NAICS 541870: Advertising Material Distribution Services
Advertising Material Distribution Services is NAICS code 541870. A business is small under it with $28.5 million or less in average annual receipts. No federal contracts are open under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- $28.5 million or less in average annual receipts
- Open contracts now
- 0
- Federal spending, FY2026
- $409,204
- Share won by small businesses
- 69%
- Small businesses registered
- 709
What NAICS 541870 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 541870:
- Advertising material (e.g., coupons, flyers, samples) direct distribution services
- Circular direct distribution services
- Coupon direct distribution services
- Directory, telephone, distribution on a contract basis
- Door-to-door distribution of advertising materials (e.g., coupons, flyers, samples)
- Flyer direct distribution (except direct mail) services
- Handbill direct distribution services
- Sample direct distribution services
- Telephone directory distribution services, door-to-door
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 541870
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 541870, your business must have $28.5 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 advertising material distribution services
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 541870 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| U.S. Patent and Trademark Office | $806,906 |
| Department of State | $381,456 |
| Department of the Army | $256,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution | $86,825 |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | $62,595 |
| Bureau of Engraving and Printing | $47,258 |
| Bureau of Reclamation | $22,769 |
| Agency for International Development | $21,914 |
Your competition
709 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 541870, most of them in Florida (77), California (74), Texas (62), Virginia (55) and Georgia (49). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Federal spending under 541870 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $990,906 |
| FY2025 | $299,798 |
| FY2026 | $409,204 |
| FY2027 (so far) | $29,168 |
Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.
Related NAICS codes
- 541810 Advertising Agencies
- 541820 Public Relations Agencies
- 541830 Media Buying Agencies
- 541840 Media Representatives
- 541850 Indoor and Outdoor Display Advertising
- 541860 Direct Mail Advertising
- 541890 Other Services Related to Advertising
Frequently asked questions
What is NAICS code 541870?
541870 is the 2022 NAICS code for Advertising Material Distribution Services. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as advertising material (e.g., coupons, flyers, samples) direct distribution services, circular direct distribution services, coupon direct distribution services under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 541870?
$28.5 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 advertising material distribution services?
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 541870 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.