IT ServicesNAICS 541511
Custom Computer Programming Services
Establishments primarily engaged in writing, modifying, testing, and supporting software to meet the needs of a particular customer.
$4.1B
FY2026 spending
5.5%
Of total spending
5+
Buying agencies
FY2026 NAICS 541511 prime awards from USASpending.gov·Prime contracts only, sub-contract spending excluded
Typical Services Contracted
Custom application development
Software modernization
Mobile application development
Web application development
Legacy system migration
API development and integration
Database development
Software testing and QA
Key Federal Agencies
Major federal agencies that purchase it services services under this NAICS code.
Key Contract Vehicles
Government-wide and agency-specific acquisition vehicles commonly used for this NAICS code.
GSA Schedule (IT)Alliant 2/3CIO-SP4STARS III (8(a))SEWP VAgency BPAs
Market Trends & Opportunities
Current trends shaping federal procurement in this industry.
Agile and DevSecOps
Cloud-native development
Microservices architecture
Low-code platforms
AI/ML integration
Containerization (Kubernetes)
API-first design
Competitive Landscape
Typical Competitors
- Large systems integrators
- Software development shops
- Offshore/nearshore providers
- Small business developers
- Specialized product companies
Entry Barriers
- Technical expertise
- Past performance
- Security clearances
- Contract vehicle access
- Agile/DevSecOps credentials
Key Success Factors
- Agile methodology expertise
- Modern technology stack
- Security-first development
- Quality track record
- Talented development team
Recommended Certifications
- CMMI (Capability Maturity Model Integration)
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2 Type II
- FedRAMP (for SaaS/cloud)
- Agile certifications (SAFe, Scrum)
- DevSecOps credentials
NAICS Classification
Code:541511
Parent:5415 - Computer Systems Design and Related Services
Category:IT Services
Related NAICS Codes
Computer Systems Design541512
Other Computer Services541519
Data Processing & Hosting518210Software Publishers511210
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