NAICS 541614: Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services
Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services is NAICS code 541614. A business is small under it with $20 million or less in average annual receipts. 7 federal contracts are open on SAM.gov under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- $20 million or less in average annual receipts
- Open contracts now
- 7
- Federal spending, FY2026
- $4.5 billion
- Share won by small businesses
- 27%
- Small businesses registered
- 8,532
Open federal contracts for process, physical distribution, and logistics consulting services
- NIBIB Coordination Center Pre-Solicitation Notice
Due in 9 daysOct 13, 2026
- Gainesville OPC IOTA
Due in 11 daysOct 15, 2026
- SUPPLY CHAIN OPTIMIZATION SUPPORT (SCOS) Solicitation
Due in 12 daysOct 16, 2026
- Martinsburg, WV Warehouse IOTA
✦ The VA's Program Contracting Activity Central plans to ask for quotes for non-personal services to plan, outfit, transition and activate a new VA emergency management warehouse…
Due in 30 daysNov 3, 2026
- Amendment 0001 to the solicitation
No deadline
- Logistics and Life Support Services for U.S. Navy and Partner Nation forces operating ashore in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.
No deadline
What NAICS 541614 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 541614:
- Customs consulting services
- Efficiency management (i.e., efficiency expert) consulting services
- Freight rate auditor services
- Freight rate consulting services
- Freight traffic consulting services
- Inventory planning and control management consulting services
- Logistics and integrated supply chain management consulting services
- Logistics management consulting services
- Manufacturing management consulting services
- Manufacturing operations improvement consulting services
- Materials management consulting services
- Operations research consulting services
- Physical distribution consulting services
- Production planning and control consulting 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 541614
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 541614, your business must have $20 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 process, physical distribution, and logistics consulting services
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 541614 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| U.S. Customs and Border Protection | $3.9 billion |
| Department of the Army | $1.3 billion |
| U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | $1.1 billion |
| Department of State | $835.5 million |
| Department of the Air Force | $621.7 million |
| Department of the Navy | $478 million |
| Missile Defense Agency | $217.9 million |
| Federal Emergency Management Agency | $130.1 million |
Open notices right now come from Dept of Defense (5), Department of Veterans Affairs (2) and Department of Health and Human Services (1).
Set-asides on open 541614 contracts
- No set-aside (full and open): 4
- Service-disabled veteran-owned set-aside: 3
- Total small business 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
8,532 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 541614, most of them in Virginia (1,064), Texas (1,023), Florida (896), Georgia (588) and Maryland (577). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Federal spending under 541614 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $2.6 billion |
| FY2025 | $2 billion |
| FY2026 | $4.5 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $2.1 million |
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
- 541612 Human Resources Consulting Services
- 541613 Marketing 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 541614?
541614 is the 2022 NAICS code for Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as customs consulting services, efficiency management (i.e., efficiency expert) consulting services, freight rate auditor services under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 541614?
$20 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 process, physical distribution, and logistics consulting services?
Yes. 7 federal contract opportunities under NAICS 541614 are open on SAM.gov right now. Agencies obligated about $4.5 billion under this code in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov.
How do I add NAICS code 541614 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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