01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 512240 Sound Recording Studios Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 512240
Federal contract activity classified under Sound Recording Studios across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 512240 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 512240 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$276.5K
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $427.2K | 27 | 15 | 10 | — |
| FY 2021 | $353.3K | 25 | 17 | 8 | −17.3% |
| FY 2022 | $1.73M | 26 | 13 | 6 | +390.3% |
| FY 2023 | $376.6K | 14 | 8 | 5 | −78.3% |
| FY 2024 | $181.6K | 13 | 5 | 3 | −51.8% |
| FY 2025 | $72.6K | 10 | 5 | 4 | −60.0% |
| FY 2026 | $276.5K | 8 | 5 | 3 | +281.0% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $1.64M | 11 | 6 | 47.9% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $721.9K | 54 | 11 | 21.1% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $309.8K | 12 | 3 | 9.1% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $210.7K | 11 | 7 | 6.2% |
| DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA) | 97DH | $198.2K | 2 | 1 | 5.8% |
| SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | 3300 | $117.3K | 4 | 3 | 3.4% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $101.5K | 9 | 4 | 3.0% |
| U.S. COAST GUARD | 7008 | $35.6K | 1 | 1 | 1.0% |
| OFFICES, BOARDS AND DIVISIONS | 1501 | $30.5K | 3 | 1 | 0.9% |
| AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 7200 | $30.2K | 9 | 2 | 0.9% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 512240?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W6QK ACC-APG | W91CRB | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $1.56M | 2 | 1 | 45.5% |
| 246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246) | 36C246 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $254.2K | 9 | 2 | 7.4% |
| DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY | HT9406 | DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA) | $198.2K | 2 | 1 | 5.8% |
| U.S. EMBASSY AMMAN | 19J010 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $183.7K | 5 | 1 | 5.4% |
| COMMANDER | M00264 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $114.9K | 5 | 3 | 3.4% |
| NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY | 333152 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | $104.2K | 2 | 1 | 3.0% |
| W6QM MICC-FT DRUM | W911S2 | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $69.9K | 5 | 4 | 2.0% |
| PCAC (36C776) | 36C776 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $55.5K | 3 | 1 | 1.6% |
| U.S. EMBASSY DHAKA | 19BG30 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $47.5K | 1 | 1 | 1.4% |
| U.S. EMBASSY KUWAIT | 19KU20 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $45.7K | 1 | 1 | 1.3% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 512240 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAYTHEON BBN TECHNOLOGIES CORP. | $1.56M | 2 | 1 | 45.5% | Jun 10, 2022 |
| MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | $361.7K | 35 | 2 | 10.6% | Jun 11, 2026 |
| EUGENE ADRIEN PEYROUX III | $237.1K | 6 | 1 | 6.9% | Jul 28, 2026 |
| ZDAAS LLC | $198.2K | 2 | 1 | 5.8% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| NATIONAL COMPUTER COMPANY | $183.7K | 5 | 1 | 5.4% | Sep 20, 2024 |
| UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA | $104.2K | 2 | 1 | 3.0% | Jul 15, 2020 |
| WHISPERROOM INC | $91.6K | 3 | 3 | 2.7% | Feb 19, 2026 |
| TOM BLAIR INCORPORATED | $62.8K | 1 | 1 | 1.8% | Mar 11, 2021 |
| BIAS RECORDING COMPANY INC | $60.5K | 6 | 1 | 1.8% | May 5, 2025 |
| BAER, DOTAN | $55.5K | 3 | 1 | 1.6% | Jan 27, 2021 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 512240?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5835 | SOUND RECORDING AND REPRODUCING EQUIPMENT | $2.26M | 43 | 19 | 66.0% |
| R799 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: OTHER | $254.2K | 9 | 2 | 7.4% |
| 6515 | MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES | $198.2K | 2 | 1 | 5.8% |
| 5836 | VIDEO RECORDING AND REPRODUCING EQUIPMENT | $143.0K | 6 | 4 | 4.2% |
| 7110 | OFFICE FURNITURE | $55.5K | 3 | 1 | 1.6% |
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $50.5K | 11 | 4 | 1.5% |
| T016 | PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- AUDIO/VISUAL | $47.1K | 7 | 4 | 1.4% |
| X1NZ | LEASE/RENTAL OF OTHER UTILITIES | $45.7K | 1 | 1 | 1.3% |
| 5811 | OTHER CRYPTOLOGIC EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS | $38.5K | 1 | 1 | 1.1% |
| 5450 | MISCELLANEOUS PREFABRICATED STRUCTURES | $35.6K | 1 | 1 | 1.0% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 512240?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $1.81M | 111 |
| BPA CALL | $51.7K | 10 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $1.56M | 2 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 512240?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | PSC | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36C24625P1329 | EUGENE ADRIEN PEYROUX III | Jul 28, 2026 | $30.0K | R799 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246) |
| HT940626PE047 | ZDAAS LLC | Jun 30, 2026 | $0 | 6515 | DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY |
| 191T7026P0784 | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | Jun 11, 2026 | $29.5K | W076 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OFU.S. EMBASSY ROME |
| 36C24625P1329 | EUGENE ADRIEN PEYROUX III | Jun 5, 2026 | $0 | R799 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246) |
| HT940626PE047 | ZDAAS LLC | Apr 30, 2026 | $198.2K | 6515 | DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY |
| 19AQMM26P0277 | WHISPERROOM INC | Feb 19, 2026 | $17.5K | 5835 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OFACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUM |
| 19CB6025P0652 | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | Jan 6, 2026 | $9.8K | 5835 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OFU.S. EMBASSY PHNOM PENH |
| 36C24624P0787 | BRUCE JOHNSON | Nov 12, 2025 | -$8.5K | R799 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246) |
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 $3.42M market as addressable.