NAICS 611511: Cosmetology and Barber Schools
Cosmetology and Barber Schools is NAICS code 611511. A business is small under it with $13 million or less in average annual receipts. No federal contracts are open under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- $13 million or less in average annual receipts
- Open contracts now
- 0
- Federal spending, FY2025
- $168,579
- Share won by small businesses
- 80%
- Small businesses registered
- 283
What NAICS 611511 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 611511:
- Barber colleges
- Beauty schools
- Colleges, barber and beauty
- Cosmetic art schools (e.g., makeup, skin care)
- Cosmetology schools
- Manicure and pedicure schools
- Schools, barber
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 611511
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 611511, your business must have $13 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 cosmetology and barber schools
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 611511 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons | $524,288 |
| Department of State | $100,832 |
| U.S. Geological Survey | $34,532 |
| Department of the Navy | $17,700 |
| Department of the Army | $872 |
Your competition
283 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 611511, most of them in Texas (39), Georgia (35), Florida (32), Virginia (17) and California (15). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Federal spending under 611511 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $233,710 |
| FY2025 | $168,579 |
| FY2026 | $275,934 |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
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 611511?
611511 is the 2022 NAICS code for Cosmetology and Barber Schools. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as barber colleges, beauty schools, colleges, barber and beauty under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 611511?
$13 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 cosmetology and barber schools?
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 611511 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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