01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 451211 Book Stores Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 451211
Federal contract activity classified under Book Stores across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 451211 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 451211 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $248.1K | 12 | 7 | 4 | — |
| FY 2021 | $295.5K | 6 | 5 | 4 | +19.1% |
| FY 2022 | $81.3K | 8 | 4 | 2 | −72.5% |
| FY 2023 | $6.9K | 1 | 1 | 1 | −91.5% |
| FY 2024 | $45.2K | 2 | 2 | 2 | +550.8% |
| FY 2025 | $45.2K | 4 | 2 | 2 | +0.0% |
| FY 2026 | $6.0K | 1 | 1 | 1 | −86.8% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFFICES, BOARDS AND DIVISIONS | 1501 | $432.4K | 6 | 4 | 59.4% |
| U.S. SECRET SERVICE | 7009 | $152.1K | 5 | 1 | 20.9% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $76.2K | 13 | 5 | 10.5% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $41.2K | 7 | 1 | 5.7% |
| FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | 1549 | $26.5K | 2 | 1 | 3.6% |
| OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT | 2400 | -$160 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 451211?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIBRARY STAFF (JMD) | 15JL1B | OFFICES, BOARDS AND DIVISIONS | $432.4K | 6 | 4 | 59.4% |
| U. S. SECRET SERVICE | 70US09 | U.S. SECRET SERVICE | $152.1K | 5 | 1 | 20.9% |
| U.S. EMBASSY SAN JOSE | 19CS80 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $28.6K | 3 | 1 | 3.9% |
| FA4608 2 CONS LGC | FA4608 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $27.2K | 5 | 1 | 3.7% |
| DIVISION 1200 | 15F067 | FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | $26.5K | 2 | 1 | 3.6% |
| U.S. EMBASSY NEW DELHI | 191N65 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $22.0K | 2 | 1 | 3.0% |
| ACQUISITIONS - FSI | 19FS1A | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $15.1K | 5 | 1 | 2.1% |
| FA4621 22 CONS PK | FA4621 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $14.0K | 2 | 1 | 1.9% |
| U.S. EMBASSY MALABO | 19EK20 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $13.3K | 1 | 1 | 1.8% |
| U.S. EMBASSY ADDIS ABABA | 19ET10 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 451211 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCH INCORPORATED | $385.0K | 3 | 1 | 52.9% | Jun 25, 2021 |
| JONES & BARTLETT LEARNING, LLC | $152.1K | 5 | 1 | 20.9% | Sep 11, 2025 |
| MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | $50.6K | 5 | 1 | 6.9% | Jul 26, 2022 |
| BRODART CO. | $41.2K | 7 | 1 | 5.7% | Nov 26, 2025 |
| COMPLETE BOOK & MEDIA SUPPLY, LLC | $33.9K | 6 | 2 | 4.7% | Sep 21, 2022 |
| JOHN D PREUER AND ASSOCIATES INC | $26.5K | 2 | 1 | 3.6% | Apr 1, 2020 |
| ENRICHMENT BOOKSTORE & ART CENTER, INC. | $15.4K | 1 | 1 | 2.1% | Aug 7, 2020 |
| SCHOLASTIC INC. | $13.3K | 1 | 1 | 1.8% | Mar 11, 2022 |
| MCGRAW HILL LLC | $13.2K | 1 | 1 | 1.8% | Aug 5, 2021 |
| EN-NET SERVICES, L.L.C. | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | Dec 31, 2019 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 451211?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7610 | BOOKS AND PAMPHLETS | $660.6K | 24 | 8 | 90.7% |
| W076 | LEASE OR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT- BOOKS, MAPS, AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS | $41.2K | 7 | 1 | 5.7% |
| V119 | TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: OTHER | $13.3K | 1 | 1 | 1.8% |
| 7630 | NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS | $13.2K | 1 | 1 | 1.8% |
| 6910 | TRAINING AIDS | -$160 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 451211?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $576.0K | 29 |
| BPA CALL | $152.1K | 5 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 451211?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | PSC | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA460823P0003 | BRODART CO. | Nov 26, 2025 | $6.0K | W076 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4608 2 CONS LGC |
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 $728.2K market as addressable.