Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc.
Chicago, IL Doing business as Encyclopedia Britannica
- UEI
- DJ74PJ1BD2B9
- CAGE
- 20523
- Primary NAICS
- 513130 Book Publishers
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- FY2025 rankings
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Its parent company, Qualtero Inc., ranks:
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 331 N La Salle Dr, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
- Website
- britannica.com
- Founded
- 1996
- Employees
- 251-1K
- Estimated annual revenue
- $50M-$100M
- Industry
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- Consumer Discretionary
- Media
- Publishing
- SIC code
- 27 Printing & Publishing
- Profiles
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $117,624 |
| FY2025 | $317,384 |
| FY2024 | $201,233 |
| FY2023 | $191,650 |
Top agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DOD Education Activity | $117,624 |
Contract awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Encyclopedia database | DOD Education Activity | $223,714 | |
| Encyclopedia britannica subscription | Air Force Installation Contracting Agency (AFIMSC) | $604,177 | |
| Encyclopaedia britannica subscription | AFLCMC Wright Patterson AFB | $184,725 | |
| Encyclopedia britannica, INC subscription | AFLCMC Wright Patterson AFB | $104,500 | |
| Encyclopedia britannica, INC | AFLCMC Wright Patterson AFB | $102,000 |
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About the company
Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc., a corporate entity registered in SAM.gov since 2001, is a for-profit organization and manufacturer of goods headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The company, a subsidiary of Qualtero Inc., is a foreign-owned, self-certified small disadvantaged business that specializes in providing comprehensive educational reference materials, particularly its renowned online encyclopedia platform. As a longstanding publisher of educational content, Encyclopaedia Britannica has transitioned from traditional print publications to digital educational resources that serve diverse institutional needs.
The company has consistently secured federal contract awards from the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) and the Air Education and Training Command, focusing exclusively on providing online encyclopedia subscription services to support educational programs. Over the past several years, Encyclopaedia Britannica has been awarded multiple firm-fixed-price purchase order contracts ranging from $102,000 to $1,380,240, with contract periods typically spanning one year. These contracts have been primarily directed at supporting educational programs at Lackland Air Force Base and potentially other DoDEA locations, providing comprehensive online general knowledge encyclopedia resources to support K-12 curricula. All contract awards have been unrestricted, with no specific set-aside designations, and the contracts have been awarded directly to Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc. as the prime contractor, demonstrating the company's ability to meet federal government educational resource requirements through its digital encyclopedia platform.
Quick answers
Is Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through January 12, 2027.
How much has Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc. received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $317,384 to Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc. in fiscal year 2025 and $827,891 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
How does Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc. rank among federal contractors?
Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc.'s parent company, Qualtero Inc., ranked #19 in NAICS 5162, #23 in NAICS 516 and #60 in PSC 7630 in FY2025.
What is Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is Encyclopedia database (HE125425CE003), from DOD Education Activity, on January 21, 2025.
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