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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.
$322.8M
Total Obligated
850
Total Awards
$380K
Avg Award Value
May 2025 – Apr 2026
Data Period
Year-Over-Year Award Trend
| Year | Awards | Total Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,469 | $586.9M |
| 2024 | 1,281 | $498.9M |
| 2025 | 1,188 | $401.7M |
2026 data through March 2026 only. Source: PrimeRFP SCOUT · ≥$100K floor
Top Agencies by Obligation — NAICS 611710
| Agency | Awards | Total Obligated |
|---|---|---|
DoDDepartment of Defense | 427 | $160M |
VADepartment of Veterans Affairs | 36 | $39M |
GSAGeneral Services Administration | 46 | $37M |
EDDepartment of Education | 36 | $34M |
HHSDepartment of Health and Human Services | 31 | $13M |
Top Awardees — NAICS 611710
Trailing 12 months · ≥$100K floor · Source: PrimeRFP SCOUT
| Rank | Awardee | Awards | Total Obligated |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Human Resources Research Organization | 37 | $37.2M |
| #2 | INDTAI Inc. | 6 | $20.0M |
| #3 | Institute of International Education | 6 | $19.8M |
| #4 | RQI Partners LLC | 4 | $16.7M |
| #5 | Victor 12 Inc. | 5 | $15.7M |
| #6 | EAGLES LLC | 15 | $10.8M |
| #7 | GP Strategies Government Solutions | 6 | $8.6M |
| #8 | White Pine Innovations LLC | 4 | $6.7M |
| #9 | Open X Education Inc. | 1 | $6.4M |
| #10 | NCS Pearson Inc | 6 | $5.6M |
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→At $380K average award value, NAICS 611710 is one of the most accessible NAICS codes for small and mid-tier firms — Human Resources Research Organization leads the market with only ~12% of total spend.
→DoD's 427 awards ($160M) cover MOS training development, war game facilitation, language training support, and PME curriculum design — highly distributed with no single firm dominating.
→GSA, VA, and Education are the most active civilian buyers, with VA using 611710 for healthcare workforce education — all show strong small business set-aside patterns.
→Spending has eased across the trend — $586.9M (CY2023) → $498.9M (CY2024) → $401.7M (CY2025) — likely reflecting discretionary training-budget tightening, though award volume remains steady.
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 $322.8M under NAICS 611710 in the trailing 12 months (May 2025–Apr 2026) across 850 awards. DoD ($160M) is the largest buyer, followed by VA ($39M), GSA ($37M), and Education ($34M). Source: PrimeRFP SCOUT, obligations_only, ≥$100K 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 MAS (Multiple Award Schedule) and agency-specific BPAs.
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