01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 518112 Web Search Portals Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 518112
Federal contract activity classified under Web Search Portals across FY 2010–FY 2016. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 518112 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 518112 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2010–FY 2016 profile window.
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2010 | $442.8K | 12 | 6 | 6 | — |
| FY 2011 | $859.9K | 14 | 10 | 6 | +94.2% |
| FY 2012 | $86.0K | 11 | 5 | 5 | −90.0% |
| FY 2013 | -$12.2K | 4 | 3 | 2 | −114.1% |
| FY 2014 | -$13.1K | 4 | 4 | 3 | −8.1% |
| FY 2015 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +100.0% |
| FY 2016 | $0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2010–FY 2016.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR(ACMD) | 4705 | $954.4K | 9 | 2 | 70.0% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $279.3K | 16 | 2 | 20.5% |
| NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD | 9508 | $115.8K | 2 | 1 | 8.5% |
| DEPT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY (DODEA) | 97F2 | $31.3K | 2 | 1 | 2.3% |
| EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION | 4500 | $7.1K | 4 | 1 | 0.5% |
| NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION | 1330 | $0 | 3 | 3 | 0.0% |
| DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | 9763 | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY | 2046 | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| USDA, DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION | 1205 | -$406 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | 7523 | -$5.5K | 3 | 3 | -0.4% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 518112?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2010–FY 2016.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE INTERNAL ACQUISITION DIVISION (IAD) | AA000 | OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR(ACMD) | $954.4K | 9 | 2 | 70.0% |
| FA7014 AFDW PK | FA7014 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $279.3K | 16 | 2 | 20.5% |
| ACQUISITION&LEASE MANAGEMENT DIVISION | AD-20 | NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD | $115.8K | 2 | 1 | 8.5% |
| DODEA AMERICAS REGIONAL OFFICE | HEVAS6 | DEPT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY (DODEA) | $31.3K | 1 | 1 | 2.3% |
| EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION | EE450 | EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION | $7.1K | 4 | 1 | 0.5% |
| DEPT OF TREAS/COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY | CC001 | OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA | 1305M5 | NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| NOT IN USE | 000DG | NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION | $0 | 2 | 2 | 0.0% |
| DOD EDUCATION ACTIVITY | HE1254 | DEPT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY (DODEA) | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| DCMA OHIO RIVER VALLEY (DAYTON) | S3605A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 518112 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIKSOFT SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $478.5K | 2 | 1 | 35.1% | May 9, 2011 |
| UNISYS CORPORATION | $475.9K | 7 | 1 | 34.9% | Dec 21, 2011 |
| CONGRESSIONAL QUARTERLY INCORPORATED | $165.4K | 6 | 1 | 12.1% | Apr 5, 2013 |
| WEST PUBLISHING CORPORATION | $115.4K | 4 | 2 | 8.5% | Oct 31, 2011 |
| CQ-ROLL CALL, INC. | $113.9K | 10 | 1 | 8.4% | May 5, 2014 |
| GAGGLENET INCORPORATED | $31.3K | 2 | 1 | 2.3% | Mar 17, 2014 |
| REED ELSEVIER INCORPORATED | $7.1K | 5 | 2 | 0.5% | Jul 7, 2016 |
| MOODYS INVESTORS SERVICE INCORPORATED (9883) | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | Jun 29, 2011 |
| IMMIXTECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | Jun 23, 2016 |
| TELE ATLAS NORTH AMERICA INCORPORATED (9893) | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | May 23, 2011 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 518112?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D399 | OTHER ADP & TELECOMMUNICATIONS SVCS | $742.9K | 21 | 4 | 54.5% |
| R499 | OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES | $535.3K | 5 | 2 | 39.3% |
| R612 | INFORMATION RETRIEVAL | $99.5K | 4 | 3 | 7.3% |
| D311 | ADP DATA CONVERSION SERVICES | $7.1K | 4 | 1 | 0.5% |
| 7610 | BOOKS AND PAMPHLETS | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 7030 | ADP SOFTWARE | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 7050 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 8999 | FOOD ITEMS FOR RESALE | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| R418 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: LEGAL | -$406 | 3 | 2 | 0.0% |
| AD96 | R&D- DEFENSE OTHER: OTHER (MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT) | -$495 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 518112?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | -$17.4K | 19 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $279.3K | 15 |
| BPA CALL | $954.4K | 9 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $147.0K | 4 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 518112?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | PSC | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N0018907PZ146 | RELX INC. | Jul 7, 2016 | $0 | R418 | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA)DCMA OHIO RIVER VALLEY (DAYTON) |
| DOCDG133C06SE5576 | IMMIXTECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED | Jun 23, 2016 | $0 | 7050 | NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONDEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA |
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 $1.36M market as addressable.