01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 424920 Book, Periodical, And Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 424920
Federal contract activity classified under Book, Periodical, And Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 424920 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 424920 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$2.13M
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $6.99M | 305 | 32 | 35 | — |
| FY 2021 | $3.84M | 188 | 23 | 22 | −45.1% |
| FY 2022 | $4.21M | 115 | 23 | 21 | +9.6% |
| FY 2023 | $1.90M | 91 | 28 | 24 | −54.7% |
| FY 2024 | $2.23M | 69 | 20 | 17 | +17.4% |
| FY 2025 | $2.29M | 87 | 21 | 19 | +2.6% |
| FY 2026 | $2.13M | 52 | 14 | 15 | −7.2% |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARITIME ADMINISTRATION | 6938 | $7.13M | 49 | 2 | 30.2% |
| DEPT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY (DODEA) | 97F2 | $5.64M | 382 | 2 | 23.9% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $2.79M | 88 | 13 | 11.8% |
| CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | 7523 | $2.79M | 12 | 4 | 11.8% |
| EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT | 1100 | $1.60M | 121 | 1 | 6.8% |
| COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION | 9507 | $1.09M | 12 | 2 | 4.6% |
| ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | 8900 | $598.5K | 24 | 7 | 2.5% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $438.6K | 3 | 1 | 1.9% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $264.0K | 27 | 3 | 1.1% |
| ATF ACQUISITION AND PROPERTY MGMT DIV | 1560 | $206.4K | 15 | 6 | 0.9% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 424920?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 693JF7 DOT MARITIME ADMINISTRATION | 693JF7 | MARITIME ADMINISTRATION | $6.65M | 47 | 2 | 28.2% |
| DOD EDUCATION ACTIVITY | HE1254 | DEPT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY (DODEA) | $5.64M | 382 | 2 | 23.9% |
| CDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES | 75D301 | CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | $2.79M | 12 | 4 | 11.8% |
| ACQUISITIONS - RPSO FRANKFURT | 19GE50 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $1.83M | 6 | 1 | 7.8% |
| EOP - OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION | 113160 | EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT | $1.60M | 121 | 1 | 6.8% |
| COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMM | 9523ZY | COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION | $1.09M | 12 | 2 | 4.6% |
| ACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUM | 19AQMM | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $560.6K | 24 | 7 | 2.4% |
| HEADQUARTERS PROCUREMENT SERVICES | 893030 | ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | $496.2K | 13 | 3 | 2.1% |
| 6923G2 DOT MARITIME ADMINISTRATION | 6923G2 | MARITIME ADMINISTRATION | $478.8K | 2 | 1 | 2.0% |
| NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK | N00189 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $438.6K | 3 | 1 | 1.9% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 424920 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBS DIRECT LLC | $7.10M | 46 | 1 | 30.1% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| MACKIN BOOK COMPANY | $5.66M | 384 | 2 | 24.0% | Apr 29, 2022 |
| SOUTHWEST DISTRIBUTION, INC. | $2.09M | 157 | 11 | 8.9% | Aug 27, 2026 |
| ARTEMIS | $1.83M | 6 | 1 | 7.8% | Sep 18, 2026 |
| COX SUBSCRIPTIONS, INC. | $1.66M | 14 | 4 | 7.0% | Aug 29, 2025 |
| PRENAX, INC. | $1.47M | 10 | 2 | 6.2% | Aug 8, 2025 |
| EBSCO INFORMATION SERVICES, LLC | $666.0K | 7 | 1 | 2.8% | Jul 9, 2026 |
| LM WOLPER INFORMATION DELIVERY, INC. | $623.1K | 8 | 4 | 2.6% | Jul 7, 2022 |
| MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | $299.9K | 58 | 2 | 1.3% | Aug 26, 2025 |
| NNA, INC. | $297.1K | 51 | 4 | 1.3% | Sep 9, 2026 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 424920?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7610 | BOOKS AND PAMPHLETS | $13.88M | 521 | 40 | 58.8% |
| 7630 | NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS | $5.68M | 268 | 25 | 24.1% |
| R799 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: OTHER | $900.8K | 9 | 1 | 3.8% |
| X1GD | LEASE/RENTAL OF OPEN STORAGE FACILITIES | $669.4K | 2 | 1 | 2.8% |
| M1GZ | OPERATION OF OTHER WAREHOUSE BUILDINGS | $608.7K | 2 | 1 | 2.6% |
| R706 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: LOGISTICS SUPPORT | $554.1K | 2 | 1 | 2.3% |
| DA10 | IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE | $356.2K | 10 | 2 | 1.5% |
| U099 | EDUCATION/TRAINING- OTHER | $223.6K | 7 | 1 | 0.9% |
| D317 | IT AND TELECOM- WEB-BASED SUBSCRIPTION | $209.8K | 6 | 4 | 0.9% |
| D319 | IT AND TELECOM- ANNUAL SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE SERVICE PLANS | $117.2K | 4 | 1 | 0.5% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 424920?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $12.60M | 472 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $4.49M | 246 |
| BPA CALL | $1.79M | 131 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $4.71M | 58 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 424920?
10 / Market Interpretation
How should contractors evaluate this market?
Start with the spending direction
Compare annual obligations with actions and vendor participation. Growth driven by only a few large actions represents a different opportunity from broad, recurring demand.
Follow the actual buyers
Move from federal customers to contracting offices. Offices reveal where acquisition responsibility and recurring purchasing activity are concentrated.
Measure accessible demand
Use competition, small-business participation, incumbent vendors, and PSC mix before treating the full $23.59M market as addressable.