Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers — NAICS 424920
Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 424920 (Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.
About NAICS 424920
Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers. This industry falls under the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS codes beginning with 42).
Federal agencies use NAICS code 424920 when posting contract opportunities on SAM.gov to classify the type of work being solicited. Businesses that operate in the book, periodical, and newspaper merchant wholesalers space should include this code in their SAM.gov registration and capability statements to ensure they appear in relevant searches.
How to Use NAICS 424920 in Federal Contracting
To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 424920, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS code listed in your entity profile. When agencies post solicitations for book, periodical, and newspaper merchant wholesalers work, they reference this code to determine the applicable small business size standard and any set-aside eligibility.
If you hold certifications such as 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB, you may be eligible for set-aside contracts under this NAICS code. These set-asides limit competition to certified small businesses, giving you a significant advantage in winning federal work.
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NAICS 424920 Market Intelligence
Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the book, periodical, and newspaper merchant wholesalers market has seen 116 contract awards totaling $7.0M in value. The median contract size is $15K, with approximately 3 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
116
Total Value
$7.0M
Median Contract
$15K
Competitors
31
Contract value distribution
36 small business awards ($1.3M total value,$16K median)
31 companies compete for NAICS 424920 contracts
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Explore CompetitorsSize Standards
The SBA establishes size standards for each NAICS code to define what qualifies as a "small business" for federal contracting purposes. For NAICS 424920 (Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers), the size standard is based on either average annual receipts or number of employees, depending on the specific industry. Meeting the size standard for your primary NAICS code is required to qualify for small business set-aside contracts.
Visit the SBA Size Standards Table to find the current threshold for NAICS 424920.
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