01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 512230 Music Publishers Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 512230
Federal contract activity classified under Music Publishers across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 512230 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 512230 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2019–FY 2025 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$293.2K
FY 2025| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $316.9K | 42 | 15 | 17 | — |
| FY 2020 | $201.8K | 41 | 11 | 14 | −36.3% |
| FY 2021 | $216.2K | 35 | 13 | 12 | +7.1% |
| FY 2022 | $220.4K | 30 | 10 | 13 | +1.9% |
| FY 2023 | $196.6K | 25 | 11 | 11 | −10.8% |
| FY 2024 | $238.6K | 30 | 12 | 10 | +21.4% |
| FY 2025 | $293.2K | 26 | 14 | 14 | +22.9% |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY (DMA) | 97F1 | $403.3K | 26 | 7 | 24.0% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $390.3K | 73 | 17 | 23.2% |
| UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, BBG | 9568 | $211.6K | 19 | 5 | 12.6% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $198.6K | 16 | 3 | 11.8% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $88.9K | 3 | 2 | 5.3% |
| CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES | 7530 | $73.0K | 14 | 1 | 4.3% |
| NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION | 1330 | $45.1K | 7 | 1 | 2.7% |
| ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | 8900 | $40.0K | 6 | 1 | 2.4% |
| DEPT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY (DODEA) | 97F2 | $36.8K | 3 | 1 | 2.2% |
| EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT | 1100 | $34.3K | 9 | 1 | 2.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 512230?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HQ DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY | HQ0516 | DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY (DMA) | $399.1K | 25 | 6 | 23.7% |
| W6QM MICC-FT BELVOIR | W91QV1 | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $180.0K | 12 | 1 | 10.7% |
| OFFICE OF CONTRACTS | 951700 | UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, BBG | $143.1K | 13 | 5 | 8.5% |
| COMMANDER | M00264 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $125.9K | 27 | 6 | 7.5% |
| NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK | N00189 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $113.0K | 11 | 6 | 6.7% |
| U.S. EMBASSY BUDAPEST | 19HU20 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $77.8K | 2 | 2 | 4.6% |
| OFC OF ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGMT | 75FCMC | CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES | $73.0K | 14 | 1 | 4.3% |
| DUSN (M) DON/A | N42485 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $70.0K | 6 | 1 | 4.2% |
| OCB, OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION | 951088 | UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, BBG | $68.5K | 6 | 1 | 4.1% |
| COMMANDING GENERAL | M00681 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $51.6K | 19 | 4 | 3.1% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 512230 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSAL MUSIC-MGB NA LLC | $461.3K | 65 | 12 | 27.4% | Aug 19, 2025 |
| TRESONA MULTIMEDIA, LLC | $180.6K | 15 | 2 | 10.7% | Aug 25, 2025 |
| ASSOCIATED PRODUCTION MUSIC LLC | $171.8K | 33 | 5 | 10.2% | Jun 24, 2025 |
| SMITTY ECOMMERCE LLC | $104.7K | 8 | 1 | 6.2% | Oct 24, 2024 |
| KYLE DOBBECK | $80.0K | 10 | 1 | 4.8% | Nov 29, 2022 |
| MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | $75.2K | 11 | 3 | 4.5% | Apr 18, 2025 |
| TRANSITION MUSIC CORP | $64.4K | 13 | 3 | 3.8% | Jun 12, 2025 |
| LIVE NATION CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE KFT. | $59.4K | 1 | 1 | 3.5% | Jun 18, 2019 |
| GEMA GES.F.MUSIKALISCHE AUFFUHRUNGS-U.MECH.VERV. SRECHTE | $56.3K | 2 | 1 | 3.3% | May 23, 2025 |
| FOOTAGE FIRM, INC. | $55.0K | 1 | 1 | 3.3% | Sep 26, 2025 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 512230?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7660 | SHEET AND BOOK MUSIC | $429.3K | 49 | 13 | 25.5% |
| T099 | PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- OTHER | $259.8K | 23 | 5 | 15.4% |
| DJ10 | IT AND TELECOM - SECURITY AND COMPLIANCE AS A SERVICE | $148.0K | 10 | 3 | 8.8% |
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $131.8K | 24 | 5 | 7.8% |
| 7A21 | IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) | $117.6K | 16 | 3 | 7.0% |
| L099 | TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE- MISCELLANEOUS | $77.8K | 2 | 2 | 4.6% |
| D317 | IT AND TELECOM- WEB-BASED SUBSCRIPTION | $72.1K | 18 | 3 | 4.3% |
| T016 | PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- AUDIO/VISUAL | $65.5K | 17 | 7 | 3.9% |
| AD21 | R&D- DEFENSE OTHER: SERVICES (BASIC RESEARCH) | $40.0K | 1 | 1 | 2.4% |
| H177 | QUALITY CONTROL- MUSICAL INST/PHONOGRAPH/HOME RADIO | $40.0K | 6 | 1 | 2.4% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 512230?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $1.59M | 208 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $60.6K | 17 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $36.8K | 3 |
| BPA CALL | $0 | 1 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 512230?
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 $1.68M market as addressable.