Directory and Mailing List Publishers

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

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in publishing directories, mailing lists, and collections or compilations of fact. The products are typically protected in their selection, arrangement and/or presentation. Examples are lists of mailing addresses, telephone directories, directories of businesses, collections or compilations of proprietary drugs or legal case results, compilations of public records, etc. These establishments may publish directories and mailing lists in print or electronic form, including exclusively on the Internet. Illustrative Examples: Business directory publishers Mailing list publishers Directory publishers Telephone directory publishers

NAICS code 513140 — Directory and Mailing List 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 513140.

What is NAICS code 513140?

NAICS code 513140 is 'Directory and Mailing List Publishers', classified under the Information sector (NAICS 51). This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in publishing directories, mailing lists, and collections or compilations of fact. The products are typically protected in their selection, ar

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 513140?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 513140 (Directory and Mailing List 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 513140 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 513140 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 513140 (Directory and Mailing List Publishers) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.