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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 These establishments may also acquire, research, store, preserve, and generally make accessible to the public historical documents, photographs, maps, audio material, audiovisual material, and other archival material of historical interest.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.

15
Active Contracts
$20.9M
Total Obligations (12mo)
83
Awarded Contracts (12mo)
57
Contractors Awarded (12mo)
1
Median Bidders per Award
-23.7%
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.

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.$1.8M1
PROQUEST LLC$912K2
PROQUEST LLC Ann Arbor MI 48108 USA$880K1
CHRISTY'S EDITORIAL FILM SUPPLY, INC.$700K1
SPRINGER NATURE CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER LLC$674K5
ELSEVIER B.V.$565K1
INTERPLAY LEARNING, INC.$460K1
OCLC, INC$409K12
CADENCE GROUP ASSOCIATES, INC.$335K2

Top Agencies

Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 519210.

Department Of Health And Human Services3 awards$10.3M
Department Of Defense37 awards$6.0M
FA8052 773 Ess2 awards$1.8M
Contracts Services2 awards$772K
Department Of State2 awards$335K
Department Of The Interior8 awards$332K
Department Of Labor2 awards$284K
Smithsonian Institution3 awards$166K
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. · 405 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

0

99% of 409 total awards

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%
40599% of 409
51921NAICS Industry
Usually Single-Bid189%
40599% of 409
5192Industry Group
Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services
Usually Single-Bid183%
2,06774% of 2,783
519Subsector
Usually Single-Bid182%
41,34687% of 47,440
51Sector
Information
Usually Single-Bid162%
749,99488% of 853,401

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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