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NAICS Code· 424920

NAICS 424920: Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of books, periodicals, and newspapers. Show more

NAICS 424920 – Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers encompasses the wholesale distribution of printed and bound materials, including academic and technical publications, government reports, journals, magazines, newspapers, and reference works. This sector serves as a critical logistics and supply chain node for the procurement and dissemination of informational resources to federal institutions, educational entities, and public libraries under government contracts.

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NAICS code 424920 covers Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of books, periodicals, and newspapers.

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Multilingual Library Materials SpecialistThe Multilingual Library Materials Specialist subcontract for the City of Pickering involves the sourcing and processing of non-English and non-French library materials. The selected provider will be responsible for acquiring materials in a wide range of languages, including Urdu, Tamil, Tagalog, Persian, Arabic, Spanish, Italian, Gujarati, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Panjabi, while performing specialized cataloging and processing. A critical requirement of this contract is the delivery of physical materials accompanied by mandatory MARC records in RDA format. Interested parties must submit their responses by October 29, 2026, to support prime contractors in fulfilling the specific multilingual needs of the City of Pickering Public Library projects.
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Physical Library Materials Supplier (Books, Media, and Kits)This subcontract agreement establishes a partnership for the supply of physical library materials, including books, video games, audiobooks, and loanable kits, for prime contractors working on City of Pickering Public Library projects. The supplier is responsible for executing Automatic Release Plans based on specific Selection Profiles and managing standing orders. A key requirement of the procurement process is the sourcing of materials that align with diversity, equity, and inclusion goals, specifically highlighting authors from BIPOC and 2SLGBTQ+ communities. Logistically, all physical materials must be delivered F.O.B. Destination. To qualify for the contract, the supplier must maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance with a minimum coverage of 2,000,000 dollars. The solicitation was posted on October 8, 2026, with a response deadline set for October 29, 2026.
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The Purchase of Physical Library Materials
Solicitation # RFSQ2026-8
The City of Pickering issued Request for Supplier Qualifications RFSQ2026-8 to identify and prequalify up to four vendors for the purchase and processing of physical library materials. This two-stage procurement process begins with a prequalification phase based on a 100-point evaluation, consisting of 85 points for non-price rated criteria and 15 points for pricing. Successful respondents will enter into a Master Framework Agreement starting January 1, 2027, and be placed on a Qualified Supplier Roster for three years. Once rostered, vendors become eligible to compete in second-stage invitational processes where selection is based on availability and the lowest rate. The scope of work includes material selection via Automatic Release Plans, the acquisition of multilingual materials in over ten languages, and the provision of MARC records in RDA format. Vendors must adhere to strict packaging and labeling standards for various items, including specific requirements for loanable kits, video games, and audiobooks. All goods are to be delivered F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid. The Master Framework Agreement mandates that suppliers maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least 2 million dollars per occurrence and comply with all applicable workplace safety and confidentiality regulations. Responses must be submitted electronically via the City's bidding portal by October 29, 2026, at 2:00pm local time.
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RHUL-27042 JISC Collections Cengage Gale Reference Research Completed (Library Subscription)
Solicitation # RHUL-27042
Royal Holloway and Bedford New College has awarded a contract to JISC Services Limited for a library subscription to Cengage Gale Reference Research Complete. This award was made via the JISC Collections Journals Framework Agreement under solicitation number RHUL-27042. The total value of the contract is 40,834 pounds, covering a performance period that begins on August 11, 2026, and concludes on July 31, 2029. The procurement is categorized under NAICS code 424920 and was officially published as an award notice on October 8, 2026.
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BIBLE NIV, CAMOUFLAG
Solicitation # SPE1C1-25-R-0096
Defense Logistics Agency award SPE1C127F0093 is a delivery order issued on October 7, 2026, to Michigan Church Supply Co Inc under the broader Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract SPE1C125D0088 for Christian Religious Equipment. This specific order, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 424920, is for the procurement of 26 camouflage NIV Bibles at a unit price of 8.24 dollars, resulting in a total contract price of 214.24 dollars. The items are scheduled for delivery to the USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) by October 21, 2026. This delivery order operates under a primary IDIQ contract established on August 29, 2025, which carries a maximum dollar value of 8,596,641.82 dollars and an ordering period spanning 60 months.
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Solicitation # SPE1C127F0094
Defense Logistics Agency award SPE1C127F0094 is a delivery order issued to Sisters One under the broader IDIQ contract SPE1C122D1523, which focuses on the procurement of Islamic Ecclesiastical Items. This specific order, dated October 7, 2026, is for the supply of five books identified by NSN 9925013538791. The total contract price is 106.25 dollars, based on a unit price of 21.25 dollars per item. The delivery of these items is required by October 21, 2026, with the designated destination being the USS Jeremiah Denton DDG129 located in Gulfport, Mississippi. This transaction is part of a larger Department of Defense effort managed by DLA Troop Support, which maintains a maximum contract value of 1,820,000.00 dollars for various ecclesiastical supplies across multiple option terms.
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Periodical Subscription Agent (Print and Digital)This subcontract for the Illinois Secretary of State Library involves the procurement, management, and delivery of annual print and online periodical subscriptions. The selected agent is responsible for ordering and maintaining subscriptions, managing diverse start dates, and handling the claiming process for any missing issues. To facilitate these operations, the contractor must provide an online support portal dedicated to order processing and renewals. The scope of work includes the continuous delivery of print periodicals to Springfield, Illinois, as well as the provision of active digital access licenses. This opportunity falls under NAICS code 424920 and is managed by the Illinois Library agency. Interested parties must adhere to the response deadline of October 21, 2026.
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FY27 Periodical Subscription Service
Solicitation # 27-350SOS-LIBRA-B-54462
The Office of the Illinois Secretary of State is soliciting bids for the FY27 Periodical Subscription Service to provide annual print and online subscriptions for the Illinois State Library collection. The period of performance runs from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027, with deliveries made to Springfield, Illinois. Beyond providing the subscriptions, the selected vendor must offer online support functions for renewing subscriptions, ordering new titles, and claiming lost or missing issues. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest price. Awarded vendors must comply with the State Prompt Payment Act and adhere to strict security and confidentiality standards, including the agency's data security policies and U.S. Department of Homeland Security cybersecurity directives. Required insurance coverage includes General Commercial Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, Auto Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and statutory Worker's Compensation. Additionally, the vendor must certify compliance with the Illinois Department of Human Rights Act and various federal civil rights laws.
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IRJCF 10.07.2026 LIBRARY BOOKS
Solicitation # SRC0000042365
This solicitation, issued by the Ohio administration for the IRJCF, seeks the procurement of eleven specific leisure reading titles for educational library use. All requested books must be provided in library binding, featuring works by authors such as Langston Hughes, Nikki Giovanni, and Tupac Shakur. The contract is designated as an MBE set-aside, meaning it is reserved for Minority Business Enterprises. The award will be granted to the most responsive and responsible bidder who provides the lowest total quote for the entire bid, including any necessary delivery, setup, and warranty costs. Bidders must guarantee their quoted pricing for a period of 60 days. The response deadline for this solicitation is October 23, 2026.
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Intitute of Physics (IOP) Publishing Journals
Solicitation # 2139704
The City University of New York is soliciting proposals for solicitation number 2139704 to procure institutional access to the Institute of Physics (IOP) Publishing journals collection via the IOPscience online platform. This four-year contract, spanning from 2026 through 2030, will provide systemwide access for students, faculty, researchers, and staff across CUNY campus libraries in the five boroughs of New York City. The procurement covers a comprehensive portfolio of peer-reviewed scientific content in fields such as physics, materials science, engineering, environmental science, biomedical sciences, and quantum science. Key deliverables include full-text articles in HTML and PDF formats, access to current and archival content, perpetual access rights where applicable, and COUNTER-compliant usage statistics. To be eligible for the single contract award, vendors must be authorized by IOP Publishing to sell or resell access to the IOPscience platform for public educational institutions. Required submission documentation includes a formal authorization letter from IOP Publishing, evidence of technical and functional capability to provide the required content and support, and verification of access to newly released titles and archival materials. The procurement is governed by the University's standard Purchase Order Terms and Conditions and New York State Standard Clauses, with strict adherence to the Procurement Lobbying Act. All proposals must be submitted to Procurement Manager Karen Pinckney by October 29, 2026, at 1:00 PM. No subcontracting is permitted under this agreement.
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Legal Library Materials & Associated Services Call Off
Solicitation # EPP0461
Tendring District Council has awarded a contract for the procurement of legal library materials and associated services to RELX (UK) Limited, trading as LexisNexis. This agreement was established as a call-off from an existing framework without further competition, as detailed in award notice EPP0461. The contract carries a total value of 28,988.07 GBP excluding VAT. It covers a four-year performance period beginning on 1 April 2026 and concluding on 31 March 2030.
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IRJCF 9/29/2026 Classroom Material and Books for Teacher Moreland
Solicitation # SRC0000042341
Solicitation SRC0000042341 is a request for classroom materials and leisure reading books for Teacher Moreland under the agency Dys352300 Irjcf in Ohio. The required items consist of a mix of educational decor, including reading strategy, literary element, and motivational posters, as well as a selection of graphic novels and paperback books such as Long Way Down, Coraline, and Refugee. The contract will be awarded to the most responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest total quote for the entire bid, inclusive of delivery, setup, and any applicable warranties. Bidders must guarantee their quoted pricing for 60 days, and no price adjustments will be permitted once a purchase order has been generated. The response deadline for this solicitation is October 28, 2026.
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