01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 422920 Book, Periodical, And Newspaper Wholesalers Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 422920
Federal contract activity classified under Book, Periodical, And Newspaper Wholesalers across FY 2011–FY 2017. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 422920 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 422920 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2011–FY 2017 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year-$15.2K
FY 2017| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2011 | $176.5K | 15 | 6 | 11 | — |
| FY 2012 | -$5.0K | 4 | 2 | 3 | −102.8% |
| FY 2013 | $11.3K | 5 | 2 | 3 | +325.5% |
| FY 2014 | $10.9K | 1 | 1 | 1 | −3.2% |
| FY 2015 | $22.0K | 4 | 2 | 3 | +101.7% |
| FY 2016 | -$10.9K | 2 | 1 | 2 | −149.7% |
| FY 2017 | -$15.2K | 1 | 1 | 1 | −39.0% |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2011–FY 2017.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE | 12K3 | $47.4K | 1 | 1 | 25.0% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $39.9K | 1 | 1 | 21.1% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $28.5K | 2 | 2 | 15.1% |
| BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS | 1450 | $27.5K | 2 | 2 | 14.5% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY | 1341 | $22.4K | 5 | 1 | 11.8% |
| ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY | 6800 | $22.2K | 1 | 1 | 11.7% |
| THE INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES | 5300 | $13.2K | 1 | 1 | 7.0% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $4.1K | 1 | 1 | 2.2% |
| OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL | 7004 | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION (ASA) | 7570 | $0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 422920?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2011–FY 2017.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USDA APHIS MRPBS | 6395 | ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE | $47.4K | 1 | 1 | 25.0% |
| EMPLOYEE EDUCATION SYSTEM | 00777 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $39.9K | 1 | 1 | 21.1% |
| FA4830 23 CONS CC | FA4830 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $28.8K | 1 | 1 | 15.2% |
| DEPT OF LABOR/OFF ASST SEC ADMIN AND MGMT | ACBBD | OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADMIN AND MANAGEMENT | $26.1K | 2 | 1 | 13.8% |
| DEPT OF COMM/NAT INST STAND AND TECHNOL | 000SB | NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY | $22.4K | 5 | 1 | 11.8% |
| HEADQUARTERS PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS DIVISION (HPOD) | HCO00 | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY | $22.2K | 1 | 1 | 11.7% |
| MID-WEST REGION | 00006 | BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS | $22.0K | 1 | 1 | 11.6% |
| IMLS PROCUREMENT | 1000 | THE INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES | $13.2K | 1 | 1 | 7.0% |
| SOUTHERN PLAINS REGION | 00003 | BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS | $5.5K | 1 | 1 | 2.9% |
| AMERICAN EMBASSY- BERLIN | GE210 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $4.1K | 1 | 1 | 2.2% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 422920 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEVADA LEARNING SERIES USA INC | $146.3K | 19 | 11 | 77.2% | Dec 21, 2016 |
| KAPLAN EARLY LEARNING COMPANY | $28.8K | 1 | 1 | 15.2% | Jun 2, 2011 |
| WORLD BOOK INC | $22.0K | 1 | 1 | 11.6% | Apr 27, 2011 |
| FACTS ON FILE INCORPORATED | $4.1K | 1 | 1 | 2.2% | May 19, 2011 |
| DAHLSTROM & COMPANY, INC | -$228 | 1 | 1 | -0.1% | Dec 29, 2014 |
| EBSCO SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES | -$2.3K | 8 | 1 | -1.2% | Aug 20, 2013 |
| UNIFORMED SERVICES ALMANAC | -$9.1K | 1 | 1 | -4.8% | Dec 30, 2010 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 422920?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7610 | BOOKS AND PAMPHLETS | $85.7K | 15 | 5 | 45.2% |
| 6910 | TRAINING AIDS | $47.4K | 7 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 7110 | OFFICE FURNITURE | $28.8K | 1 | 1 | 15.2% |
| D317 | IT AND TELECOM- WEB-BASED SUBSCRIPTION | $11.5K | 2 | 1 | 6.1% |
| D318 | IT AND TELECOM- INTEGRATED HARDWARE/SOFTWARE/SERVICES SOLUTIONS, PREDOMINANTLY SERVICES | $10.9K | 2 | 1 | 5.7% |
| 7690 | MISCELLANEOUS PRINTED MATTER | $5.5K | 2 | 1 | 2.9% |
| U005 | EDUCATION/TRAINING- TUITION/REGISTRATION/MEMBERSHIP FEES | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 7630 | NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS | -$209 | 2 | 2 | -0.1% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 422920?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $191.8K | 24 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | -$2.3K | 8 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 422920?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | PSC | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOLF119E31598 | NEVADA LEARNING SERIES USA INC. | Dec 21, 2016 | -$15.2K | 6910 | OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENTDEPT OF LABOR-OASAM-OFC PROC SVCS |
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 $189.5K market as addressable.