Software Publishers — NAICS 513210
Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 513210 (Software Publishers). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.
About NAICS 513210
Software Publishers. This industry falls under the Information sector (NAICS codes beginning with 51).
Federal agencies use NAICS code 513210 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 513210 in Federal Contracting
To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 513210, 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 513210. Set up your profile with your NAICS codes and certifications to receive personalized contract alerts.
NAICS 513210 Market Intelligence
Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the software publishers market has seen 12,393 contract awards totaling $3.3B in value. The median contract size is $32K, with approximately 344 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
12,393
Total Value
$3.3B
Median Contract
$32K
Competitors
2,699
Contract value distribution
4,782 small business awards ($950.6M total value,$32K median)
2,699 companies compete for NAICS 513210 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 513210 (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 513210.
Recent NAICS 513210 Opportunities
View all →The Department of Veterans Affairs is upgrading existing Avigilon Control Center (ACC) software licenses to Version 7, with potential for a future upgrade to Version 8. The requirement is for an authorized distributor to ensure license compliance and continued manufacturer support.
The Department of Health and Human Services is procuring one year of software support from ArgonSoft. This procurement is intended to provide continued technical assistance and maintenance for existing software systems.
The Social Security Administration is procuring a maintenance renewal for EasySoft ODBC Adapter software. The key requirement is to ensure continued support and functionality of the software used for data integration and management.
The Department of Defense is procuring Palo Alto Software Licenses for fiscal year 2026. The requirement specifies brand name only licenses, indicating a preference for specific products from Palo Alto Networks to meet their cybersecurity needs.
The Department of Commerce is procuring non-personal services for C++ programming to modify a custom NOAA-designed program that predicts the effects of dam and reservoir operations on juvenile salmon and steelhead survival. Key requirements include completing the graphic user interface, finalizing the adult passage module, and enhancing the model for travel time and survival in tributaries. The anticipated award date is June 2026.
The Department of Defense is procuring software licenses for SIMULIA Abaqus/CAE and associated tokens to support analyses of ALRE and SE systems by the BL32400 Design and Analysis Branch. This procurement is anticipated to be awarded as a Firm Fixed-Price contract to immixTechnology, Inc. The response deadline for interested parties is June 4, 2026.
The Department of Defense is procuring a renewal of the SolidWorks subscription for the Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW). This requirement is a sole source procurement intended for Lyme Computer System Inc, which is the only approved vendor for SolidWorks software under the DoD ESI BPA. The purchase will be made on a firm fixed-price basis to maintain the currently owned SolidWorks licenses.
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