Federal contract awards: NAICS 424920 (Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers)
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15contracts awarded
$36,360median value
$17,414 – $249,058typical range (P25–P75)
1.2average offers received
$2,469,179total obligated
Awards by fiscal year
Fiscal years run October to September (FY2025 = Oct 2024 – Sep 2025). The current year is still in progress.
Agencies that buy the most
| Agency | Contracts | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| Department of State | 4 | $1,195,106 |
| Department of Transportation | 3 | $856,290 |
| Executive Office of the President | 5 | $345,966 |
| Department of the Treasury | 1 | $41,540 |
| Department of Justice | 1 | $18,809 |
| Nuclear Regulatory Commission | 1 | $11,468 |
Top winners
| Company | Contracts | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| ARTEMIS | 2 | $1,162,813 |
| MBS DIRECT, LLC | 3 | $856,290 |
| SOUTHWEST DISTRIBUTION INC | 5 | $345,966 |
| NNA, INC. | 2 | $53,008 |
| EBSCO INDUSTRIES INC | 1 | $20,624 |
| PEARSON EDUCATION, INC | 1 | $18,809 |
| COX SUBSCRIPTIONS, INC. | 1 | $11,669 |
Contracts
| Contract | Winner | Agency | Obligated | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOGISTICS & ERP SERVICES FOR AF BOOK PROGRAMS (OY2)
19GE5026F0409 · NAICS 424920 Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers |
ARTEMIS | Department of State | $554,066 | Sep 30, 2026 Ends: Sep 29, 2027 |
| SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES
11316026F0006OVP · NAICS 424920 Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers · Washington, DC · Offers: 1 |
SOUTHWEST DISTRIBUTION INC | Executive Office of the President | $36,360 | Sep 26, 2026 Ends: Sep 25, 2027 |
| SERIALS SUBSCRIPTION CALL ORDER 001
19AQMM26F7198 · NAICS 424920 Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers · Washington, DC · Offers: 1 |
EBSCO INDUSTRIES INC | Department of State | $20,624 | Sep 01, 2026 Ends: Aug 31, 2027 |
| URGENT - USMMA TEXTBOOKS AY2026-2027, TERM 1, SEA YEAR & OPTION FOR TERM 2.
6923G226C000013 · NAICS 424920 Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers · Great Neck, NY · Offers: 1 |
MBS DIRECT, LLC | Department of Transportation Maritime Administration |
$449,328 Potential value: $475,681 |
Jul 17, 2026 Ends: Dec 31, 2026 |
| FY26 G1 PEARSON ESL SUPPLIES APR 26
15B41426P00000201 · NAICS 424920 Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers · Hoboken, NJ · Offers: 3 |
PEARSON EDUCATION, INC | Department of Justice Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons |
$18,809 | Jul 01, 2026 Ends: Jul 01, 2026 |
| CALL ORDER AGAINST BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT 2032H325A00005 FOR NEWSPAPER SUBSCRIPTION TO TREASURY DEPARTMENTAL OFFICES.
2032H326F00048 · NAICS 424920 Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers · Lanham, MD · Offers: 1 |
NNA, INC. | Department of the Treasury Departmental Offices |
$41,540 | May 24, 2026 Ends: May 23, 2027 |
| SUBSCRIPTION
11316026F0003OMB · NAICS 424920 Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers · Washington, DC · Offers: 1 |
SOUTHWEST DISTRIBUTION INC | Executive Office of the President | $15,556 | May 12, 2026 Ends: May 11, 2027 |
| NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES
11316026F0003WHO · NAICS 424920 Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers · Washington, DC · Offers: 1 |
SOUTHWEST DISTRIBUTION INC | Executive Office of the President | $254,000 | Mar 31, 2026 Ends: Mar 30, 2027 |
| NEWSPAPER SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR NRC HEADQUARTERS
31310026P0009 · NAICS 424920 Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers · Lanham, MD · Offers: 1 |
NNA, INC. | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | $11,468 | Mar 15, 2026 Ends: Mar 14, 2027 |
| USMMA TEXTBOOKS AND NAUTICAL CHARTS TO SUPPORT STUDENTS FOR THE THIRD TERM (III) OF AY2025-2026.
693JF726F00021N · NAICS 424920 Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers · Great Neck, NY |
MBS DIRECT, LLC | Department of Transportation Maritime Administration |
$162,846 | Feb 19, 2026 Ends: May 26, 2026 |
| UPDATE CLAUSES - NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES
11316026F0002OAS · NAICS 424920 Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers · Washington, DC · Offers: 1 |
SOUTHWEST DISTRIBUTION INC | Executive Office of the President | $16,019 | Jan 01, 2026 Ends: Dec 31, 2026 |
| NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES
11316026F0002UST · NAICS 424920 Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers · Washington, DC · Offers: 1 |
SOUTHWEST DISTRIBUTION INC | Executive Office of the President | $24,030 | Jan 01, 2026 Ends: Dec 31, 2026 |
| PRINT PERIODICALS SUBSCRIPTION
191N6525P1454 · NAICS 424920 Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers · Shallotte, NC · Offers: 1 |
COX SUBSCRIPTIONS, INC. | Department of State | $11,669 | Jan 01, 2026 Ends: Dec 31, 2026 |
| USMMA TEXTBOOK IDIQ - TERM 2 BOOKS PURCHASE.
693JF726F00004N · NAICS 424920 Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers · Great Neck, NY |
MBS DIRECT, LLC | Department of Transportation Maritime Administration |
$244,117 | Oct 23, 2025 Ends: May 26, 2026 |
| TASK ORDER FOR LOGISTICS & ERP SERVICES FOR BOOK PROGRAMS (OY1)
19GE5025F0509 · NAICS 424920 Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers |
ARTEMIS | Department of State | $608,747 | Sep 30, 2025 Ends: Sep 29, 2025 |
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