NAICS 541310: Architectural Services
Architectural Services is NAICS code 541310. A business is small under it with $12.5 million or less in average annual receipts. 17 federal contracts are open on SAM.gov under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- $12.5 million or less in average annual receipts
- Open contracts now
- 17
- Federal spending, FY2026
- $577.2 million
- Share won by small businesses
- 39%
- Small businesses registered
- 2,296
Open federal contracts for architectural services
- 657-27-210JB - Repair RRTP Restrooms, Building 3 and 51 FY27 NRM
Due in 1 dayOct 5, 2026
- Architecture and Engineering Services - MMAC
Due in 4 daysOct 8, 2026
- FY 27 A-E IDIQ Solicitation
Due in 5 daysOct 9, 2026
- DARPA Modernization Project: Request for Qualifications for A&E Services
Due in 5 daysOct 9, 2026
- OSHA A/E Renovation Design and Phasing
Due in 9 daysOct 13, 2026
- OSHA A/E Renovation Design and Phasing
Due in 9 daysOct 13, 2026
What NAICS 541310 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 541310:
- Architects' (except landscape) offices
- Architects' (except landscape) private practices
- Architectural (except landscape) consultants' offices
- Architectural (except landscape) design services
- Architectural (except landscape) services
- Architectural construction specifications consulting services
- Building architectural design services
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 541310
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 541310, your business must have $12.5 million or less in average annual receipts. Receipts are averaged over your last five completed fiscal years.
From SBA's table of size standards, effective Mar 17, 2023. Confirm it with SBA's size standards tool before you certify your size.
Who buys architectural services
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 541310 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Public Buildings Service | $491.6 million |
| Department of the Army | $351.2 million |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $288 million |
| Department of the Navy | $214.7 million |
| Department of State | $173.2 million |
| Department of the Air Force | $137.6 million |
| Agency for International Development | $122.4 million |
| National Park Service | $112.7 million |
Open notices right now come from Dept of Defense (5), Department of Veterans Affairs (5), Department of Justice (3), Department of the Interior (2), Department of Housing and Urban Development (1) and Department of Transportation (1).
Set-asides on open 541310 contracts
- Total small business set-aside: 8
- No set-aside (full and open): 4
- Service-disabled veteran-owned set-aside: 3
- 8(a) set-aside: 2
- Service-disabled veteran-owned sole source: 1
Not sure which set-asides you qualify for? Try the free SBA certification screener, or read set-aside contracts, explained.
Your competition
2,296 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 541310, most of them in California (234), Texas (209), Florida (190), Virginia (136) and Puerto Rico (99). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Federal spending under 541310 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $964.6 million |
| FY2025 | $728.9 million |
| FY2026 | $577.2 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $142,846 |
Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.
Related NAICS codes
- 541320 Landscape Architectural Services
- 541330 Engineering Services
- 541340 Drafting Services
- 541350 Building Inspection Services
- 541360 Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services
- 541370 Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services
- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
Frequently asked questions
What is NAICS code 541310?
541310 is the 2022 NAICS code for Architectural Services. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as architects' (except landscape) offices, architects' (except landscape) private practices, architectural (except landscape) consultants' offices under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 541310?
$12.5 million or less in average annual receipts. A business at or under that is small for contracts assigned this code. The current SBA table took effect Mar 17, 2023.
Are there government contracts for architectural services?
Yes. 17 federal contract opportunities under NAICS 541310 are open on SAM.gov right now. Agencies obligated about $577.2 million under this code in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov.
How do I add NAICS code 541310 to my SAM.gov registration?
Update your entity registration on SAM.gov and add the code on the Goods and Services page, in the Assertions section. You can list several NAICS codes and mark one as your primary. Changes are free.
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