SBA size standard under 519290
1,000 employees
Measured by average number of employees over the last 24 months
Standard for 519290, the 2022 successor to retired code 519130. SBA table effective March 2023
FY2025 federal spending
The Department of Defense bought 24% of the $134.1M obligated under 519130 in FY2025.
- Contract awards
- 817
- Contract vehicles (IDVs)
- 27
Top buying agencies
- Department of Defense$31.5M
- Department of Veterans Affairs$18.5M
- Department of Homeland Security$18.4M
- Department of the Treasury$15.4M
- Department of Health and Human Services$10.5M
FY2025 federal contract obligations, USAspending.gov
Internet Publishing and Broadcasting (NAICS 519130) covers companies creating and publishing digital content, operating web portals, and providing internet-based services. For federal contractors, this includes companies building government web portals, digital content platforms, and internet-based services for agencies.
What Businesses Fall Under This Code
519130 includes web publishers, digital content creators, web portal operators, and companies providing internet-based services. In government contracting, this includes firms building agency websites, digital portals, content management systems, and internet-based services for federal agencies.
SBA Size Standard and What It Means
NAICS 2022 split 519130 across eight new codes. The biggest piece, web search portals, moved to 519290, Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services, where the SBA size standard is 1,000 employees. Internet publishers moved to the publishing codes that match what they publish.
Federal Spending in This Category
Federal digital and web services spending exceeds $5 billion annually. Agencies invest in web modernization, digital transformation, and internet-based services for public-facing and internal operations.
Top Agencies Buying in This Code
The General Services Administration (which manages federal digital infrastructure), Department of Veterans Affairs, Social Security Administration, IRS, and all cabinet agencies procure digital and web services. The 18F team within GSA drives significant digital modernization spending.
Tips for Tech Companies Using This Code
If you develop government websites, digital portals, content management systems, or web-based services, use 519130. Show experience with government web standards, Section 508 accessibility compliance, and digital transformation. Familiarity with GSA digital services and modern web development practices is valuable.
Pro Tip: Digital modernization is a federal priority. If you can help agencies modernize legacy websites or build modern digital experiences, you have strong demand. Emphasize user-centered design, accessibility, and modern technology stacks in your proposals.