01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 711510 Independent Artists, Writers, And Performers Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 711510
Federal contract activity classified under Independent Artists, Writers, And Performers across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 711510 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 711510 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$4.81M
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $126.58M | 2,772 | 358 | 31 | — |
| FY 2021 | $151.00M | 2,012 | 313 | 29 | +19.3% |
| FY 2022 | $93.45M | 2,189 | 323 | 26 | −38.1% |
| FY 2023 | $84.21M | 2,276 | 346 | 26 | −9.9% |
| FY 2024 | $63.96M | 2,553 | 355 | 28 | −24.1% |
| FY 2025 | $40.23M | 1,318 | 293 | 23 | −37.1% |
| FY 2026 | $4.81M | 552 | 217 | 17 | −88.0% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | 97AS | $449.83M | 801 | 33 | 79.7% |
| UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, BBG | 9568 | $52.60M | 9,592 | 212 | 9.3% |
| PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE | 4740 | $18.37M | 696 | 45 | 3.3% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $15.11M | 542 | 196 | 2.7% |
| SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | 3300 | $5.78M | 240 | 141 | 1.0% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $4.38M | 493 | 104 | 0.8% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $3.47M | 166 | 48 | 0.6% |
| NATIONAL PARK SERVICE | 1443 | $3.17M | 130 | 51 | 0.6% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $3.09M | 170 | 40 | 0.5% |
| UNITED STATES MINT | 2044 | $2.65M | 538 | 48 | 0.5% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 711510?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DLA TROOP SUPPORT | SPE1C1 | DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | $449.83M | 801 | 33 | 79.7% |
| OFFICE OF CONTRACTS | 951700 | UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, BBG | $50.65M | 9,256 | 208 | 9.0% |
| ACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUM | 19AQMM | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $14.92M | 532 | 195 | 2.6% |
| PBS R1 NATIONAL CONTRACTS TEAM | 47PB01 | PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE | $3.13M | 86 | 3 | 0.6% |
| PBS R00 ACQUISITION SUPPORT DIVISION | 47PA01 | PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE | $3.09M | 218 | 3 | 0.5% |
| US MINT HEADQUARTERS | 2031JG | UNITED STATES MINT | $2.65M | 538 | 48 | 0.5% |
| PBS CENTRALIZED ACQUISITION SERVICES - CUSTOMER CONTRACTING BRANCH A | 47PH53 | PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE | $2.32M | 22 | 10 | 0.4% |
| PBS R4 AMD CAPITAL/AE BRANCH | 47PE03 | PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE | $2.27M | 49 | 10 | 0.4% |
| PBS R11 SPECIAL PROGRAMS FDA 80 BRANCH | 47PM11 | PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE | $2.21M | 71 | 3 | 0.4% |
| PBS R11 SPECIAL PROGRAMS DIVISION ACQUISITION REGIONAL SUPPORT | 47PM09 | PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE | $1.82M | 41 | 2 | 0.3% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 711510 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AURORA INDUSTRIES, LLC | $82.33M | 107 | 2 | 14.6% | Mar 2, 2026 |
| PECKHAM VOCATIONAL INDUSTRIES, INC. | $54.05M | 68 | 1 | 9.6% | Nov 29, 2024 |
| PROPPER INTERNATIONAL, INC. | $51.90M | 45 | 1 | 9.2% | May 11, 2026 |
| BLIND INDUSTRIES AND SERVICES OF MARYLAND | $37.89M | 22 | 1 | 6.7% | Sep 17, 2025 |
| FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC | $35.38M | 56 | 1 | 6.3% | Apr 12, 2023 |
| TENNIER INDUSTRIES, INC. | $34.08M | 35 | 1 | 6.0% | May 17, 2022 |
| MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | $33.05M | 7,649 | 3 | 5.9% | Sep 10, 2026 |
| KNOX COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR REMARKABLE CITIZENS, INC. | $28.11M | 20 | 1 | 5.0% | Jan 21, 2026 |
| SAN ANTONIO LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND | $26.88M | 21 | 1 | 4.8% | May 19, 2025 |
| WINSTON-SALEM INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND, INC. | $23.90M | 25 | 1 | 4.2% | Jun 3, 2026 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 711510?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8415 | CLOTHING, SPECIAL PURPOSE | $448.67M | 795 | 33 | 79.5% |
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $77.22M | 10,518 | 405 | 13.7% |
| T001 | PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- ARTS/GRAPHICS | $7.82M | 346 | 148 | 1.4% |
| 9915 | COLLECTORS' AND/OR HISTORICAL ITEMS | $4.91M | 633 | 85 | 0.9% |
| 7110 | OFFICE FURNITURE | $4.59M | 128 | 61 | 0.8% |
| G003 | SOCIAL- RECREATIONAL | $1.67M | 229 | 59 | 0.3% |
| B521 | SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- HISTORICAL | $1.27M | 21 | 7 | 0.2% |
| G002 | SOCIAL- CHAPLAIN | $1.23M | 197 | 36 | 0.2% |
| 8470 | ARMOR, PERSONAL | $1.02M | 9 | 1 | 0.2% |
| C219 | ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- GENERAL: OTHER | $955.3K | 28 | 7 | 0.2% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 711510?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| BPA CALL | $48.29M | 8,830 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $43.07M | 2,710 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $463.36M | 1,835 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $9.51M | 297 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 711510?
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 $564.24M market as addressable.