NAICS 541511Custom Computer Programming Services
Size Standard
$34 million
CMMC Level
Level 2 (most contracts)
Key Agencies
DoD, Army, Navy, Air Force
Overview
Establishments primarily engaged in writing, modifying, testing, and supporting software to meet the needs of a particular customer. This is one of the most commonly used NAICS codes for defense IT contractors building mission-critical applications, weapon system software, and command-and-control platforms.
Common Contract Types
Recent Contract Awards
Total Awards
55,569
Last 30 Days
85
30-Day Value
$422.4M
Avg Amount
$5.3M
All-Time Value
$115.5B
FPDS
| Contract | Awardee | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CAPITAL TECHNOLOGY GROUP LLC | — | |
| GUIDEHOUSE INC. | $781K | |
| PLEXUS SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION | $1.4M | |
| DYNAMO TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | $2.7M | |
| BLACK CAPE, INC. | — | |
| RAYTEK FEDERAL CORP | — | |
| GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $15.8M | |
| LEIDOS, INC. | $33.5M | |
| NIMBUS CONSULTING LLC | — | |
| ECS FEDERAL, LLC | $488K | |
| Right-of-Way (ROW) suitability analysis | MZC FOUNDATION INC | $900K |
| D--RiverWare Software Support Services for LCB | The Regents of the University of Colorado | $229K |
| D--NIAID OEB Platform Hosting | GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $2.9M |
| 5836--Stratton AvaSure Tele-Sitter System | Sierra7, Inc. | $272K |
| 5836--Stratton AvaSure Tele-Sitter System | Sierra7, Inc. | $272K |
| 5836--Stratton AvaSure Tele-Sitter System | Sierra7, Inc. | $272K |
| USACE Vantage Integration FSR | SHINE SYSTEMS, LLC | $345K |
| D--NEAT BPA Order 10, Data Analytics and Cognitive Technology | DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP | $2.7M |
| Vessel Architecture | TRIDENTIS LLC | $4.6M |
| D--FWS DIV OF BGT TECHL SPPRT - RATIFICATION OF UNAUT | ACCELGOV LLC | $61K |
Top Awardees
Top Contractors (FPDS)
| Contractor | Total Obligation |
|---|---|
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $6.6B |
| BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | $4.8B |
| GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $4.8B |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $4.7B |
| INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION | $3.4B |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What CMMC level is required for NAICS 541511?
CMMC Level 2 is required for most custom software contracts involving CUI. Level 3 may apply for contracts involving highly sensitive programs such as weapons platform software or intelligence community systems.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 541511?
The size standard for NAICS 541511 is $34 million in average annual receipts. This was increased from $30 million in the 2022 SBA size standard update.
What types of defense contracts use NAICS 541511?
Common contract types include DevSecOps pipeline development, weapon system software, C4ISR application development, cybersecurity tool development, and legacy system modernization across all military branches.
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