NAICS 511210Software Publishers
Size Standard
1,000 employees
CMMC Level
Level 1–2 (varies by contract)
Key Agencies
DoD, DISA, Army, Navy
Overview
Establishments primarily engaged in computer software publishing or publishing and reproduction, including designing, providing documentation, installing, and supporting software. Defense applications include COTS software licensing, military-specific software products, and enterprise software solutions.
Common Contract Types
Contracting Agencies
Frequently Asked Questions
What CMMC level is required for NAICS 511210?
Level 1 for standard COTS software sales. Level 2 when the software publisher hosts CUI, provides cloud-based services processing government data, or develops custom modules for classified systems.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 511210?
The size standard is 1,000 employees, measured by employee count rather than revenue.
What defense software contracts use NAICS 511210?
Contracts include DoD Enterprise Software Initiative (ESI) agreements, Microsoft/Oracle/SAP enterprise licensing, cybersecurity product licensing, and FedRAMP-authorized SaaS subscriptions.
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