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NAICS Code· 541870

NAICS 541870: Advertising Material Distribution Services

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the direct distribution or delivery of advertisements (e.g., circulars, coupons, handbills) or samples. Establishments in this industry use methods, such as delivering advertisements or samples door-to-door, placing flyers or coupons on car windshields in parking lots, or handing out samples in retail stores. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more

NAICS 541870 – Advertising Material Distribution Services encompasses the physical and logistical distribution of printed and digital advertising materials on behalf of government entities. This includes the dissemination of public information campaigns, educational brochures, posters, flyers, digital signage content, and other promotional collateral through targeted channels such as postal services, retail outlets, community centers, and public transportation networks.

4
Active Contracts
$195K
Total Obligations (12mo)
15
Awarded Contracts (12mo)
5
Contractors Awarded (12mo)
1
Median Bidders per Award
-40.4%
YoY Growth

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Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 541870.

AI Industry Description

NAICS 541870 – Advertising Material Distribution Services encompasses the physical and logistical distribution of printed and digital advertising materials on behalf of government entities. This includes the dissemination of public information campaigns, educational brochures, posters, flyers, digit...

NAICS 541870 – Advertising Material Distribution Services encompasses the physical and logistical distribution of printed and digital advertising materials on behalf of government entities. This includes the dissemination of public information campaigns, educational brochures, posters, flyers, digital signage content, and other promotional collateral through targeted channels such as postal services, retail outlets, community centers, and public transportation networks. The work often involves coordination with third-party vendors for printing, warehousing, and last-mile delivery, requiring compliance with federal procurement standards for accessibility, security, and environmental sustainability. Within the government contracting landscape, this NAICS supports public outreach, health education, recruitment, and civic engagement initiatives across federal, state, and local levels. No contractor data is available to identify leading firms operating in this sector. However, participants typically include specialized marketing logistics firms, print-and-distribution service providers, and small businesses with local delivery networks. Large primes may subcontract distribution tasks to niche vendors with established infrastructure for handling sensitive or high-volume campaigns. No agency data is available to identify primary buyers. Nonetheless, agencies with public information, outreach, or recruitment missions—such as the Department of Health and Human Services, the U.S. Postal Service, the Department of Labor, and the General Services Administration—are common procurers of these services to support national awareness campaigns and community engagement efforts. The competitive landscape is fragmented, with opportunity density concentrated in regions with high population density or active public health and recruitment programs. Contractors with experience in secure supply chain management, ADA-compliant materials distribution, and federal logistics compliance are well-positioned to compete. Demand tends to spike during fiscal year-end periods and in response to public health emergencies or major policy rollouts, creating cyclical procurement patterns that favor agile, scalable vendors.

Top Contractors

Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 541870, ranked by dollars won.

Ranked by total awards

Top Agencies

Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 541870.

Competition

How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 541870, 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. · 1,293 reported awards

Median Bidders

1

Per reported award, all-time

Single-Bid Awards

64%

Share of reported awards with one bidder

10+ Bidder Awards

2%

Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders

Reported Awards

0

87% of 1,484 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
541870This Code
Advertising Material Distribution Services
Usually Single-Bid164%
1,29387% of 1,484
54187NAICS Industry
Usually Single-Bid164%
1,29387% of 1,484
5418Industry Group
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services
Usually Single-Bid157%
31,69882% of 38,653
541Subsector
Fewer Bidders249%
2,915,44885% of 3,412,306
54Sector
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Fewer Bidders249%
2,915,44885% of 3,412,306

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 541870 covers Advertising Material Distribution Services. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the direct distribution or delivery of advertisements (e.g., circulars, coupons, handbills) or samples. Establishments in this industry use methods, such as delivering advertisements or samples door-to-door, placing flyers or coupons on car windshields in parking lots, or handing out samples in retail stores. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

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NAICS: 541870
Closed
Federal
WCF TVC Educational Material Distribution and Display Services
Solicitation # 2031ZA26Q00144
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) is soliciting quotations for a firm-fixed-price services purchase order to provide distribution and display services for educational and informational materials promoting the Western Currency Facility (WCF) Tour and Visitor Center. The required services involve distributing materials at high-traffic, tourist-oriented locations, such as hotels, airports, and visitor centers, within a 50-mile radius of the BEP facility in the Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area. The contract is structured with a 12-month base year beginning September 1, 2026, and includes four 12-month option years, for a total potential period of performance extending through August 31, 2031. While the original solicitation was unrestricted, Amendment 0001 revised the acquisition strategy to a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 541870, which carries a small business size standard of $28.5 million. The government will utilize the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process to award the contract. To be deemed technically acceptable, offerors must demonstrate full compliance with all solicitation requirements, including providing a detailed technical approach, equipment specifications, and a delivery schedule. Evaluation factors include technical acceptability regarding equipment, capabilities, and warranties, alongside price. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary personnel, such as drivers, administrative clerks, and material handlers, and must maintain a Quality Control Plan within 10 workdays of award. Performance will be monitored via a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) to ensure materials remain visible, clean, and adequately stocked. All interested offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and must submit their complete quotation packages via email by the specified deadline.
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