Spectator Sports

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 71121 covers Spectator Sports, which encompasses a wide range of professional and semi-professional athletic event management and officiating services. This category includes organizations that operate sports venues, manage athletic competitions, and provide officiating personnel for various sporting events at different levels of competition. The services range from local intramural and high school sports to collegiate and professional athletic events across multiple sports disciplines.

Federal contract awards in this NAICS category primarily focus on sports officiating services for military installations, educational institutions, and government recreational programs. Typical contract values range from $10,000 to $250,000, with performance periods spanning one to five years. The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) and various Air Force bases frequently issue these contracts, often setting them aside for small businesses. Common places of performance include military bases in the United States and overseas locations like Japan, with typical sports including basketball, volleyball, soccer, flag football, and softball.

Recent federal contract opportunities demonstrate a consistent demand for sports officiating services across military and educational institutions. The opportunities primarily seek certified officials to manage intramural and varsity sports programs, with specific requirements including adherence to national sports officiating standards, provision of uniforms and transportation, and compliance with base-specific regulations. Notable solicitations include sports official services for locations such as Misawa Air Base in Japan, Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, and the United States Military Academy, with contracts typically covering multiple sports and requiring officials to be certified by national sports governing bodies.