PrimeRFP SCOUT · NAICS Intelligence
NAICS 5415 — Computer Systems Design & Related Services
NAICS 541511 — Custom Computer Programming Services
NAICS 541511 covers federal custom software development and programming services.
$10.9B
Total Obligated
14,110
Total Awards
$773K
Avg Award Value
Aug 2025 – Aug 2026
Data Period
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Year-Over-Year Award Trend
| Year | Awards | Total Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15,110 | $10.7B |
| 2024 | 16,037 | $11.0B |
| 2025 | 16,733 | $10.6B |
2026 data through March 2026 only. Source: PrimeRFP SCOUT · ≥$100K floor
Top Agencies by Obligation — NAICS 541511
| Agency | Awards | Total Obligated |
|---|
Top Awardees — NAICS 541511
Trailing 12 months · ≥$100K floor · Source: PrimeRFP SCOUT
| Rank | Awardee | Awards | Total Obligated |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Palantir Usg | 11 | $974M |
| #2 | General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) | 13 | $763M |
| #3 | Booz Allen Hamilton | 13 | $528M |
| #4 | International Business Machines | 13 | $330M |
| #5 | Lockheed Martin | 10 | $270M |
| #6 | SPREZZATURA MANAGEMENT CONSULTING, LLC | 11 | $237M |
| #7 | Peraton | 12 | $199M |
| #8 | Caci, Inc. - Federal | 11 | $165M |
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→NAICS 541511 shows $10.9B obligated across 14,110 awards — average award $773K (~39 ≥$100K awards per day in scope).
→Palantir USG ($974M), General Dynamics IT ($763M), Booz Allen Hamilton ($528M) headline the awardee table in the trailing window.
→Calendar trend (full CYs): $10.7B (CY2023) → $11.0B (CY2024) → $10.6B (CY2025).
Frequently Asked Questions — NAICS 541511
What is NAICS code 541511?
NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) covers writing, modifying, and testing software to meet customer requirements. Federal buyers use it for application development and custom coding work — adjacent to 541512 (systems design/integration) and 541519 (other IT services).
How much federal spend is under NAICS 541511?
Federal agencies obligated approximately $10.9B under NAICS 541511 across 14,110 awards in the trailing 12 months (Aug 2025–Aug 2026). Source: PrimeRFP SCOUT, obligations_only, ≥$100K floor.
541511 vs 541512 — which should I target?
Use 541511 when the work is primarily custom software development. Use 541512 when the buy is systems integration / architecture across components. Many programs use both codes across task orders — SCOUT resolves them as distinct 6-digit scopes.
Which agencies buy the most 541511 work?
Agency concentration was not returned in this SCOUT slice; see top awardees on this page and pair with agency intel pages for buyer context.
SCOUT Signal
August 2026
One VA health contract was 35% of civilian federal obligations in July.
Meanwhile VA's service-disabled veteran-owned contract actions fell 41.8%. The same agency, the same month, the large-vendor lane expanding while the small-business lane contracted. Figures are civilian-agency obligations through 2026-07-31; DoD FPDS for this window is labeled incomplete.
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