World Book, Inc.
Chicago, IL Doing business as World Book Publishing Part of Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
- UEI
- TZMVJZTN9HC5
- CAGE
- 06PM1
- Primary NAICS
- 513199 All Other Publishers
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- NAICS codes registered in SAM.gov
- Corporate family
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Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
Parent
UU26FKF1MML6
- World Book, Inc. TZMVJZTN9HC5
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Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
Parent
UU26FKF1MML6
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 180 N LaSalle St #900, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
- Website
- worldbook.com
- Founded
- 1917
- Employees
- 51-250
- Estimated annual revenue
- $10M-$50M
- 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 .
Recent federal awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOD online youth encyclopedia | Air Force Installation Contracting Agency | $331,001 | |
| World book encyclopedia book sets subscription | AFLCMC Wright Patterson AFB | $63,936 | |
| World book online | Air Force Installation Contracting Agency | $633,360 | |
| World book encyclopedias 2015 | Federal Correctional Complex Florence | $5,841 | |
| World book encyclopedia sets, 2015 | Air Mobility Command | $5,394 |
About World Book, Inc.
World Book, Inc., doing business as World Book Publishing, is a corporate entity and manufacturer of goods primarily serving the educational sector through comprehensive reference and online learning resources. As a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., the company specializes in developing encyclopedic content and digital educational platforms. The firm is registered in SAM.gov through July 19, 2025 and has demonstrated a consistent track record of federal contract awards, particularly within the Department of Defense education-related procurement spaces.
The company has secured multiple prime federal contract awards from Defense agencies, specifically the DOD Education Activity and Air Education and Training Command, focusing on educational reference materials and digital learning platforms. Its recent federal contract awards include a $671,931.12 contract for developing a DOD Online Youth Encyclopedia with a completion date of September 29, 2028, a $63,936.00 contract for World Book Encyclopedia book set subscriptions with the Air Education and Training Command, and a $633,359.88 contract for World Book Online services. These contracts are consistently structured as purchase orders without specific small business set-aside designations, indicating World Book, Inc. competes for awards as a standard for-profit organization. The contracts demonstrate the company's specialization in providing comprehensive educational reference materials in both print and digital formats, targeting military and educational institutions.
Quick answers
What is World Book, Inc.'s UEI?
World Book, Inc.'s Unique Entity ID (UEI) in SAM.gov is TZMVJZTN9HC5.
What is World Book, Inc.'s CAGE code?
World Book, Inc.'s CAGE code is 06PM1.
What is World Book, Inc.'s primary NAICS code?
World Book, Inc.'s primary NAICS code is 513199 (All Other Publishers).
Where is World Book, Inc. located?
World Book, Inc.'s physical address in SAM.gov is 180 N LaSalle St #900, Chicago, IL 60601, USA.
Is World Book, Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. World Book, Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through July 28, 2027.
Who is World Book, Inc.'s parent company?
World Book, Inc. is part of Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
What is World Book, Inc.'s most recent federal award?
World Book, Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is DOD online youth encyclopedia (FA805224P0041), from Air Force Installation Contracting Agency, on September 30, 2024.
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