Top DoD book publishers contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Defense obligated $27.9M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 513130, up 45.8% from $19.1M in the preceding 12 months. 36 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 2 of them accounted for 80% of that spend.
Prime contracts funded by the Department of Defense. Latest 12 months: Oct 6, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026. Source: USAspending.gov.
DoD publishes contract data to USAspending with a 90-day delay, so the most recent months understate DoD activity.
Obligations by fiscal year
Net prime contract obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September).
Top DoD contractors for NAICS 513130
Ranked by positive obligations in the latest 12 months. Share is of all positive obligations in this market.
| # | Contractor | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Share | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Koniag Integration Solutions, LLC | $17.1M | $0 | 61.4% | New |
| 2 | School Specialty, LLC | $7.2M | $0 | 26.0% | New |
| 3 | Benchmark Education Company LLC | $930K | $1.0M | 3.3% | ▲ 2 |
| 4 | Pearson Education, Inc | $501K | $1.4M | 1.8% | — |
| 5 | John D Preuer & Associates, Inc. | $311K | $0 | 1.1% | New |
| 6 | John Wiley & Sons Inc | $250K | $41K | 0.9% | ▲ 19 |
| 7 | Perfection Learning Corporation | $178K | $0 | 0.6% | New |
| 8 | Mcgraw Hill LLC | $167K | $333K | 0.6% | — |
| 9 | Lehrbook, LLC | $142K | $0 | 0.5% | New |
| 10 | Vitalsmarts, LC | $135K | $0 | 0.5% | New |
| 11 | The Myers-Briggs Company | $107K | $48K | 0.4% | ▲ 12 |
| 12 | Riverside Community Care, Inc | $91K | $0 | 0.3% | New |
| 13 | Comptia, Inc. | $74K | $0 | 0.3% | New |
| 14 | Elsevier Inc. | $61K | $0 | 0.2% | New |
| 15 | NCS Pearson, Inc. | $61K | $175K | 0.2% | ▼ 2 |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- Koniag Integration Solutions, LLC$0 → $17.1M (+$17.1M) · now #1
- School Specialty, LLC$0 → $7.2M (+$7.2M) · now #2
- John D Preuer & Associates, Inc.$0 → $311K (+$311K) · now #5
Largest declines
- Effective Communication Strategies LLC$6.6M → $43K (−$6.6M) · now #18
- Carnegie Learning Inc$4.1M → $0 (−$4.1M) · no latest-period obligations
- Savvas Learning Company LLC$2.5M → $0 (−$2.5M) · no latest-period obligations
New to this market
9 contractors received their first obligations in this market (since FY2022) during the latest 12 months. The largest:
| Contractor | First obligation | Latest 12 mo |
|---|---|---|
| School Specialty, LLC | Apr 22, 2026 | $7.2M |
| John D Preuer & Associates, Inc. | May 1, 2026 | $311K |
| Perfection Learning Corporation | Jun 30, 2026 | $178K |
| Lehrbook, LLC | Jan 20, 2026 | $142K |
| Vitalsmarts, LC | Mar 4, 2026 | $135K |
| Riverside Community Care, Inc | Jun 30, 2026 | $91K |
| Comptia, Inc. | Dec 11, 2025 | $74K |
| Stylebooks.com, Inc. | Apr 29, 2026 | $20K |
Where the money comes from
Funding sub-agencies within the Department of Defense, latest 12 months. The funding organization can differ from the office that runs the requirement.
| Funding sub-agency | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of the Air Force | $17.1M | $677K | Up $16.4M (2431.1%) |
| Department of Defense Education Activity | $8.7M | $15.7M | Down $7.0M (44.7%) |
| Defense Health Agency | $1.0M | $1.2M | Down $225K (18.1%) |
| Department of the Navy | $539K | $588K | Down $49K (8.3%) |
| Department of the Army | $347K | $670K | Down $323K (48.2%) |
| Defense Logistics Agency | $71K | $63K | Up $8K (13.6%) |
Potential recompetes
Large awards in this market whose current period of performance ends in the next 18 months. Treat these as research leads: options, extensions, and follow-on vehicles often change the timing.
| Award | Incumbent | Obligated | Current end |
|---|---|---|---|
| FA853026FB002 | Koniag Integration Solutions, LLC ROBINS CORE FY26 | $5.4M | Feb 24, 2027 |
| FA810026FB009 | Koniag Integration Solutions, LLC TECHNICAL ORDER DATA OFFICE (TODO) SERVICES | $2.6M | Feb 28, 2027 |
| FA852526FB003 | Koniag Integration Solutions, LLC THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT IS TO PROVIDE SUSTAINING TECHNICAL ORDER SUPPORT TO THE C-5 GALAXY PROGRAM MANAGEMENT BRANCH, TECHNICAL ORDER MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY (TOMA). | $2.4M | Mar 7, 2027 |
| FA857126F0026 | Koniag Integration Solutions, LLC TDSS INTERIM ENCOMPASSES SUSTAINMENT OF TECHNICAL ORDERS (TO) AND ENGINEERING DATA SUPPORT SERVICES REQUIRED BY AIR FORCE SUSTAINMENT CENTER (AFSC) AND AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE… | $1.9M | Mar 8, 2027 |
| HE125426FE335 | School Specialty, LLC K-5 SCIENCE INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES AND LAB KITS | $7.2M | Apr 23, 2027 |
Common questions
Who are the top DoD contractors for NAICS 513130?
In the latest 12 months, Koniag Integration Solutions, LLC ($17.1M), School Specialty, LLC ($7.2M), Benchmark Education Company LLC ($930K) received the most DoD obligations for book publishers.
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 95.9% of positive obligations, and Koniag Integration Solutions, LLC alone held 61.4%. 9 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large DoD NAICS 513130 contracts ending soon?
5 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is FA853026FB002 (Koniag Integration Solutions, LLC, $5.4M obligated), ending Feb 24, 2027. An end date is a research lead, not a confirmed recompete: options and extensions often move it.
Related markets
Figures are net obligations on prime contracts (award types A–D) from USAspending.gov, grouped by funding agency and the NAICS code on each award. Net obligations include deobligations and corrections, so they can differ from positive-obligation totals. See methodology.
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