NAICS 561730: Landscaping Services

Small business size standard: $9.5 million average annual receipts

Covers landscape care and maintenance: mowing, planting, tree/shrub care, irrigation maintenance, and seasonal grounds work for government installations, parks, and cemeteries.

Federal contracts awarded under NAICS 561730

Since Oct 2024, federal agencies recorded 6,802 contract awards under NAICS 561730, obligating $1.2B. The largest buyer was the Department of Defense ($679.9M).

6,802
Contract awards since Oct 2024
$1.2B
Dollars obligated
$173K
Average per award

Top buying agencies

  1. 1. Department of Defense$679.9M
  2. 2. Department of Veterans Affairs$221.3M
  3. 3. Department of State$113.6M
  4. 4. Department of the Interior$55.8M
  5. 5. Department of Homeland Security$22.4M

Recent awards

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

What work falls under NAICS 561730

  • Grounds maintenance at government facilities
  • Mowing and turf management contracts
  • Tree trimming and removal services
  • Irrigation maintenance and seasonal cleanup

How to win contracts under this code

  1. Register in SAM.gov with 561730 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 561730 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

What's the size standard for 561730?

$9.5M average annual receipts — low enough that mid-size regional firms can exceed it. Verify your 5-year average before certifying small on a set-aside.

Where do landscaping opportunities appear?

SAM.gov for federal (cemeteries, bases, federal buildings), plus state portals and county/city sites — local grounds contracts are often simpler first wins with similar requirements.

Full industry guide: Landscaping Government Contracts — including state-by-state pages for Texas, California, Florida, and more.