Federal NAICS Codes

NAICS 459210

Book Retailers and News Dealers

Explore obligations, trends, recent awards, and incumbent contractors for NAICS 459210.

NAICS 459210 federal market metrics

Total obligations
$237K
Total awards
13 awards
Active obligations
$15.3K
Size standard
$36,000,000 receipts

What this NAICS covers

NAICS 459210 covers book retailers and news dealers that sell books, periodicals, newspapers, and related printed media directly to consumers from storefronts, kiosks, or online channels.

Federal opportunities under 459210 typically involve retail supply or concession contracts to operate bookstores or newsstands on government property, manage inventory and point-of-sale transactions, provide on-site distribution, and fulfill online orders for printed media.

FY2025 snapshot

Obligations
$104.1K
Awards
6
Average award
$17.4K
Change from FY2024
-14.6%

Recent awards

Search contractors

$3,039

MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES

Department of State

PIID
19AQMM25P0028
PSC
7A21 - IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE)

$11,483

DURA BRANDS, INC.

Department of the Army

PIID
W91CRB25PA009
PSC
2610 - TIRES AND TUBES, PNEUMATIC, EXCEPT AIRCRAFT

$30,948

PIXAMETTIC SOLUTIONS LLC

Federal Bureau of Investigation

PIID
15F06725P0000960
PSC
7610 - BOOKS AND PAMPHLETS

FAQ

What work fits NAICS 459210?
  • Operating a staffed bookstore concession on government property selling new books, magazines, and related printed media with shelf merchandising and sales reporting.
  • Running kiosks or newsstands supplying daily newspapers and periodicals with scheduled restocking and point-of-sale transaction reporting.
  • Online storefront fulfillment for printed-media orders shipped to specified addresses with packaging, tracking, and returns handling.
  • Short-term retail operations at government conferences or seminars to sell academic and specialized books under contract for event attendees.
When is NAICS 459210 a weak fit?
  • Library acquisitions and subscriptions: purchasing titles for library collections and subscriptions for institutional holdings rather than retail consumer sales.
  • Book wholesaling and distribution: bulk sales of titles to retailers or institutions without operating a consumer-facing retail storefront or kiosk.
  • Publishing and print production: editing, design, printing, or binding of books and periodicals rather than retail merchandising and sales.
What solicitation language points to NAICS 459210?
  • Solicitation references concession rent, revenue-share terms, retail footprint dimensions, or specified operating hours for an on-site bookstore or kiosk.
  • Evaluation factors include merchandising plans, point-of-sale system specifications, sales reporting cadence, and inventory shrinkage controls.
  • Deliverables require daily or weekly restock schedules, subscription periodical management, or packing and tracking for online printed-media orders.

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