NAICS 541512: Computer Systems Design Services

Small business size standard: $34 million average annual receipts

Covers planning and designing computer systems that integrate hardware, software, and communications — systems integration, IT consulting, network design, and managed IT services for agencies.

Federal contracts awarded under NAICS 541512

Since Oct 2024, federal agencies recorded 21,956 contract awards under NAICS 541512, obligating $63.2B. The largest buyer was the Department of Defense ($15.5B).

21,956
Contract awards since Oct 2024
$63.2B
Dollars obligated
$2.9M
Average per award

Top buying agencies

  1. 1. Department of Defense$15.5B
  2. 2. General Services Administration$12.0B
  3. 3. Department of Veterans Affairs$9.0B
  4. 4. Department of Health and Human Services$6.6B
  5. 5. Department of Homeland Security$5.5B

Recent awards

  • Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons · 2027-09-30

    Inmate technology interpretation services

  • District of Columbia Courts · 2027-07-12

    Contract no. dscs-26-rfp-66 with mindcubed llc for qa & software testing services to support the implementation of dcca cms. pop:…

  • Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons · 2027-03-31

    Inmate teleradiology interpretation services for fcc allenwood eo 14398

  • Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services · 2027-01-11

    Commercial services federally facilitated exchange (ffe)

  • Department of Veterans Affairs · 2027-01-01

    Rals poc middleware

  • Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons · 2026-12-31

    Bct partners fy27 1st qtr

Source: USASpending.gov contract award data, refreshed weekly.Search awards

What work falls under NAICS 541512

  • IT systems integration and architecture
  • Network and infrastructure design/management
  • Help desk and managed services
  • Cloud migration planning and implementation

How to win contracts under this code

  1. Register in SAM.gov with 541512 as a primary or secondary NAICS code, and confirm you're under the size standard for set-aside eligibility.
  2. Set a SAM.gov saved search for NAICS 541512 filtered to your set-aside types and places of performance.
  3. Build a capability statement that leads with this code and your most relevant past performance.
  4. For each solicitation, build a compliance matrix before writing — most losses under this code are compliance losses.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 541512 the most common government IT code?

Yes — it's the default for IT services solicitations, from help desk task orders to large integration programs. Register it in SAM alongside 541511 and 541519 to see the full opportunity stream.

What certifications help win 541512 work?

CMMC/NIST compliance posture, ISO 9001/20000/27001 at the company level, and staff certs (Security+, CISSP, PMP, cloud certs). Many solicitations name minimum certifications for key personnel.

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