Top DoD libraries and archives contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Defense obligated $8.6M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 519210, down 41.4% from $14.7M in the preceding 12 months. 38 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 10 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 519210
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 | Elsevier Inc. | $2.2M | $969K | 25.9% | ▲ 3 |
| 2 | Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers Inc | $1.1M | $1.2M | 12.4% | ▲ 1 |
| 3 | American Chemical Society | $573K | $547K | 6.7% | ▲ 5 |
| 4 | Springer Nature Customer Service Center LLC | $567K | $725K | 6.6% | ▲ 2 |
| 5 | Elsevier B.V. | $565K | $1.9M | 6.6% | ▼ 3 |
| 6 | Progressive Technology Federal Systems Inc | $483K | $815K | 5.6% | ▼ 1 |
| 7 | Cengage Learning, Inc. | $482K | $484K | 5.6% | ▲ 2 |
| 8 | EX Libris USA Inc | $475K | $483K | 5.5% | ▲ 2 |
| 9 | Siertek, Ltd. | $314K | $651K | 3.6% | ▼ 2 |
| 10 | Oclc, Inc | $189K | $333K | 2.2% | ▲ 2 |
| 11 | Australian Strategic Policy Institute | $188K | $0 | 2.2% | New |
| 12 | Oneida Technical Solutions, LLC | $150K | $0 | 1.7% | New |
| 13 | Ebsco Industries Inc | $104K | $183K | 1.2% | ▲ 5 |
| 14 | Ebsco Information Services, LLC | $103K | $292K | 1.2% | — |
| 15 | Colorado Alliance of Research Libraries | $102K | $105K | 1.2% | ▲ 6 |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- Elsevier Inc.$969K → $2.2M (+$1.3M) · now #1
- Australian Strategic Policy Institute$0 → $188K (+$188K) · now #11
- Oneida Technical Solutions, LLC$0 → $150K (+$150K) · now #12
Largest declines
- NDT Solutions, LLC$3.3M → $0 (−$3.3M) · no latest-period obligations
- Elsevier B.V.$1.9M → $565K (−$1.3M) · now #5
- Interplay Learning, Inc.$460K → $0 (−$460K) · no latest-period obligations
New to this market
7 contractors received their first obligations in this market (since FY2022) during the latest 12 months. The largest:
| Contractor | First obligation | Latest 12 mo |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Strategic Policy Institute | May 22, 2026 | $188K |
| Oneida Technical Solutions, LLC | Dec 15, 2025 | $150K |
| Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers | Dec 29, 2025 | $97K |
| Relx Inc. | Feb 11, 2026 | $38K |
| Emerald Publishing Limited | Dec 9, 2025 | $33K |
| BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. | May 12, 2026 | $13K |
| Oklahoma State University | Jun 24, 2026 | $6K |
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 | $6.1M | $6.6M | Down $507K (7.6%) |
| Department of the Army | $951K | $1.5M | Down $578K (37.8%) |
| Department of the Navy | $876K | $4.7M | Down $3.8M (81.4%) |
| Department of Defense Education Activity | $482K | $1.3M | Down $828K (63.2%) |
| Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences | $86K | $83K | Up $3K (4.0%) |
| Defense Human Resources Activity | $37K | $0 | New |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FA239624PB020 | Elsevier Inc. ENGINEERING VILLAGE LIBRARY SUBSCRIPTIONS | $1.2M | Dec 31, 2026 |
| FA239626PB023 | Elsevier Inc. AFRL- SCIENCEDIRECT SUBSCRIPTION | $1.8M | Dec 31, 2026 |
| FA239625PB018 | Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers Inc IEEE XPLORE | $1.7M | Dec 31, 2026 |
| FA239624PB072 | American Chemical Society CHEMICAL ABSTRACTS SERVICE (CAS), A DIVISION OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (ACS), SCIFINDER DISCOVERY PLATFORM SUBSCRIPTION | $1.0M | Feb 14, 2027 |
| W91QF025PA014 | Progressive Technology Federal Systems Inc COLLECTION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (CMS) | $1.3M | Jun 2, 2027 |
| HE125424PE005 | Cengage Learning, Inc. GENERAL PURPOSE DATABASES | $1.4M | Sep 12, 2027 |
| N6833524C0586 | NDT Solutions, LLC AUSS-MOBILE | $10.3M | Sep 30, 2027 |
Common questions
Who are the top DoD contractors for NAICS 519210?
In the latest 12 months, Elsevier Inc. ($2.2M), Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers Inc ($1.1M), American Chemical Society ($573K) received the most DoD obligations for libraries and archives.
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 75.0% of positive obligations, and Elsevier Inc. alone held 25.9%. 7 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large DoD NAICS 519210 contracts ending soon?
7 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is FA239624PB020 (Elsevier Inc., $1.2M obligated), ending Dec 31, 2026. 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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