NAICS 541511: Custom Computer Programming Services
Custom Computer Programming Services is NAICS code 541511. A business is small under it with $34 million or less in average annual receipts. 20 federal contracts are open on SAM.gov under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- $34 million or less in average annual receipts
- Open contracts now
- 20
- Federal spending, FY2026
- $11.4 billion
- Share won by small businesses
- 51%
- Small businesses registered
- 18,576
Open federal contracts for custom computer programming services
- Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Depot Maintenance System (NDMS) DRAFT Request for Proposal (RFP)
Due in 1 dayOct 5, 2026
- Ambient Scribe Enterprise IDIQ (VA-26-00012979) Award Notice
Due in 2 daysOct 6, 2026
- ARTS-V3 Third-Party Software Initiative
Due in 2 daysOct 6, 2026
- Tactical Data Link (TDL) Interoperability Software
Due in 6 daysOct 10, 2026
- TTS for DTB Pilot - Request for Information
Due in 8 daysOct 12, 2026
- Automated Project Order Follow-on
Due in 9 daysOct 13, 2026
What NAICS 541511 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 541511:
- Applications software programming services, custom computer
- Computer program or software development, custom
- Computer programming services, custom
- Computer software analysis and design services, custom
- Computer software programming services, custom
- Computer software support services, custom
- Industrial robot automation applications/software design and development services
- Industrial robot programming services
- Machine vision software design and development services
- Material handling robot applications/software design and development services
- Programming services, custom computer
- Robotics applications/software design and development services
- Robotics process automation software design and development services
- Search engine optimization (SEO) services, custom (except hosting and infrastructure support services)
The index lists 18 entries for this code in all.
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 541511
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 541511, your business must have $34 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 custom computer programming services
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 541511 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of the Air Force | $4.5 billion |
| Department of the Army | $2.6 billion |
| Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services | $2.4 billion |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $2.2 billion |
| Federal Acquisition Service | $1.9 billion |
| Department of the Navy | $1.4 billion |
| Missile Defense Agency | $1.2 billion |
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | $876.6 million |
Open notices right now come from Dept of Defense (12), Department of Energy (3), Department of Veterans Affairs (2), Department of Homeland Security (1), Department of the Interior (1) and Library of Congress (1).
Set-asides on open 541511 contracts
- No set-aside (full and open): 19
- HUBZone set-aside: 2
- 8(a) set-aside: 1
- Total small business set-aside: 1
- Women-owned set-aside: 1
Not sure which set-asides you qualify for? Try the free SBA certification screener, or read set-aside contracts, explained.
Your competition
18,576 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 541511, most of them in Virginia (2,914), Texas (1,760), Maryland (1,702), California (1,688), Florida (1,607). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Federal spending under 541511 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $10.8 billion |
| FY2025 | $10.3 billion |
| FY2026 | $11.4 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $11.8 million |
Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.
Related NAICS codes
- 541512 Computer Systems Design Services
- 541513 Computer Facilities Management Services
- 541519 Other Computer Related Services
Frequently asked questions
What is NAICS code 541511?
541511 is the 2022 NAICS code for Custom Computer Programming Services. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as applications software programming services, custom computer, computer program or software development, custom, computer programming services, custom under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 541511?
$34 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 custom computer programming services?
Yes. 20 federal contract opportunities under NAICS 541511 are open on SAM.gov right now. Agencies obligated about $11.4 billion under this code in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov.
How do I add NAICS code 541511 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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