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NAICS 5415 — Computer Systems Design & Related Services
NAICS 541512 — Computer Systems Design Services
NAICS 541512 covers federal contracts for systems integration, custom software development, IT architecture, and enterprise systems design. Contracts in this code typically involve designing, building, and integrating complex multi-component IT systems for civilian and defense agencies.
$56.1B
Total Obligated
60,071
Total Awards
$934K
Avg Award Value
Apr 2025 – Mar 2026
Data Period
Year-Over-Year Award Trend
| Year | Awards | Total Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 56,000 | $54.3B |
| 2024 | 77,000 | $73.3B |
| 2025 | 72,000 | $65.3B |
2026 data through March 2026 only. Source: PrimeRFP SCOUT · ≥$100K floor
Top Agencies by Obligation — NAICS 541512
| Agency | Awards | Total Obligated |
|---|---|---|
DoDDepartment of Defense | 19,495 | $16.0B |
VADepartment of Veterans Affairs | 3,431 | $7.1B |
DHSDepartment of Homeland Security | 4,408 | $5.6B |
GSAGeneral Services Administration | 2,796 | $5.6B |
HHSDepartment of Health and Human Services | 4,469 | $5.6B |
Top Awardees — NAICS 541512
Trailing 12 months · ≥$100K floor · Source: PrimeRFP SCOUT
| Rank | Awardee | Awards | Total Obligated |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Accenture Federal Services | 1,278 | $2.5B |
| #2 | Leidos, Inc. | 3,045 | $2.5B |
| #3 | Booz Allen Hamilton | 883 | $2.2B |
| #4 | General Dynamics IT | 1,073 | $2.1B |
| #5 | CACI Federal | 296 | $1.4B |
| #6 | SAIC | 769 | $1.3B |
| #7 | Deloitte Consulting | 495 | $1.1B |
| #8 | Cerner Government Services | 86 | $1.1B |
| #9 | CGI Federal | 509 | $998M |
| #10 | ThunderCat Technology | 986 | $938M |
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→NAICS 541512 and 541519 are frequently used interchangeably by contracting officers — both fall under the NAICS 5415 family and share the same competitive landscape.
→Systems integration awards tend to carry higher ceiling values than task-order-driven 541519 work — but at $934K average obligation, most work flows through competitive task orders.
→DoD systems design work is heavily concentrated in C4ISR, ERP modernization (GCSS-Army, DEAMS), and weapons system software — all active recompete targets.
→Civilian agency modernization (VA EHR, IRS systems, HHS data platforms) continues to drive large 541512 awards, with VA ($7.1B) and HHS ($5.6B) as the most active civilian buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions — NAICS 541512
What is NAICS code 541512?
NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) covers federal contracts for IT systems integration, custom software development, enterprise architecture, and designing complex multi-component IT systems. It is part of the NAICS 5415 family alongside 541519 (Other IT Services) and 541511 (Custom Programming).
How much does the federal government spend on NAICS 541512?
NAICS 541512 is part of the broader NAICS 5415 IT services family, which saw approximately $56.1B in federal obligations across 60,071 awards in the trailing 12 months (Apr 2025–Mar 2026). DoD is the dominant buyer at $16.0B, followed by VA ($7.1B), DHS, GSA, and HHS each around $5.6B. Source: PrimeRFP SCOUT, obligations_only, ≥$100K floor.
What is the difference between NAICS 541512 and 541519?
NAICS 541512 focuses on systems design, integration, and architecture — building and connecting complex IT systems. NAICS 541519 is the catch-all for other IT services including cybersecurity, managed services, help desk, and IT consulting. In practice, many federal contracts span both codes, and contracting officers often use them interchangeably for integrated IT services work.
Which contract vehicles support NAICS 541512 work?
GSA Alliant 3 ($75B, large business), GSA STARS III ($22.5B, 8(a) small business IT), NASA SEWP VI ($20B, products and cloud), NIH CIO-SP4 ($50B, HHS-focus), and OASIS+ (professional services with IT pools) are the primary GWACs. Agency-specific IDIQs like Army ITES-3S and Navy SeaPort NxG also carry significant 541512 task order volume.
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