Software Publishers — NAICS 511210
Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 511210 (Software Publishers). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.
About NAICS 511210
Software Publishers. This industry falls under the Information sector (NAICS codes beginning with 51).
Federal agencies use NAICS code 511210 when posting contract opportunities on SAM.gov to classify the type of work being solicited. Businesses that operate in the software publishers space should include this code in their SAM.gov registration and capability statements to ensure they appear in relevant searches.
How to Use NAICS 511210 in Federal Contracting
To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 511210, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS code listed in your entity profile. When agencies post solicitations for software publishers work, they reference this code to determine the applicable small business size standard and any set-aside eligibility.
If you hold certifications such as 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB, you may be eligible for set-aside contracts under this NAICS code. These set-asides limit competition to certified small businesses, giving you a significant advantage in winning federal work.
FedOverwatch monitors SAM.gov daily and can automatically match you with new opportunities under NAICS 511210. Set up your profile with your NAICS codes and certifications to receive personalized contract alerts.
NAICS 511210 Market Intelligence
Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the software publishers market has seen 19,500 contract awards totaling $15.5B in value. The median contract size is $55K, with approximately 542 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
19,500
Total Value
$15.5B
Median Contract
$55K
Competitors
1,165
Contract value distribution
5,830 small business awards ($2.0B total value,$44K median)
1,165 companies compete for NAICS 511210 contracts
See who's winning, their award values, and where you fit in the market
Explore CompetitorsSize Standards
The SBA establishes size standards for each NAICS code to define what qualifies as a "small business" for federal contracting purposes. For NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers), the size standard is based on either average annual receipts or number of employees, depending on the specific industry. Meeting the size standard for your primary NAICS code is required to qualify for small business set-aside contracts.
Visit the SBA Size Standards Table to find the current threshold for NAICS 511210.
Recent NAICS 511210 Opportunities
View all →The opportunity involves procuring SolarWinds software solutions. The procurement is aimed at enhancing IT management capabilities for the organization. Key requirements include compatibility with existing systems and support for network monitoring.
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