01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 511120 Periodical Publishers Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 511120
Federal contract activity classified under Periodical Publishers across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 511120 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 511120 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$22.81M
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $76.41M | 1,129 | 286 | 120 | — |
| FY 2021 | $68.29M | 1,033 | 281 | 114 | −10.6% |
| FY 2022 | $79.85M | 970 | 259 | 110 | +16.9% |
| FY 2023 | $63.98M | 587 | 154 | 96 | −19.9% |
| FY 2024 | $45.23M | 480 | 115 | 87 | −29.3% |
| FY 2025 | $37.61M | 399 | 77 | 80 | −16.8% |
| FY 2026 | $22.81M | 221 | 38 | 63 | −39.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE | 2050 | $48.59M | 158 | 11 | 12.3% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | 7529 | $39.91M | 212 | 43 | 10.1% |
| DEFENSE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY AGENCY (DCSA) | 97AV | $37.97M | 31 | 3 | 9.6% |
| FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION | 7524 | $30.11M | 121 | 17 | 7.6% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $22.83M | 450 | 48 | 5.8% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY | 1341 | $21.22M | 40 | 8 | 5.4% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $20.70M | 333 | 80 | 5.3% |
| AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE | 12H2 | $16.31M | 162 | 37 | 4.1% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $14.80M | 282 | 66 | 3.8% |
| DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA) | 97DH | $14.64M | 57 | 11 | 3.7% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 511120?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEFENSE CI AND SECURITY AGENCY | HS0021 | DEFENSE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY AGENCY (DCSA) | $37.97M | 31 | 3 | 9.6% |
| OPERATION SERVICES | 2032H8 | INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE | $36.88M | 100 | 7 | 9.4% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH OLAO | 75N980 | NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | $33.80M | 76 | 11 | 8.6% |
| FDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS | 75F401 | FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION | $30.11M | 121 | 17 | 7.6% |
| DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST | 1333ND | NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY | $21.22M | 40 | 8 | 5.4% |
| USDA ARS AFM APD | 1232SA | AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE | $16.27M | 157 | 34 | 4.1% |
| DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY | HT0011 | DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA) | $13.02M | 13 | 3 | 3.3% |
| IT STRATEGY AND MODERNIZATION | 2032H5 | INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE | $10.90M | 18 | 3 | 2.8% |
| ACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUM | 19AQMM | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $9.76M | 75 | 6 | 2.5% |
| OFC OF ACQUSITION GRANTS-NATIONAL | 140G01 | US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY | $9.50M | 44 | 11 | 2.4% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 511120 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RELX INC. | $94.06M | 1,294 | 85 | 23.9% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| ELSEVIER B.V. | $53.36M | 147 | 20 | 13.5% | Dec 4, 2025 |
| EBSCO INDUSTRIES, INC. | $42.14M | 234 | 16 | 10.7% | Sep 24, 2026 |
| WEST PUBLISHING CORPORATION | $34.80M | 206 | 41 | 8.8% | May 20, 2026 |
| PRENAX, INC. | $24.56M | 200 | 21 | 6.2% | Sep 14, 2026 |
| JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. | $13.70M | 58 | 15 | 3.5% | Jun 23, 2026 |
| BUREAU OF NATIONAL AFFAIRS, INC., THE | $13.23M | 82 | 16 | 3.4% | Jul 28, 2026 |
| TELEDYNE CONTROLS, LLC | $7.20M | 34 | 2 | 1.8% | Jun 22, 2026 |
| WOLTERS KLUWER HEALTH, INC. | $5.57M | 14 | 5 | 1.4% | Apr 23, 2025 |
| MCGRAW HILL LLC | $4.76M | 8 | 2 | 1.2% | Jul 16, 2024 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 511120?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7630 | NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS | $100.60M | 1,334 | 164 | 25.5% |
| 7030 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SOFTWARE | $43.38M | 170 | 46 | 11.0% |
| D317 | IT AND TELECOM- WEB-BASED SUBSCRIPTION | $39.99M | 561 | 92 | 10.1% |
| R605 | SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: LIBRARY | $39.52M | 154 | 20 | 10.0% |
| DA10 | IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE | $22.46M | 260 | 36 | 5.7% |
| U099 | EDUCATION/TRAINING- OTHER | $21.15M | 93 | 19 | 5.4% |
| 7610 | BOOKS AND PAMPHLETS | $19.30M | 319 | 64 | 4.9% |
| DE10 | IT and Telecom - End User as a Service: Help Desk;Tier 1-2,Workspace,Print,Output,Productivity Tools | $18.24M | 31 | 4 | 4.6% |
| T099 | PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- OTHER | $14.69M | 271 | 53 | 3.7% |
| 7A21 | IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) | $6.74M | 119 | 19 | 1.7% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 511120?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $91.00M | 2,384 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $165.90M | 1,695 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $66.44M | 441 |
| BPA CALL | $70.83M | 299 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 511120?
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 $394.17M market as addressable.