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$22.5M Total Federal Spend
51 — Information Sector

What Is NAICS 513130?

NAICS code 513130 is a six-digit industry classification code used by the federal government to categorize businesses engaged in book publishers. When a federal agency issues a solicitation, the contracting officer assigns a NAICS code that best describes the principal purpose of the acquisition. This code determines the applicable small business size standard and influences which set-aside programs may apply to the procurement.

Contractors should include NAICS 513130 in their SAM.gov profile if their business performs work in this industry. Having the correct NAICS codes in your registration is critical — it affects your visibility in agency market research, your eligibility for size-based set-asides, and your ability to self-certify as a small business for specific procurements.

Top Contractors in NAICS 513130

The following table lists the largest federal contractors classified under NAICS 513130, ranked by total obligated dollars. These represent the incumbent competitors in this market space. Understanding who the top players are, where they're located, and how much they receive helps new entrants assess the competitive landscape and identify potential teaming or subcontracting partners.

Rank Contractor Location Total Obligated
1 Effective Communication Strategies LLC Rapid City, MI $8.7M
2 Carnegie Learning Inc Pittsburgh, PA $4.1M
3 Mcgraw Hill LLC New YORK, NY $1.6M
4 Pearson Education, Inc Hoboken, NJ $1.4M
5 Benchmark Education Company LLC New Rochelle, NY $1.2M
6 Riverside Assessments, LLC Itasca, IL $1.0M
7 The Reimagined Classroom LLC Orlando, FL $342K
8 Vista Higher Learning, LLC Boston, MA $306K
9 Stichting Internationaal Belasting Documentatie Bureau Amsterdam $256K
10 United States Naval Institute Annapolis, MD $203K
11 Human Resource Certification Institute, Inc. Alexandria, VA $126K
12 Rizzoli International Publications, Inc. New YORK, NY $107K
13 The Chancellor, Masters and Scholars of the University of Oxford CARY, NC $83K
14 The Schutz Company Inc Irvington, NY $80K
15 A BOOK Company, LLC Lexington, KY $73K
16 The Computing Technology Industry Association, Inc. Downers Grove, IL $65K
17 Complete BOOK & Media Supply, LLC Cedar Park, TX $58K
18 Arcadia Publishing, Inc. Mount Pleasant, SC $54K
19 Dragonfly Editorial LLC TIPP City, OH $43K
20 The Change Companies, Inc. Carson City, NV $39K
21 NSC Japan Narita $36K
22 D Giles Limited Lewes $34K
23 ELEX Legal Publishers LLC Tallahassee, FL $33K
24 Dewey Publications, Inc. Arlington, VA $29K
25 Wayside Publishing Freeport, ME $26K

How to Compete for NAICS 513130 Contracts

Pursuing federal contracts under NAICS 513130 requires a combination of proper registration, market intelligence, and proposal capability. The following steps outline the typical approach for contractors entering or expanding in this market:

  • Verify your SAM.gov registration includes NAICS 513130 — this ensures your business appears when agencies conduct market research in this industry.
  • Assess your size status against the applicable size standard. If you qualify as small, you may be eligible for set-aside contracts reserved for small businesses, 8(a) firms, HUBZone businesses, or other socioeconomic categories.
  • Search active solicitations on SAM.gov filtered by NAICS 513130 to find current opportunities.
  • Analyze the competitive landscape using the contractor list above. Identify potential teaming partners among incumbent contractors, especially if you lack past performance in this market.
  • Build relevant past performance through subcontracting, commercial contracts, or smaller government awards. See our past performance guide.
  • What is NAICS code 513130?

    NAICS code 513130 classifies businesses engaged in book publishers. It is part of the Information sector (51). Federal agencies assign this code to contract solicitations when the primary purpose of the acquisition involves book publishers. The code determines which SBA size standard applies for small business eligibility.

  • What is the small business size standard for NAICS 513130?

    The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 513130 is determined by the SBA. A business at or below this threshold qualifies as small for federal set-aside contracts using this NAICS code. Size is typically measured as a three-year average of annual receipts or as current number of employees, depending on the industry.

  • Who are the top federal contractors in NAICS 513130?

    The top federal contractors in NAICS 513130 include Effective Communication Strategies LLC, Carnegie Learning Inc, Mcgraw Hill LLC, and others. See the full ranked list above for all top contractors, their locations, and total obligation amounts.

  • How do I find the right NAICS code for my business?

    Select the NAICS code that best describes your primary business activity. You can register for multiple codes on SAM.gov. Look at what codes your competitors use, what codes appear on contracts you want to compete for, and review the official code descriptions from the Census Bureau. For detailed guidance, see our NAICS code selection guide.

  • How much federal spending goes to NAICS 513130?

    Federal agencies have obligated $22,484,274 under NAICS 513130.

Data sourced from USASpending.gov and Census Bureau . Federal contracting data is public domain.