NAICS 516210: Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers
Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers is NAICS code 516210. A business is small under it with $47 million or less in average annual receipts. 2 federal contracts are open on SAM.gov under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- $47 million or less in average annual receipts
- Open contracts now
- 2
- Federal spending, FY2026
- $19.3 million
- Share won by small businesses
- 23%
- Small businesses registered
- 822
Open federal contracts for media streaming distribution services, social networks, and other media networks and content providers
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What NAICS 516210 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 516210:
- Blog sites, Internet
- Broadcasting exclusively on Internet, audio
- Broadcasting networks, radio
- Cable broadcasting networks
- Cable television networks
- Entertainment broadcasting sites, Internet
- Feature syndicates (i.e., advice columns, comic, news)
- Gaming sites, Internet (except publishers)
- Internet broadcasting
- Internet entertainment broadcasting sites
- Internet radio stations
- Internet sports broadcasting sites
- Internet video broadcast sites
- Media (e.g., audio, video) streaming distribution services
The index lists 49 entries for this code in all.
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 516210
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 516210, 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 media streaming distribution services, social networks, and other media networks and content providers
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 516210 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of the Air Force | $15.2 million |
| Department of State | $14.6 million |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $4.4 million |
| Department of the Army | $2.2 million |
| Transportation Security Administration | $1.4 million |
| Securities and Exchange Commission | $1.3 million |
| Department of Energy | $1.3 million |
| Federal Emergency Management Agency | $1.2 million |
Open notices right now come from Department of Commerce (1) and Department of Veterans Affairs (1).
Set-asides on open 516210 contracts
- No set-aside (full and open): 2
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Your competition
822 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 516210, most of them in Virginia (109), Florida (85), California (79), Texas (73) and Maryland (60). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Federal spending under 516210 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $17 million |
| FY2025 | $15 million |
| FY2026 | $19.3 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $345,584 |
Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.
Frequently asked questions
What is NAICS code 516210?
516210 is the 2022 NAICS code for Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as blog sites, internet, broadcasting exclusively on internet, audio, broadcasting networks, radio under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 516210?
$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 media streaming distribution services, social networks, and other media networks and content providers?
Yes. 2 federal contract opportunities under NAICS 516210 are open on SAM.gov right now. Agencies obligated about $19.3 million under this code in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov.
How do I add NAICS code 516210 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.