NAICS 516120: Television Broadcasting Stations
Television Broadcasting Stations is NAICS code 516120. A business is small under it with $47 million or less in average annual receipts. No federal contracts are open under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- $47 million or less in average annual receipts
- Open contracts now
- 0
- Federal spending, FY2026
- $7.3 million
- Share won by small businesses
- 18%
- Small businesses registered
- 103
What NAICS 516120 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 516120:
- Broadcasting stations, television
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 516120
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 516120, your business must have $47 million or less in average annual receipts. Receipts are averaged over your last five completed fiscal years.
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 television broadcasting stations
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 516120 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| U.S. Agency for Global Media | $7.4 million |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $1.8 million |
| Department of the Army | $836,587 |
| Drug Enforcement Administration | $541,270 |
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | $244,693 |
| Department of State | $205,675 |
| Department of the Navy | $172,865 |
| Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons | $32,213 |
Your competition
103 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 516120, most of them in Florida (16), Texas (13), Virginia (12), Georgia (8) and Maryland (7). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Small businesses winning 516120 contracts
Firms with 516120 as their primary code and the most federal contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
- Direct 4 Biz LLC, CA: $39,642
- Front Range Television LLC, WY: $35,000
- Marquee Broadcasting, Inc, MD: $32,726
Federal spending under 516120 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $3.1 million |
| FY2025 | $1 million |
| FY2026 | $7.3 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $139,577 |
Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.
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Frequently asked questions
What is NAICS code 516120?
516120 is the 2022 NAICS code for Television Broadcasting Stations. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as broadcasting stations, television under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 516120?
$47 million or less in average annual receipts. 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 television broadcasting stations?
None are open on SAM.gov right now, but new notices post daily. You can set up a free alert for this code.
How do I add NAICS code 516120 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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