NAICS 424920: Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers
Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers is NAICS code 424920. A business is small under it with 200 employees or fewer. 1 federal contract is open on SAM.gov under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- 200 employees or fewer
- Open contracts now
- 1
- Federal spending, FY2025
- $2.3 million
- Share won by small businesses
- 24%
- Small businesses registered
- 221
Open federal contracts for book, periodical, and newspaper merchant wholesalers
- FEDLINK Serials Subscription Management
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
What NAICS 424920 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 424920:
- Antique book merchant wholesalers
- Atlases merchant wholesalers
- Books merchant wholesalers
- Brochures merchant wholesalers
- Magazines merchant wholesalers
- Maps (except globe, school, wall) merchant wholesalers
- Newspaper agencies merchant wholesalers
- Newspapers merchant wholesalers
- Pamphlets merchant wholesalers
- Periodicals merchant wholesalers
- Textbooks merchant wholesalers
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 424920
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 424920, your business must have 200 employees or fewer. Employees are averaged over the last 24 months.
From SBA's table of size standards, effective Mar 17, 2023. Confirm it with SBA's size standards tool before you certify your size.
Who buys book, periodical, and newspaper merchant wholesalers
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 424920 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Maritime Administration | $2.3 million |
| Department of State | $2.2 million |
| Executive Office of the President | $876,509 |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | $505,251 |
| Commodity Futures Trading Commission | $293,492 |
| Department of the Air Force | $81,730 |
| Departmental Offices | $76,538 |
| Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Acquisition and Property Management Division | $69,127 |
Open notices right now come from Library of Congress (1).
Set-asides on open 424920 contracts
- No set-aside (full and open): 1
Not sure which set-asides you qualify for? Try the free SBA certification screener, or read set-aside contracts, explained.
Your competition
221 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 424920, most of them in California (31), Texas (28), Florida (21), Georgia (16) and New York (11). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Federal spending under 424920 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $2.2 million |
| FY2025 | $2.3 million |
| FY2026 | $2.1 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.
Related NAICS codes
- 424910 Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
- 424930 Flower, Nursery Stock, and Florists' Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
- 424940 Tobacco Product and Electronic Cigarette Merchant Wholesalers
- 424950 Paint, Varnish, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
- 424990 Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers
Frequently asked questions
What is NAICS code 424920?
424920 is the 2022 NAICS code for Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as antique book merchant wholesalers, atlases merchant wholesalers, books merchant wholesalers under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 424920?
200 employees or fewer. A business at or under that is small for contracts assigned this code. The current SBA table took effect Mar 17, 2023.
Are there government contracts for book, periodical, and newspaper merchant wholesalers?
Yes. 1 federal contract opportunities under NAICS 424920 are open on SAM.gov right now. Agencies obligated about $2.3 million under this code in fiscal year 2025, according to USAspending.gov.
How do I add NAICS code 424920 to my SAM.gov registration?
Update your entity registration on SAM.gov and add the code on the Goods and Services page, in the Assertions section. You can list several NAICS codes and mark one as your primary. Changes are free.
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FedReady is an independent company, not affiliated with SBA, SAM.gov, the Census Bureau or any government agency. Open-contract counts come from SAM.gov and update daily; spending figures come from USAspending.gov.