Top DoD promoters of performing arts, sports, and similar events without facilities contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Defense obligated $5.4M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 711320, down 12.8% from $6.2M in the preceding 12 months. 23 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 1 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 711320
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 | Populous Event Inc | $4.5M | $5.2M | 83.3% | — |
| 2 | Sports Network International, Inc | $151K | $273K | 2.8% | — |
| 3 | Skillsusa, Inc. | $150K | $0 | 2.8% | New |
| 4 | Kinetic Concepts LLC | $80K | $0 | 1.5% | New |
| 5 | Commemorative Air Force | $75K | $10K | 1.4% | ▲ 12 |
| 6 | Nexstar Media Inc. | $60K | $0 | 1.1% | New |
| 7 | Redstar Air Shows, Inc | $60K | $0 | 1.1% | New |
| 8 | Xleagle LLC | $54K | $0 | 1.0% | New |
| 9 | Midwest Planning LLC | $51K | $42K | 0.9% | ▼ 2 |
| 10 | Theatre Services, Inc. | $33K | $21K | 0.6% | ▲ 2 |
| 11 | Socom Athlete LLC | $30K | $0 | 0.5% | New |
| 12 | adams1and1 Consulting Services, LLC | $24K | $24K | 0.4% | ▼ 2 |
| 13 | Takara Guam Corp | $23K | $23K | 0.4% | ▼ 2 |
| 14 | American Jet International Corp | $20K | $0 | 0.4% | New |
| 15 | STG Korea Inc. | $15K | $130K | 0.3% | ▼ 11 |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- Skillsusa, Inc.$0 → $150K (+$150K) · now #3
- Kinetic Concepts LLC$0 → $80K (+$80K) · now #4
- Commemorative Air Force$10K → $75K (+$65K) · now #5
Largest declines
- Populous Event Inc$5.2M → $4.5M (−$715K) · now #1
- Navy Legacy Flight Foundation$212K → $0 (−$212K) · no latest-period obligations
- Sports Network International, Inc$273K → $151K (−$122K) · now #2
New to this market
8 contractors received their first obligations in this market (since FY2022) during the latest 12 months. The largest:
| Contractor | First obligation | Latest 12 mo |
|---|---|---|
| Skillsusa, Inc. | Mar 23, 2026 | $150K |
| Nexstar Media Inc. | Mar 23, 2026 | $60K |
| Redstar Air Shows, Inc | Apr 14, 2026 | $60K |
| Xleagle LLC | Nov 21, 2025 | $54K |
| Socom Athlete LLC | Feb 24, 2026 | $30K |
| American Jet International Corp | Feb 20, 2026 | $20K |
| Wwii Airborne Demonstration Team Foundation | Apr 23, 2026 | $7K |
| RL Airshows LLC | Jan 30, 2026 | $3K |
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 Army | $4.7M | $5.6M | Down $862K (15.5%) |
| Department of the Air Force | $432K | $246K | Up $186K (75.6%) |
| Department of the Navy | $288K | $297K | Down $9K (2.9%) |
| Department of Defense Education Activity | $15K | $130K | Down $115K (88.4%) |
| Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences | $3K | $3K | Up $375 (13.9%) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| W900KK22F0056 | Populous Event Inc DEFENSE WARRIOR GAMES EVENT MANAGEMENT TASK ORDER | $11.3M | May 1, 2027 |
Common questions
Who are the top DoD contractors for NAICS 711320?
In the latest 12 months, Populous Event Inc ($4.5M), Sports Network International, Inc ($151K), Skillsusa, Inc. ($150K) received the most DoD obligations for promoters of performing arts, sports, and similar events without facilities.
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 94.8% of positive obligations, and Populous Event Inc alone held 83.3%. 8 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large DoD NAICS 711320 contracts ending soon?
1 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is W900KK22F0056 (Populous Event Inc, $11.3M obligated), ending May 1, 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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