512191

Teleproduction and Other Postproduction Services

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SBA Size Standard

$39M average annual receipts

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NAICS Code Hierarchy

51

Sector

Information

512

Subsector

Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries

5121

Industry Group

Motion Picture and Video Industries

512191

National Industry (This Code)

Teleproduction and Other Postproduction Services

Official NAICS Description

Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS

📘 Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS Manual
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.

✓ Small Business Eligibility at a Glance

Based on SBA Table of Small Business Size Standards (2024)

Size Standard

$39M average annual receipts

Measurement Period

3-year average

Standard Type

Revenue-Based

Applies To

All contracts under NAICS 512191

Set-Aside Programs

8(a), WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB

Certification Required

No (self-certify in SAM.gov)

Size standards are set by the SBA and reviewed periodically. Always verify at SBA.gov before bidding.

Cross-References

The following activities are classified elsewhere in the NAICS system:

Mass duplicating video discs, tapes, and film--are classified in Industry 334610, Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media;
Developing and processing motion picture film--are classified in U.S. Industry 512199, Other Motion Picture and Video Industries;
Providing audio services for film, television, and video productions--are classified in Industry 512240, Sound Recording Studios;
Acquiring distribution rights and distributing film and video productions to motion picture theaters, television networks and stations, other media broadcast and streaming outlets, and exhibitors--are classified in Industry 512120, Motion Picture and Video Distribution; and
Formatting content, provided by a customer, for streaming and providing hosting and infrastructure support on behalf of the content owner, generally on a contract or fee basis--are classified in Industry 518210, Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services.

How to Use NAICS 512191 in SAM.gov

NAICS code 512191Teleproduction and Other Postproduction Services — is used in SAM.gov to identify businesses whose primary activity falls within this classification. When you add this code to your SAM.gov entity registration, contracting officers searching for vendors in the Motion Picture and Video Industries space will be able to find your business.

If this code represents your primary business activity, designate it as your primary NAICS code. Your primary NAICS code determines your size standard for any contract solicited under this code. With a size standard of $39M average annual receipts, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 512191.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 512191?

NAICS code 512191 is 'Teleproduction and Other Postproduction Services', classified under the Information sector (NAICS 51). 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, close

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 512191?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 512191 (Teleproduction and Other Postproduction Services) as one with $39M average annual receipts. This size standard determines eligibility for small business set-aside contracts, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, and SDVOSB programs in SAM.gov.

How do I register NAICS code 512191 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 512191 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 512191 (Teleproduction and Other Postproduction Services) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.

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Source: GSA PSC Manual April 2025

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