NAICS 541930: Translation and Interpretation Services
Translation and Interpretation Services is NAICS code 541930. A business is small under it with $22.5 million or less in average annual receipts. 1 federal contract is open on SAM.gov under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- $22.5 million or less in average annual receipts
- Open contracts now
- 1
- Federal spending, FY2026
- $364.7 million
- Share won by small businesses
- 41%
- Small businesses registered
- 1,760
Open federal contracts for translation and interpretation services
- BPA - Translation and Interpreting Service PSC R608
Due in 769 daysNov 11, 2028
What NAICS 541930 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 541930:
- Interpretation services, language
- Language interpretation services
- Language services (e.g., interpretation, sign, translation)
- Language translation services
- Sign language services
- Speech (i.e., language) interpretation services
- Translation services, language
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 541930
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 541930, your business must have $22.5 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 translation and interpretation services
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 541930 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Offices, Boards and Divisions | $209.9 million |
| Department of State | $149.9 million |
| Drug Enforcement Administration | $127.5 million |
| Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons | $89.5 million |
| U.S. Special Operations Command | $79 million |
| Social Security Administration | $69.8 million |
| U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | $62.7 million |
| Department of the Army | $56.5 million |
Open notices right now come from Dept of Defense (1).
Set-asides on open 541930 contracts
- Total small business set-aside: 1
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Your competition
1,760 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 541930, most of them in Virginia (253), Florida (182), Texas (178), California (150) and Maryland (149). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Federal spending under 541930 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $437.9 million |
| FY2025 | $372.3 million |
| FY2026 | $364.7 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $23,109 |
Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.
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Frequently asked questions
What is NAICS code 541930?
541930 is the 2022 NAICS code for Translation and Interpretation Services. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as interpretation services, language, language interpretation services, language services (e.g., interpretation, sign, translation) under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 541930?
$22.5 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 translation and interpretation services?
Yes. 1 federal contract opportunities under NAICS 541930 are open on SAM.gov right now. Agencies obligated about $364.7 million under this code in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov.
How do I add NAICS code 541930 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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