513130 NEW 2022

Book Publishers

Information › Publishing Industries › Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers

SBA Size Standard

1,000 employees

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NAICS Code Hierarchy

51

Sector

Information

513

Subsector

Publishing Industries

5131

Industry Group

Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers

513130

National Industry (This Code)

Book Publishers

Official NAICS Description

Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS

📘 Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS Manual
This industry comprises establishments known as book publishers. Establishments in this industry carry out design, editing, and marketing activities necessary for producing and distributing books. These establishments may publish books in print, electronic, or audio form, including exclusively on the Internet. Illustrative Examples: Atlas publishers Religious book publishers Graphic novel publishers School textbook publishers Encyclopedia publishers Technical manual publishers Map publishers Travel guide book publishers

✓ Small Business Eligibility at a Glance

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

Size Standard

1,000 employees

Measurement Period

Current count

Standard Type

Employee-Based

Applies To

All contracts under NAICS 513130

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:

Establishments primarily engaged in printing books without publishing are classified in U.S. Industry 323117, Books Printing;
Establishments known as music publishers are classified in Industry 512230, Music Publishers;
Establishments, such as trade associations, schools and universities, and social welfare organizations, that publish books for distribution to their membership, that are not commonly known as book publishers, are classified according to their primary activity;
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing new books (including downloads) without publishing, including book clubs primarily engaged in direct sales, are classified in Industry 459210, Book Retailers and News Dealers;
Establishments primarily engaged in streaming audio books without publishing are classified in Industry 516210, Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers; and
Establishments primarily engaged as independent authors who act as their own publishers are classified in Industry 711510, Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers.

How to Use NAICS 513130 in SAM.gov

NAICS code 513130Book Publishers — 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 Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers 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 1,000 employees, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 513130.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 513130?

NAICS code 513130 is 'Book Publishers', classified under the Information sector (NAICS 51). This industry comprises establishments known as book publishers. Establishments in this industry carry out design, editing, and marketing activities necessary for producing and distributing books. T

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 513130?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 513130 (Book Publishers) as one with 1,000 employees. 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 513130 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 513130 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 513130 (Book Publishers) 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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