PrimeRFP SCOUT · NAICS Intelligence
NAICS 5415 — Computer Systems Design & Related Services
NAICS 541511Custom Computer Programming
NAICS 541511 shows $11.54B obligated across 10,377 awards — average award $1.11M (~28 ≥$100K awards per day in scope).
NAICS 541511 covers federal custom software development and programming services. Figures are whole-of-government obligations only, ≥$100K per award, for actions 2025-10-14 through 2026-10-02.
$11.54B
Total Obligated
10,377
Total Awards
$1.11M
Avg Award Value
Oct 2025 – Oct 2026
Data Period
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Year-Over-Year Award Trend
| Year | Awards | Total Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $10.67B |
| 2024 | — | $10.99B |
| 2025 | — | $10.60B |
Full calendar years CY2023–CY2025. Partial 2026 is omitted. Award counts show when the pull included them. Source: PrimeRFP SCOUT · obligations only · ≥$100K floor
Top Agencies by Obligation — NAICS 541511
| Agency | Awards | Total Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 2,697 | $4.29B | |
| 1,549 | $1.94B | |
| 483 | $889.3M | |
| 511 | $746.8M |
Top Awardees — NAICS 541511
Trailing 12 months · ≥$100K floor · Source: PrimeRFP SCOUT
| Rank | Awardee | Awards | Total Obligated |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Palantir USG Inc. | — | $1.17B |
| #2 | Weems Design Studio, Inc. | — | $519.6M |
| #3 | Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. | — | $461.6M |
| #4 | General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. | — | $421.6M |
| #5 | CSRA LLC | — | $384.3M |
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→NAICS 541511 shows $11.54B obligated across 10,377 awards — average award $1.11M (~28 ≥$100K awards per day in scope).
→Palantir USG Inc. ($1.17B), Weems Design Studio, Inc. ($519.6M), and Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. ($461.6M) lead the awardee table.
→Calendar trend (full CYs): $10.67B (CY2023) → $10.99B (CY2024) → $10.60B (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 $11.54B under NAICS 541511 across 10,377 awards in the trailing 12 months (Oct 2025–Oct 2026; actions 2025-10-14 through 2026-10-02). 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?
DoD ($4.29B), HHS ($1.94B), VA ($889.3M), and DHS ($746.8M) are the largest buyers in this trailing window.
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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