NAICS 561312: Executive Search Services
Executive Search Services is NAICS code 561312. A business is small under it with $34 million or less in average annual receipts. No federal contracts are open under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- $34 million or less in average annual receipts
- Open contracts now
- 0
- Federal spending, FY2025
- $8.1 million
- Share won by small businesses
- 12%
- Small businesses registered
- 1,382
What NAICS 561312 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 561312:
- Executive placement consulting services
- Executive placement services
- Executive search consulting services
- Senior executive search services
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 561312
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 561312, 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 executive search services
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 561312 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Washington Headquarters Services | $34.1 million |
| Department of State | $3.1 million |
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | $246,500 |
| Nuclear Regulatory Commission | $232,550 |
| Smithsonian Institution | $226,926 |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $180,000 |
| Defense Health Agency | $177,500 |
| U.S. Secret Service | $136,009 |
Your competition
1,382 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 561312, most of them in Texas (192), Virginia (146), Florida (137), Georgia (109) and California (104). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Federal spending under 561312 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $2 million |
| FY2025 | $8.1 million |
| FY2026 | $28.9 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.
Related NAICS codes
- 561311 Employment Placement Agencies
- 561320 Temporary Help Services
- 561330 Professional Employer Organizations
Frequently asked questions
What is NAICS code 561312?
561312 is the 2022 NAICS code for Executive Search Services. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as executive placement consulting services, executive placement services, executive search consulting services under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 561312?
$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 executive search services?
None are open on SAM.gov right now, but new notices post daily. You can set up a free alert for this code.
How do I add NAICS code 561312 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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