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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

Software LicensingCOTS ProductsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS Solutions

Contracting Agencies

DoDDISAArmyNavyAir ForceGSA

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.

Related NAICS Codes

541511|Custom Computer Programming Services

Size: $34 million

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

Size: $40 million

423430|Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers

Size: 250 employees

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