01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 515210 Cable And Other Subscription Programming Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 515210
Federal contract activity classified under Cable And Other Subscription Programming across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 515210 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 515210 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2019–FY 2025 profile window.
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $14.22M | 1,721 | 277 | 68 | — |
| FY 2020 | $15.41M | 1,417 | 275 | 73 | +8.4% |
| FY 2021 | $15.69M | 1,297 | 233 | 66 | +1.8% |
| FY 2022 | $15.63M | 1,267 | 249 | 66 | −0.4% |
| FY 2023 | $10.33M | 713 | 160 | 47 | −33.9% |
| FY 2024 | $7.55M | 440 | 113 | 48 | −26.9% |
| FY 2025 | $4.49M | 259 | 81 | 35 | −40.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $23.80M | 1,078 | 98 | 28.6% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $10.11M | 602 | 78 | 12.1% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $9.67M | 371 | 49 | 11.6% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $6.28M | 685 | 77 | 7.5% |
| FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING CENTER | 7015 | $4.22M | 150 | 5 | 5.1% |
| DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION | 1524 | $2.66M | 1,755 | 74 | 3.2% |
| TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION | 7013 | $2.41M | 20 | 5 | 2.9% |
| OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL | 1204 | $1.91M | 12 | 7 | 2.3% |
| DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA) | 97DH | $1.84M | 81 | 17 | 2.2% |
| BUREAU OF THE FISCAL SERVICE | 2036 | $1.67M | 20 | 5 | 2.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 515210?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLETC GLYNCO PROCUREMENT OFFICE | 70LGLY | FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING CENTER | $3.44M | 116 | 5 | 4.1% |
| 242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242) | 36C242 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $3.06M | 128 | 11 | 3.7% |
| FA5808 332 AEW ECONS CONS | FA5808 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $2.59M | 12 | 1 | 3.1% |
| ENTERPRISE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | 70T030 | TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION | $2.39M | 7 | 1 | 2.9% |
| 249-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 9 (36C249) | 36C249 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $2.02M | 59 | 10 | 2.4% |
| USDA OIG RESOURCE MGMT DIVISION | 123J19 | OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL | $1.91M | 12 | 7 | 2.3% |
| 260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260) | 36C260 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $1.66M | 45 | 4 | 2.0% |
| ARC DIV PROC SVCS - AFRH | 203423 | BUREAU OF THE FISCAL SERVICE | $1.65M | 10 | 1 | 2.0% |
| 246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246) | 36C246 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $1.61M | 61 | 5 | 1.9% |
| 250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250) | 36C250 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $1.60M | 68 | 12 | 1.9% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 515210 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXECUTIVE BROADBAND COMMUNICATIONS, LLC | $4.61M | 140 | 6 | 5.5% | Jun 3, 2025 |
| RETIREMENTHOMETV CORPORATION | $4.20M | 156 | 7 | 5.0% | Jul 24, 2025 |
| TIME WARNER CABLE ENTERPRISES LLC | $3.65M | 458 | 27 | 4.4% | Sep 3, 2025 |
| DHI GROUP LIMITED, LLC | $2.59M | 12 | 1 | 3.1% | Dec 14, 2023 |
| COMCAST OF VIRGINIA, LLC | $2.40M | 66 | 8 | 2.9% | Apr 21, 2025 |
| SIGNAL GROUP, LLC, THE | $2.39M | 7 | 1 | 2.9% | Sep 22, 2025 |
| DIRECTV, LLC | $2.26M | 681 | 23 | 2.7% | Sep 8, 2025 |
| COMCAST BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC | $2.24M | 256 | 15 | 2.7% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| STELLAR PRIVATE CABLE SYSTEMS, INC. | $1.88M | 12 | 2 | 2.3% | Dec 14, 2023 |
| COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC | $1.84M | 367 | 21 | 2.2% | Sep 30, 2025 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 515210?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S119 | UTILITIES- OTHER | $8.52M | 533 | 66 | 10.2% |
| D304 | IT AND TELECOM- TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND TRANSMISSION | $7.72M | 929 | 97 | 9.3% |
| R426 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: COMMUNICATIONS | $6.69M | 496 | 51 | 8.0% |
| D399 | IT AND TELECOM- OTHER IT AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS | $5.34M | 505 | 60 | 6.4% |
| D309 | IT AND TELECOM- INFORMATION AND DATA BROADCASTING OR DATA DISTRIBUTION | $4.93M | 291 | 46 | 5.9% |
| DG11 | IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services | $4.44M | 473 | 67 | 5.3% |
| D317 | IT AND TELECOM- WEB-BASED SUBSCRIPTION | $4.43M | 346 | 80 | 5.3% |
| DD01 | IT AND TELECOM - SERVICE DELIVERY SUPPORT SERVICES: ITSM, OPERATIONS CENTER, PROJECT/PM (LABOR) | $4.33M | 180 | 22 | 5.2% |
| DG10 | IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK AS A SERVICE | $3.45M | 384 | 52 | 4.1% |
| D322 | IT AND TELECOM- INTERNET | $3.37M | 602 | 67 | 4.0% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 515210?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $50.49M | 6,013 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $24.36M | 649 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $3.41M | 278 |
| BPA CALL | $5.06M | 174 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 515210?
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 $83.33M market as addressable.