Temporary Help Services: NAICS 561320

Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 561320 (Temporary Help Services). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.

14
Active Now
$53K
Median Contract
~420
Awards / Month
566
Competitors
86%
Small Business

About NAICS 561320

Temporary Help Services. This industry falls under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management sector (NAICS codes beginning with 56).

Federal agencies use NAICS code 561320 when posting contract opportunities on SAM.gov to classify the type of work being solicited. Businesses that operate in the temporary help services space should include this code in their SAM.gov registration and capability statements to ensure they appear in relevant searches.

How to Use NAICS 561320 in Federal Contracting

To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 561320, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS code listed in your entity profile. When agencies post solicitations for temporary help services 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 561320. Set up your profile with your NAICS codes and certifications to receive personalized contract alerts.

NAICS 561320 Market Intelligence

Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the temporary help services market has seen 15,108 contract awards totaling $3.7B in value. The median contract size is $53K, with approximately 420 new awards per month.

Total Awards (3yr)

15,108

Total Value

$3.7B

Median Contract

$53K

Competitors

566

Contract value distribution

$4K$53K median$459K
Small business set-aside rate86% of awards

12,945 small business awards ($2.7B total value,$50K median)

566 companies compete for NAICS 561320 contracts

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Size Standards

The SBA establishes size standards for each NAICS code to define what qualifies as a "small business" for federal contracting purposes. For NAICS 561320 (Temporary Help Services), 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 561320.

Recent NAICS 561320 Opportunities

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Awarded
Veterans Affairs (VA)
$500KDUE IN 4 DAYSBid now
GSA

The General Services Administration is procuring services under the Multiple Award Schedule for temporary help services. The opportunity is associated with contract line item number 561320 and has a response date of July 17, 2026.

$34MDUE IN 6 DAYSBid now
A Center Mental Health Counselor
USDA

The Department of Agriculture is contracting for Center Support Services at Boxelder Job Corps, specifically seeking a Center Mental Health Counselor. The contract aims to address staffing needs influenced by various factors such as recruitment and attrition rates, while ensuring compliance with the correct NAICS size standard of $34 million. Quotes must be resubmitted to include both the Drug/Alcohol Abuse Counselor and the Mental Health Counselor.

$116K
Veterans Affairs (VA)

(36C259) Name K. INC. No Set aside used porary Help Services Descrip

$116KBid now
Psychiatry services
Veterans Affairs (VA)

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking psychiatry services. The provided text does not contain specific requirements or a scope of work beyond the title.

$21KBid now
SB|Department of Defense (DoD)

The Department of Defense is procuring medical support services through a bridge purchase order to ensure continuity of critical services while transitioning to a new contract. This sole source award to T47 International, Inc. is set aside for small businesses and has a performance period of 30 days.

est. $12K – $154KDUE TODAYResearch
Health & Human Services (HHS)

The Department of Health and Human Services is contracting for one pharmacist to provide nonpersonal service healthcare at the Tsaile Health Center, located in Tsaile, AZ. This procurement is set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) and is structured as a Request for Quote (RFQ) for commercial items.

$20MBid now
Professional and allied healthcare staffing services for a contract period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2031
Veterans Affairs (VA)

The Department of Veterans Affairs is procuring professional and allied healthcare staffing services for a contract period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2031. The procurement is associated with Flagstar Staffing, LLC, and aims to fulfill staffing needs under the specified FSC code.

$450KAwarded
Veterans Affairs (VA)

(36F797) Address OMAHA, 68164 Name porary Help Services (

DUE TODAYAwarded
Health & Human Services (HHS)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 561320?
NAICS code 561320 represents "Temporary Help Services" in the North American Industry Classification System. Temporary Help Services. This code is used by federal agencies on SAM.gov to classify contract opportunities so businesses in the temporary help services industry can find relevant solicitations.
How many federal contracts use NAICS 561320?
There are currently 14 active federal contract opportunities on SAM.gov that use NAICS code 561320 (Temporary Help Services). Over the past 3 years, there have been 15,108 awards totaling $3.7B, with a median contract value of $53K. Approximately 420 new contracts are awarded each month in this NAICS code. FedOverwatch tracks these opportunities in real time so you never miss a relevant contract.
How to find contracts for NAICS 561320?
You can find federal contracts for NAICS 561320 by searching SAM.gov directly, or by using FedOverwatch to get automatic matches. FedOverwatch monitors SAM.gov continuously and alerts you when new temporary help services opportunities are posted that match your profile, certifications, and set-aside eligibility.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 561320?
The SBA assigns size standards to each NAICS code to determine whether a business qualifies as "small" for federal set-aside contracts. Size standards for NAICS 561320 (Temporary Help Services) are based on either annual revenue or number of employees, depending on the industry. Check the SBA's size standards table at sba.gov for the most current thresholds for this code.

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