01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 541870 Advertising Material Distribution Services Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 541870
Federal contract activity classified under Advertising Material Distribution Services across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 541870 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 541870 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 | $401.9K | 20 | 10 | 10 | — |
| FY 2021 | $699.6K | 28 | 15 | 11 | +74.1% |
| FY 2022 | -$1.79M | 35 | 15 | 14 | −355.3% |
| FY 2023 | $573.3K | 31 | 17 | 12 | +132.1% |
| FY 2024 | $990.9K | 21 | 13 | 11 | +72.8% |
| FY 2025 | $299.8K | 21 | 11 | 10 | −69.7% |
| FY 2026 | $409.2K | 14 | 7 | 5 | +36.5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $966.2K | 55 | 6 | 60.8% |
| US PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE | 1344 | $777.7K | 13 | 3 | 49.0% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $269.9K | 17 | 7 | 17.0% |
| SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | 3300 | $154.7K | 10 | 6 | 9.7% |
| BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING | 2041 | $104.9K | 9 | 2 | 6.6% |
| AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 7200 | $81.5K | 4 | 2 | 5.1% |
| CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | 7523 | $62.6K | 1 | 1 | 3.9% |
| FARM PRODUCTION AND CONSERVATION BUSINESS CENTER | 12D0 | $61.2K | 5 | 1 | 3.9% |
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | 1540 | $52.7K | 3 | 1 | 3.3% |
| BUREAU OF RECLAMATION | 1425 | $48.8K | 8 | 1 | 3.1% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 541870?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEPT OF COMMERCE PTO | 1333BJ | US PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE | $777.7K | 13 | 3 | 49.0% |
| W7M3 USPFO ACTIVITY GA ARNG | W912JM | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $341.2K | 3 | 2 | 21.5% |
| W40M MRCO EAST | W91YTZ | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $166.7K | 10 | 1 | 10.5% |
| U.S. EMBASSY CANBERRA | 19AS20 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $151.9K | 1 | 1 | 9.6% |
| AMERICAN CONSULATE DUBAI | 19TC12 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $122.0K | 3 | 1 | 7.7% |
| OFFICE OF THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER | 2031ZA | BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING | $104.9K | 9 | 2 | 6.6% |
| ANACOSTIA MUSEUM AND CENTER FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY CULTURE | 333155 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | $88.2K | 5 | 5 | 5.6% |
| U.S. EMBASSY SAN SALVADOR | 19ES60 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $75.0K | 2 | 1 | 4.7% |
| CDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES | 75D301 | CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | $62.6K | 1 | 1 | 3.9% |
| U.S. EMBASSY ISLAMABAD | 19PK33 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $62.2K | 8 | 1 | 3.9% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 541870 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | $790.6K | 47 | 1 | 49.8% | Sep 9, 2026 |
| LISTA DESIGN STUDIO, INC. | $703.2K | 6 | 1 | 44.3% | May 11, 2026 |
| RC STRATEGIES LLC | $256.0K | 2 | 1 | 16.1% | May 7, 2026 |
| VETERANS4YOU CORPORATION | $166.7K | 10 | 1 | 10.5% | Oct 26, 2022 |
| CERTIFIED FOLDER DISPLAY SERVICE, INC. | $137.4K | 16 | 2 | 8.7% | Sep 14, 2026 |
| 4IMPRINT INC | $85.6K | 4 | 2 | 5.4% | Apr 8, 2026 |
| PARK CIRCLE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | $85.2K | 1 | 1 | 5.4% | Mar 29, 2023 |
| QUDOX, S.A. DE C.V. | $75.0K | 2 | 1 | 4.7% | Sep 4, 2026 |
| AGNET MEDIA, INC. | $61.2K | 5 | 1 | 3.9% | Mar 21, 2025 |
| MMS, INC. | $54.2K | 2 | 2 | 3.4% | Feb 1, 2024 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 541870?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R701 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: ADVERTISING | $920.0K | 82 | 24 | 57.9% |
| 9905 | SIGNS, ADVERTISING DISPLAYS, AND IDENTIFICATION PLATES | $311.6K | 17 | 5 | 19.6% |
| R426 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: COMMUNICATIONS | $99.4K | 7 | 2 | 6.3% |
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $89.8K | 5 | 3 | 5.7% |
| R604 | SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: MAILING/DISTRIBUTION | $51.2K | 11 | 4 | 3.2% |
| B553 | SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- COMMUNICATIONS | $45.0K | 2 | 1 | 2.8% |
| 6150 | MISCELLANEOUS ELECTRIC POWER AND DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT | $33.7K | 1 | 1 | 2.1% |
| R408 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT | $33.1K | 2 | 2 | 2.1% |
| R612 | SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: INFORMATION RETRIEVAL | $27.9K | 1 | 1 | 1.8% |
| DH10 | IT AND TELECOM - PLATFORM AS A SERVICE: DATABASE, MAINFRAME, MIDDLEWARE | $21.3K | 4 | 2 | 1.3% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 541870?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $2.40M | 127 |
| BPA CALL | $138.3K | 15 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $200.5K | 14 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | -$1.15M | 14 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 541870?
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 $1.59M market as addressable.