NAICS 541612: Human Resources Consulting Services
Human Resources Consulting Services is NAICS code 541612. A business is small under it with $29 million or less in average annual receipts. 3 federal contracts are open on SAM.gov under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- $29 million or less in average annual receipts
- Open contracts now
- 3
- Federal spending, FY2025
- $798.1 million
- Share won by small businesses
- 48%
- Small businesses registered
- 6,720
Open federal contracts for human resources consulting services
- NGA HRM-II RFP
✦ The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is seeking a contractor for Human Resource Management II (HRM II), providing HR support across the employee lifecycle, with work…
Due in 22 daysOct 26, 2026
- FAA Safety Culture Assessment
✦ The FAA is doing market research (a sources sought notice) for a multi-phase Safety Culture Assessment based in Washington, DC. The contractor would run an agency-wide climate…
Due in 29 daysNov 2, 2026
- Travel Operations/Support
No deadline
What NAICS 541612 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 541612:
- Actuarial consulting services (except insurance actuarial services)
- Benefit consulting services
- Compensation consulting services
- Compensation planning services
- Employee assessment consulting services
- Employee benefit consulting services
- Employee compensation consulting services
- Human resource consulting services
- Labor relations consulting services
- Organization development consulting services
- Personnel management consulting services
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 541612
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 541612, your business must have $29 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 human resources consulting services
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 541612 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of the Army | $712.4 million |
| U.S. Customs and Border Protection | $161.4 million |
| Agency for International Development | $122.8 million |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $113.3 million |
| Office of Procurement Operations | $111.7 million |
| Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management | $104.4 million |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $79.9 million |
| Department of the Air Force | $79.9 million |
Open notices right now come from Dept of Defense (2) and Department of Transportation (1).
Set-asides on open 541612 contracts
- No set-aside (full and open): 2
- Service-disabled veteran-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
6,720 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 541612, most of them in Virginia (988), Texas (659), Maryland (612), Florida (572) and Georgia (518). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Federal spending under 541612 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $837 million |
| FY2025 | $798.1 million |
| FY2026 | $736.9 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.
Related NAICS codes
- 541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- 541613 Marketing Consulting Services
- 541614 Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services
- 541618 Other Management Consulting Services
- 541620 Environmental Consulting Services
- 541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
Frequently asked questions
What is NAICS code 541612?
541612 is the 2022 NAICS code for Human Resources Consulting Services. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as actuarial consulting services (except insurance actuarial services), benefit consulting services, compensation consulting services under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 541612?
$29 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 human resources consulting services?
Yes. 3 federal contract opportunities under NAICS 541612 are open on SAM.gov right now. Agencies obligated about $798.1 million under this code in fiscal year 2025, according to USAspending.gov.
How do I add NAICS code 541612 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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