Defense NAICS Codes Guide

The top 50 NAICS codes used in defense contracting — with SBA size standards, CMMC compliance requirements, common contract types, and key contracting agencies for each code.

High Volume

Most commonly used NAICS codes in defense procurement with highest contract volume.

541330|Engineering Services

Size: $25.5 million|CMMC: Level 2 (most contracts)
High Volume

541511|Custom Computer Programming Services

Size: $34 million|CMMC: Level 2 (most contracts)
High Volume

541512|Computer Systems Design Services

Size: $34 million|CMMC: Level 2 (most contracts)
High Volume

541519|Other Computer Related Services

Size: $34 million|CMMC: Level 2 (most contracts)
High Volume

541611|Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

Size: $24.5 million|CMMC: Level 1–2 (varies by contract)
High Volume

541613|Marketing Consulting Services

Size: $19 million|CMMC: Level 1 (most contracts)
High Volume

541690|Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services

Size: $19 million|CMMC: Level 2 (most contracts)
High Volume

541715|Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences

Size: 1,000 employees|CMMC: Level 2–3 (varies by program)
High Volume

541990|All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Size: $19 million|CMMC: Level 1–2 (varies by contract)
High Volume

561210|Facilities Support Services

Size: $47 million|CMMC: Level 1–2 (varies by installation)
High Volume

336411|Aircraft Manufacturing

Size: 1,500 employees|CMMC: Level 2–3
High Volume

336414|Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing

Size: 1,300 employees|CMMC: Level 2–3
High Volume

334511|Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing

Size: 1,250 employees|CMMC: Level 2–3
High Volume

517111|Wired Telecommunications Carriers

Size: 1,500 employees|CMMC: Level 2 (most contracts)
High Volume

518210|Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

Size: $40 million|CMMC: Level 2 (most contracts)
High Volume

Medium Volume

Frequently used codes across specialized defense sectors.

336413|Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing

Size: 1,500 employees|CMMC: Level 2 (most contracts)
Medium Volume

334220|Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing

Size: 1,250 employees|CMMC: Level 2 (most contracts)
Medium Volume

334290|Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing

Size: 750 employees|CMMC: Level 2 (most contracts)
Medium Volume

334510|Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing

Size: 1,250 employees|CMMC: Level 1–2 (varies by contract)
Medium Volume

334515|Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals

Size: 1,000 employees|CMMC: Level 1–2 (varies by contract)
Medium Volume

561320|Temporary Help Services

Size: $38.5 million|CMMC: Level 1–2 (varies by contract)
Medium Volume

561612|Security Guards and Patrol Services

Size: $29 million|CMMC: Level 1 (most contracts)
Medium Volume

561621|Security Systems Services (Except Locksmiths)

Size: $29 million|CMMC: Level 1–2 (varies by contract)
Medium Volume

562910|Remediation Services

Size: $25 million|CMMC: Level 1 (most contracts)
Medium Volume

237310|Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction

Size: $45 million|CMMC: Level 1 (most contracts)
Medium Volume

237990|Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

Size: $45 million|CMMC: Level 1 (most contracts)
Medium Volume

238210|Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors

Size: $19 million|CMMC: Level 1 (most contracts)
Medium Volume

423430|Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers

Size: 250 employees|CMMC: Level 1 (most contracts)
Medium Volume

423610|Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers

Size: 250 employees|CMMC: Level 1 (most contracts)
Medium Volume

488190|Other Support Activities for Air Transportation

Size: $40 million|CMMC: Level 1–2 (varies by contract)
Medium Volume

541310|Architectural Services

Size: $12.5 million|CMMC: Level 1 (most contracts)
Medium Volume

541380|Testing Laboratories and Services

Size: $19 million|CMMC: Level 1–2 (varies by contract)
Medium Volume

541614|Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services

Size: $19 million|CMMC: Level 1–2 (varies by contract)
Medium Volume

541618|Other Management Consulting Services

Size: $19 million|CMMC: Level 1–2 (varies by contract)
Medium Volume

541712|Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities

Size: 1,000 employees|CMMC: Level 1–2 (varies by contract)
Medium Volume

Niche

Specialized codes for specific defense manufacturing and service sectors.

236220|Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

Size: $45 million|CMMC: Level 1 (most contracts)
Niche

238290|Other Building Equipment Contractors

Size: $19 million|CMMC: Level 1 (most contracts)
Niche

332994|Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing

Size: 1,000 employees|CMMC: Level 2 (most contracts)
Niche

332993|Ammunition (Except Small Arms) Manufacturing

Size: 1,500 employees|CMMC: Level 2–3
Niche

334111|Electronic Computer Manufacturing

Size: 1,250 employees|CMMC: Level 1–2 (varies by contract)
Niche

334118|Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing

Size: 1,000 employees|CMMC: Level 1 (most contracts)
Niche

336611|Ship Building and Repairing

Size: 1,300 employees|CMMC: Level 2–3
Niche

336612|Boat Building

Size: 1,250 employees|CMMC: Level 1–2 (varies by contract)
Niche

336992|Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing

Size: 1,500 employees|CMMC: Level 2–3
Niche

488510|Freight Transportation Arrangement

Size: $22 million|CMMC: Level 1 (most contracts)
Niche

511210|Software Publishers

Size: 1,000 employees|CMMC: Level 1–2 (varies by contract)
Niche

519130|Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portals

Size: 1,000 employees|CMMC: Level 1 (most contracts)
Niche

541320|Landscape Architectural Services

Size: $9 million|CMMC: Level 1 (most contracts)
Niche

561110|Office Administrative Services

Size: $14 million|CMMC: Level 1 (most contracts)
Niche

611430|Professional and Management Development Training

Size: $15 million|CMMC: Level 1 (most contracts)
Niche

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