Federal Contracts in NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services)
What is NAICS 541511?
Writing, modifying, testing, and supporting software to meet the needs of a particular customer. Closely related to NAICS 541512 (systems design), but 541511 anchors on bespoke application development rather than architecture-level integration work. Federal demand is broad: DoD DISA application modernization, DLA supply-chain software, USDA farm-data platforms, and HHS benefits-system development. Agencies that lack their own FFRDC capacity frequently buy 541511 through open competition.
SBA small-business size standard: $34.0M average annual receipts
Top Awardees in NAICS 541511
| Vendor | Awards | Total Value |
|---|---|---|
| CVT Innovations LLC Huber Heights OH 45424 USA | 28 | $140.5M |
| NATIONWIDE IT SERVICES INC CAGE 4Q5A2 | 4 | $1.8M |
| DATA INNOVATIONS LLC CAGE 67PA6 | 3 | $2.0M |
| INTELERAD MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC CAGE L4267 | 2 | $7.9M |
| NETTRA MEDIA, LLC CAGE 9PQW3 | 1 | $1.0M |
| HUSL DIGITAL LLC CAGE 8Z1K4 | 1 | $1.0M |
| CLEARVOYANT CONSULTING, LLC CAGE 8TMT1 | 1 | $3.2M |
| KENNETH D COLERICK CAGE 8R4J5 | 1 | $112K |
| COFFIELD WEB LLC CAGE 8MAT1 | 1 | $25K |
| LUMENA INC CAGE 8CAQ2 | 1 | $121K |
| VLOGIC SYSTEMS, INC CAGE 84YE2 | 1 | $246K |
| DSQUORUM LLC CAGE 82C08 | 1 | $1.9M |
| MICHAEL PETERS CAGE 7X3V5 | 1 | $15K |
| TORCH RESEARCH, LLC CAGE 7VQL5 | 1 | $43.9M |
| SEL ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC. CAGE 7TGS9 | 1 | $10.8M |
| BASE-2 SOLUTIONS, LLC CAGE 7SKD3 | 1 | $2.0M |
| UTILITIES INTERNATIONAL, INC. CAGE 7L0R4 | 1 | $45K |
| METAS SOLUTIONS LLC CAGE 7ADT9 | 1 | $1.6M |
| ACC3 INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED CAGE 77NA5 | 1 | $4.5M |
| HLINC CORP CAGE 711Z7 | 1 | — |
Award Trends (2024–2026)
| Year | Awards | Total Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 28 | $160.9M |
| 2025 | 47 | $161.7M |
| 2024 | 16 | $93.9M |
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency | Solicitations |
|---|---|
| DEPT OF DEFENSE | 248 |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 88 |
| HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | 40 |
| GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION | 38 |
| INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE | 32 |
| ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | 30 |
| HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF | 26 |
| TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF | 24 |
| COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF | 22 |
| TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THE | 14 |
Set-Aside Breakdown
| Set-Aside Type | Opportunities |
|---|---|
| Open / Full and Open | 337 |
| NONE | 187 |
| SBA | 58 |
| 8A | 11 |
| 8AN | 9 |
| ISBEE | 6 |
| HZC | 5 |
| SDVOSBC | 4 |
| BICiv | 3 |
| SDVOSBS | 2 |
| IEE | 2 |
| VSA | 1 |
| SBP | 1 |
Active Opportunities
| Title | Agency | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| J065--RADFORMATION Software subscription BASE PLUS 4 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 2026-05-15T00:00:00+00:00 |
| 7A21--GAIT Analysis Machine (Medical Research) Intent to Sole Source | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 2026-05-14T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Sovereign Defense Cloud for High-Performance Computing Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-08-07T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Sovereign Defense Cloud Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-08-07T21:00:00+00:00 |
| Update and Maintenance of the NIOSH-Interactive RadioEpidemiological Program (NIOSH-IREP) | HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | 2026-05-11T00:00:00+00:00 |
| GSP III Schedule Update | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-05-20T00:00:00+00:00 |
| NIST ParaView/VTK Software for Immersive Scientific Visualization Support | COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF | 2026-05-20T00:00:00+00:00 |
| AF EAD_IA/MA-PLMF | GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION | 2026-05-15T00:00:00+00:00 |
| D--LABVIEW SOFTWARE BRAND NAME OR EQUAL DEVELOPMENT/T | INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE | 2026-05-11T00:00:00+00:00 |
| AF EAD_IA/MA-PLMF | GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION | 2026-05-15T17:00:00-04:00 |
How to Bid Federal Contracts in NAICS 541511
GSA Multiple Award Schedule IT (formerly Schedule 70) and NIH CIO-SP3 / CIO-SP4 are the primary entry vehicles. DLA JETS (joint enterprise technology services) covers custom software for logistics. SBIR Phase III on-ramp is a viable path for AI/ML-intensive custom development. FedRAMP Moderate authorization is a de-facto baseline for any SaaS deliverable. HUBZone and 8(a) set-asides are common at the task-order level.
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