Periodical Publishers: NAICS 513120
Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 513120 (Periodical Publishers). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.
About NAICS 513120
Periodical Publishers. This industry falls under the Information sector (NAICS codes beginning with 51).
Federal agencies use NAICS code 513120 when posting contract opportunities on SAM.gov to classify the type of work being solicited. Businesses that operate in the periodical 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 513120 in Federal Contracting
To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 513120, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS code listed in your entity profile. When agencies post solicitations for periodical 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 513120 Market Intelligence
Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the periodical publishers market has seen 933 contract awards totaling $134.1M in value. The median contract size is $34K, with approximately 26 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
933
Total Value
$134.1M
Median Contract
$34K
Competitors
254
Contract value distribution
268 small business awards ($31.5M total value,$26K median)
254 companies compete for NAICS 513120 contracts
See who's winning, their award values, and where you fit in the market
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 513120 (Periodical 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 513120.
Recent NAICS 513120 Opportunities
View all →The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is seeking sources for an Elsevier ScienceDirect Subscription and Open Access Publishing service. This includes online access to 32 peer-reviewed scientific journals and an annual allocation for publishing up to 39 open access articles for NOAA authors. The anticipated contract type is Firm-Fixed-Price with a performance period from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027.
The Department of Defense is procuring access to Elsevier's ScienceDirect Journals through a sole source contract. This procurement is for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and will be executed as a firm fixed price contract. Key requirements include ensuring access to periodical publications for the agency's library needs.
The Department of Health and Human Services is procuring online access to the AM Best State Rate Filing Database for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This sole source award to AM Best Company Inc. will provide unlimited user access to data that will assist in revising methodologies for constructing medical malpractice indexes. The period of performance is from July 28, 2026, to July 27, 2027.
The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a fully integrated journal submission, manuscript review, and web publishing/hosting platform for the Journal of Replication and Reproducibility. This opportunity is aimed at small businesses and is intended for information and planning purposes only, with no commitment to issue a solicitation or award a contract.
The Department of Defense is seeking a one-year subscription to OPIS services for the Defense Logistics Agency. The procurement involves the acquisition of periodical publications and data services to support energy operations.
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