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NAICS 511210: Software Publishers
Establishments primarily engaged in computer software publishing or publishing and reproduction. Used for licensed-software contracts, SaaS subscriptions, and cloud-software offerings sold to federal buyers.
Sector
IT & Information
Typical award value
$100K - $500M+ per award
Set-aside activity
Yes
Federal agencies that buy under NAICS 511210
These buyers award software publishers work under this code most often. Set up alerts on WinAContract to catch their solicitations early, then draft your response in GovCon.
Set-asides used under NAICS 511210
Filtering opportunities by NAICS 511210 and your certification surfaces the bids where large primes are excluded. See our set-aside program guides for how each one works.
Common questions about NAICS 511210
Which federal agencies buy under NAICS 511210?
The agencies that most frequently post software publishers solicitations under NAICS 511210 include Department of Defense, GSA, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of the Treasury. Tracking these buyers on WinAContract and drafting responses in GovCon is the fastest way to build a pipeline under this code.
Is NAICS 511210 eligible for small-business set-asides?
Yes. Solicitations under NAICS 511210 commonly use Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB. If your firm holds a matching socioeconomic certification, you can compete on set-aside opportunities where large businesses are excluded — typically a far less crowded field.
What is the typical contract value for NAICS 511210?
Federal awards under NAICS 511210 typically range $100K - $500M+ per award. Actual values vary widely by agency, scope, and contract vehicle — for example, individual IDIQ task orders versus standalone definitive contracts.
What NAICS codes are related to 511210?
Closely related codes include 541512 (541512 · Computer Systems Design Services), 423430 (423430 · Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers), 541511 (541511 · Custom Computer Programming Services). Registering in SAM.gov under every code that fits your capabilities widens the set of opportunities you'll match.
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