PrimeRFP SCOUT · NAICS Intelligence

5413 — Architectural, Engineering & Related Services

NAICS 541330Engineering

NAICS 541330 shows $40.1B obligated across 36,148 awards (five-buyer lens) — average award $1.11M (~99 ≥$100K awards per day in scope).

Engineering services spanning weapons systems, naval architecture, aerospace, civil and environmental engineering, and infrastructure design.

$47.4B

Total Obligated

22,469

Total Awards

$2.1M

Avg Award Value

Sep 2025 – Sep 2026

Data Period

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Year-Over-Year Award Trend

YearAwardsTotal Obligated
20224,530$7.1B
202330,824$50.7B
202427,957$54.5B
202530,512$48.5B
202615,534$31.7B

2026 data through March 2026 only. Source: PrimeRFP SCOUT · ≥$100K floor

Top Agencies by Obligation — NAICS 541330

AgencyAwardsTotal Obligated

Top Awardees — NAICS 541330

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SCOUT Market Insights

→NAICS 541330 shows $40.1B obligated across 36,148 awards (five-buyer lens) — average award $1.11M (~99 ≥$100K awards per day in scope).

→Department of Defense leads at $33.1B (29,609 awards); VA ($516M), HHS ($191M), GSA ($4.8B) are the next largest buyers.

→Whole-of-government awardee ranking timed out on refresh — use Category/PSC market views for prime-share context; five-buyer totals above are authoritative for the scoped buyer set.

→Calendar trend (full CYs): $45.0B (CY2023) → $48.8B (CY2024) → $43.7B (CY2025).

Frequently Asked Questions — NAICS 541330

What types of federal contracts use NAICS 541330?

NAICS 541330 covers engineering services contracts including systems engineering, program management support, weapons system design, naval architecture, aerospace engineering, environmental engineering, civil engineering for infrastructure, and military facilities design. It is used across DoD, NASA, GSA's AE program, and DOT infrastructure projects.

How much does the federal government spend on NAICS 541330?

Across DoD, VA, HHS, GSA, and DHS (five-buyer lens), agencies obligated approximately $40.1B under NAICS 541330 across 36,148 awards in the trailing 12 months (Aug 2025–Aug 2026). Source: PrimeRFP SCOUT, obligations_only, ≥$100K floor.

Can mid-tier engineering firms compete in NAICS 541330?

Yes, particularly for GSA AE (Architect-Engineer) services, DOT infrastructure programs, and DoD support services below the weapons system level. GSA uses Brooks Act selection procedures for AE work (qualifications-based, not lowest price). DoD uses set-asides for smaller engineering support task orders. OASIS+ professional services pools also carry significant 541330 volume.

SCOUT Signal

September 2026

Service-disabled veteran-owned contract actions fell 15% at the VA in a single month.

Meanwhile VA's service-disabled veteran-owned contract actions fell 15.3%. The same agency, the same month, the large-vendor lane expanding while the small-business lane contracted. Figures are civilian-agency obligations through 2026-08-31; DoD FPDS for this window is labeled incomplete.

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About NAICS 541330

Code541330
Family5413
Avg Award$2.1M
Data throughSep 2026

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