Federal Contracting by NAICS Code · Professional Services
NAICS 541512: Computer Systems Design Services
Firms that plan and design computer systems integrating hardware, software, and communication technologies. The single most commonly used NAICS code on federal IT services contracts.
📊 Based on 77 real federal solicitations tracked under this code
Sector
Professional Services
Typical award value
$250K - $25M per award
Set-aside activity
Yes
Federal agencies that buy under NAICS 541512
These buyers award computer systems design services 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 541512
Filtering opportunities by NAICS 541512 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 541512
Which federal agencies buy under NAICS 541512?
The agencies that most frequently post computer systems design services solicitations under NAICS 541512 include Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Veterans Affairs, GSA, NASA, IRS. Tracking these buyers on WinAContract and drafting responses in GovCon is the fastest way to build a pipeline under this code.
Is NAICS 541512 eligible for small-business set-asides?
Yes. Solicitations under NAICS 541512 commonly use Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, EDWOSB. 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 541512?
Federal awards under NAICS 541512 typically range $250K - $25M 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 541512?
Closely related codes include 541511 (541511 · Custom Computer Programming Services), 541519 (541519 · Other Computer Related Services), 541611 (541611 · Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services). Registering in SAM.gov under every code that fits your capabilities widens the set of opportunities you'll match.
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