Directory and Mailing List Publishers — NAICS 511140
Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 511140 (Directory and Mailing List Publishers). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.
About NAICS 511140
Directory and Mailing List Publishers. This industry falls under the Information sector (NAICS codes beginning with 51).
Federal agencies use NAICS code 511140 when posting contract opportunities on SAM.gov to classify the type of work being solicited. Businesses that operate in the directory and mailing list publishers space should include this code in their SAM.gov registration and capability statements to ensure they appear in relevant searches.
How to Use NAICS 511140 in Federal Contracting
To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 511140, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS code listed in your entity profile. When agencies post solicitations for directory and mailing list publishers 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 511140 Market Intelligence
Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the directory and mailing list publishers market has seen 29 contract awards totaling $18.6M in value. The median contract size is $30K, with approximately 1 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
29
Total Value
$18.6M
Median Contract
$30K
Competitors
6
Contract value distribution
6 small business awards ($75K total value,$11K median)
6 companies compete for NAICS 511140 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 511140 (Directory and Mailing List Publishers), 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 511140.
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