEMA Mitigation Section
Custom Designed Video in Print Players Pre-Solicitation · Food and Drug Administration
Pack DVDs, complete guides to 640 NJROTC Units Pre-Solicitation · Naval Supply Systems Command (Navy)
Provide comprehensive support services in processing and mailing juror qualification questionnaires and summonses Solicitation · The Judicial Branch · USDCAZ2012330
Direct Mail & Technology Integration Pre-Solicitation · United States Postal Service
BET Awards Guide Advertisement Pre-Solicitation · MICC West Point
Printing & Mailing for OCSE Award Notice · Program Support Center
Intent to Sole Source: Printing and Mailing of OCSE Issued Preoffset Notices Pre-Solicitation · Program Support Center
International Mail Service Solicitation · Government Publishing Office · GPO8916
International Mail Service Cancellation · Government Publishing Office · 8916
Direct Response Marketing Services Solicitation · Smithsonian Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Mail Presort Processing Services Pre-Solicitation · Office of Personnel Management
Mailing for Occupational Exposures in the Nurses Health Study III Cancellation · CDC Pittsburgh
Email Marketing Service for Army Healthcare Recruiting Award Notice · MICC Fort Knox
Mailing Services Award Notice · CDC Pittsburgh
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Definition

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) creating and designing advertising campaigns for the purpose of distributing advertising materials (e.g., coupons, flyers, samples) or specialties (e.g., keychains, magnets, pens with customized messages imprinted) by mail or other direct distribution and/or (2) preparing such advertising materials or specialties for mailing or other direct distribution. These establishments may also compile, maintain, sell, and rent mailing lists.

Illustrative examples

  • Advertising material preparation services for mailing or other direct distribution
  • Direct mail advertising services
  • Direct mail or other direct distribution advertising campaign services

Quick answers

What is NAICS 541860?

NAICS 541860 is Direct Mail Advertising, a national industry in NAICS 54, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services.

What is the NAICS code for direct mail advertising services?

The NAICS code for direct mail advertising services is 541860, Direct Mail Advertising.

What is the NAICS code for advertising material preparation services for mailing or other direct distribution?

The NAICS code for advertising material preparation services for mailing or other direct distribution is 541860, Direct Mail Advertising.

How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 541860?

Federal contracts under NAICS 541860 obligated $1,217,939 in fiscal year 2025 and $2,528,005 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.

Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 541860?

The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 541860 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Production Solutions Inc. ($964,451), Carahsoft Technology Corp ($38,630) and C2M LLC ($24,916).

Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 541860?

The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 541860 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Smithsonian Institution ($964,451), Environmental Protection Agency ($38,630) and Department of Commerce ($24,916).

Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 541860?

The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 541860 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are R499 Other Professional Services and R604 Mailing and Distribution Services.

Where is the work under NAICS 541860 performed?

By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 541860 over the last 12 months are Virginia ($989,367) and the District of Columbia ($38,630).

What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 541860?

The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 541860 is Printed A1 9" X 12" w/window and A2 9 1/2" X 12 1/2" Envelopes, solicitation, posted June 22, 2026.

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