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 2019–FY 2025. 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 2019–FY 2025 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$40.23M
FY 2025| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $276.39M | 2,497 | 391 | 31 | — |
| FY 2020 | $126.58M | 2,772 | 358 | 31 | −54.2% |
| 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 | 2,554 | 355 | 28 | −24.0% |
| FY 2025 | $40.23M | 1,318 | 293 | 23 | −37.1% |
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 LOGISTICS AGENCY | 97AS | $704.62M | 970 | 34 | 84.3% |
| UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, BBG | 9568 | $66.94M | 11,306 | 232 | 8.0% |
| PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE | 4740 | $20.23M | 733 | 41 | 2.4% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $13.16M | 434 | 163 | 1.6% |
| SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | 3300 | $6.65M | 262 | 161 | 0.8% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $5.47M | 560 | 114 | 0.7% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $3.78M | 187 | 56 | 0.5% |
| NATIONAL PARK SERVICE | 1443 | $3.54M | 143 | 53 | 0.4% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $2.94M | 175 | 47 | 0.4% |
| UNITED STATES MINT | 2044 | $2.46M | 486 | 41 | 0.3% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 711510?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DLA TROOP SUPPORT | SPE1C1 | DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | $704.62M | 970 | 34 | 84.3% |
| OFFICE OF CONTRACTS | 951700 | UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, BBG | $64.06M | 10,654 | 228 | 7.7% |
| ACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUM | 19AQMM | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $12.97M | 423 | 161 | 1.6% |
| PBS R00 ACQUISITION SUPPORT DIVISION | 47PA01 | PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE | $3.89M | 247 | 3 | 0.5% |
| PBS R1 NATIONAL CONTRACTS TEAM | 47PB01 | PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE | $3.13M | 84 | 3 | 0.4% |
| PBS R4 AMD CAPITAL/AE BRANCH | 47PE03 | PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE | $3.07M | 50 | 11 | 0.4% |
| US MINT HEADQUARTERS | 2031JG | UNITED STATES MINT | $2.46M | 486 | 41 | 0.3% |
| PBS R11 SPECIAL PROGRAMS FDA 80 BRANCH | 47PM11 | PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE | $2.21M | 71 | 3 | 0.3% |
| PBS R11 SPECIAL PROGRAMS DIVISION ACQUISITION REGIONAL SUPPORT | 47PM09 | PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE | $1.82M | 41 | 2 | 0.2% |
| W4GG HQ US ARMY TACOM | W56HZV | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $1.36M | 17 | 6 | 0.2% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 711510 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AURORA INDUSTRIES, LLC | $154.86M | 127 | 2 | 18.5% | Jun 10, 2024 |
| PECKHAM VOCATIONAL INDUSTRIES, INC. | $74.00M | 91 | 1 | 8.9% | Nov 29, 2024 |
| TENNIER INDUSTRIES, INC. | $68.07M | 65 | 1 | 8.1% | May 17, 2022 |
| FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC | $57.97M | 68 | 1 | 6.9% | Apr 12, 2023 |
| PROPPER INTERNATIONAL, INC. | $53.85M | 51 | 1 | 6.4% | Jul 10, 2025 |
| COACHYS AND ASSOCIATES, LLC | $41.87M | 50 | 1 | 5.0% | Nov 10, 2021 |
| MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | $40.94M | 9,023 | 3 | 4.9% | Aug 20, 2025 |
| SAN ANTONIO LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND | $38.99M | 23 | 1 | 4.7% | May 19, 2025 |
| BLIND INDUSTRIES AND SERVICES OF MARYLAND | $37.89M | 22 | 1 | 4.5% | Sep 17, 2025 |
| BETHEL INDUSTRIES, INC | $34.40M | 19 | 1 | 4.1% | Jun 17, 2021 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 711510?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8415 | CLOTHING, SPECIAL PURPOSE | $703.60M | 960 | 34 | 84.2% |
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $89.05M | 12,232 | 409 | 10.7% |
| T001 | PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- ARTS/GRAPHICS | $8.96M | 339 | 138 | 1.1% |
| 9915 | COLLECTORS' AND/OR HISTORICAL ITEMS | $5.45M | 600 | 84 | 0.7% |
| 7110 | OFFICE FURNITURE | $4.67M | 123 | 62 | 0.6% |
| G003 | SOCIAL- RECREATIONAL | $1.98M | 277 | 61 | 0.2% |
| C219 | ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- GENERAL: OTHER | $1.49M | 27 | 7 | 0.2% |
| G002 | SOCIAL- CHAPLAIN | $1.44M | 212 | 45 | 0.2% |
| B521 | SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- HISTORICAL | $1.27M | 19 | 7 | 0.2% |
| 8470 | ARMOR, PERSONAL | $1.02M | 9 | 1 | 0.1% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 711510?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| BPA CALL | $61.85M | 10,406 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $43.64M | 2,922 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $711.98M | 1,971 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $18.33M | 319 |
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 $835.81M market as addressable.