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NAICS Code· 519210

NAICS 519210: Libraries and Archives

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing library or archive services. These establishments are engaged in maintaining collections of documents (e.g., books, journals, newspapers, and music) and facilitating the use of such documents (recorded information regardless of its physical form and characteristics) as required to meet the informational, research, educational, or recreational needs of their user. These establishments may also acquire, research, store, preserve, and generally make accessible to the public historical documents, photographs, maps, audio material, audiovisual material, and other archival material of historical interest. All or portions of these collections may be accessible electronically. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more

NAICS 519210 – Libraries and Archives encompasses the preservation, organization, digitization, and management of historical, cultural, and operational records and collections for federal entities. This sector includes archival processing, metadata enrichment, records management systems integration, digitization of physical media, and secure long-term storage solutions for sensitive or classified materials.

10
Active Contracts
$20.9M
Total Obligations (12mo)
78
Awarded Contracts (12mo)
53
Contractors Awarded (12mo)
1
Median Bidders per Award
-23.4%
YoY Growth

Industry Spending Overview

Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 519210.

AI Industry Description

NAICS 519210 – Libraries and Archives encompasses the preservation, organization, digitization, and management of historical, cultural, and operational records and collections for federal entities. This sector includes archival processing, metadata enrichment, records management systems integration,...

NAICS 519210 – Libraries and Archives encompasses the preservation, organization, digitization, and management of historical, cultural, and operational records and collections for federal entities. This sector includes archival processing, metadata enrichment, records management systems integration, digitization of physical media, and secure long-term storage solutions for sensitive or classified materials. In government contracting, this NAICS supports mission-critical functions across intelligence, defense, and civil agencies that require compliant, auditable, and accessible archival systems aligned with NARA standards and FISMA controls. It bridges information governance with digital transformation, ensuring institutional memory is preserved and retrievable under federal records management frameworks. AITHERAS LLC is the leading contractor in this space, delivering specialized archival and digital preservation services tailored to federal requirements. The competitive landscape is dominated by niche small businesses with expertise in records lifecycle management, metadata standards such as METS and PREMIS, and secure migration of legacy formats. Large primes rarely compete directly here, as success hinges on deep domain knowledge rather than scale. The Department of Defense is the primary procuring agency, driven by needs to preserve operational records, intelligence documentation, and historical military archives. Demand stems from compliance with DoD 5015.2 standards, declassification initiatives, and the transition of analog holdings into encrypted digital repositories. Other defense and intelligence components also rely on these services to maintain audit trails and support FOIA and congressional inquiry responses. The market is characterized by low contractor density and high specialization, creating concentrated opportunities for firms with proven experience in federal records management, secure data migration, and compliance with 36 CFR Part 1236. Contracting trends show steady demand for modernization of legacy systems, increased digitization of classified holdings, and integration with enterprise content management platforms. Success requires certified personnel, secure facility accreditations, and familiarity with DoD and NARA archival protocols.

Small Business Size Standard

The SBA threshold that decides who can bid NAICS 519210 work as a small business.

$21.0M
Applies to the whole industry code

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 519210, ranked by dollars won.

Ranked by total awards
CompanyTotal AwardsContracts
EBSCO INFORMATION SERVICES, LLC$10.5M5
ELSEVIER INC.$1.8M2
PROQUEST LLC$880K1
PROQUEST LLC Ann Arbor MI 48108 USA$880K1
CHRISTY'S EDITORIAL FILM SUPPLY, INC.$700K1
SPRINGER NATURE CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER LLC$662K4
CADENCE GROUP ASSOCIATES, INC.$644K2
ELSEVIER B.V.$565K1
INTERPLAY LEARNING, INC.$460K1
OCLC, INC$353K10

Top Agencies

Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 519210.

Department Of Health And Human Services2 awards$10.3M
Department Of Defense33 awards$5.7M
FA8052 773 Ess2 awards$1.8M
Contracts Services2 awards$772K
Department Of State2 awards$644K
Department Of Labor2 awards$284K
Smithsonian Institution3 awards$166K
Department Of Homeland Security3 awards$140K
Headquarters Procurement Services1 award$138K
Department Of Justice4 awards$97K

Competition

How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 519210, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.

Usually Single-Bid

Half or more of reported awards drew exactly one bidder, usually a sign of incumbent-held work rather than an open field. · 410 reported awards

Median Bidders

1

Per reported award, all-time

Single-Bid Awards

89%

Share of reported awards with one bidder

10+ Bidder Awards

0%

Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders

Reported Awards

410

99% of 414 total awards

Bidder Count Distribution by Fiscal Year

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 FamilyCompetitionMedian BiddersSingle-BidBidder MixReported Awards
519210This Code
Libraries and Archives
Usually Single-Bid189%
41099% of 414
51921NAICS Industry
Usually Single-Bid189%
41099% of 414
5192Industry Group
Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services
Usually Single-Bid183%
2,10874% of 2,838
519Subsector
Usually Single-Bid182%
41,40187% of 47,512
51Sector
Information
Usually Single-Bid162%
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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NAICS code 519210 covers Libraries and Archives. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing library or archive services. These establishments are engaged in maintaining collections of documents (e.g., books, journals, newspapers, and music) and facilitating the use of such documents (recorded information regardless of its physical form and characteristics) as required to meet the informational, research, educational, or recreational needs of their user. These establishments may also acquire, research, store, preserve, and generally make accessible to the public historical documents, photographs, maps, audio material, audiovisual material, and other archival material of historical interest. All or portions of these collections may be accessible electronically. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

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RFP # 202634.3 LIBRARY GOODS AND SERVICES
Solicitation # 49490
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TACOM Archival Program Management.
Solicitation # W912CH-26-C-A115
The Department of Defense, through the ACC-Detroit Arsenal, has awarded a Firm Fixed Price service contract for TACOM Archival Program Management. This initiative supports the U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command by providing essential archival program support across multiple strategic locations, including the Joint Systems Manufacturing Center-Lima in Ohio, Anniston Army Depot in Alabama, Rock Island Arsenal Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center in Illinois, Red River Army Depot in Texas, Sierra Army Depot in California, and Watervliet Arsenal in New York. Administered under solicitation W912CH-26-C-A115 and NAICS code 519210, the contract is managed by the W6QK Acc-Dta agency. While the primary place of performance is listed in Warren, Michigan, the scope of work extends to the various depots and arsenals mentioned. Primary coordination for the contract is handled by Roman Stokes and Kelsey Greenwell.
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National Digital Newspaper Program
Solicitation # 20270113-PJ
The National Endowment for the Humanities Division of Collections and Infrastructure is soliciting applications for the National Digital Newspaper Program under solicitation number 20270113-PJ. The program aims to expand Chronicling America, a freely accessible online database maintained by the Library of Congress, by digitizing historically significant newspapers published between 1690 and 1963 from all 56 U.S. states and jurisdictions. The agency intends to award approximately 11 cooperative agreements with a total anticipated funding of 3 million dollars, with individual awards capped at 325,000 dollars. The period of performance is up to two years, beginning September 1, 2027. Awardees are required to digitize approximately 100,000 pages of newsprint, establish an advisory board for title selection, write title essays, and update bibliographic records in WorldCat. All work must adhere to Library of Congress technical specifications, and quarterly data deliveries are required. Applications must be submitted via Grants.gov by January 13, 2027, and must include a project narrative limited to 15 single-spaced pages, resumes for key personnel, and letters of commitment. Evaluation is based on a multi-stage process involving initial screening and peer review, focusing on the applicant's understanding of regional newspapers, access to master negative microfilm, institutional capacity for digital projects, and budget reasonableness. Final funding authority rests solely with the NEH Chairman.
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Library and Shared Technology Services
Solicitation # 2139546
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