01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 512230 Music Publishers Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 512230
Federal contract activity classified under Music Publishers across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 512230 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 512230 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 | $201.8K | 41 | 11 | 14 | — |
| FY 2021 | $216.2K | 35 | 13 | 12 | +7.1% |
| FY 2022 | $220.4K | 30 | 10 | 13 | +1.9% |
| FY 2023 | $196.6K | 25 | 11 | 11 | −10.8% |
| FY 2024 | $238.6K | 30 | 12 | 10 | +21.4% |
| FY 2025 | $293.2K | 26 | 14 | 14 | +22.9% |
| FY 2026 | $251.8K | 26 | 9 | 12 | −14.1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY (DMA) | 97F1 | $514.7K | 29 | 6 | 31.8% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $332.4K | 59 | 13 | 20.5% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $194.4K | 14 | 4 | 12.0% |
| UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, BBG | 9568 | $166.4K | 21 | 4 | 10.3% |
| CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES | 7530 | $74.3K | 13 | 1 | 4.6% |
| NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION | 1330 | $46.8K | 7 | 1 | 2.9% |
| EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT | 1100 | $40.8K | 10 | 1 | 2.5% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $39.6K | 4 | 1 | 2.4% |
| DEPT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY (DODEA) | 97F2 | $36.1K | 2 | 1 | 2.2% |
| DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | 97AS | $33.4K | 13 | 2 | 2.1% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 512230?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HQ DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY | HQ0516 | DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY (DMA) | $514.7K | 29 | 6 | 31.8% |
| W6QM MICC-FT BELVOIR | W91QV1 | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $150.0K | 10 | 1 | 9.3% |
| OFFICE OF CONTRACTS | 951700 | UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, BBG | $109.0K | 16 | 4 | 6.7% |
| COMMANDER | M00264 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $99.4K | 19 | 4 | 6.1% |
| NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK | N00189 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $96.0K | 9 | 6 | 5.9% |
| OFC OF ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGMT | 75FCMC | CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES | $74.3K | 13 | 1 | 4.6% |
| DUSN (M) DON/A | N42485 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $70.0K | 6 | 1 | 4.3% |
| OCB, OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION | 951088 | UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, BBG | $57.4K | 5 | 1 | 3.5% |
| EOP - OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION | 113160 | EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT | $40.8K | 10 | 1 | 2.5% |
| COMMANDING GENERAL | M00681 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $38.1K | 17 | 3 | 2.4% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 512230 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSAL MUSIC-MGB NA LLC | $424.7K | 63 | 10 | 26.2% | Aug 19, 2026 |
| TRESONA MULTIMEDIA, LLC | $150.2K | 12 | 2 | 9.3% | Aug 25, 2025 |
| ASSOCIATED PRODUCTION MUSIC LLC | $141.4K | 33 | 5 | 8.7% | Mar 25, 2026 |
| GEMA GES.F.MUSIKALISCHE AUFFUHRUNGS-U.MECH.VERV. SRECHTE | $112.9K | 5 | 1 | 7.0% | Apr 23, 2026 |
| FOOTAGE FIRM, INC. | $110.0K | 2 | 1 | 6.8% | Jun 24, 2026 |
| SMITTY ECOMMERCE LLC | $104.7K | 8 | 1 | 6.5% | Oct 24, 2024 |
| MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | $80.7K | 10 | 2 | 5.0% | Dec 31, 2025 |
| KYLE DOBBECK | $80.0K | 10 | 1 | 4.9% | Nov 29, 2022 |
| ITALSEA S.R.L. SOCIETA' ITALIANA SERVIZI AEROPORTUALI O BREVEMENTE ITALSEA S.R.L. | $76.0K | 3 | 1 | 4.7% | Mar 26, 2026 |
| TRANSITION MUSIC, INCORPORATED | $49.7K | 12 | 2 | 3.1% | Jan 29, 2026 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 512230?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7660 | SHEET AND BOOK MUSIC | $449.4K | 48 | 11 | 27.8% |
| DJ10 | IT AND TELECOM - SECURITY AND COMPLIANCE AS A SERVICE | $230.0K | 14 | 3 | 14.2% |
| T099 | PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- OTHER | $215.1K | 19 | 4 | 13.3% |
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $135.6K | 20 | 4 | 8.4% |
| 7A21 | IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) | $117.6K | 16 | 3 | 7.3% |
| DH10 | IT AND TELECOM - PLATFORM AS A SERVICE: DATABASE, MAINFRAME, MIDDLEWARE | $45.5K | 7 | 1 | 2.8% |
| T016 | PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- AUDIO/VISUAL | $38.5K | 11 | 4 | 2.4% |
| 7610 | BOOKS AND PAMPHLETS | $36.1K | 2 | 1 | 2.2% |
| D317 | IT AND TELECOM- WEB-BASED SUBSCRIPTION | $35.5K | 11 | 2 | 2.2% |
| DA10 | IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE | $35.0K | 10 | 2 | 2.2% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 512230?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $1.53M | 196 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $52.6K | 14 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $36.1K | 2 |
| BPA CALL | $0 | 1 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 512230?
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 $1.62M market as addressable.