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NAICS 611 — Educational Services
NAICS 611710 — Educational Support Services
NAICS 611710 covers federal contracts for training development, curriculum design, instructional systems design (ISD), educational program support, test development, and workforce training delivery. DoD is the primary buyer, funding military training programs, PME (professional military education), and civilian workforce development.
$1.9B
Total Obligated
948
Total Awards
$2.0M
Avg Award Value
Apr 2025 – Mar 2026
Data Period
Year-Over-Year Award Trend
| Year | Awards | Total Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 872 | $1.5B |
| 2026 | 76 | $396M |
2026 data through March 2026 only. Source: PrimeRFP SCOUT · ≥$25K floor
Top Agencies by Obligation — NAICS 611710
| Agency | Awards | Total Obligated |
|---|---|---|
DoDDepartment of Defense | 506 | $895M |
EDDepartment of Education | 20 | $236M |
NASANational Aeronautics and Space Administration | 14 | $126M |
VADepartment of Veterans Affairs | 44 | $123M |
DHSDepartment of Homeland Security | 40 | $99M |
Top Awardees — NAICS 611710
Trailing 12 months · ≥$25K floor · Source: PrimeRFP SCOUT
| Rank | Awardee | Awards | Total Obligated |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Institute of International Education | 1 | $150M |
| #2 | Guardians of Honor | 1 | $125M |
| #3 | INDTAI, Inc. | 1 | $123M |
| #4 | Human Resources Research Organization | 26 | $99M |
| #5 | Global Business Solutions | 1 | $95M |
| #6 | American Institutes for Research | 2 | $57M |
| #7 | Northrop Grumman Systems | 2 | $43M |
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→At $2.0M average award value, NAICS 611710 is one of the most accessible NAICS codes for small and mid-tier firms — with no single awardee holding more than 8% of total spend.
→DoD's 506 awards cover military occupational specialty (MOS) training development, war game facilitation, language training support, and PME curriculum design — highly distributed across vendors.
→Department of Education ($236M, 20 awards) issues large program evaluation and technical assistance contracts — typically full-and-open with high research firm participation.
→NASA and VA both use 611710 for workforce development and technical training — NASA for mission-critical skills, VA for healthcare workforce education — both with strong small business set-aside patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions — NAICS 611710
What federal contracts fall under NAICS 611710?
NAICS 611710 covers educational support services for the federal government including instructional systems design (ISD), training curriculum development, test and assessment development, learning management system (LMS) support, educational program evaluation, and workforce training delivery. DoD uses it for military training development; ED uses it for program evaluation and technical assistance.
How much does the federal government spend on NAICS 611710?
Federal agencies obligated approximately $1.9B under NAICS 611710 in the trailing 12 months (Apr 2025–Mar 2026) across 948 awards. DoD ($895M) is the largest buyer, followed by Education ($236M), NASA ($126M), and VA ($123M). Source: PrimeRFP SCOUT, ≥$25K floor.
What is the size standard for NAICS 611710?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 611710 is $12M in average annual receipts. This means a large majority of firms competing in this space qualify as small businesses, making set-aside competition common — particularly for DoD training development and VA workforce education contracts.
Which contract vehicles are used for NAICS 611710?
GSA OASIS+ (professional services, including training and education pools) is the primary GWAC for 611710 work. DoD uses Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) IDIQs, Navy PEO EIS training vehicles, and the Air Force AF TFSS contract. Smaller awards flow through GSA Schedule 70 (now MAS) and agency-specific BPAs.
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