NAICS 512191: Teleproduction and Other Postproduction Services
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing specialized motion picture or video postproduction services, such as editing, film/tape transfers, subtitling, credits, closed captioning, and animation and special effects. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more
NAICS 512191 – Teleproduction and Other Postproduction Services encompasses the technical and creative services required to finalize audiovisual content after principal photography or live broadcast. This includes video editing, color grading, audio mixing, visual effects (VFX), motion graphics, subtitle encoding, and master file delivery for broadcast, digital, and archival use.
Industry Spending Overview
Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 512191.
AI Industry Description
NAICS 512191 – Teleproduction and Other Postproduction Services encompasses the technical and creative services required to finalize audiovisual content after principal photography or live broadcast. This includes video editing, color grading, audio mixing, visual effects (VFX), motion graphics, sub...
NAICS 512191 – Teleproduction and Other Postproduction Services encompasses the technical and creative services required to finalize audiovisual content after principal photography or live broadcast. This includes video editing, color grading, audio mixing, visual effects (VFX), motion graphics, subtitle encoding, and master file delivery for broadcast, digital, and archival use. In government contracting, this NAICS supports mission-critical communications, training materials, public affairs content, intelligence briefings, and multimedia documentation for defense, homeland security, and civilian agencies. These services are often embedded within broader multimedia contracts, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards and secure distribution protocols across classified and unclassified networks. No contractor data is available to identify leading performers in this NAICS code. However, the sector typically includes specialized media production firms, boutique postproduction studios, and multimedia integrators—ranging from small businesses with niche expertise in VFX or audio restoration to larger primes offering end-to-end content lifecycle management. No agency data is available to pinpoint primary buyers. Nevertheless, demand is generally driven by agencies requiring high-fidelity visual communication, including the Department of Defense for training and recruitment, the U.S. Agency for Global Media for international broadcasting, and civilian departments such as NASA and the National Institutes of Health for educational and public outreach content. The competitive landscape is fragmented, with opportunities concentrated in contracts requiring secure, scalable, and standards-compliant postproduction workflows. Contractors with expertise in DoD-compliant media formats, encrypted delivery systems, and automated metadata tagging are well-positioned to compete. Growing demand for digital asset management and multi-platform distribution supports sustained interest in agile, tech-savvy vendors capable of integrating postproduction into broader content ecosystems.
Small Business Size Standard
The SBA threshold that decides who can bid NAICS 512191 work as a small business.
The SBA cap for this NAICS (13 CFR 121.201). A business at or under it can self-certify as small for work in this code, which is what makes it eligible for a small-business set-aside. The cap is set per NAICS, so the same company can be small in one code and not in another.
13 CFR 121.201, effective January 1, 2026. The SBA revises the table roughly once a year.
Top Contractors
Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 512191, ranked by dollars won.
| Company | Total Awards | Contracts |
|---|---|---|
| GICELLPHONE CORP. | $352K | 50 |
| CONLIFF SOLUTIONS LLC | $244K | 1 |
| COLORLAB CORP | $144K | 2 |
| MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | $40K | 2 |
| STRATEGIC BRIDGEWAY LLC | $21K | 1 |
| G. L. P., INC. | $15K | 1 |
| GRIFFINSCRIBE, LLC | $3K | 1 |
| VALLEY ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES LLC | $0 | 1 |
Top Agencies
Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 512191.
Competition
How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 512191, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.
Half or more of reported awards drew exactly one bidder, usually a sign of incumbent-held work rather than an open field. · 2,013 reported awards
Median Bidders
1
Per reported award, all-time
Single-Bid Awards
62%
Share of reported awards with one bidder
10+ Bidder Awards
2%
Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders
Reported Awards
2,013
84% of 2,401 total awards
Share of reported awards in each bidder-count bracket per federal fiscal year.
How this code compares up the NAICS hierarchy. Parent cohorts pool every code under their prefix, so they are the steadier baseline when a 6-digit sample is thin.
| Industry Family | Competition | Median Bidders | Single-Bid | Bidder Mix | Reported Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
512191This Code Teleproduction and Other Postproduction Services | Usually Single-Bid | 1 | 62% | 2,01384% of 2,401 | |
51219NAICS Industry | Usually Single-Bid | 1 | 62% | 2,65684% of 3,156 | |
5121Industry Group Motion Picture and Video Industries | Usually Single-Bid | 1 | 64% | 14,10686% of 16,424 | |
512Subsector | Usually Single-Bid | 1 | 63% | 16,70787% of 19,227 | |
51Sector Information | Usually Single-Bid | 1 | 62% | 750,71688% of 854,307 |
Bidder counts reported on past federal awards in this NAICS (USAspending). An open opportunity has no bidders yet, so this is the historical norm for similar work, not a fact about this solicitation. Not all awards report bidder counts, and fewer bidders often means incumbent-held work rather than an easier win. Federal reporting of bidder counts fell from ~96% of awards (FY2016) to ~30% (FY2018 onward); the chart shows shares of reported awards, and washed-out stretches mark years with fewer than 30 of them.
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