Janitorial Services — NAICS 561720
Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 561720 (Janitorial Services). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.
About NAICS 561720
Janitorial Services. This industry falls under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management sector (NAICS codes beginning with 56).
Federal agencies use NAICS code 561720 when posting contract opportunities on SAM.gov to classify the type of work being solicited. Businesses that operate in the janitorial 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 561720 in Federal Contracting
To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 561720, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS code listed in your entity profile. When agencies post solicitations for janitorial 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.
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NAICS 561720 Market Intelligence
Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the janitorial services market has seen 21,124 contract awards totaling $5.5B in value. The median contract size is $29K, with approximately 587 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
21,124
Total Value
$5.5B
Median Contract
$29K
Competitors
2,113
Contract value distribution
11,059 small business awards ($1.8B total value,$24K median)
2,113 companies compete for NAICS 561720 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 561720 (Janitorial 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 561720.
Recent NAICS 561720 Opportunities
View all →The opportunity is for janitorial services at the Kansas Quivira National Wildlife Refuge, specifically for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The contract is set aside for SBA Certified Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB).
The U.S. Army is procuring janitorial and custodial services for EBO Cartagena, including cleaning, waste management, and maintenance of facilities.
The U.S. Army is procuring services for the removal and management of sediment from a specific location, requiring the contractor to have experience in environmental remediation and compliance with relevant regulations.
The U.S. Army is procuring monument banners for installation at PG3 S&E. The key requirement is the attachment of these banners.
The U.S. Mission in the Sultanate of Oman is procuring health and life insurance for LES personnel, requiring a minimum of three similar contracts in five years and a minimum of $5 million annual revenue.
The Department of Defense is procuring dumpsters and disposal services for Saipan, including the provision of rollable dumpsters, compactors, and related waste management services.
The U.S. Consulate Johannesburg, South Africa is procuring janitorial services for its facilities, requiring a contractor with experience in providing high-quality cleaning services.
The Department of Defense is procuring custodial services at NAF Atsugi, Japan. The key requirements include providing janitorial services, with no set-aside used.
The U.S. Government is procuring janitorial services for facilities located in Jackson, MS. Key requirements include maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards in the designated areas.
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