01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 516120 Television Broadcasting Stations Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 516120
Federal contract activity classified under Television Broadcasting Stations across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 516120 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 516120 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$7.25M
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| FY 2021 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| FY 2022 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| FY 2023 | $2.07M | 78 | 30 | 14 | — |
| FY 2024 | $3.10M | 112 | 32 | 17 | +49.3% |
| FY 2025 | $1.01M | 79 | 28 | 13 | −67.3% |
| FY 2026 | $7.25M | 88 | 31 | 13 | +616.0% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, BBG | 9568 | $8.37M | 59 | 5 | 62.3% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $1.89M | 60 | 12 | 14.1% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $917.4K | 51 | 16 | 6.8% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $593.8K | 34 | 7 | 4.4% |
| DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION | 1524 | $547.6K | 68 | 8 | 4.1% |
| NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION | 1330 | $378.4K | 4 | 2 | 2.8% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $254.5K | 22 | 9 | 1.9% |
| AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 7200 | $184.1K | 5 | 3 | 1.4% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $54.9K | 10 | 5 | 0.4% |
| ATF ACQUISITION AND PROPERTY MGMT DIV | 1560 | $47.5K | 3 | 1 | 0.4% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 516120?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFFICE OF CONTRACTS | 951700 | UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, BBG | $6.57M | 17 | 5 | 48.9% |
| TSI EURASIA REGIONAL OFC-PRAGUE | 95T813 | UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, BBG | $1.42M | 30 | 1 | 10.6% |
| 256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256) | 36C256 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $402.8K | 13 | 2 | 3.0% |
| TSI EAST/SOUTH ASIA REG OF-BANGKOK | 95T807 | UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, BBG | $379.9K | 12 | 1 | 2.8% |
| W7M9 USPFO ACTIVITY KS ARNG | W912JC | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $312.0K | 2 | 1 | 2.3% |
| DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA | 1305M3 | NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION | $300.8K | 3 | 1 | 2.2% |
| HEADQUATERS | 15DDHQ | DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION | $285.0K | 3 | 1 | 2.1% |
| 247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247) | 36C247 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $283.0K | 3 | 1 | 2.1% |
| 257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257) | 36C257 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $243.5K | 6 | 2 | 1.8% |
| 250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250) | 36C250 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $222.2K | 9 | 3 | 1.7% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 516120 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | $3.53M | 83 | 3 | 26.2% | Sep 29, 2026 |
| REUTERS NEWS & MEDIA INC | $2.72M | 4 | 1 | 20.2% | Sep 22, 2026 |
| THE ASSOCIATED PRESS | $1.63M | 2 | 1 | 12.1% | Jun 2, 2026 |
| AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE | $720.0K | 2 | 1 | 5.4% | Jun 3, 2026 |
| RETIREMENTHOMETV CORPORATION | $455.4K | 11 | 1 | 3.4% | Aug 13, 2026 |
| HIB TECHNICAL INSTALLATION SERVICES INC | $434.4K | 17 | 2 | 3.2% | Jul 6, 2026 |
| NEXSTAR MEDIA INC. | $428.8K | 8 | 2 | 3.2% | Sep 1, 2026 |
| FEATURE STORY USA CORPORATION | $325.0K | 2 | 1 | 2.4% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| KANSAS ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS, INC. | $312.0K | 2 | 1 | 2.3% | Mar 18, 2026 |
| SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION | $300.8K | 3 | 1 | 2.2% | May 16, 2024 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 516120?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R426 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: COMMUNICATIONS | $5.68M | 30 | 10 | 42.3% |
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $1.42M | 30 | 1 | 10.6% |
| 7G22 | IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK: SATELLITE AND RF COMMUNICATIONS PRODUCTS (HW, PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) | $1.24M | 9 | 4 | 9.3% |
| DG11 | IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services | $884.8K | 68 | 14 | 6.6% |
| R701 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: ADVERTISING | $760.9K | 22 | 11 | 5.7% |
| X1BG | LEASE/RENTAL OF ELECTRONIC AND COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES | $532.4K | 60 | 4 | 4.0% |
| M1BG | OPERATION OF ELECTRONIC AND COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES | $462.0K | 8 | 3 | 3.4% |
| J059 | MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS | $300.8K | 3 | 1 | 2.2% |
| DG10 | IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK AS A SERVICE | $278.8K | 22 | 8 | 2.1% |
| S119 | UTILITIES- OTHER | $243.8K | 14 | 7 | 1.8% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 516120?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $9.88M | 294 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $3.29M | 50 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $257.5K | 9 |
| BPA CALL | $11.7K | 4 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 516120?
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 $13.44M market as addressable.