ConsultingNAICS 541611

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

Establishments primarily engaged in providing operating advice and assistance to businesses and other organizations on administrative management issues, such as financial planning and budgeting, equity and asset management, records management, office planning, strategic and organizational planning, and human resource policies.

$11.3B
FYFY2026 Contract Spending
5.8%
of Total Spending
5+
Major Buying Agencies

Typical Services Contracted

Strategic planning
Organizational development
Business process improvement
Program management support
Financial management consulting
Human capital management
Change management
Performance improvement

Key Federal Agencies

Major federal agencies that purchase consulting services under this NAICS code.

Key Contract Vehicles

Government-wide and agency-specific acquisition vehicles commonly used for this NAICS code.

GSA Schedule (MOBIS/PES)OASIS+ (GSA)PACTS II (DHS)Agency-specific BPAsSeaPort-NxG (Navy)CIO-SP4 (management services)

Market Trends & Opportunities

Current trends shaping federal procurement in this industry.

Digital transformation consulting
Data-driven decision making
Customer experience improvement
Agile program management
Change management at scale
Remote work optimization

Competitive Landscape

Typical Competitors

  • Big 4 consulting firms
  • Large management consultancies
  • Boutique federal consultants
  • Small business specialists

Entry Barriers

  • Past performance requirements
  • Key personnel experience
  • Contract vehicle access
  • Security clearances (some contracts)
  • Methodology credentials

Key Success Factors

  • Senior consultant experience
  • Federal sector expertise
  • Proven methodologies
  • Strong past performance
  • Agency relationship building

Recommended Certifications

  • ISO 9001:2015
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Certified Management Consultant (CMC)
  • CMMI (for process improvement)
  • Lean Six Sigma certifications
  • Change Management certifications

NAICS Classification

Code:541611
Parent:5416 - Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
Category:Consulting

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Contract spending data sourced from USASpending.gov, the official source for federal spending data. NAICS codes from the U.S. Census Bureau.