NAICS Sector 71: Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
Sector
Definition
The Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation sector includes a wide range of establishments that operate facilities or provide services to meet varied cultural, entertainment, and recreational interests of their patrons.
This sector comprises (1) establishments that are involved in producing, promoting, or participating in live performances, events, or exhibits intended for public viewing; (2) establishments that preserve and exhibit objects and sites of historical, cultural, or educational interest; and (3) establishments that operate facilities or provide services that enable patrons to participate in recreational activities or pursue amusement, hobby, and leisure-time interests. Some establishments that provide cultural, entertainment, or recreational facilities and services are classified in other sectors.
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Excluded from this sector are: (1) establishments that provide both accommodations and recreational facilities, such as hunting and fishing camps and resort and casino hotels, are classified in Subsector 721, Accommodation; (2) restaurants and night clubs that provide live entertainment in addition to the sale of food and beverages are classified in Subsector 722, Food Services and Drinking Places; (3) motion picture theaters, libraries and archives, and publishers of newspapers, magazines, books, periodicals, and computer software are classified in Sector 51, Information; and (4) establishments using transportation equipment to provide recreational and entertainment services, such as those operating sightseeing buses, dinner cruises, or helicopter rides, are classified in Subsector 487, Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation.
Code facts
- Codes under it
- 3
- Contract awards
- 701 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $145,809,702 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 | $1,919,117 |
| FY2026 | $110,938,538 |
| FY2025 | $145,809,702 |
| FY2024 | $170,112,229 |
| FY2023 | $188,192,047 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Design And Production Incorporated | $19,007,925 | |
| 2 | Heritage Interiors LLC | $8,501,138 | |
| 3 | Trivandi USA LIMITED | $7,366,490 | |
| 4 | Four Tribes Civil Construction LLC | $6,466,098 | |
| 5 | Populous Event Inc. | $4,531,210 | |
| 6 | Healthsource Solutions LLC | $4,073,503 | |
| 7 | Millennium Health & Fitness, Inc. | $3,978,344 | |
| 8 | Ddmc Event Design | $3,386,630 | |
| 9 | Propper International Inc. | $3,314,609 | |
| 10 | National Infantry Museum Foundation, Inc. | $3,243,552 |
See the full FY2025 ranking of NAICS 71 contractors, by parent company.
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Homeland Security | $25,649,895 | |
| 2 | Department of State | $18,213,970 | |
| 3 | Department of the Army | $17,792,627 | |
| 4 | Air Force | $11,521,088 | |
| 5 | Department of Justice | $9,224,450 | |
| 6 | Department of the Navy | $7,668,371 | |
| 7 | Defense Logistics Agency | $5,274,512 | |
| 8 | Department of the Interior | $3,992,248 | |
| 9 | Smithsonian Institution | $3,339,069 | |
| 10 | Department of Health and Human Services | $2,370,440 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | E1JA Purchase of Museums and Exhibition Buildings | $18,981,349 | |
| 2 | R499 Other Professional Services | $15,967,481 | |
| 3 | R799 Other Management Support Services | $13,957,695 | |
| 4 | N071 Installation of Equipment: Furniture | $8,501,138 | |
| 5 | M1AB Operation of Conference Space and Facilities | $7,366,490 | |
| 6 | Z2QA Repair or Alteration of Restoration of Real Property (Public or Private) | $6,466,098 | |
| 7 | G003 Recreational Services | $6,188,480 | |
| 8 | 8415 Clothing, Special Purpose | $5,129,012 | |
| 9 | Z1JA Maintenance of Museums and Exhibition Buildings | $3,619,821 | |
| 10 | Y1QA Construction of Restoration of Real Property (Public or Private) | $2,499,714 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $20,125,056 | |
| 2 | Virginia | $18,754,826 | |
| 3 | Texas | $8,001,280 | |
| 4 | Georgia | $5,812,835 | |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $5,715,454 | |
| 6 | Minnesota | $3,707,408 | |
| 7 | Puerto Rico | $3,518,201 | |
| 8 | Florida | $3,340,816 | |
| 9 | Colorado | $3,069,206 | |
| 10 | California | $2,809,999 | |
| 11 | Missouri | $2,221,606 | |
| 12 | New York | $1,868,804 | |
| 13 | North Carolina | $1,177,188 | |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $1,156,385 | |
| 15 | Hawaii | $1,123,557 | |
| 16 | Alaska | $1,086,217 | |
| 17 | Washington | $862,891 | |
| 18 | Ohio | $817,239 | |
| 19 | New Jersey | $724,458 | |
| 20 | Montana | $717,551 | |
| 21 | Arizona | $454,776 | |
| 22 | Rhode Island | $347,682 | |
| 23 | Tennessee | $324,318 | |
| 24 | Arkansas | $293,154 | |
| 25 | Mississippi | $290,809 | |
| 26 | New Mexico | $265,317 | |
| 27 | Oregon | $257,837 | |
| 28 | South Carolina | $240,118 | |
| 29 | Utah | $222,286 | |
| 30 | Michigan | $207,092 | |
| 31 | Guam | $193,105 | |
| 32 | Delaware | $187,184 | |
| 33 | Kansas | $170,343 | |
| 34 | Massachusetts | $167,407 | |
| 35 | Nevada | $164,377 | |
| 36 | Iowa | $160,250 | |
| 37 | Illinois | $127,359 | |
| 38 | Idaho | $125,450 | |
| 39 | Nebraska | $124,468 | |
| 40 | Alabama | $60,109 | |
| 41 | North Dakota | $53,275 | |
| 42 | U.S. Virgin Islands | $50,008 | |
| 43 | Indiana | $49,886 | |
| 44 | New Hampshire | $48,456 | |
| 45 | Louisiana | $43,382 | |
| 46 | Vermont | $25,000 | |
| 47 | Wyoming | $13,121 |
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Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 71 in the last 12 months before deobligations, including work performed abroad or with no place of performance on record.
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Codes under 71
Quick answers
What is NAICS 71?
NAICS 71 is Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation, a sector of the North American Industry Classification System.
What codes are under NAICS 71?
NAICS 71 has 3 codes under it with their own GovTribe pages: 711 Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries; 712 Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions; and 713 Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 71?
Federal contracts under NAICS 71 obligated $145,809,702 in fiscal year 2025 and $616,971,634 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 71?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 71 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Design And Production Incorporated ($19,007,925), Heritage Interiors LLC ($8,501,138) and Trivandi USA LIMITED ($7,366,490).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 71?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 71 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of Homeland Security ($25,649,895), Department of State ($18,213,970) and Department of the Army ($17,792,627).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 71?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 71 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are E1JA Purchase of Museums and Exhibition Buildings, R499 Other Professional Services and R799 Other Management Support Services.
Where is the work under NAICS 71 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 71 over the last 12 months are Connecticut ($20,125,056), Virginia ($18,754,826) and Texas ($8,001,280).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 71?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 71 is DAR Hall Rental for U.S. Navy Band Holiday Concerts, solicitation from Naval Supply Systems Command (Navy), posted November 10, 2026.
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