Top DOJ public relations agencies contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Justice obligated $7.3M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 541820, up 17.2% from $6.3M in the preceding 12 months. 4 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 1 of them accounted for 80% of that spend.
Prime contracts funded by the Department of Justice. Latest 12 months: Oct 6, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026. Source: USAspending.gov.
Obligations by fiscal year
Net prime contract obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September).
Top DOJ contractors for NAICS 541820
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 | A. Bright Idea, LLC | $6.9M | $6.3M | 93.7% | — |
| 2 | The Elks National Drug Awareness Commission | $200K | $200K | 2.7% | — |
| 3 | Cedar Ridge Partners LLC | $187K | $0 | 2.5% | New |
| 4 | Melissa Hodges Media LLC | $78K | $68K | 1.1% | ▼ 1 |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- A. Bright Idea, LLC$6.3M → $6.9M (+$600K) · now #1
- Video Action, Inc−$317K → $0 (+$317K) · no latest-period obligations
- Cedar Ridge Partners LLC$0 → $187K (+$187K) · now #3
Largest declines
- Vanguard Communications of Falls Church Inc$39K → $0 (−$39K) · no latest-period obligations
- Audacy Operations, LLC$8K → $0 (−$8K) · no latest-period obligations
New to this market
1 contractors received their first obligations in this market (since FY2022) during the latest 12 months. The largest:
| Contractor | First obligation | Latest 12 mo |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Ridge Partners LLC | Sep 22, 2026 | $187K |
Where the money comes from
Funding sub-agencies within the Department of Justice, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Enforcement Administration | $7.1M | $6.5M | Up $559K (8.6%) |
| Offices, Boards and Divisions | $264K | $68K | Up $196K (286.8%) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15DDHQ26F00000674 | A. Bright Idea, LLC TITLE: TAKE BACK DAY FALL 2026/EVERY DAY WINTER 2026-2027 | $2.5M | Apr 15, 2027 |
| 15DDHQ26F00000409 | A. Bright Idea, LLC TITLE: DEA PODCAST DEA DEBRIEF | $1.1M | Apr 19, 2027 |
Common questions
Who are the top DOJ contractors for NAICS 541820?
In the latest 12 months, A. Bright Idea, LLC ($6.9M), The Elks National Drug Awareness Commission ($200K), Cedar Ridge Partners LLC ($187K) received the most DOJ obligations for public relations agencies.
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 100.0% of positive obligations, and A. Bright Idea, LLC alone held 93.7%. 1 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large DOJ NAICS 541820 contracts ending soon?
2 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is 15DDHQ26F00000674 (A. Bright Idea, LLC, $2.5M obligated), ending Apr 15, 2027. An end date is a research lead, not a confirmed recompete: options and extensions often move it.
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$14.0MFigures 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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